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Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Front Transverse
Gearbox
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Number of Gears
4
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
FWD
Final Drive Ratio
4.090:1
3.56
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.8
15.1:1
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Torque Converter
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
4
CVT
Axle Layout
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
No
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
CVVT
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
138 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
69 dB
67 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
93 Octane
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
No
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
4
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
145
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
173
138
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
4.5 l
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15000
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800–R3,500 per Service
R3,000 per service
Battery Warranty
12 Months
7 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
15000
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
15000
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Yes
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15000
Service Plan
Not Included
3 Years / 45,000 km
Alternator
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Length
3965 mm
3995 mm
Width
1645 mm
1790 mm
Height
1720 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2590 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
211 mm
Kerb Weight
1215 kg
1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1545 kg
1710 kg
Payload Capacity
330 kg
408 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
10.4 m
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space
211 l
392 l
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
1100 kg
Front Legroom
900 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
600 mm
860 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
950 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Front Track Width
1265 mm
1544 mm
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
1536 mm
Front Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Unibody
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Yes
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Adjustable
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Yes
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Coupled Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Telescopic
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
Unibody
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
1143 l
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Yes
Power Windows
All Windows
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless Charging
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
No
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Socket
Yes
Speed Limiter
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Accelerator 0 100
15.5 sec
11.2 sec
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Gasoline Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
No
Difflock
Not Available
No
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.7
5.9
Vdc
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Yes
Seat Type
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Leather Seats
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Rear Seat Split
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Yes
Bottle Holders
2
4
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
No
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital MID
Yes
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
Front Door Pockets
No
AC Type
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Yes
Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Yes
Manual Aircon
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Yes
Power Mirrors
All Windows
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charger
15W Wireless Charging
Yes
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
No
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
No
Lift Gate
Not Available
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Yes
Rear Defogger
Standard
Yes
Front Power Outlet
2 x 12V Socket
Yes
Power Socket 12v
2 x 12V Socket
Yes
Speed Alert System
Standard
Yes
Sound System
4
8
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Yes
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
Yes
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Yes
Rear Wing
Not Available
Yes
Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Electric
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary Spare
Rim Size
15 Inches
215/55 R17
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Yes
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Yes
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
Unibody
Engine Warranty
4 Years
7 Years / 150,000 km
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
jimny-5-door
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination
Push Button Start
Yes
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Yes
Front Wiper
Standard
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Standard
Yes
Climate Zones
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
2
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
No
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
No
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
Centre Armrest
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
1143 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
Intercooler
-
No
Rev Matching
-
No
Performance Data Logger
-
No
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Drag Coefficient
-
0.34
Roof Load
-
50 kg
Steering Response
-
Normal
Skid Plates
-
No
Side Steps
-
No
Tyre Repair Kit
-
No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
-
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
-
No
Driver Display
-
Digital Cluster
Heads Up Display
-
No
Tachometer
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Multi Function Steering
-
Yes
Headrest Adjustable
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start
-
No
Remote Start
-
No
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Remote
Boot Opener
-
Remote
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Yes
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Roof Antenna
-
Yes
Aero Kit
-
No
Chrome Grille
-
Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights
-
No
Ride Mode Selection
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Front Shoulder Room
1270 mm
1380 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
1330 mm
Seat Material
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
8-Way Power
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Yes
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Cup Holders
2
4
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
No
Rear USB Ports
0
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital MID
Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
Black
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
Yes
Door Map Pockets
Front Door Pockets
Yes
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
10.25-inch touchscreen (EX+), digital instrument cluster (SX), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto (SX), Bose audio (SX), ventilated front seats (SX), ambient lighting, 6 airbags all grades
Boot Space Seats Down
377
1143
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
Yes
Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Leather
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
No
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Leather
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
8-Way Power
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
8-Way Power
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
8-Way Power
60 40 Split Seat
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Seat Fold Type
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Interior Colours
2
Black
Interior Trim Colour
2
Black
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Cooled Seats
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
-
4-Way Manual
Memory Seats
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Adjustable
Rear Headrest
-
Adjustable
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Claimed Mileage
14.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
13.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.2 km/l
20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
No
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Fuel Tank Litres
40
45
Real-world Mileage
14.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Yes
Speed Alert System
Standard
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
5
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Yes
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
Yes
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
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Fatigue Detection
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Reversing Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Front Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
No
Auto Lights
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
8
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
Yes
USB Ports
2
4
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
FM Radio
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
Yes
AUX Input
Not Available
No
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
No
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital MID
Digital
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
4
8
Rear Usb
2
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
4
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Yes
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
Yes
Radio
Standard
Yes
Audio
Standard
Yes
Audio System
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Premium Audio
-
Yes
Head Up Display
-
No
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Alloy Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
No
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Body Cladding
No
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Standard
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Electric
Rear Wiper
Standard
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Black Door Handles
Body Colour
Body Type
SUV — 5-Door Off-Road
Sub-Compact SUV
Exterior Colour Options
6
7
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Auto Headlights
Standard
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Yes
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
Yes
DRL
LED DRLs
Yes
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Black Door Handles
Body Colour
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Front Overhang
-
800 mm
Rear Overhang
-
695 mm
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
Yes
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Approach Angle
36 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle
50 deg
35 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Underbody Protection
Standard Skid Plates
No
Ramp Breakover Angle
27 deg
16 deg
Recovery Hooks
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
No
4WD System Type
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
211 mm
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
211 mm
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
36 deg
21 deg
Departure Angle Deg
50 deg
35 deg
Ramp-over Angle
27 deg
18 deg
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Breakover Angle
27 deg
16 deg
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
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
215/55 R17
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Alloy Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
215/55 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter
265 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
220 mm
236 mm
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic
Tyre Load Index
96
102
Tyre Speed Rating
S
H
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary Spare
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Yes
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Alloy Alloy
Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Alloy Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Temporary Spare
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic
Tyre Type
195/80 R15
Radial
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
215/55 R17
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
215/55 R17
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Yes
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic
Front Tyre Width
-
215 mm
Rear Tyre Width
-
215 mm
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Warranty Years
5
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Warranty
5
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Real-world City Mileage Min
8.5 l/100km
11.6 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
11.0 l/100km
15.1 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
18.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
21.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
6
-
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note
Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Steel Grey, Glacier White Pearl (two-tone options on SX)
Tare Mass Kg
1170 kg
1270 kg
Model Introduced Year
2025
2021
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 (BC3); launched globally 2020, SA 2021
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.
2023 model year update with revised front styling and expanded ADAS features
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Price Zar
489900 ZAR
469995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
489900
469995
Starting Price Zar
489900
469995
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Sonet
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15B
G4LC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1497 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
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
74 mm
75 mm
Stroke
85.1 mm
84.5 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
143 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
140 km/h
172 km/h
0-100 km/h
15.5 sec
11.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
61.7 kW/tonne
66.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107 Nm/tonne
112.6 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny 5-Door and Sonet 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: Jimny 5-Door 29 vs Sonet 36.
Efficiency index: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs Sonet 65.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 5-Door 90 vs Sonet 93.
Practicality index: Jimny 5-Door 49 vs Sonet 59.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 5-Door 71 vs Sonet 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
Sonet leads by 6 points
Jimny 5-Door and Sonet 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
Sonet
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
71/100
Jimny 5-Door
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexKIA Sonet
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Sonet leads. However, Jimny 5-Door may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
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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