Verdict
The Mazda CX-80 costs RM96,660 more, but it answers a very different Malaysian brief: six seats, a 3,120-mm wheelbase, 258 litres of boot space and a 17.8-kWh plug-in-hybrid battery with 65 km of EV range. Its 189-hp petrol engine is assisted by a 172-hp motor, while the Jimny has a 100-hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and four seats. The Suzuki is far shorter at 3,985 mm and brings ladder-frame construction plus low-range four-wheel drive. Choose by use, not badge: family transport versus compact off-road hardware.
Pick the Mazda CX-80 if you need six seats, plug-in charging and substantially more safety and cabin equipment.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if a RM199,950 compact SUV with low-range four-wheel drive matters more than passenger space and plug-in-hybrid ability.
Key differences
- Price: Mazda CX-80 RM296,610; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Powertrain: CX-80 has a 2,488-cc 189-hp petrol engine plus a 172-hp motor; Jimny has a 1,462-cc 100-hp petrol engine.
- Electric driving: CX-80 has a 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery and 65 km EV range; Jimny has no motor or battery.
- Seating and boot: CX-80 seats 6 with 258 litres of boot space; Jimny seats 4 with 211 litres.
- Size: CX-80 is 4,995 mm long on a 3,120-mm wheelbase; Jimny is 3,985 mm long on a 2,590-mm wheelbase.
- Off-road hardware: CX-80 uses a unibody chassis; Jimny uses a ladder frame with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
CX-80
- Six seats and a 258-litre boot
- 65 km EV range from a 17.8-kWh battery
- Autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and steering lane-keeping assist
- Costs RM96,660 more
- At 4,995 mm long, it is 1,010 mm longer than the Jimny
- No listed low-range four-wheel-drive system
Jimny 5-Door
- Ladder frame with part-time four-wheel drive and low range
- 1,010 mm shorter body is easier to place in tight spaces
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre
- Only four seats and a 211-litre boot
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
- Four-speed automatic versus the CX-80's eight-speed automatic
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM296,610 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated with variable valve timing and plug-in hybrid assistance | 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 Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Bore | 89 mm | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 172 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 270 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 17.8 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 65 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | 8 | 4 |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,995 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,705 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 3,120 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 2,342 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 70 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 6 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 258 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Goodyear EfficientGrip Performance SUV | 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" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloys | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack & 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 | 6 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 | For All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Heating, Ventilation and Memory Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | Individual Captain Seat Middle Row with Heating & Ventilation, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sliding Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Middle, 2 USB-C Third Row | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade, Rear Window Shades | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Screen 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 | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, 360-degree Monitor | 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, 8-year/160,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
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.
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CX-80 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-80 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The CX-80 is better for carrying six people, plug-in-hybrid driving and active safety equipment. The Jimny 5-Door is the better fit if you specifically need a short, ladder-frame SUV with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-80 is RM96,660 dearer: RM296,610 versus RM199,950 for the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.
Can the Mazda CX-80 be driven on electric power?
Yes. The CX-80 has one 172-hp electric motor, a 17.8-kWh lithium-ion battery, Type 2 AC charging at up to 7.2 kW and a quoted 65 km EV range. The Jimny 5-Door is petrol-only.