Verdict
The 74 is the more complete Malaysian daily-driver choice: its RM158,900 price is RM77,412 above the 43’s RM81,488, but buys 100 hp and 130 Nm against 84 hp and 110 Nm, a 4AT, six airbags, stability control and autonomous emergency braking. It also gets adaptive cruise control, LED projectors and a nine-inch CarPlay/Android Auto screen. The 43 remains the lighter, simpler pick at 1,075 kg and carries 113 litres behind the rear seats, 28 litres more. But its leaf springs, two airbags and manual-only gearbox show its age.
Pick the 43 if you want the 1,075 kg Jimny with a five-speed manual and the larger 113-litre boot.
Pick the 74 if you want more power, an automatic gearbox and substantially stronger active and passive safety kit.
Key differences
- Power: 43 has 84 hp at 6,000 rpm; 74 has 100 hp at 6,000 rpm
- Torque: 43 makes 110 Nm at 4,100 rpm; 74 makes 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm
- Transmission: 43 uses a five-speed manual; 74 uses a four-speed automatic
- Weight: 43 is 1,075 kg; 74 is 1,435 kg
- Boot space: 43 has 113 litres; 74 has 85 litres
- Airbags: 43 has two; 74 has six
JB43
- 360 kg lighter at 1,075 kg
- Larger 113-litre boot
- Five-speed manual transmission
- 84 hp and 110 Nm trail the 74
- Two airbags and no stability control
- No collision warning, adaptive cruise control or hill descent control
JB74
- 100 hp and 130 Nm
- Six airbags, stability control and autonomous emergency braking
- Nine-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- 360 kg heavier at 1,435 kg
- 85-litre boot is 28 litres smaller
What the JB74 has over the JB43
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The JB74 is 45 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM81,488✓ | RM158,900 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM100✓ | RM120 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM830/mo✓ | RM1,620/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM2,366✓ | RM4,411 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM2,706 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM13.53 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM36,187 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,328 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 84 hp at 6,000 rpm | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 110 Nm at 4,100 rpm | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 78 mm × 69.5 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 9.5 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Manual | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 5MT | 4AT |
| Gears | 5 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Jatco | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | —✓ | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 140 km/h✓ |
| Co2 | —✓ | 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 |
| Weight | 1,075 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 113 litres✓ | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 205/70R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 205/70R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | 15" steel | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | — | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Wiper Blade (Driver) | — | 16 inch |
| Wiper Blade (Passenger) | — | 16 inch |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Leaf Spring | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf Spring | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Steel | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Recirculating ball | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic 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 | 2 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | — | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two rear passenger seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | — | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | — | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | — | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Halogen Reflector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Manual air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Front Cabin Light | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | One front, one rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | Radio, CD player with 2 Speakers | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Front only | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | — | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | — | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | — | Manual Operation |
| Bluetooth | — | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | — | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 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. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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JB43 vs JB74 FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny JB43 or Suzuki Jimny JB74 better?
The 74 is better for safety and equipment, with six airbags, stability control, autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control and a 4AT. Choose the 43 if its 1,075 kg weight, 113-litre boot and five-speed manual matter more.
What is the price difference?
The JB74 costs RM77,412 more than the JB43.
Which Jimny has more luggage space?
The 43 has the larger boot at 113 litres, versus 85 litres in the 74. That is a 28-litre advantage for the 43.
Which has the better warranty?
The JB74 carries a 5-year manufacturer warranty against 3 years for the JB43.