A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
ORA 5 starts ZAR 75,000 cheaperJimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
260 Nm
Engine Size
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Claimed Mileage
14.9 km/l
-
Ground Clearance
210 mm
175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
211 l
-
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
1215 kg
-
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
5
7 years / 200,000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
ORA 5 holds a noticeable edge over Jimny 5-Door, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
ORA 5
+27 pts
Efficiency
ORA 5
+33 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
ORA 5
+14 pts
Ownership
ORA 5
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jimny 5-Door
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
ORA 5
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Jimny 5-Door
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
ORA 5
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
K15B
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Top Speed
140 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Battery-electric powertrain
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Bore
74 mm
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
58.33 kWh
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
260 Nm
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
69 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Not Applicable
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
-
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
-
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
-
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
12 months / 15,000 km
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800–R3,500 per Service
-
Battery Warranty
12 Months
-
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
-
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Service Plan
Not Included
7 years / 75,000 km; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
-
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
-
Final Drive Ratio
4.090:1
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.8
-
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
-
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
-
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Electronic column shifter
Transmission Speeds
4
-
Axle Layout
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
-
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
-
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
-
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Automatic
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Length
3965 mm
4471 mm
Height
1720 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2590 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
175 mm
Kerb Weight
1215 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1545 kg
-
Payload Capacity
330 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Seating Capacity
4 seats
-
Boot/Cargo Space
211 l
-
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
-
Front Legroom
900 mm
-
Rear Legroom
600 mm
-
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
910 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
-
Width
1645 mm
1833 mm
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Front Track Width
1265 mm
-
Front Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
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
-
Front Suspension Type
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson independent
Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-link independent
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
-
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
-
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
-
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
-
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Automatic
Power Windows
All Windows
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Driver door
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
-
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless Charging
50 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic front wiper
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Standard
-
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
-
Accelerator 0 100
15.5 sec
-
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.7
-
Vdc
Standard
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Seat Type
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Rear Seat Split
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Bottle Holders
2
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital MID
-
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
-
Glovebox Cooling
Front Door Pockets
-
AC Type
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Automatic
Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Automatic
Manual Aircon
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
-
Power Mirrors
All Windows
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
-
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless Charging
50 W
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Panoramic glass roof
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Front Power Outlet
2 x 12V Socket
-
Power Socket 12v
2 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Sound System
4
6
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Rear Wing
Not Available
-
Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Engine Warranty
4 Years
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
jimny-5-door
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Push Button Start
-
Unlocking
Standard
Driver door
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Climate Zones
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Front Shoulder Room
1270 mm
-
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
-
Seat Material
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat and backrest
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour rhythmic
Folding Rear Seats
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
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
-
Boot Space Seats Down
377
-
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
-
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
6-way electric
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
60 40 Split Seat
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Seat Fold Type
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
-
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
4-way electric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Microfibre leather
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Grey synthetic leather
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
-
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
14.9 km/l
-
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
-
Claimed Fuel Consumption
6.7 l/100km
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption L 100km
6.7 l/100km
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
6.7 l/100km
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
6.7 l/100km
Not Applicable
Fuel Efficiency
6.7 l/100km
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
6.7 l/100km
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.9 km/l
-
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable
-
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km NEDC
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Highway Mileage
18.2 km/l
-
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Manual
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Front-row reminder
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
TCS
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Front row
BA
Standard
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
-
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
-
EBD
Standard
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Alert and braking
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-degree panoramic view
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
4
6
Rear Usb
2
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
Yes
Radio
Standard
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio System
Standard
-
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital MID
-
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Body Cladding
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Rear Wiper
Standard
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Black Door Handles
-
Body Type
SUV — 5-Door Off-Road
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
-
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
LED
DRL
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Rear LED
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Black Door Handles
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
-
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Approach Angle
36 deg
-
Departure Angle
50 deg
-
Wading Depth
600 mm
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
-
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
Underbody Protection
Standard Skid Plates
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
27 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
-
4WD System Type
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
-
Off Road Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Approach Angle Deg
36 deg
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Departure Angle Deg
50 deg
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Ramp-over Angle
27 deg
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Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
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Breakover Angle
27 deg
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Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
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Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Drum
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Front Brake Disc Diameter
265 mm
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Rear Brake Drum Diameter
220 mm
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Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
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Tyre Load Index
96
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Tyre Speed Rating
S
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Spare Wheel Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
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Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
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Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
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Brake Type Rear
Drum
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Spare Tyre
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
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Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Tyre Type
195/80 R15
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Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
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Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
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Steering Wheel Trim
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
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Brakes
Ventilated Disc
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Cornering Brake Control
Standard
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Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
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Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
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Wheel Material
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
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Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
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Leather Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
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Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Warranty Years
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
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Basic Warranty
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Real-world City Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
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Real-world City Mileage Max
11.0 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
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Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
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Owner Review Count
6
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Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Body Style
SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
On sale
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Color Note
Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic
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Tare Mass Kg
1170 kg
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Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
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
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
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.
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
ORA 5
Price Zar
489900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
489900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
489900
599900
Ownership Role
Flagship
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Performance
ORA 5 +27
Efficiency
ORA 5 +33
Safety
Level
Practicality
ORA 5 +14
Ownership
ORA 5 +6
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
ORA 5
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
77/100
Jimny 5-Door
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
71/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM ORA 5
wins with 74 pts
vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door
In structured scoring, ORA 5 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jimny 5-Door may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the ORA 5 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs ORA 5 90. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Jimny 5-Door 92, ORA 5 92. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Jimny 5-Door 71, ORA 5 77. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Jimny 5-Door 49, ORA 5 63. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Jimny 5-Door 29, ORA 5 56. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The ORA 5 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The ORA 5 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Jimny 5-Door and ORA 5 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Jimny 5-Door scores 29 vs 56.
Efficiency: Jimny 5-Door scores 57 vs 90.
Safety: Jimny 5-Door scores 92 vs 92.
Practicality: Jimny 5-Door scores 49 vs 63.
Ownership: Jimny 5-Door scores 71 vs 77.
Final structured scoring gives ORA 5
the advantage in this comparison.
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