Verdict
Just RM1,048 separates the RM158,900 Suzuki Jimny from the RM159,948 Xpeng G6, but they serve radically different jobs. The Jimny is a 3,480-mm, four-seat SUV with part-time four-wheel drive and low range, plus a full-size spare. The G6 is 1,278 mm longer, seats five and has a 571-litre boot against 85 litres. Its 248-hp, 440-Nm rear motor, 480-km range and 382-kW DC charging make it the far stronger daily family proposition, while the Jimny remains the choice for compact dimensions and low-range four-wheel drive.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if you need its 3,480-mm footprint, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare tyre.
Pick the Xpeng G6 if you want five seats, a 571-litre boot, 480 km of EV range and far more power for only RM1,048 extra.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Xpeng G6 RM159,948.
- Power and torque: Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm; G6 248 hp and 440 Nm.
- Size: Jimny 3,480 mm long with a 2,250-mm wheelbase; G6 4,758 mm long with a 2,890-mm wheelbase.
- Practicality: Jimny has 3 doors, 4 seats and an 85-litre boot; G6 has 5 doors, 5 seats and a 571-litre boot.
- Driveline: Jimny has part-time four-wheel drive with low range; G6 is rear-wheel drive.
- Energy use: Jimny is rated at 6.8 L/100 km with a 40-litre petrol tank; G6 has a 68.5-kWh battery, 480-km range and 382-kW DC charging.
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Compact 3,480-mm length.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre.
- 85-litre boot versus the G6's 571 litres.
- Three doors and four seats versus five doors and five seats.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm versus 248 hp and 440 Nm.
G6
- 480-km EV range and up to 382-kW DC charging.
- 571-litre boot with five seats.
- Powered, ventilated front seats and a 15.6-inch touchscreen with 12-speaker audio.
- Rear-wheel drive, while the Jimny has part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- 4,758 mm long and 2,115 kg, versus the Jimny's 3,480 mm and 1,435 kg.
- RM240 annual road tax versus RM120.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM158,900✓ | RM159,948 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM240 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 800V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 100 hp | — |
| Torque | 130 Nm | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore | 74 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 248 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 68.5 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 382 kW |
| V2L | — | 3.3 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Rear Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | — | 6.94 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 202 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 4,758 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,920 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,890 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | 2,115 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 571 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/60R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/60R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | — |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Maxxis Waltz MS2 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver and Passenger | Driver and Front Passenger, Side and Curtain Airbags, Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Electronic for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on outer two rear seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projectors |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Driver and Front Passenger Powered Seats, Front Seat Ventilation |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Manual Recline |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Fixed Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 15.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Start (Depress Brake Pedal) |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 120,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/160,000 km Battery Warranty |
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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Jimny vs G6 FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny or Xpeng G6 better?
The Xpeng G6 is better for most Malaysian daily use: it has five seats, a 571-litre boot, 480 km of range and 248 hp. Choose the Suzuki Jimny for its much shorter body, low-range four-wheel drive and full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Xpeng G6 costs RM1,048 more than the Suzuki Jimny.
Which one is easier to park in town?
The Suzuki Jimny is easier to place in tight spaces at 3,480 mm long and 1,645 mm wide. The Xpeng G6 measures 4,758 mm by 1,920 mm, but gets front and rear parking sensors, a reverse camera and auto parking.