9 red Suzuki Jimny’s have been delivered to the RNLI (Royal National Lifeboat Institution, UK) for use as beach patrol work where conditions require a lightweight vehicle.
The Jimny’s are at the centre of beach patrol activity, and with its simple to operate push button four wheel drive system it allows lifeguards to be close to the water's edge for long periods; reducing their response time considerably. The vehicles are additionally equipped with everything necessary to carry out regular lifeguarding duties and also provide members of the public with a visual contact point on the beach. The Jimny’s are working in close collaboration with the inshore rescue boats and jet ski rescue water craft that are also operated by the charity.
On hand to assist the Jimny in the sand is Suzuki’s Drive Select 4x4 system which features a transfer box with high or low ratios as well as the ability to engage high ratio while travelling at speeds of up to 62mph. Jimny is fundamentally designed to cope with all off road conditions with its 190mm ground clearance and generous approach and departure angles.
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