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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Jimny
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Creta
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Jimny
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Spec
Creta
Jimny
Model Introduced Year
2016
2019
Generation
Second generation Creta built on Hyundai's i-GMP platform; the SA model is a popular variant shared with several emerging markets
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
Second generation arrived in SA in 2021 with significant upgrades to interior quality, safety tech, and engine options; notably improved over the first-gen car
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
2021
2025
Tare Mass Kg
1365 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
Creta
Jimny
Length
4330 mm
3625 mm
Width
1790 mm
1645 mm
Height
1635 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2610 mm
2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
433 l
85 l
Kerb Weight
1365 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1860 kg
1435 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Doors
5 doors
3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
4.9 m
Payload Capacity
Not confirmed
325 kg
Towing Capacity
Not confirmed
1300 kg
Number of Rows
Not confirmed
2 rows
Front Headroom
Not confirmed
990 mm
Rear Headroom
Not confirmed
910 mm
Front Legroom
Not confirmed
900 mm
Rear Legroom
Not confirmed
600 mm
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
All
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart Key System
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
No
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
No
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
377 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
1396 l
377 l
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Standard
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
12V
2 x 12V Socket
AC Type
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Boot Opener
Inside
-
Climate Zones
1
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
All Windows
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Push Button Start
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
Yes
2 x 12V Socket
Fuel Lid Opener
Inside
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Manual
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Panoramic Roof
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Windows
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
Steel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tachometer
Yes
-
Telescopic Steering
No
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Yes
Tilt and Telescopic
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Air Conditioning
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rim Size
17
15 Inches
Sound System
8
4
Unlocking
Yes
Smart Key System
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Not confirmed
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Speed Limiter
Not confirmed
Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
4 Years
Fuel Consumption Combined
Not confirmed
6.3
Glovebox Cooling
Not confirmed
Front Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Defogger
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Seat Split
Not confirmed
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Rear Wing
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Type
Not confirmed
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Not confirmed
All Seats
Speed Alert System
Not confirmed
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Standard
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
Not confirmed
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100
Not confirmed
14.5 sec
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Not confirmed
2
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Centre Console
Not confirmed
Standard Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
Not confirmed
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Not confirmed
Analogue with Digital MID
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Not confirmed
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Front Wiper
Not confirmed
Standard
Front Wipers Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Glove Box
Not confirmed
Front Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not confirmed
Smart Key System
Lift Gate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Not confirmed
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Mirror
Not confirmed
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not confirmed
Smart Key System
Power Socket 12v
Not confirmed
2 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Not confirmed
Smart Key System
Remote Side Mirror
Not confirmed
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
Not confirmed
Standard
Sonar
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
jimny
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Not confirmed
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
Not confirmed
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Surround View Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trim Level
Not confirmed
flagship
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
Not confirmed
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not confirmed
Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock
Not confirmed
Smart Key System
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
G4FJ
K15B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
74 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
144 Nm @ 4500 rpm
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
14.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
62.3 kW/tonne
67.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
105.5 Nm/tonne
117.1 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Engine Position
Front
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Gearbox
IVT Intelligent Variable Transmission
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not confirmed
4.090:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
Not confirmed
3.8
Clutch Type
Not confirmed
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
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
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Claimed Mileage
16.8 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.5 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.0 km/l
17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Tank Litres
50
40
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.8 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Central Locking
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
All Seats
Speed Alert System
Yes
Standard
Safety Rating
Not Rated (SA)
Not Independently Rated
BA
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
All Seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
Not confirmed
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Not confirmed
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Not confirmed
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
AEB
No
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
All Seats
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not confirmed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Not confirmed
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
Not confirmed
6
ESC With Traction Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front & Rear
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
No
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Sport Mode
No
-
360 Degree Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not confirmed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Not confirmed
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Not confirmed
Standard
Reversing Camera
Not confirmed
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Seat Material
Leather-Look
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Power Driver
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt & Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
No
Not Available
Cup Holders
4
2
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue + MID
Analogue with Digital MID
Interior Colour Options
Black
2
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Front Door Pockets
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Adjustable Front Seat
Manual
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Fabric Seats
Yes
Fabric
Front Headrest
Yes
-
Leather Seats
No
-
Memory Seats
No
-
Rear Headrest
Yes
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1270 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not confirmed
1155 mm
Rear USB Ports
Not confirmed
0
Driver Lumbar Support
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Armrest Front
Not confirmed
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
Not confirmed
377
Driver Seat
Not confirmed
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
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
Not confirmed
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
2
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not confirmed
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
Not confirmed
All Seats
Seat Fold Type
Not confirmed
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Fabric
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Infotainment System
10.25-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
8
4
Navigation System
Yes
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
USB Ports
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wired Android Auto
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Standard
Voice Recognition
Yes
Via Smartphone
AUX Input
Yes
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25 inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Standard
Infotainment Display
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
Yes
2
Audio Speakers
8
4
Infotainment Screen
10.25 inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
10.25 inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not confirmed
Not Available
Audio
Not confirmed
Standard
Audio System
Not confirmed
Standard
Display Audio
Not confirmed
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Not confirmed
2
Multi Information Display
Not confirmed
Analogue with Digital MID
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Standard
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Wired Apple CarPlay
Radio
Not confirmed
Standard
Spec
Creta
Jimny
LED Headlamps
Full LED
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Atlas White, Titan Grey, Phantom Black, Fiery Red, Galaxy Blue
6
Wing Mirror Type
Power Adjustable
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
Yes
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Black Door Handles
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED
LED DRLs
Fog Lights
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights
Full LED
LED Projector Headlamps
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED DRLs
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Windows
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Headlamps
Full LED
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type
Full LED
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights
Full LED
LED Projector Headlamps
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not confirmed
Not Available
Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Black Plastic Body Cladding
Roof Type
Not confirmed
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Auto Headlights
Not confirmed
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Not confirmed
Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Not confirmed
Black Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Folding
Not confirmed
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Headlamp Levelling
Not confirmed
LED Projector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Ramp Breakover Angle
20 deg
27 deg
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control Standard
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
210 mm
Approach Angle
Not confirmed
36 deg
Departure Angle
Not confirmed
50 deg
Wading Depth
Not confirmed
600 mm
Underbody Protection
Not confirmed
Standard Skid Plates
Recovery Hooks
Not confirmed
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
4WD System Type
Not confirmed
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Ramp-over Angle
Not confirmed
27 deg
Approach Angle Deg
Not confirmed
36 deg
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
27 deg
Departure Angle Deg
Not confirmed
50 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control Standard
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
Not confirmed
600 mm
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195/80 R15
Wheel Type
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Steel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Parking Brake Type
Manual
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
91
96
Tyre Speed Rating
H
S
Wheel Rim Size
17
15 Inches
Brake Type Front
Disc (Ventilated)
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Spare Tyre
Steel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tyre Type
Tubeless Radial
195/80 R15
Wheel Diameter
17
15 Inches
Wheels
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Disc Diameter
Not confirmed
265 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
Not confirmed
220 mm
Auto Brake Hold
Not confirmed
Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brakes
Not confirmed
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Not confirmed
Conventional Handbrake
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Not confirmed
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Spare Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
Full Size External Rear Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Not confirmed
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Not confirmed
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tyre Pressure Display
Not confirmed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Wheel Material
17-inch Diamond-Cut Alloy
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
Not confirmed
15 Inches
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Electric
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Tilt
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type
Coil
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil
Coil Spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Front Track Width
Not confirmed
1265 mm
Rear Track Width
Not confirmed
1265 mm
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Not confirmed
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Not confirmed
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
Not confirmed
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
Not confirmed
Ladder Frame
Rear Axle Type
Not confirmed
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
Not confirmed
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
Not confirmed
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 12 Months
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Not Included
First Service At
15000
1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
4
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
4
Not Included
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
4
Not Included
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
15,000 km or 12 Months
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Approx Service Cost
Not confirmed
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Battery Warranty
Not confirmed
12 Months
Engine Oil Capacity
Not confirmed
3.7 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
Not confirmed
10,000 km or 6 Months
Anti-Rust Treatment
Not confirmed
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
Creta
Jimny
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
148 g/km
Start Stop System
No
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Fuel Octane Requirement
Unleaded 95
93 RON Unleaded
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 6
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
Yes
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Hybrid System Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Noise Level
Not confirmed
69 dB
Particulate Filter
Not confirmed
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Green NCAP Rating
Not confirmed
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
Not confirmed
Within Euro 5 Limits
CO2 Emissions G Km
Not confirmed
148
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Real-world City Mileage Min
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
Not confirmed
9.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
Not confirmed
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
Not confirmed
7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
Not confirmed
0
Spec
Creta
Jimny
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Flagship
Price Zar
Not confirmed
466900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
466900
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
466900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Creta 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: Creta 36 vs Jimny 29.
Efficiency index: Creta 65 vs Jimny 61.
Safety-equipment index: Creta 87 vs Jimny 88.
Practicality index: Creta 69 vs Jimny 44.
Ownership-cover index: Creta 65 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
Creta leads by 7 points
Creta 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
Creta
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Creta
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Creta 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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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.
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