Verdict
Just RM560 separates the Mazda CX-60 at RM200,510 from the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door at RM199,950, but they serve sharply different Malaysian use cases. The Mazda has 189 hp, 261 Nm, five seats and a 570-litre boot, so it is the proper long-distance family choice; its 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time also leaves the Jimny’s 17.2 seconds well behind. The Jimny counters with part-time four-wheel drive and low range, a much smaller 3,985-mm body and RM120 annual road tax. Choose it for narrow trails, not luggage-heavy trips.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you need five seats, a 570-litre boot and far stronger 189 hp/261 Nm road performance.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range, compact 3,985-mm dimensions and RM120 road tax matter more than space and speed.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-60 RM200,510; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Engine output: Mazda CX-60 189 hp and 261 Nm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- Performance: Mazda CX-60 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and 200 km/h; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 17.2 seconds and 140 km/h.
- Practicality: Mazda CX-60 has 5 seats and a 570-litre boot; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has 4 seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Driveline: Mazda CX-60 rear-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Road tax and warranty: Mazda CX-60 RM830/year and 5 years/100,000 km; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM120/year and 3 years/100,000 km.
CX-60
- 189 hp and 261 Nm, with a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time.
- Five seats and a 570-litre boot.
- Gets autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and blind-spot monitoring.
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM120.
- Rear-wheel drive lacks the Jimny’s part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- No full-size spare tyre; the Jimny gets a full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- 3,985-mm length is 755 mm shorter than the Mazda CX-60.
- RM120 annual road tax and a full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the Mazda’s 189 hp and 261 Nm.
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot versus five seats and 570 litres.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot monitoring.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp✓ | 100 hp |
| Torque | 261 Nm✓ | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 4AT |
| Gears | 8 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" 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 Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee | 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 for second row seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
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 CX-60 & Jimny 5-Door for sale
CX-60 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Mazda CX-60 is better for five occupants, luggage and faster road driving, with 570 litres of boot space and 189 hp. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the better choice where its part-time four-wheel drive and low range can be used.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM560 more than the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door. The larger ownership gap is annual road tax: RM830 for the Mazda versus RM120 for the Suzuki, a RM710 difference.
Which is more practical for a family?
The Mazda CX-60. It has five seats, a 2,870-mm wheelbase and a 570-litre boot. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has four seats, a 2,590-mm wheelbase and 211 litres of luggage space.