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Less powerful engine setup
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Spec
06
Jimny
Model Introduced Year
2026
2019
Generation
Current South African 06 generation
Fourth generation (JB74 series); entirely new K15B engine replaces previous K13B; AllGrip Pro 4WD system replaces previous generation's 4WD setup; new body retains ladder-frame construction and live rear axle from all previous generations
Facelift History
Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced
Fourth-generation Jimny launched globally in 2018 and in SA in 2019; minor specification updates in 2021 including updated connectivity; 5-door Jimny Sierra launched globally in 2023 but not confirmed for SA as of end-2025; no mechanical changes to the 3-door SA model since launch
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact Electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1115 kg
Spec
06
Jimny
Length
4306 mm
3625 mm
Width
1868 mm
1645 mm
Height
1645 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2715 mm
2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
500 l
85 l
Kerb Weight
500 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
500 kg
1435 kg
Payload Capacity
500 kg
325 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
980 mm
910 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
920 mm
600 mm
Spec
06
Jimny
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
K15B
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1462 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
74 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
120 kW
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front Axle
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
150 km/h
145 km/h
0-100 km/h
15 sec
14.5 sec
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
ECO, COMFORT, SPORT
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
1 kW/tonne
67.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
1 Nm/tonne
117.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
51.87 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
51.87 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
LFP
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
471 km (CLTC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
167 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
18 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Jimny
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Standard
4.090:1
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electronic selector
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Drivetrain
Front-Wheel Drive
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front Axle
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Engine Position
-
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.8
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
06
Jimny
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
40 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
12.6 kWh/100 km (CLTC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
345 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
400 km
Not Applicable
Spec
06
Jimny
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill Descent Control Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
All Seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
06
Jimny
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Front Camera
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
06
Jimny
Seat Material
PVC Leatherette
Fabric
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Driver Seat Adjustment
Standard
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Standard
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
Standard
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
1270 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1155 mm
Cup Holders
-
2
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue with Digital MID
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
Front Door Pockets
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
-
377
Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, hill-hold control, dual front airbags, ABS and EBD, 4WD mode selector, fold-flat rear seats for cargo, snorkel available as dealer-fitted accessory
Interior Trim Colour
-
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
2
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
-
Not Available
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
-
All Seats
Seat Fold Type
-
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Spec
06
Jimny
Climate Control
Standard
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
Standard
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key System
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Available
Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Standard
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
377 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
377 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
2 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
-
4 Years
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
-
2 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.3
Glovebox Cooling
-
Front Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Optional
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Windows
Push Button Start
Standard
Push Button Start
Rear Defogger
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
All Seats
Spare Wheel
Tyre Repair Kit
Full Size External Rear Spare
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
-
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
-
Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100
-
14.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Standard
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
2
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue with Digital MID
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Front Wiper
-
Standard
Front Wipers Type
-
Standard
Glove Box
-
Front Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Smart Key System
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Mirror
-
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Smart Key System
Power Socket 12v
-
2 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Smart Key System
Remote Side Mirror
-
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rim Size
18
15 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
-
jimny
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Ladder Frame
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key System
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key System
Wireless Charger
50W
Not Available
Spec
06
Jimny
Infotainment System
Standard
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Analogue with Digital MID
USB Ports
4
2
Infotainment Screen
12.8
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
12.8
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wired Android Auto
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Via Smartphone
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8
9-inch Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
2
Audio
-
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
4
Audio System
-
Standard
Display Audio
-
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
2
Multi Information Display
-
Analogue with Digital MID
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wired Apple CarPlay
Radio
-
Standard
Spec
06
Jimny
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
No
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Stone Age White, Black, Silver, Green, Orange
6
Headlights
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Optional
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Black Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Wing Mirror Type
-
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Door Handle Finish
-
Black Door Handles
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Yes
LED DRLs
Fog Lights
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
-
Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Auto Headlights
-
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED DRLs
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Black Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
All Windows
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Front Fog Lamps
No
Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Levelling
-
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
-
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
-
Not Available
Spec
06
Jimny
Approach Angle
18 deg
36 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
50 deg
Wading Depth
300 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Breakover Angle
16 deg
27 deg
Underbody Protection
-
Standard Skid Plates
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
27 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
Hill Descent Control
No
Hill Descent Control Standard
Ramp-over Angle
-
27 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
36 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
50 deg
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
210 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
210 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Hill Descent Control Standard
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
600 mm
Spec
06
Jimny
Tyre Size
R18
195/80 R15
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre Repair Kit
Full Size External Rear Spare
Wheel Rim Size
18
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic Parking Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Type
-
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
265 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
220 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
-
96
Tyre Speed Rating
-
S
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Tyre Repair Kit
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tyre Type
-
195/80 R15
Wheel Diameter
18
15 Inches
Auto Brake Hold
-
Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Electric Park Brake
-
Conventional Handbrake
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full Size External Rear Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
-
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
-
15 Inches
Wheels
-
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Spec
06
Jimny
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Front Track Width
-
1265 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1265 mm
Chassis Type
-
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
-
Ladder Frame
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
-
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
-
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Spec
06
Jimny
CO2 Emissions
1 g/km
148 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
69 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter
-
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
148
Spec
06
Jimny
Service Plan
8 years / 120000 km service plan
Not Included
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.7 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
-
1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
8 years / 120000 km service plan
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
8 years / 120000 km service plan
Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
06
Jimny
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa passenger EV ownership package
Flagship
Price Zar
579000 ZAR
466900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African cash price
Current listed price
Starting Price
579000
466900
Starting Price Zar
579000
466900
Spec
06
Jimny
Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150000 km vehicle warranty; 10 years / unlimited km battery warranty for first owner, then 8 years / 200000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
06
Jimny
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This 06 and Jimny comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: 06 42 vs Jimny 29.
Efficiency index: 06 31 vs Jimny 61.
Safety-equipment index: 06 88 vs Jimny 88.
Practicality index: 06 60 vs Jimny 44.
Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs Jimny 71.
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.
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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 / 100
Evidence-index readout
Jimny leads by 1 points
06 and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
06
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Jimny
leads the specification evidence index with 57 pts
vs 56 pts for 06
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jimny leads. However, 06 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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