Suzuki is gearing up for what could be the largest Jimny gathering in the world
October 21, 2022
One of the most potent SUVs in South African 4X4 circles is the Suzuki Jimny, it may be compact in stature but its capabilities off-road have earned it a solid reputation over the years. To celebrate the Jimny culture and gather all like-minded individuals in one place, Suzuki South Africa is organising a Jimny gathering.
Happening from 22 to 24 July, the event is set to be the biggest Jimny gathering in the Southern Hemisphere, and possibly the world.
The plan is to set a record for the most number of Jimnys on one site, converging in Clarence in the Eastern Free State. “The venue was chosen, not only for its beauty but also for its ease of accessibility from virtually anywhere across the country.”
Brendon Carpenter, Brand Marketing Manager of Suzuki Auto South Africa says “Many local influencers, media personalities and industry professionals are Jimny owners, and the Jimny Gathering, which has been a few years in the making, aims to celebrate more than 50 years of Jimny adventures at one BIG Jimny family gathering,”
The brand has launched a Jimny Gathering 2023 website where Jimny owners and enthusiasts can register their Jimny, SJ, Samurai and Suzuki LJ – all of the generations ahead of the event. “Suzuki Auto South Africa entered the market in 2008, and since then we have sold over 17 500 Jimnys. By the time we host our owners in Clarens, this number should be well over 20 000. And this does not account for the many owners of LJ, Samurai and SJ models,” says Carpenter.
“If we can host even a small fraction of these owners in the beautiful town of Clarens, we will set the record and send a clear message to Suzuki owners in other countries on how passionate and proud we are of our Jimny Family.”
Event Breakdown
On Saturday, Suzuki and its fans will depart on a Jimny Expedition and have fun at the Safari Town Festival where local bands Mango Groove, Goodluck and Spoegwolf will be performing. Other artists will be announced in the coming months.
On Sunday 24 September, everyone will celebrate National Heritage Day and gather for the Jimny Gathering Event to set an official gathering record.
On Monday 25 September, a public holiday, everyone will head home with their albums full of fantastic memories.
To make the gathering even more fun, Suzuki has asked local comedian, actor and fellow Jimny owner, Schalk Bezuidenhout, to host the Jimny Gathering event.
You've still got plenty of time to get your hands on a Suzuki Jimny should you wish to be participate and make history. Have a look at these clean examples of Suzuki Jimnys for sale.
Words: Gugu Masuku
