Anything would be cheaper to run than a V6 Terrano.
There's more room in a Jimny than you think (unless your 6ft5, then you'll look like an Great Dane humping a tennis ball)
They are nice wee 4wd and, with a bit of encouraging, they can be very good offroad.
There's lots of info/help for them at auszookers.com
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