Toyota C-HR vs Suzuki Jimny

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Suzuki Jimny in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C-HR
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality C-HR
🔑 Ownership Jimny
Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Jimny: current from ZAR 444,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec C-HR Jimny
Maximum Power 134 kW 75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 190 Nm 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1462 cc
Claimed Mileage 19.2 km/l 15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 210 mm
Boot / Load Bay 377 l 85 l
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1110 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 5

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

C-HR has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C-HR +24 pts
Efficiency C-HR +17 pts
Safety C-HR +10 pts
Practicality C-HR +18 pts
Ownership Jimny +28 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

C-HR

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Jimny

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jimny

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR Jimny
Model Introduced Year 2023 2019
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA 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 All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 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 2023 2025
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 1115 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Not confirmed Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec C-HR Jimny
Drivetrain Layout 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)
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not Applicable
Gearbox e-CVT (Electronic CVT) 4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Transmission Type e-CVT (Electronic CVT) 4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type e-CVT (Electronic CVT) 4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Engine Position Not confirmed Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Final Drive Ratio Not confirmed 4.090:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock Not confirmed 3.8
Number of Gears Not confirmed 4
Clutch Type Not confirmed Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Not Applicable
Drivetrain Not confirmed 4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not confirmed Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Not confirmed Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Axle Layout Not confirmed 4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not confirmed Not Available
Transmission Speeds Not confirmed 4
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed 4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

C-HR leads by 11 points

C-HR has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny remains close.

Index leader 68 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 83% source coverage
68
#1 Index leader

C-HR

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 62
Ownership 43
Leads by 11 points
57
#2

Jimny

93% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 61
Safety 88
Practicality 44
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C-HR +24 Efficiency C-HR +17 Safety C-HR +10 Practicality C-HR +18 Ownership Jimny +28

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 43/100

Jimny

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 44/100
Ownership 71/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota C-HR leads the catalogue index with 68 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This C-HR and Jimny comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: C-HR 53 vs Jimny 29.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Jimny 61.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Jimny 88.

Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Jimny 44.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 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.