Verdict
The RM38,938 gap buys the Lexus LBX a hybrid drivetrain, with a 90 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and 93 hp motor, plus a much quicker 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time against the Jimny 5-Door’s 17.2 seconds. It is also the more practical road car: five seats and a 315-litre boot versus four seats and 211 litres. The Suzuki counters with all-wheel drive, low range and a full-size spare, which matter far more if rough tracks are part of the brief. For Malaysian daily use, the LBX’s active safety kit and five-year unlimited-mileage warranty swing it.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you want five seats, a 315-litre boot, hybrid assistance and a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time for RM238,888.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if all-wheel drive with low range, a full-size spare and the lower RM199,950 price matter more than pace and cabin space.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Performance: Lexus LBX 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: Lexus LBX front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive with low range.
- Seating and boot: Lexus LBX has 5 seats and 315 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has 4 seats and 211 litres.
- Safety assistance: Lexus LBX has autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has neither.
- Warranty: Lexus LBX gets 5 years unlimited mileage plus an 8-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door gets 3 years or 100,000 km.
LBX
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h acceleration
- Five seats and 315-litre boot
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping and blind-spot monitoring
- Front-wheel drive instead of the Jimny’s all-wheel drive with low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare
- RM38,938 more expensive
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- RM38,938 lower purchase price
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 9.6 seconds
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping or blind-spot monitoring
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp | 100 hp✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm | 130 Nm✓ |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore | 80.5 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive 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 | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | — |
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.
Used LBX & Jimny 5-Door for sale
LBX vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Lexus LBX is better for daily Malaysian use, with five seats, 315 litres of boot space, hybrid assistance, active safety systems and much quicker acceleration. Choose the Jimny 5-Door only if its all-wheel drive with low range is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM238,888 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the Lexus is RM38,938 more expensive.
Which has better off-road hardware?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door does. It has all-wheel drive, a part-time four-wheel-drive system with low range, solid axles with coil springs and a full-size spare. The Lexus LBX is front-wheel drive.