Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty in South Africa

Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty

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Upcoming in South Africa Confirmed launch information and specifications remain visible while final availability is pending.
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Suzuki Jimny 5-Door in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 489,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 14.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification All-new GT-11 Mighty Jimny 5-Door
Maximum Power All-new GT-11 Mighty- Jimny 5-Door75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque All-new GT-11 Mighty- Jimny 5-Door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size All-new GT-11 Mighty- Jimny 5-Door1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy All-new GT-11 Mighty- Jimny 5-Door14.9 km/l
Ground Clearance All-new GT-11 Mighty- Jimny 5-Door210 mm

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec All-new GT-11 Mighty Jimny 5-Door
Generation All-new South African GT-11 Mighty preview 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
Body Style Truck SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status upcoming active
Segment Medium commercial vehicle SUV
Vehicle Type Commercial Vehicle SUV
Model Introduced Year - 2025
Facelift History - 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 - 2025
Facelift Version Ending - Current
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 All-new GT-11 Mighty Jimny 5-Door
Exterior Colour Options White 6
LED Headlamps - LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps - LED DRLs
Fog Lamps - Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails - 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 - LED DRLs
Fog Lights - Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights - Front Fog Lamps
Led Headlights - LED Projector Headlamps
Auto Headlights - Standard
Automatic Headlamps - Standard
Daytime Running Lights - 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 - Front Fog Lamps
Headlamp Levelling - LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamps - LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type - LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights - LED Projector Headlamps
Load Bed Liner - Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof - Not Available
Rear Spoiler - Not Available
Sunroof Slide - Not Available
Sunroof Tilt - Not Available

In depth: how these cars differ

This All-new GT-11 Mighty and Jimny 5-Door comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.

Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

All-new GT-11 Mighty vs Jimny 5-Door questions

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.