Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Toyota bZ4X
Verdict
At RM199,950, the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is RM20,050 cheaper than the RM220,000 Toyota bZ4X, but these two answer very different Malaysian needs. The Suzuki is the old-school one: 1.5 litre petrol, 4AT, ladder frame, part-time four-wheel drive with low range, four seats and a 211-litre boot. The Toyota is the family EV: 224 hp, 525 km range, 452 litres of boot space, five seats and far more driver assistance. One is about rough-road hardware; the other is about daily pace, space and equipment.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if you want the cheaper, smaller SUV with ladder-frame construction, part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
Pick the Toyota bZ4X if you want a quicker, roomier EV with 525 km range, stronger safety kit and a longer warranty.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950; Toyota bZ4X RM220,000
- Output: Suzuki 1.5 petrol engine 100 hp/130 Nm; Toyota electric motor 224 hp/269 Nm
- 0-100 km/h: Suzuki 17.2 seconds; Toyota 7.4 seconds
- Boot and seating: Suzuki 211 litres/4 seats; Toyota 452 litres/5 seats
- Driveline: Suzuki all-wheel drive with low range; Toyota front-wheel drive
- Warranty: Suzuki 3 years/100,000 km; Toyota 5 years/unlimited mileage plus 8-year unlimited-mileage battery, inverter and PCU cover
Jimny 5-Door
- RM20,050 cheaper to buy
- Ladder-frame chassis, solid axles and part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- Much slower, with 17.2 seconds to 100 km/h versus 7.4 seconds
- Only four seats and 211 litres of boot space
- Lacks blind spot monitoring, autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and adaptive cruise control
bZ4X
- 224 hp and 269 Nm from its electric motor
- 525 km EV range with 22 kW AC and 150 kW DC charging
- Bigger cabin package with five seats and a 452-litre boot
- Costs RM20,050 more
- Front-wheel drive only, with no low range
- No spare tyre; it gets a tyre repair kit
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 199,950✓ | RM 220,000 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | — |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 100 hp | — |
| Torque | 130 Nm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline | — |
| Timing Type | Chain | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 74 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 224 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 269 Nm |
| Battery Type | — | Nickel Manganese Cobalt |
| Battery Capacity | — | 73.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 525 km |
| Charger Type (AC) | — | Type 2 |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charger Type (DC) | — | CCS |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 150 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 17.2 seconds | 7.4 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 160 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,985 mm | 4,690 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,860 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,850 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,020 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 211 litres | 452 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/50R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/50R20 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueller H/L | Dunlop SP Sport Maxx 060 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Chassis | Ladder-frame | Unibody |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Double Wishbones |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 20" Alloys |
| Front Brakes | Solid Disc | Ventilated Discs |
| Rear Brakes | Drum | Solid Discs |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain | Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front Centre, Front and Rear Curtain |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation & Driver's Side Memory |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 Wireless Chargers, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Powered Panoramic Roof Shade |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 14" Display Audio with Touch Screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto Connectivity, 6-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered with Contactless Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM 120✓ | RM 200 |
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.
Jimny 5-Door vs bZ4X FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door or Toyota bZ4X better?
The Toyota bZ4X is better for most daily family use, with five seats, 452 litres of boot space, 224 hp and stronger safety equipment. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the better pick for low-range four-wheel-drive hardware.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, while the Toyota bZ4X costs RM220,000. That makes the Toyota RM20,050 more expensive.
Which one is quicker?
The Toyota bZ4X is far quicker, doing 0-100 km/h in 7.4 seconds. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door takes 17.2 seconds, reflecting its 100 hp petrol engine and 4-speed automatic.