Verdict
Just RM100 separates these two, but they serve sharply different Malaysian needs. The Suzuki Jimny costs RM158,900 and brings part-time four-wheel drive with low range, a full-size spare and a tiny 3,480 mm body; its 100 hp petrol engine, four seats and 85-litre boot ask for compromises. The RM158,800 Zeekr X is 952 mm longer, seats five and carries 404 litres, while its 335 hp motor, 66 kWh battery and 440 km range make it the far more practical daily SUV. Its RM395 annual road tax is RM275 higher, though.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny if low-range four-wheel drive, a full-size spare and the 3,480 mm compact body matter more than cabin space and equipment.
Pick the Zeekr X if you want five seats, a 404-litre boot, 440 km EV range and far more standard driving and parking technology.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny RM158,900; Zeekr X RM158,800.
- Power: Suzuki Jimny 100 hp and 130 Nm; Zeekr X 335 hp and 373 Nm.
- Driveline: Suzuki Jimny part-time AWD with low range; Zeekr X rear-wheel drive.
- Size: Suzuki Jimny 3,480 mm long with a 2,250 mm wheelbase; Zeekr X 4,432 mm long with a 2,750 mm wheelbase.
- Practicality: Suzuki Jimny has four seats and an 85-litre boot; Zeekr X has five seats and a 404-litre boot.
- Annual road tax: Suzuki Jimny RM120; Zeekr X RM395.
Jimny
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- Much shorter 3,480 mm body
- Only 100 hp and 130 Nm versus 335 hp and 373 Nm
- Four seats and an 85-litre boot versus five seats and 404 litres
- No blind-spot monitoring, autonomous braking, parking sensors or reverse camera
X
- 335 hp motor, 373 Nm and 5.3-second 0-100 km/h time
- 66 kWh battery, 440 km range and up to 200 kW DC charging
- Powered ventilated front seats, 360-degree monitor and auto parking
- Rear-wheel drive lacks the Jimny's part-time AWD and low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Jimny's full-size spare
- RM395 annual road tax versus RM120
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM158,900 | RM158,800✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | C-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM395 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V 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 | — | 335 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 373 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 66 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 440 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 11 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 200 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 | — | 5.3 seconds |
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 4,432 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,836 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,566 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,750 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 3 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 404 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/50R19 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 235/50R19 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Continental EcoContact 6 |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 19" Paddle Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 19" Paddle 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 | LED Projectors |
| 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 Ventilation Functions and Memory Function |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 60:40 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear AC Vents |
| Sunroof | — | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear |
| 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 | 14.6" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, 13-speaker Yamaha 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 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 | 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 | — | ✓ |
| Power Door | — | Powered Front Doors |
| 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.
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Jimny vs X FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny or Zeekr X better?
The Zeekr X is better for most daily use: it has five seats, a 404-litre boot, 440 km EV range and 335 hp. Choose the Jimny only if its compact body, low-range four-wheel drive and full-size spare are priorities.
What is the price difference?
The Zeekr X is RM100 cheaper than the Suzuki Jimny. The closer running-cost comparison is annual road tax: RM395 for the Zeekr versus RM120 for the Jimny, a RM275 difference.
Which one is better for carrying passengers and luggage?
The Zeekr X. It has five seats, a 2,750 mm wheelbase and a 404-litre boot, compared with the Jimny's four seats, 2,250 mm wheelbase and 85-litre boot.