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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Jimny
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Jimny
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Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Model Introduced Year
2023
2019
Generation
First generation Fronx on modified Baleno/HEARTECT platform with raised ride height and SUV body; shares K15B engine with Baleno, Ertiga, XL6, and Grand Vitara; developed as Suzuki's response to the growing compact coupe-crossover segment
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
Launched in South Africa in 2023 as a new nameplate — no facelift has been released for the first generation globally as of 2025; the model is in the growth phase of its product lifecycle
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
Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
970 kg
1115 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Length
3995 mm
3625 mm
Width
1765 mm
1645 mm
Height
1550 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2520 mm
2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
304 l
85 l
Kerb Weight
970 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1420 kg
1435 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
325 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.1 m
4.9 m
Front Headroom
975 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
955 mm
910 mm
Front Legroom
1043 mm
900 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
600 mm
Towing Capacity
-
1300 kg
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Front Track Width
1510 mm
1265 mm
Rear Track Width
1510 mm
1265 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Rear Axle Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam with Coil Spring
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
All Four Windows
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key System
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
704 l
377 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
704 l
377 l
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
2 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Not Available
Climate Zones
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
All Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Push Button Start
Engine Warranty
4 Years
4 Years
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
2 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.7
6.3
Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
Front Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
All Windows
Push Button Start
Not Available
Push Button Start
Rear Defogger
Standard
Standard
Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
All Seats
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Full Size External Rear Spare
Speed Alert System
Standard
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Standard
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100
13.0 sec
14.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
4
2
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Analogue with Digital MID
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Manual Fold
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Wiper
Standard
Standard
Front Wipers Type
Standard
Standard
Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
Front Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart Key System
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Not Available
Smart Key System
Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
2 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key System
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rim Size
16 Inches
15 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not Available
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Standard
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System
6
4
Source Model Column
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Unlocking
Not Available
Smart Key System
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock
Not Available
Smart Key System
Wireless Charger
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B
K15B
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
74 mm
Stroke
85.1 mm
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
138 Nm @ 4400 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
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
175 km/h
145 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.0 sec
14.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
79.4 kW/tonne
67.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
142.3 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
Fronx
Jimny
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
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)
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
4.090:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
3.8
Number of Gears
4
4
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
4
4
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
37
40
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
All Seats
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
All Seats
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Standard
Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
1395 mm
1270 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1370 mm
1155 mm
Cup Holders
4
2
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
0
0
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Analogue with Digital MID
Interior Colour Options
2
2
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
Front Door Pockets
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
704
377
Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
9-inch touchscreen on GLX with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, 360-degree surround view camera on GLX, blind-spot monitoring on GLX, automatic climate control on GL+ and GLX, dual front airbags standard, ABS standard, al
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
2
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Interior Colours
2
2
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Integrated in Seat Back
Not Available
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
All Seats
Seat Fold Type
60:40 Split Fold
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
4
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
USB Ports
2
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
FM Radio
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
Via Smartphone
AUX Input
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
2
Audio
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
6
4
Audio System
Standard
Standard
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
2
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Analogue with Digital MID
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
Via Smartphone
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Radio
Standard
Standard
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
LED Headlamps
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
LED DRLs
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Plastic Side Body Cladding
Black Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
Standard
Standard
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Black Door Handles
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED DRLs
LED DRLs
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Auto Headlights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
LED DRLs
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Black Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Four Windows
All Windows
Exterior Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Levelling
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamps
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights
LED Multi-Reflector Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Approach Angle
19 deg
36 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
50 deg
Wading Depth
0 mm
600 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Standard Skid Plates
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
27 deg
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control Standard
Ramp-over Angle
0 deg
27 deg
Approach Angle Deg
19 deg
36 deg
Breakover Angle
0 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle Deg
23 deg
50 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
210 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Hill Descent Control Standard
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
0 mm
600 mm
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
195/80 R15
Wheel Type
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Full Size External Rear Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter
262 mm
265 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
210 mm
220 mm
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index
89
96
Tyre Speed Rating
H
S
Wheel Rim Size
16 Inches
15 Inches
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tyre Type
195/60 R16
195/80 R15
Wheel Diameter
16 Inches
15 Inches
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not Available
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Urethane
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size Spare
Full Size External Rear Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
Urethane
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Wheel Size Type
16 Inches
15 Inches
Wheels
16-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Battery Warranty
12 Months
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
3.7 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
Not Included
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Service Plan
Not Included
Not Included
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 12 Months
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
CO2 Emissions
133 g/km
148 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
68 dB
69 dB
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km
133
148
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Real-world City Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
4.5 l/100km
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
6.0 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
0
Spec
Fronx
Jimny
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
372900 ZAR
466900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
372900
466900
Starting Price Zar
372900
466900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Fronx 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: Fronx 31 vs Jimny 29.
Efficiency index: Fronx 67 vs Jimny 61.
Safety-equipment index: Fronx 87 vs Jimny 88.
Practicality index: Fronx 57 vs Jimny 44.
Ownership-cover index: Fronx 71 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
Fronx leads by 4 points
Fronx 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
Fronx
Performance
31/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Fronx
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Fronx 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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