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Chery Chery Q vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Five key differences
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Specification
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Maximum Power
Chery Q-
Jimny 5-Door77 kW
Maximum Torque
Chery Q-
Jimny 5-Door138 Nm
Engine Size
Chery Q-
Jimny 5-Door1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Chery Q-
Jimny 5-Door16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Chery Q-
Jimny 5-Door0 mm
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Chery Chery Q
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Generation
Upcoming first South African-market Chery Q electric compact SUV; final retail derivative matrix pending
Current market generation
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger Car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2026
Facelift History
-
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
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2026
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Electric Range
400 km
Not Applicable
Engine
-
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
-
K15B/K15C
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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1462 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
-
16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
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Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
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12.0:1
Bore
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73.0 mm
Stroke
-
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
-
77 kW
Maximum Torque
-
138 Nm
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
Drive Type
-
4WD
Transmission
-
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
-
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
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9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
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16.5 sec
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
No
Rev Limiter
-
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
63.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
114.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African electric passenger vehicle
Suzuki ownership programme
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Price Zar
-
437500 ZAR
Starting Price
-
437500
Starting Price Zar
-
437500
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Length
-
3985 mm
Width
-
1645 mm
Height
-
1720 mm
Wheelbase
-
2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
211 l
Kerb Weight
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1210 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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1545 kg
Payload Capacity
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335 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
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5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.2 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Gearbox
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4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
-
4WD
LSD Available
-
No
Transfer Case
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Part-time 4WD transfer case
Differential Lock
-
No
Paddle Shifters
-
No
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.3
Number of Gears
-
4
Transmission Type
-
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
-
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Gear Shift Type
-
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
-
4WD
4WD Engagement
-
Selectable
4WD Hi Range
-
Yes
4WD Lo Range
-
Yes
4WD Selector
-
Transfer selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
No
Front Differential Lock
-
No
Gearbox Type
-
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
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2.0
Low Range
-
Yes
Axle Layout
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Front and rear driven axles
Rear Differential Lock
-
No
Transmission Speeds
-
4
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Claimed Mileage
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16.1 km/l
City Mileage
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16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
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19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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40 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Yes
Real-world Mileage
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16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
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40
Combined Driving Range
-
700
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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650 km
Range Real World Mixed
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600 km
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Airbags
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6
ABS
-
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
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Yes
Traction Control
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Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Hill Start Assist
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
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Yes
Brake Assist
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
-
Yes
AEB
-
Yes
BA
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Curtain Airbags
-
Yes
Driver Airbag
-
Yes
EBD
-
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
-
Yes
Hill Hold
-
Yes
Passenger Airbag
-
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Yes
Side Airbags
-
Yes
Stability Control
-
Yes
TCS
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Yes
Knee Airbag
-
No
ABS EBD
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Cruise Control
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Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Yes
Lane Keep Assist
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Yes
Lane Departure Warning
-
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Yes
Parking Sensors
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Front and rear
Rear View Camera
-
Yes
360 Degree Camera
-
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Yes
Reverse Camera
-
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
Yes
Around View Monitor
-
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Seat Material
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Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
-
No
Ventilated Seats
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No
Ambient Lighting
-
No
Steering Wheel Material
-
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
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Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
-
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Climate Control
-
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
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Yes
Keyless Entry
-
Yes
Push Button Start
-
Yes
Wireless Charging
-
Yes
Sunroof
-
No
Electric Tailgate
-
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Applicable
AC Type
-
Automatic climate control
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Infotainment System
-
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
-
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
-
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Yes
Number of Speakers
-
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
-
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
-
9
Touchscreen
-
9
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
LED Headlamps
-
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
-
LED
Fog Lamps
-
Yes
Roof Rails
-
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
-
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
-
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
-
No
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Approach Angle
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36 deg
Departure Angle
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47 deg
Wading Depth
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300 mm
Terrain Modes
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Snow | Sport
Locking Differential
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No
4WD System Type
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ALLGRIP / selectable 4WD
Breakover Angle
-
24 deg
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Tyre Size
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195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
-
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
-
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
-
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
-
16
Handbrake Type
-
Manual parking brake
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Front Suspension
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MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
-
Torsion beam
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
CO2 Emissions
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145 g/km
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Service Plan
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5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Chery Q
Jimny 5-Door
Warranty
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5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Chery Q and Jimny 5-Door comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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