Verdict
For a Malaysian buyer, the RM23,900 step from the RM158,900 Suzuki Jimny to the RM182,800 Zeekr 7X buys a radically different brief: five doors, 539 litres of boot space and a 416 hp, 440 Nm rear motor with 480 km of stated range. The Jimny counters with compact 3,480 mm dimensions, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and a full-size spare. Choose it for narrow trails and its simple four-seat format; the Zeekr is far better equipped for carrying people and luggage on the road.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if low-range four-wheel drive, a 3,480 mm footprint and a full-size spare matter more than space, power and driver-assistance hardware.
Pick the Zeekr 7X if you need five seats, a 539-litre boot, 480 km of EV range and much stronger 416 hp performance.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Zeekr 7X RM182,800.
- Power and torque: Suzuki Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm; Zeekr 7X motor 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- Driveline: Suzuki Jimny all-wheel drive with low range; Zeekr 7X rear-wheel drive.
- Length: Suzuki Jimny 3,480 mm; Zeekr 7X 4,787 mm.
- Boot space: Suzuki Jimny 85 litres; Zeekr 7X 539 litres.
- Doors and seats: Suzuki Jimny three doors and four seats; Zeekr 7X five doors and five seats.
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- Much shorter 3,480 mm body.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel.
- Only 100 hp and 130 Nm versus the Zeekr 7X's 416 hp and 440 Nm.
- 85-litre boot, three doors and four seats versus 539 litres, five doors and five seats.
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous emergency braking or reverse camera.
7X
- 416 hp, 440 Nm motor and 480 km stated EV range.
- 539-litre boot with five doors and five seats.
- 450 kW DC charging, 22 kW AC charging and 3.3 kW V2L.
- Costs RM23,900 more and has RM615 annual road tax versus RM120.
- At 4,787 mm long and 1,930 mm wide, it is much larger than the Jimny.
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare wheel.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM158,900✓ | RM182,800 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Compact Executive |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM615 |
| 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 | — | 416 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 440 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 75 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 480 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 22 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 450 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 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 4,787 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,930 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,650 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,900 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 539 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 255/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 255/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Continental EcoContact 7 |
| 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 | 19" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 19" 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 & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | — | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | — | Manual 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 | Matrix LED Projectors with LED Projector Lighting Panel |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Powered Front Seats with Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding with Electric Recline |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | — |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights, Intelligent Ambient Lighting |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 16" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 21-speaker Zeekr Sound Pro |
| 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 Operation (Depress Brake To Start) |
| 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 | Contactless Powered Boot |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 6 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 6 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | — | Yes, with 360-degree Monitor |
| Auto Parking | — | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | — | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | — | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | — | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 150,000 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.
Used Jimny & 7X for sale
Jimny vs 7X FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny or Zeekr 7X better?
The Zeekr 7X is the better road-going family choice with five seats, a 539-litre boot, 416 hp and extensive parking and safety assistance. The Suzuki Jimny is the better choice only where its compact dimensions, low-range four-wheel drive and full-size spare are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr 7X costs RM23,900 more than the Suzuki Jimny: RM182,800 against RM158,900. Its annual road tax is also higher, at RM615 versus RM120.
Which one is easier to charge or refuel on longer trips?
The Zeekr 7X supports 450 kW DC and 22 kW AC charging, with a stated 480 km range. The petrol Jimny has a 40-litre tank and rated consumption of 6.8 L/100 km; its refuelling does not depend on charging access.