The 1990 Ford Laser should now be evaluated as an ageing classic rather than ordinary modern transport. Its Mazda-derived engineering and straightforward mechanical layout can make a healthy example pleasant to maintain, but actual condition varies enormously after more than three decades.
The 2017 Suzuki Jimny makes sense when genuine 4x4 capability matters more than comfort or outright performance. Its compact dimensions, low-range gearing, rigid axles, and 190 mm ground clearance make it useful on rough Sri Lankan roads, estate routes, and unpaved surfaces.
Overall Rating
2.5 / 5
3.5 / 5
Exterior Design
3.0
3.9
Interior Design
3.0
4.0
Performance
3.5
3.8
Fuel Efficiency
1.5
3.7
Safety and Technology
3.0
4.0
Transmission
3.5
4.1
Ride Quality
3.5
4.2
Driver Insights
The 1990 Ford Laser should now be evaluated as an ageing classic rather than ordinary modern transport. Its Mazda-derived engineering and straightforward mechanical layout can make a healthy example pleasant to maintain, but actual condition varies enormously after more than three decades.
The 2017 Suzuki Jimny makes sense when genuine 4x4 capability matters more than comfort or outright performance. Its compact dimensions, low-range gearing, rigid axles, and 190 mm ground clearance make it useful on rough Sri Lankan roads, estate routes, and unpaved surfaces.