Geely Coolray 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.

Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 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

Decision summary

Geely Coolray vs Suzuki Jimny: the short answer

Coolray and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Coolray starts ZAR 75,000 cheaper Coolray from ZAR 369,900 · Jimny from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coolray Jimny
Maximum Power Coolray128 kW Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Coolray290 Nm Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed Jimny1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coolray15.38 km/l Jimny15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed Jimny210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Coolray

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Jimny

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jimny

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coolray Jimny
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published 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 No applicable South African facelift history established 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 Not Applicable 2025
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Passenger vehicle SUV
Vehicle Type SUV 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 Coolray Jimny
Length 4380 mm 3625 mm
Width 1795 mm 1645 mm
Height 1609 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 330 l 85 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1435 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 325 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1300 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 4 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 4.9 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 910 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 900 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 600 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coolray 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: Coolray 60 vs Jimny 29.

Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Jimny 61.

Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Jimny 88.

Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs Jimny 44.

Ownership-cover index: Coolray 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.

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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Coolray leads by 7 points

Coolray and Jimny are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 63% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Coolray

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 46
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 46
Leads by 7 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 Coolray +31 Efficiency Level Safety Coolray +2 Practicality Coolray +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 46/100

Jimny

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely Coolray leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Coolray vs Jimny questions

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.