Car Buyer's Guide

Suzuki Jimny vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Suzuki Jimny

Suzuki Jimny

Verdict

The RM41,050 jump from RM158,900 to RM199,950 buys the Jimny 5-Door 505 mm more length, five doors and a 211-litre boot instead of 85 litres. That matters far more for carrying four people and their bags. It does not buy extra performance: both use a 100 hp, 130 Nm 1.462-litre petrol engine, four-speed automatic and part-time four-wheel drive with low range. The three-door is the sharper value call, with adaptive cruise control, collision warning, steering correction and a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty; the 5-Door counters with six airbags, parking sensors and a reverse camera.

Jimny

Pick the Suzuki Jimny if RM41,050 saved, a shorter 3,480 mm body and adaptive cruise control matter more than rear-door access and luggage room.

Jimny 5-Door

Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if you need five doors, a 211-litre boot and six airbags for regularly carrying passengers.

Key differences

  • Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
  • Length and wheelbase: Suzuki Jimny 3,480 mm and 2,250 mm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3,985 mm and 2,590 mm.
  • Doors and boot space: Suzuki Jimny 3 doors and 85 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 5 doors and 211 litres.
  • Airbags: Suzuki Jimny driver and passenger airbags; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door driver, passenger, front-side and front-curtain airbags.
  • Driver assistance: Suzuki Jimny gets adaptive cruise control, collision warning and steering correction; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has passive cruise control and no…
  • Warranty: Suzuki Jimny has five years with unlimited mileage; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has three years or 100,000 km.

Jimny

  • RM41,050 lower price
  • Adaptive cruise control, collision warning and steering correction
  • Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty
  • Three doors versus five
  • 85-litre boot versus 211 litres
  • Two airbags versus six

Jimny 5-Door

  • Five doors and 211-litre boot
  • Six airbags, rear parking sensors and reverse camera
  • All four power windows and folding wing mirrors
  • Costs RM41,050 more
  • No collision warning or lane-keeping assist, and passive rather than adaptive cruise control
  • Three-year/100,000-km warranty versus five years with unlimited mileage
Price & overview
PriceRM158,900RM199,950
Body typeSUVSUV
SegmentB-SegmentB-Segment
AssemblyCBUCBU
Ownership
Road tax / yearRM120RM120
Powertrain
Engine Tech16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing
Capacity1,462 cc1,462 cc
Horsepower100 hp100 hp
Torque130 Nm130 Nm
FuelPetrolPetrol
Bore74 mm74 mm
Compression Ratio1010
Drivetrain
TransmissionConventional AutomaticConventional Automatic
Transmission Name4AT4AT
Gears44
Transmission ManufacturerAisin
DrivelineAll Wheel DriveAll Wheel Drive
Performance & Efficiency
0-100 km/h17.2 seconds
Rated Economy6.8 L/100 km
Top Speed140 km/h140 km/h
Co2154 g/km
Dimensions
Length3,480 mm3,985 mm
Width1,645 mm1,645 mm
Height1,720 mm1,720 mm
Wheelbase2,250 mm2,590 mm
Weight1,435 kg
Fuel Tank40 litres40 litres
Doors35
Seats44
Boot Space85 litres211 litres
Front Tyre195/80R15195/80R15
Rear Tyre195/80R15195/80R15
Spare TyreFull-size 15" AlloyFull-size 15" Alloy
Factory TyresDunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrainBridgestone Dueller H/L
Chassis
AssemblyJapan (CBU)India (CBU)
Front SuspensionSolid Axle with Coil SpringsSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Rear SuspensionSolid Axle with Coil SpringsSolid Axle with Coil Springs
Front Wheels15" Grey Alloy15" Alloy
Rear Wheels15" Grey Alloy15" Alloy
SteeringRecirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering)Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering)
Chassis NotesPart-time Four-wheel Drive with Low RangePart-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range
Crash Safety Ratings
EuroNCAP3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking
Safety
AirbagsDriver and PassengerDriver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain
ABS/EBD
Stability Control
Alarm
Immobilizer
Airbag Disable Function
Child Safety LockManual for rear doors
Seat Belts4 Three-point4 Three-point
ISOFIXAvailable on Rear SeatsAvailable for two outer rear passenger seats
Lane-keeping AssistSteering CorrectionNo
Collision Warning
Seatbelt ReminderFor Front SeatsFor Front Seats
Safety NotesHill Descent Control
Lighting
HeadlampsLED ProjectorLED Projector
TaillampsBulbNormal Bulb
Front Foglamps
Cabin
Front SeatsManual AdjustableManual adjustment
Rear Seats50:50 Split-folding50:50 Split-Folding
Front Air-conSingle-zone Automatic Climate ControlSingle-zone Automatic Climate Control
Power Sockets1 Front, 1 Front USB1 Front, 1 Front USB
Interior LightingMap LightsMap Lights
Cup Holders2 Rear2 Rear
Audio9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System
Convenience
Power WindowsTwo Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinchAll Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down
Engine StartManual KeyManual Key
LocksRemote Control ActivationRemote Control Activation
Auto Headlamps
Cruise ControlAdaptive Cruise ControlPassive Cruise Control
Steering Audio Control
Steering Tilt
Boot OperationManual OperationManual Operation
Parking Sensor Rear4 Sensors
Reverse CameraYes
Folding Wing Mirrors
Bluetooth
Hill Start Assist
Instrument ClusterBacklit Analogue
Parking BrakeHandbrake
Warranty
Warranty Mileage ManufacturerUnlimited100,000 km
Warranty Manufacturer5 years3 years

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 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ

Is the Suzuki Jimny or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?

The Jimny 5-Door is better for passenger access, luggage space and airbag count, with five doors, a 211-litre boot and six airbags. The three-door Jimny is better value and gets adaptive cruise control, collision warning and steering correction.

What is the price difference?

The Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, a difference of RM41,050.

Do the Suzuki Jimny and Jimny 5-Door have the same engine?

Yes. Both use a naturally aspirated 1,462 cc petrol engine producing 100 hp and 130 Nm, paired with a four-speed automatic transmission and part-time four-wheel drive with low range.

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