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Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
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Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Model Introduced Year
2021
2025
Generation
First-generation Eclipse Cross facelift
Fourth-generation Jimny five-door — JB74W. Uses identical powertrain, ladder-frame chassis, AllGrip Pro 4x4 system, and suspension geometry as the JB74 two-door. Body extended 360mm longer with full rear doors and a longer wheelbase
Facelift History
Current South African facelift specification.
Two-door Jimny (JB74) returned to SA market in 2021 after a nine-year absence. Five-door variant (JB74W) launched globally in 2023 and introduced in South Africa in 2025 as a distinct model — not a trim level of the two-door.
Facelift Launched Since
Current specification
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact crossover SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic
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
-
1170 kg
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Length
4545 mm
3965 mm
Width
1805 mm
1645 mm
Height
1685 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2670 mm
2590 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
155 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
437 l
211 l
Kerb Weight
1490 kg
1215 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2100 kg
1545 kg
Payload Capacity
610 kg
330 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.3 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1003 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
932 mm
910 mm
Front Legroom
1039 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
943 mm
600 mm
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
4B40
K15B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
75 mm
74 mm
Stroke
84.8 mm
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3500 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
CVT
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.9 sec
15.5 sec
Quarter Mile
17.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
73.8 kW/tonne
61.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.8 Nm/tonne
107 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
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Gearbox
CVT
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
6.026
4.090:1
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
CVT automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Continuously variable pulley system
Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Continuously variable
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Engine Position
-
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.8
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Claimed Mileage
13 km/l
14.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
12.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
No
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13 km/l
14.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
40
Combined Driving Range
818
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
847 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
761 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Airbags
7
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
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
No
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
All Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
No
Standard — Low Speed AEB
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
All Seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
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
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
No
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
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
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Seat Material
Synthetic suede and leather
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustable
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
Synthetic suede and leather
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
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
-
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Armrest Front
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
-
377
Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
9-inch touchscreen on GLX with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, rear view camera from GLX, 6 airbags on GLX, AEB and lane departure warning on GLX, cruise control from GLX, keyless entry from GLX, AllGrip Pro 4WD selec
Interior Trim Colour
-
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
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
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Climate Control
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
Front and rear
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
No
15W Wireless Charging
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
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
Yes
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
-
4 Years
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
-
2 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
6.7
Glovebox Cooling
-
Front Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
All Windows
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Rear Defogger
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
All Seats
Spare Wheel
Space-saver
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
-
15.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic air conditioning with rear duct
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Automatic High Beam
-
Standard
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
-
Standard
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
-
Standard
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
-
Standard
Remote Side Mirror
-
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rim Size
18-inch alloy
15 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
-
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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
No
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
No
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Standard
Walk Away Lock
-
Standard
Wireless Charger
No
15W Wireless Charging
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Infotainment System
Smartphone-link Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Multi-information display
Analogue with Digital MID
USB Ports
Front and rear
2
Infotainment Screen
8-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
8-inch
9-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Via Smartphone
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch
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
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White Diamond, Red Diamond, Sterling Silver Metallic, Graphite Grey Metallic, Lightning Blue Mica, Black Mica
6
Headlights
Yes
LED Projector Headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
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 — 5-Door Off-Road
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
Yes
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
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
36 deg
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
50 deg
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
600 mm
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
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
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
195/80 R15
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver
Full Size External Rear Spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electric 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
Space-saver
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tyre Type
-
195/80 R15
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy
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
No
Standard
Wheel Material
-
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
-
15 Inches
Wheels
-
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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
Multi-link
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
-
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
CO2 Emissions
181 g/km
173 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
-
173
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Not Included
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R2,800–R3,500 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
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Ownership Role
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Flagship
Price Zar
620000 ZAR
489900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Official South African recommended retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
620000
489900
Starting Price Zar
620000
489900
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Years
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
Eclipse Cross
Jimny 5-Door
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
8.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
11.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
6
In depth: how these cars differ
This Eclipse Cross and Jimny 5-Door 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: Eclipse Cross 52 vs Jimny 5-Door 29.
Efficiency index: Eclipse Cross 51 vs Jimny 5-Door 57.
Safety-equipment index: Eclipse Cross 76 vs Jimny 5-Door 90.
Practicality index: Eclipse Cross 64 vs Jimny 5-Door 49.
Ownership-cover index: Eclipse Cross not separately scored vs Jimny 5-Door 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
Eclipse Cross leads by 3 points
Eclipse Cross and Jimny 5-Door 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
Eclipse Cross
Performance
52/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
76/100
Practicality
64/100
Jimny 5-Door
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMitsubishi Eclipse Cross
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Eclipse Cross leads. However, Jimny 5-Door 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 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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