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Jimny 5-Door
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Tiggo 7
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Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
6 DCT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Number of Gears
4
6
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
6 DCT
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic
Electric
Transmission Speeds
4
6
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
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
Not Available
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
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 / 60 000 km
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
5 Year / 60 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
-
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
-
Service Plan
Not Included
5 Year / 60 000 km
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
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
154 mm
Kerb Weight
1215 kg
1437 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1545 kg
1888 kg
Payload Capacity
330 kg
451 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
565 l
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
675 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
51 l
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
154 mm
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
Front Track Width
1265 mm
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
Not Available
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
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
1396 l
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
All Windows
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
15W Wireless Charging
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Manual / automatic by trim
Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
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
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
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
4-6
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
18-inch alloy
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
1396 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
Front Shoulder Room
1270 mm
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
Not Available
Seat Material
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
Polyurethane / synthetic
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
Fabric
Fabric Seats
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Premium Fabric with Leather Trim
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
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
Manual
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
Claimed Mileage
14.9 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
18.2 km/l
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Fuel Tank Litres
40
51
Real-world Mileage
14.9 km/l
14.5 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
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard — Low Speed AEB
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
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
4-6
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
4-6
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
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
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
Not Available
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
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
154 mm
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
154 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
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
18-inch alloy
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch alloy
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
18-inch alloy
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
Warranty Years
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
-
Basic Warranty
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Warranty
5
5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
-
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
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
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
1437 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 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
Price Zar
489900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
entry-value
Starting Price
489900
429900
Starting Price Zar
489900
429900
Ownership Role
Flagship
entry-value
Spec
Jimny 5-Door
Tiggo 7
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
210 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
RWD
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
6-Speed DCT
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 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 Tiggo 7 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 46.
Efficiency index: Jimny 5-Door 57 vs Tiggo 7 58.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 5-Door 90 vs Tiggo 7 91.
Practicality index: Jimny 5-Door 49 vs Tiggo 7 60.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 5-Door 71 vs Tiggo 7 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 leads by 6 points
Jimny 5-Door and Tiggo 7 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
Tiggo 7
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
60/100
Jimny 5-Door
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
57/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
49/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 7
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 58 pts for Jimny 5-Door
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 7 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
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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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