Verdict
At RM146,800, the Chery Omoda E5 costs RM12,100 less than the Suzuki Jimny yet brings five seats, a 378-litre boot and a 61-kWh battery rated for 430 km. Its 201-hp, 340-Nm front motor also reaches 100 km/h in 7.2 seconds. The Jimny is the specialist choice: its 100-hp 1.5-litre petrol engine, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and solid axles suit terrain the front-wheel-drive E5 is not designed for. For daily Malaysian family use, the Chery is plainly the more accommodating car.
Pick the Chery Omoda E5 if you want a five-seat EV with 430 km of rated range, a 378-litre boot and far more cabin technology for less money.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if low-range part-time four-wheel drive, solid axles and a full-size spare matter more than space, speed and EV range.
Key differences
- Price: Chery Omoda E5 RM146,800; Suzuki Jimny RM158,900.
- Powertrain: Chery Omoda E5 201 hp and 340 Nm electric motor; Suzuki Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm 1.5-litre petrol engine.
- Range/economy: Chery Omoda E5 430 km EV range; Suzuki Jimny 6.8 L/100 km rated economy.
- Driveline: Chery Omoda E5 front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Practicality: Chery Omoda E5 has five seats and a 378-litre boot; Suzuki Jimny has four seats and an 85-litre boot.
- Size: Chery Omoda E5 is 4,424 mm long with a 2,630 mm wheelbase; Suzuki Jimny is 3,480 mm long with a 2,250 mm wheelbase.
Omoda E5
- 61-kWh battery with 430 km rated range.
- 201 hp and 340 Nm; 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds.
- Five seats, 378-litre boot and 360-degree camera.
- Front-wheel drive lacks the Jimny's part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Jimny's full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
- RM160 annual road tax versus the Jimny's RM120.
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Solid axles with coil springs and all-terrain tyres.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre.
- RM12,100 dearer than the Omoda E5.
- Only four seats and an 85-litre boot, against five seats and 378 litres.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the Omoda E5's 201 hp and 340 Nm.
What the Omoda E5 has over the Jimny
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Omoda E5's wheelbase is 380 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Omoda E5 is 185 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays. Boot space favours the Omoda E5: 378 litres against 85.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM146,800✓ | RM158,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM160 | RM120✓ |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,500/mo✓ | RM1,620/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM4,065✓ | RM4,411 |
| Fuel or electricity / year (est.) | RM1,261✓ | RM2,706 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | RM6.30✓ | RM13.53 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | RM27,426✓ | RM36,187 |
| Charging (estimated) | ||
| AC charge 0–100% (est.) | 6.2 hours | — |
| DC charge 10–80% (est.) | 55 min | — |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 400V architecture | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | — | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 201 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 340 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 61 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 430 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 9.9 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 80 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Chery | Aisin |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.2 seconds | — |
| Rated Economy | — | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 172 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,424 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,830 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,588 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,630 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 3 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 378 litres✓ | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/55R18 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Kumho Ecsta PS71 | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | 24 inch | — |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | 18 inch | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 18" Aero Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | — | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 6 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | — |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front Seats Only | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Automatic LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vent | — |
| Sunroof | Yes | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front 12-volt, 2 Front USB, 2 Rear USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights & Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 24.6" Curved Touchscreen Infotainment System with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Voice Control and 8-speaker Sony Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation, with Proximity Sensor Auto Lock/Unlock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | — |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | — |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | — |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | — |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 150,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Electricity at RM0.44/kWh (TNB domestic, home charging); public DC charging costs around RM1.30/kWh. Charging times estimated from battery capacity and peak charging rates. Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked October 2026.
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Omoda E5 vs Jimny FAQ
Is the Chery Omoda E5 or Suzuki Jimny better?
The Chery Omoda E5 is better for normal daily use, with five seats, a 378-litre boot, 430 km of rated range and a lower price. Choose the Suzuki Jimny only if low-range four-wheel drive is central to the brief.
What is the price difference?
The Chery Omoda E5 costs RM146,800 and the Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900, so the Jimny is RM12,100 more expensive.
Which is better for rough trails?
The Suzuki Jimny is the clear choice for rough trails because it has part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles and Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 all-terrain tyres. The Omoda E5 is front-wheel drive.
How long does charging take?
The Omoda E5's 61.0 kWh battery takes about 6.2 hours for a full AC charge, and an estimated 55 minutes from 10% to 80% on a DC fast charger at its 80 kW peak.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Omoda E5 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Jimny is fully imported (CBU) from Japan. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The Omoda E5 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Jimny. Omoda E5: 8-year/160,000 km battery and drive unit warranty.