It’s easy to dismiss something that’s so little as insignificant. Like a small figurine. Or a ref magnet, perhaps.

Nice to look at but not very useful.

That’s why when Suzuki came up with the Jimny way back in the ‘70s, it was met with curiosity rather than admiration.

A mini sports car, yes! But a mini off-road 4X4 sports utility vehicle? Now that’s a stretch — at least for some people who think size does matter.

For many it was a novelty that’s bound to wear off in a short period of time. Until the car proved doubters wrong through decades of evolution.

By 2018, the Japanese car maker churned out its fourth generation Jimny that made it look all the more like a scale model of the modern SUV. But with a full-sized power to show for it.

This year, the Suzuki Jimny — now on its latest iteration five-door GLX — continues to enjoy a cult following which had seen something beyond the cuteness and charm.

It all came to me after I got the chance to drive the 2024 Suzuki Jimny five-door GLX. Oh, it was a sight to behold. Very Instagram-able as kids these days would describe it.

It has become very popular among young adults (even students) who take to social media, specifically TikTok, to show their appreciation.

For somebody who used to gawk at them on the road, the Suzuki Jimny was a delightful experience.

It made our parking slot roomy all of a sudden. The back camera and parking sensor — flashed on its large infotainment screen — were a big help.

Yet it took me a few tries to park it. Not so much as to make sure it was not too close to neighboring cars, but just so it was well in the center of the painted division, with at least a foot to spare on both sides.