Source type: Suzuki Kenya
Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Rush
A proper head-to-head in Kenya — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Suzuki Jimny
Jimny 3D MC25 5MT 4WD GL DA2 audio
Petrol
5-Speed Manual
Current
KES 3,950,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW
🔧 130 Nm
VS
Toyota Rush
1.5L Petrol AT 4x2
Petrol
4-Speed Automatic
Current
KES 5,100,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW
🔧 136 Nm
⛽ 15.2 km/l
Decision summary
Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Rush: the short answer
Jimny and Rush are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jimny starts KES 850,000 cheaper
Jimny from KES 3,950,000 · Rush from KES 4,800,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives| Specification | Jimny | Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm | Rush77 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm | Rush136 Nm @ 4200 rpm |
| Engine Size | Jimny1462 cc | Rush1496 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | JimnyNot Officially Disclosed | Rush15.2 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Jimny210 mm | Rush220 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Toyota Kenya
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Jimny
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Rush
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jimny
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Rush
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
| Spec | Jimny | Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Generation | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift History | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Body Style | SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Production Status | Active | Active |
| Segment | Kenya-market SUV | Kenya-market SUV |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | SUV |
| Spec | Jimny | Rush |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 3645 mm | 4435 mm |
| Width | 1645 mm | 1695 mm |
| Height | 1725 mm | 1705 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2250 mm | 2685 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 210 mm | 220 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | 195 mm | 200 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 40 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 85 l | 213 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1090 kg | 1280 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1435 kg | 1870 kg |
| Payload Capacity | 340 kg | 590 kg |
| Towing Capacity | 1300 kg | 800 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 4 seats | 7 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 3 rows |
| Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 4.9 m | 5.2 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny and Rush comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for Kenya. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Jimny 39 vs Rush 35.
Efficiency index: Jimny 53 vs Rush 60.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 83 vs Rush 54.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Rush 60.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny not separately scored vs Rush not separately scored.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
Model imagery
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Suzuki Jimny
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Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence-index readout
Jimny leads by 3 points
Jimny and Rush are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
54
/100
Lead
3
points
Data
68%
source coverage
54
#1
Evidence leader
Jimny
Performance
39
Efficiency
53
Safety
83
Practicality
44
Leads by 3 points
51
#2
Rush
Performance
35
Efficiency
60
Safety
54
Practicality
60
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Jimny +4
Efficiency
Rush +7
Safety
Jimny +29
Practicality
Rush +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jimny
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
83/100
Practicality
44/100
Rush
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
54/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jimny leads. However, Rush may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in Kenya.
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Jimny vs Rush questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in Kenya on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.