JAC T9 EV vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Verdict
These two meet at almost identical money, but they answer different questions: the JAC T9 EV is RM199,888 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is RM199,950. The JAC is the big, fast electric pick-up, with dual motors, 288 hp and 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds, plus five seats and a 340 km EV range. The Jimny is much smaller, petrol-fed and far slower at 17.2 seconds, but its 3,985 mm length and RM120 road tax make it the easier thing to place in tight urban spaces.
Pick the JAC T9 EV if you want dual-motor electric pick-up pace, five seats, a 340 km EV range and a longer 6-year warranty.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if you want the smaller petrol SUV, lower RM120 road tax and a 3,985 mm body over outright pace.
Key differences
- Price: JAC T9 EV RM199,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950
- Body and seating: JAC T9 EV pick-up with 5 seats; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door SUV with 4 seats
- Power and pace: JAC T9 EV 288 hp and 8.4 s; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp and 17.2 s
- Energy source: JAC T9 EV 88.0 kWh battery and 340 km range; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 1,462 cc petrol and 40 L tank
- Size: JAC T9 EV 5,330/1,965/1,920 mm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3,985/1,645/1,720 mm
- Warranty and road tax: JAC T9 EV 6 years and RM305; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3 years and RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,888✓ | RM 199,950 |
| Body type | Pickup | SUV |
| Segment | C-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Engine | Dual motor | 1,462 cc |
| Power | 288 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 8.4 s✓ | 17.2 s |
| Top speed | 140 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Efficiency | ||
| Battery | 88.0 kWh | — |
| EV range | 340 km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 5,330 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,965 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,920 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,110 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Boot space | — | 211 L |
| Fuel tank | — | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7✓ | 6 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 6✓ | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 305 | RM 120✓ |
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.
T9 EV
- 288 hp dual-motor AWD
- 8.4-second 0-100 km/h
- 340 km EV range from an 88.0 kWh battery
- Big footprint: 5,330 mm long and 1,965 mm wide
- RM305 annual road tax
- Top speed is the same 140 km/h as the Suzuki
Jimny 5-Door
- Compact 3,985 mm length
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- AWD with a conventional automatic gearbox
- 100 hp output
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot
T9 EV vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the JAC T9 EV or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
On paper, the JAC T9 EV is stronger for performance and space: 288 hp, 8.4 seconds to 100 km/h, five seats and a 6-year warranty. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if compact size and petrol use matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM62 more than the JAC T9 EV: RM199,950 versus RM199,888.
Which one is quicker?
The JAC T9 EV is much quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 8.4 seconds against the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door’s 17.2 seconds. Both have the same 140 km/h top speed.