Suzuki Jimny: JB43 vs JB74
Verdict
At RM81,488 versus RM158,900, the Suzuki Jimny JB43 is RM77,412 cheaper, and that is the main split for a Malaysian buyer. The Suzuki Jimny JB74 gets the stronger 1.5-litre engine with 100 hp and 130 Nm, plus an automatic gearbox, while the JB43 makes 84 hp and 110 Nm with a manual. Both are four-seat, CBU, all-wheel-drive SUVs with a 2,250 mm wheelbase, two airbags and a three-year warranty. The newer car is easier on paper, but the old one has the bigger 113-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny JB43 if you want the lower price, manual gearbox and the larger 113-litre boot.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny JB74 if you want more power, more torque and an automatic transmission.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny JB43 RM81,488; Suzuki Jimny JB74 RM158,900
- Engine: Suzuki Jimny JB43 1,328 cc; Suzuki Jimny JB74 1,462 cc
- Output: Suzuki Jimny JB43 84 hp/110 Nm; Suzuki Jimny JB74 100 hp/130 Nm
- Transmission: Suzuki Jimny JB43 manual; Suzuki Jimny JB74 conventional automatic
- Size: Suzuki Jimny JB43 3,545 x 1,600 x 1,670 mm; Suzuki Jimny JB74 3,480 x 1,645 x 1,720 mm
- Boot space: Suzuki Jimny JB43 113 litres; Suzuki Jimny JB74 85 litres
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM 81,488✓ | RM 158,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Powertrain | ||
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Engine | 1,328 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Power | 84 hp | 100 hp✓ |
| Torque | 110 Nm | 130 Nm✓ |
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Driven wheels | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance | ||
| 0–100 km/h | 0.0 s | — |
| Top speed | 0 km/h | 140 km/h✓ |
| Efficiency | ||
| Fuel economy | 0.0 L/100km✓ | 6.8 L/100km |
| EV range | 0 km | — |
| CO₂ | 0 g/km✓ | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,545 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,600 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,670 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Boot space | 113 L✓ | 85 L |
| Fuel tank | 40 L | 40 L |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 2 | 2 |
| Auto emergency braking | — | — |
| Ownership | ||
| Warranty | 3 | 3 |
| Road tax / year | RM 100✓ | RM 120 |
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.
JB43
- RM77,412 cheaper
- Larger 113-litre boot
- Manual gearbox for drivers who prefer it
- Less power at 84 hp
- Less torque at 110 Nm
- Narrower and lower than the JB74
JB74
- Stronger 100 hp engine
- Higher 130 Nm torque
- Automatic gearbox
- Costs RM77,412 more
- Smaller 85-litre boot
- Road tax is RM120 versus RM100
JB43 vs JB74 FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny JB43 or Suzuki Jimny JB74 better?
The Suzuki Jimny JB74 is better on engine output and ease of use, with 100 hp, 130 Nm and an automatic gearbox. The Suzuki Jimny JB43 makes more sense if price and boot space matter more.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny JB43 is priced at RM81,488, while the Suzuki Jimny JB74 is RM158,900. That makes the JB74 RM77,412 more expensive.
Which Suzuki Jimny has more boot space?
The Suzuki Jimny JB43 has the bigger boot at 113 litres. The Suzuki Jimny JB74 has 85 litres, so it gives up 28 litres despite being wider and taller.