Suzuki Jimny or similar

Transmission: Manual – Seats: 2 – Luggage: up to 4 suitcases (best with soft duffels) – Drive: 4x4 (permitted on F-roads)

Small, tough, and seriously capable, the Suzuki Jimny is the go-anywhere 4x4 that punches well above its size. If your itinerary mixes the Ring Road with gravel detours and selected Highland F-roads (summer), this compact SUV is a brilliant fit. The Jimny’s light footprint, high ground clearance, and proper four-wheel drive system make it easy to place on narrow tracks and stable on loose surfaces. Add a simple, durable cabin with the essentials you actually use, and you’ve got a confidence-inspiring companion for Icelandic adventures.

Built for adventure

The Jimny comes with a manual gearbox paired to a 1.5 L petrol engine, giving you precise control on climbs, descents, and corrugations. Average fuel use of about 6.8 L/100 km helps keep running costs sensible even on long days. Thanks to its compact size, the Jimny feels composed on windy single-lane stretches and is easy to park at busy viewpoints or in small village car parks. You’ll appreciate the commanding seating position, which improves visibility when weather shifts quickly—as it often does in Iceland.

2-seat layout with smart cargo space

This Jimny configuration is set up for two passengers and maximum luggage room behind the front seats. Expect space for up to four suitcases (soft bags pack best). If you’re carrying camping gear or photo equipment, the square load area makes it easy to stack and secure items. For comfort, the front seats are supportive over distance, with heated seats on many models to take the chill off early mornings.

Simple tech, all the essentials

You’ll find an intuitive infotainment setup with Bluetooth, USB/AUX, and a 12 V outlet, so navigation, music, and charging are all covered. The dashboard is straightforward, tactile, and easy to use on the move—ideal when you’re concentrating on changing surfaces or variable weather.

Where you can drive

The Jimny is approved for F-roads (summer opening period) and is in its element on gravel and mountain routes. As with any Highland travel in Iceland: stay on marked roads (off-road driving is illegal), avoid river crossings that exceed the vehicle’s capability, and check daily road and weather updates before you go. On paved highways, the Jimny cruises happily at Icelandic speed limits and feels planted despite its compact proportions.

Safety and seasonal setup

The Jimny includes core safety systems such as ABS, stability control, multiple airbags, and ISOFIX child-seat anchors (front passenger). Tyres are seasonal—winter tyres from November to April and quality all-season tyres in summer—so you’re set up for year-round conditions when you drive to the weather.