Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

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.

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

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

PHEV Ultra Plug-in Hybrid Current

ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 265 kW 🔧 530 Nm ⛽ 20.4 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV: the short answer

Tiggo 7 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jimny 5-Door.

Jimny 5-Door starts ZAR 160,000 cheaper Jimny 5-Door from ZAR 439,900 · Tiggo 7 PHEV from ZAR 599,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Maximum Power	Jimny 5-Door75 kW @ 6000 rpm	Tiggo 7 PHEV265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	Jimny 5-Door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm	Tiggo 7 PHEV530 Nm
Engine Size	Jimny 5-Door1462 cc	Tiggo 7 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Jimny 5-Door14.9 km/l	Tiggo 7 PHEV20.4 km/l
Ground Clearance	Jimny 5-Door210 mm	Tiggo 7 PHEV162 mm

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

Evidence for Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Evidence for Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV PHEV Ultra

Source type: Official South Africa OEM page / brochure

Model imagery

Jimny 5-Door and Tiggo 7 PHEV image comparison

Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 2.

View 8 more Jimny 5-Door images

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 3.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 4.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door exterior view 5.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 1.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 2.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 3.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 4.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Suzuki Jimny 5-Door interior view 5.

View Jimny 5-Door model and variants

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 2.

View 8 more Tiggo 7 PHEV images

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 3.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 4.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV exterior view 5.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 1 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 1.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 2 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 2.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 3 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 3.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 4 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 4.

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 5 for South African vehicle comparison — Current Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV interior view 5.

View Tiggo 7 PHEV model and variants

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
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: General Use

Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny 5-Door

Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine Position	Longitudinal Front-Mounted	-
Gearbox	4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic	1 DHT
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	4	Hybrid DHT
Drivetrain Layout	Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range	FWD
Final Drive Ratio	4.090:1	Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	3.8	-
Clutch Type	Torque Converter	Automatic clutch
LSD Available	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case	Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)	Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters	Not Applicable	Standard
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Gearbox Type	4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic	1 DHT
Gear Shift Type	4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic	Electric
Transmission Speeds	4	Hybrid DHT
Axle Layout	4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time	FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Not Applicable	Standard
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	-
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	Standard

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Variable Valve Timing	VVT on Intake Camshaft	-
CO2 Emissions	173 g/km	33 g/km
Start Stop System	Not Available	-
Hybrid System Type	Not Applicable	-
Noise Level	69 dB	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	Petrol
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	-
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	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	-
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	-
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	5 Year / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	5 Year / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates	-
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	-
Service Plan	Not Included	5 Year / 75 000 km

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Length	3965 mm	4553 mm
Width	1645 mm	1862 mm
Height	1720 mm	1686 mm
Wheelbase	2590 mm	2670 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	210 mm	162 mm
Kerb Weight	1215 kg	1825 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1545 kg	2310 kg
Payload Capacity	330 kg	485 kg
Minimum Turning Radius	5.7 m	5.7 m
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Seating Capacity	4 seats	5 seats
Boot/Cargo Space	211 l	626 l
Towing Capacity	1300 kg	1500 kg
Front Legroom	900 mm	1050 mm
Rear Legroom	600 mm	950 mm
Front Headroom	990 mm	1010 mm
Rear Headroom	910 mm	970 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	60 l
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	-	184 mm

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Front Track Width	1265 mm	1570 mm
Rear Track Width	1265 mm	1570 mm
Front Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-link
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame	-
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	-
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 strut
Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	-
Rear Suspension Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Multi-link
Rear Axle Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	-
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Chassis Material	Ladder Frame	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	1672 l
Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Automatic
Power Windows	All Windows	Standard
Keyless Entry	Standard	Standard
Push Button Start	Push Button Start	Standard
Wireless Charging	15W Wireless Charging	Standard
Sunroof	Not Available	Standard
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Standard
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	Not Available	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
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	Standard
Remote Central Locking	Standard	-
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	Standard
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	Standard
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	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Standard	-
Passive Entry Start	Standard	-
Engine Start Stop Button	Push Button Start	Standard
Wireless Charger	15W Wireless Charging	Standard
Panoramic Roof	Not Available	Standard
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	-
Lift Gate	Not Available	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Windows	-
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	8
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
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	Not Available
Rim Size	15 Inches	225/60 R18
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	-
Sub Frame	Ladder Frame	-
Engine Warranty	4 Years	-
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	-
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 Light	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	Standard
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	Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	1672 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

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Front Shoulder Room	1270 mm	Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room	1155 mm	Not Available
Seat Material	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	Leatherette / leather
Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Heated Seats	Not Applicable	Standard
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Standard
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	Not Applicable	Standard
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	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Leather
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Driver Lumbar Support	Not Available	-
Door Map Pockets	Front Door Pockets	-
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	-
Boot Space Seats Down	377	-
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	-
Seat Trim	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	Leatherette / leather
Fabric Seats	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Premium Fabric with Leather Trim	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	Power
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
60 40 Split Seat	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	Standard
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	Power

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Claimed Mileage	14.9 km/l	20.4 km/l
City Mileage	12.8 km/l	17.3 km/l
Highway Mileage	18.2 km/l	22.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	60 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Standard
Fuel Tank Litres	40	60
Real-world Mileage	14.9 km/l	20.4 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	Not Available
Charging Type	Not Applicable	AC/DC
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	1200
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	Not Available
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	1200 km

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	-
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Standard
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Not Available	-
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Standard
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	-
Lane Change Warning	Not Available	-
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
AEB	Standard — Low Speed AEB	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-
TCS	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	Standard
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Standard
Brake Override System	Not Available	Standard

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Standard
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard
Rear View Camera	Standard	Standard
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard — Low Speed AEB	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Not Available
Reverse Camera	Standard	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Standard	Standard
Blind Spot Warning	Not Available	Standard
Emergency Braking	Not Available	-
Pre-Collision System	Not Available	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	-
Around View Monitor	Not Available	Standard
Surround View Camera	Not Available	Standard
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Front Camera	Not Available	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard
Automatic High Beam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
EV Mode	Not Available	-
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard
Park Assist	Not Available	Not Available
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Standard

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Infotainment System	9-inch Touchscreen	Touchscreen infotainment
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Standard
Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4	8
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue with Digital MID	Standard
USB Ports	2	Front and rear USB where listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Standard
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	-
AUX Input	Not Available	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Not Available	-
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Smartphone Connectivity	Wired Apple CarPlay	-
Connected Services	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	4	8
Rear Usb	2	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	-
Radio	Standard	-
Audio	Standard	-
Audio System	Standard	-
Wireless Android Auto	Wireless Android Auto	Standard

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Standard
Roof Rails	Not Available	Standard
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	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
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	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Windows	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Standard
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Standard
DRL	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Standard
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	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Approach Angle	36 deg	Not Available
Departure Angle	50 deg	Not Available
Wading Depth	600 mm	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	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	Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	162 mm
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	162 mm
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	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	-
Departure Angle Deg	50 deg	-
Ramp-over Angle	27 deg	-
Wading Depth Mm	600 mm	-
Breakover Angle	27 deg	Not Available

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	225/60 R18
Wheel Type	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Wheel Rim Size	15 Inches	225/60 R18
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter	265 mm	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	220 mm	-
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	-
Tyre Load Index	96	-
Tyre Speed Rating	S	-
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Not Available	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Wheel Material	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Spare Tyre	Full Size External Rear Spare	Not Available
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	-
Tyre Type	195/80 R15	-
Wheel Size Type	15 Inches	-
Wheel Diameter	15 Inches	225/60 R18
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Warranty Years	5	7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	-
Basic Warranty	5	7 Year / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty	5	7 Year / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Real-world City Mileage Min	8.5 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	11.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	7.5 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	9.0 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	6	-

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
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	-
Color Note	Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic	-
Tare Mass Kg	1170 kg	1825 kg
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	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 PHEV range
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.	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2025	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Price Zar	489900 ZAR	679900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price	489900	679900
Starting Price Zar	489900	679900
Ownership Role	Flagship	flagship or capability-focused

Spec	Jimny 5-Door	Tiggo 7 PHEV
Engine	1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code	K15B	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type	Petrol	Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1500 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Multi-Point Injection	Petrol injection
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	Not Officially Disclosed
Bore	74 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke	85.1 mm	Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power	75 kW @ 6000 rpm	265 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque	130 Nm @ 4000 rpm	530 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type	RWD	FWD
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed	140 km/h	Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h	15.5 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Not Officially Disclosed	Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	61.7 kW/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	107 Nm/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range	Not Applicable	93 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jimny 5-Door and Tiggo 7 PHEV 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 Tiggo 7 PHEV 91.

Efficiency index: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 85.

Safety-equipment index: Jimny 5-Door 90 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 94.

Practicality index: Jimny 5-Door 49 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV 68.

Ownership-cover index: Jimny 5-Door 71 vs Tiggo 7 PHEV not separately scored.

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

Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 27 points

Tiggo 7 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jimny 5-Door.

Evidence leader 85 /100

Lead 27 points

Data 69% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 7 PHEV

69% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 68

Performance 91

Efficiency 85

Safety 94

Practicality 68

Leads by 27 points

Jimny 5-Door

95% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 29

Performance 29

Efficiency 57

Safety 90

Practicality 49

Ownership 71

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 PHEV +62 Efficiency Tiggo 7 PHEV +28 Safety Tiggo 7 PHEV +4 Practicality Tiggo 7 PHEV +19

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown

Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Performance 91/100

Efficiency 85/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 68/100

Jimny 5-Door

Performance 29/100

Efficiency 57/100

Safety 90/100

Practicality 49/100

Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 PHEV leads. However, Jimny 5-Door may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jimny 5-Door vs Tiggo 7 PHEV questions

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.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door vs Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV: the short answer

Five key differences

Jimny 5-Door and Tiggo 7 PHEV image comparison

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny 5-Door

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny 5-Door

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Full Specs, Side by Side

In depth: how these cars differ

Specification Evidence Index

Tiggo 7 PHEV leads by 27 points

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Jimny 5-Door

Tiggo 7 PHEV

Jimny 5-Door

What the evidence means

Related comparisons

Jimny 5-Door vs Tiggo 7 PHEV questions