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.
P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny 5-Door remains close.
P300 starts ZAR 24,950 cheaperJimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900 · P300 from ZAR 414,950
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Maximum Power
Jimny 5-Door77 kW
P300135 kW
Maximum Torque
Jimny 5-Door138 Nm
P300480 Nm
Engine Size
Jimny 5-Door1462 cc
P3002400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jimny 5-Door16.1 km/l
P30013.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jimny 5-Door0 mm
P300224 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jimny 5-Door
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
P300
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jimny 5-Door
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
P300
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current market generation
Current South African P300 listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current market specification
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Body Type Cab
-
Pickup
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.4T LT 2WD 9AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
2070 kg
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Length
3985 mm
5416 mm
Width
1645 mm
1934 mm
Height
1720 mm
1886 mm
Wheelbase
2590 mm
3230 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
78 l
Boot/Cargo Space
211 l
450 l
Kerb Weight
1210 kg
2070 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1545 kg
3120 kg
Payload Capacity
335 kg
1050 kg
Towing Capacity
1000 kg
3000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
6.0 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.4-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
2400 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW
135 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
480 Nm
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
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
63.6 kW/tonne
65.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.0 Nm/tonne
231.9 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
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
4x2
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Part-time 4WD transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
9
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Selectable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Transfer selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.0
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
9
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
13.5 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
11.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
15.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
78 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
13.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
78
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side and curtain airbags
ABS
Not Applicable
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Not Applicable
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
7-inch
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen P300 grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Standard
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
7-inch
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rear Step Bumper
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
p300
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tie Down Hooks
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Tow Bar Type
-
Bakkie towing support
Towbar
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Hitch
-
Bakkie towing support
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Bakkie towing support
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument display
7-inch
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
9
12.3
Touchscreen
9
12.3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
9
12.3
Infotainment Display
-
12.3
Multi Information Display
-
7-inch
Connected Services
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
3
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Body Type
-
Pickup
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Pickup utility fitment/compatibility
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Approach Angle
36 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
47 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
300 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Snow | Sport
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
ALLGRIP / selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
224 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
224 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
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
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90000 km
5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Top
Price Zar
437500 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current listed price
Starting Price
437500
599900
Starting Price Zar
437500
599900
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
P300
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny 5-Door and P300 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: Jimny 5-Door 42 vs P300 71.
Efficiency index: Jimny 5-Door 62 vs P300 57.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 5-Door 91 vs P300 not separately scored.
Practicality index: Jimny 5-Door 41 vs P300 80.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 5-Door not separately scored vs P300 65.
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
P300 leads by 11 points
P300 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jimny 5-Door remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
P300
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
57/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
65/100
Jimny 5-Door
Performance
42/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
41/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM P300
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, P300 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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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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