Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Suzuki Jimny

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 Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Grand Vitara

⛽ Fuel Economy Grand Vitara

🛡 Safety Tie

📦 Practicality Grand Vitara

🔑 Ownership Tie

Grand Vitara starts ZAR 444900 cheaper Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · Jimny from ZAR 444,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Engine Power	76 kW	75 kW
Torque	137 Nm	130 Nm
Engine Size	1462 cc	1462 cc
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	210 mm	210 mm
Boot / Load Bay	310 l	85 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1115 kg
Seating Capacity	5	4
Warranty	5	5

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The Bottom Line

Both Grand Vitara and Jimny are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Grand Vitara +2 pts

Efficiency Grand Vitara +12 pts

Safety Equal

Practicality Grand Vitara +17 pts

Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Grand Vitara

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Jimny

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Jimny

Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Mild Hybrid (SHVS)	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
Engine Code	K15C	K15B
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Displacement	1462 cc	1462 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Bore	74.0 mm	74.0 mm
Piston Stroke	85.1 mm	85.1 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	10.5:1
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Variable Valve Timing	Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust	VVT on Intake Camshaft
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Turbocharger	-	-
Power	76 kW	75 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	6,000 rpm
Power	102 bhp	100 bhp
Torque	137 Nm	130 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,400 rpm	4,000 rpm
Maximum Engine RPM	6800 rpm	6800 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	3.7 l
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	93 RON Unleaded Petrol
Top Speed	175 km/h	145 km/h
0-100 km/h	13.5 sec	14.5 sec
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1462 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1462 cc	1462 cc
Engine Power kW	76 kW	75 kW
Engine Torque Nm	137 Nm	130 Nm
Max Power kW	76 kW	75 kW
Max Torque Nm	137 Nm	130 Nm
Maximum Power	76 kW	75 kW
Maximum Torque	137 Nm	130 Nm
Engine Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Type Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Valves	4	4
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	6,000 rpm
Torque Nm Rpm	4,400 rpm	4,000 rpm
0–100 km/h	13.5 sec	14.5 sec
Acceleration 0 100	13.5 sec	14.5 sec
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1462 cc	1462 cc
Engine	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5L K15B 4-Cylinder Petrol
Motor Type	-	-
System Output	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Number of Gears	6 km/h	4 km/h
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Drivetrain Layout	All Wheel Drive (AWD)	Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
Final Drive Ratio	4.388:1	4.090:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.8	3.8
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
LSD Available	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case	-	Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Paddle Shifters	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	-
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	6 km/h	4 km/h
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	-
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transfer Case Guard	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Length	4345 mm	3625 mm
Width	1795 mm	1645 mm
Height	1645 mm	1720 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2250 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	210 mm
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1115 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg	1555 kg
Max Payload	530 kg	455 kg
Front Track Width	1565 mm	1265 mm
Rear Track Width	1565 mm	1265 mm
Turning Radius	5.4 m	4.9 m
Number of Doors	5	3
Seating Capacity	5	4
Boot Space	310 l	85 l
Towing Capacity	0 kg	1300 kg
Front Legroom	1060 mm	900 mm
Rear Legroom	935 mm	600 mm
Front Headroom	1010 mm	990 mm
Rear Headroom	970 mm	910 mm
Front Shoulder Room	1455 mm	1270 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1430 mm	1155 mm
Boot Volume	310 l	85 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	40 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1680 kg	1555 kg
Ground Clearance Mm	210 mm	210 mm
Height Mm	1645 mm	1720 mm
Length Mm	4345 mm	3625 mm
Width Mm	1795 mm	1645 mm
Payload Kg	530 kg	455 kg
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	210 mm
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	210 mm
Turning Circle	5.4 m	4.9 m
Turning Circle M	5.4 m	4.9 m
Tare Mass Kg	1225 kg	1115 kg
Cargo Volume	310 l	85 l
Seats	5	4
Doors	5	3
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	377 l
Load Bed Length	310 l	85 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	310 l	85 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	377 l

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	15.9 km/l
City Mileage	14.7 km/l	12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	20.8 km/l	17.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	40 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
Auto Start Stop	-	-
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.6 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	45 l	40 l
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Petrol
Average Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption	5.6 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.6 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	5.6 l/100km	6.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	17.9 km/l	15.9 km/l
DC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Low Range Ratio	-	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
AC Charging Power	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	Hill Descent Control Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	Standard
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	All Seats
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	-
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	6
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	6
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Standard
BA	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
AEB	-	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	All Seats
Driver Airbag	6	6
Passenger Airbag	6	6
Side Airbags	-	-
Curtain Airbags	-	-
Knee Airbag	-	-
Brake Override System	-	-
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	-
Lane Keep Assist	-	-
Lane Departure Warning	-	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	-
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
360 Degree Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	-
Emergency Braking	-	-
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Reverse Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
Reversing Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
Around View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	-
Surround View Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front Camera	-	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Lights	Standard	Standard
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Auto Highbeam	-	-
Drive Modes	-	-
Park Assist	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	-
EV Mode	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Seat Material	Leatherette Seat Trim	Fabric
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 Split Fold	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Cup Holders	4	2
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	0	0
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Analogue with Digital MID
Interior Colour Options	2	2
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	Front Door Pockets
Cargo Space	310	85
Boot Space Seats Up	310	85
Boot Space Seats Down	708	377
Seat Count	5	4
Seat Capacity	5	4
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	All Seats
Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	Fabric
Fabric Seats	Leatherette Seat Trim	Fabric
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	Fabric
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 Split Fold	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Seat Fold Type	60:40 Split Fold	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Interior Colours	2	2
Interior Trim Colour	2	2
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Interior Courtesy Lamps	9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL	7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, hill-hold control, dual front airbags, ABS and EBD, 4WD mode selector, fold-flat rear seats for cargo, snorkel available as dealer-fitted accessory

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows	All Four Windows	All Windows
Keyless Entry	-	Smart Key System
Push Button Start	-	Push Button Start
Wireless Charging	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	-
Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	-
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	Standard
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	2 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter	Standard	Standard
Payload Capacity	530	455
Trim Level	flagship	flagship
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	Performance-focused derivative
Ground Clearance Unladen	210	210
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Accelerator 0 100	13.5 sec	14.5 sec
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.6	6.3
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Vdc	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	All Seats
Surround View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	-
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Seat Type	Leatherette Seat Trim	Fabric
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Sports Bar	-	-
Rear Seat Split	60:40 Split Fold	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest
Bottle Holders	4	2
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Analogue with Digital MID
Glove Box	All Four Door Pockets	Front Door Pockets
Glovebox Cooling	All Four Door Pockets	Front Door Pockets
AC Type	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Air Conditioning	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Manual Aircon	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Mirrors	All Four Windows	All Windows
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	Smart Key System
Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	Smart Key System
Passive Entry Start	-	Smart Key System
Push Button Start	-	Push Button Start
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Push Button Start
Wireless Charger	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	-
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic Glass Roof	-
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Four Windows	All Windows
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Rear Defogger	Standard	Standard
Front Power Outlet	1 x 12V Socket	2 x 12V Socket
Power Socket 12v	1 x 12V Socket	2 x 12V Socket
Speed Alert System	Standard	Standard
Sound System	6	4
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	Standard
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	Via Smartphone
Roof Rack Compatibility	Standard Roof Rails	-
Rear Wing	-	-
Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare	Full Size External Rear Spare
Rim Size	17 Inches	15 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	Standard
Sub Frame	Monocoque	Ladder Frame
Service Plan	Not Included	Not Included
Engine Warranty	4 Years	4 Years
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Source Model Column	grand-vitara	jimny
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	Push Button Start
Unlocking	-	Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock	-	Smart Key System
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	Smart Key System
Front Wiper	Standard	Standard
Front Wipers Type	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	All Seats
Side Impact Bars	Standard	Standard
Engine Start Stop	-	Push Button Start
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Wired Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	4
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	Via Smartphone Mirroring
Digital Instrument Cluster	9-inch Digital Cluster	Analogue with Digital MID
USB Ports	2	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay
FM Radio	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	Via Smartphone
AUX Input	-	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Audio Speakers	6	4
Rear Usb	2	2
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	2
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	Via Smartphone
Radio	Standard	Standard
Audio	Standard	Standard
Audio System	Standard	Standard
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	Analogue with Digital MID
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Wired Android Auto

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	LED DRLs
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Roof Rails	Standard Roof Rails	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Side Body Cladding	Black Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	6
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper	Standard	Standard
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Black Door Handles
Body Type	SUV	SUV
Exterior Colour Options	5	6
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Four Windows	All Windows
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	-
Auto Headlights	Standard	Standard
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	LED DRLs
DRL	LED DRLs	LED DRLs
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Black Door Handles
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Alloy Wheel Design	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	Standard
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps
Sunroof Tilt	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Approach Angle	19 deg	36 deg
Departure Angle	21 deg	50 deg
Wading Depth	0 mm	600 mm
Terrain Modes	-	Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	Skid Plate Under Engine	Standard Skid Plates
Ramp Breakover Angle	18 deg	27 deg
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Tow Hooks	Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	4WD / AWD
Hill Descent Control	-	Hill Descent Control Standard
Off Road Descent Control	-	Hill Descent Control Standard
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	36 deg
Departure Angle Deg	21 deg	50 deg
Ramp-over Angle	18 deg	27 deg
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	600 mm
Breakover Angle	18 deg	27 deg
Terrain Response System	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	195/80 R15
Wheel Type	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Wheel Rim Size	17 Inches	15 Inches
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter	296 mm	265 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	259 mm	220 mm
Tyre Load Index	96	96
Tyre Speed Rating	H	S
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver Spare	Full Size External Rear Spare
Wheelbase Mm	2600 mm	2250 mm
Braked Towing Capacity	0 kg	1300 kg
Towing Braked Kg	0 kg	1300 kg
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Wheels	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Ventilated Disc	Drum
Spare Tyre	Space Saver Spare	Full Size External Rear Spare
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver Spare	Full Size External Rear Spare
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Type	215/60 R17	195/80 R15
Wheel Size Type	17 Inches	15 Inches
Wheel Diameter	17 Inches	15 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	Standard
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	Standard
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Chassis Type	Monocoque	Ladder Frame
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	Standard
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material	Monocoque	Ladder Frame
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service	Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Battery Warranty	12 Months	12 Months
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	Not Included
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	15,000 km or 12 Months
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Warranty Years	5	5
Warranty Kilometers	5	5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty	5	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty	5	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
CO2 Emissions	131 g/km	148 g/km
Start Stop System	Automatic Start-Stop via ISG	-
Hybrid System Type	12V SHVS Mild Hybrid — Integrated Starter Generator (ISG)	-
Noise Level	68 dB	69 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating	Improved — Mild Hybrid Reduces City Fuel Use	Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km	131	148

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Real-world City Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	8.5 l/100km	9.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	4.8 l/100km	5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	6.5 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count	0	0

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT	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	Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red	Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
Model Introduced Year	2022	2019
Generation	Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation	Fourth generation (JB74 series); entirely new K15B engine replaces previous K13B; AllGrip Pro 4WD system replaces previous generation's 4WD setup; new body retains ladder-frame construction and live rear axle from all previous generations
Facelift History	Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser	Fourth-generation Jimny launched globally in 2018 and in SA in 2019; minor specification updates in 2021 including updated connectivity; 5-door Jimny Sierra launched globally in 2023 but not confirmed for SA as of end-2025; no mechanical changes to the 3-door SA model since launch
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2025
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current

Spec	Grand Vitara	Jimny
Price Zar	542900 ZAR	466900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	542900	466900
Starting Price Zar	542900	466900
Ownership Role	Flagship	Flagship
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Grand Vitara leads by 6 points

Both Grand Vitara and Jimny are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 63 /100

Lead 6 points

Data 94% confidence

#1 Winner

Grand Vitara

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 34

Performance 34

Efficiency 73

Safety 82

Practicality 62

Ownership 71

Leads by 6 points

Jimny

98% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 32

Performance 32

Efficiency 61

Safety 82

Practicality 45

Ownership 71

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Grand Vitara +2 Efficiency Grand Vitara +12 Safety Level Practicality Grand Vitara +17 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Grand Vitara

Performance 34/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 62/100

Ownership 71/100

Jimny

Performance 32/100

Efficiency 61/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 45/100

Ownership 71/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Suzuki Grand Vitara wins with 63 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In structured scoring, Grand Vitara emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jimny may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Grand Vitara edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Grand Vitara 73 vs Jimny 61. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Grand Vitara 82, Jimny 82. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Grand Vitara 71, Jimny 71. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Grand Vitara 62, Jimny 45. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand Vitara 34, Jimny 32. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Grand Vitara edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Grand Vitara scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Grand Vitara and Jimny in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand Vitara scores 34 vs 32.

Efficiency: Grand Vitara scores 73 vs 61.

Safety: Grand Vitara scores 82 vs 82.

Practicality: Grand Vitara scores 62 vs 45.

Ownership: Grand Vitara scores 71 vs 71.

Final structured scoring gives Grand Vitara the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Suzuki Jimny

Suzuki Grand Vitara

Suzuki Jimny

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

Jimny

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Jimny

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Grand Vitara leads by 6 points

Grand Vitara

Jimny

Grand Vitara

Jimny

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