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Spec
Jimny
Kona
Model Introduced Year
2019
2018
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
Second generation Kona on Hyundai's K2 GEN platform; the design is more conservative than the first gen but better resolved
Facelift History
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
Second generation launched globally in 2023 and brought to SA; softened styling compared to the sharper first gen, improved interior quality and tech
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Color Note
Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
published
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1115 kg
1460 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Length
3625 mm
4355 mm
Width
1645 mm
1825 mm
Height
1720 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2250 mm
2660 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
50 l
Boot/Cargo Space
85 l
466 l
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1460 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1435 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
325 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
3 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
990 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
910 mm
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
900 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
600 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Front Track Width
1265 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tilt
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Not confirmed
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
Front Suspension Type
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Not confirmed
Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Power Windows
All Windows
All
Keyless Entry
Smart Key System
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Standard
Yes
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Socket
12V
Speed Limiter
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Yes
Engine Warranty
4 Years
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Yes
Front Power Outlet
2 x 12V Socket
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.3
Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling
Front Door Pockets
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Electric Panoramic Sunroof
Power Mirrors
All Windows
Yes
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Yes
Rear Defogger
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Split
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Not confirmed
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Type
Fabric
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Steel
Speed Alert System
Standard
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Yes
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
No
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Yes
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Not confirmed
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Dual Zone Auto Climate
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bottle Holders
2
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Difflock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital MID
Not confirmed
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key System
Not confirmed
Lift Gate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Not confirmed
Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key System
Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v
2 x 12V Socket
Not confirmed
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key System
Not confirmed
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Not confirmed
Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not confirmed
Sound System
4
8 Bose Premium
Source Model Column
jimny
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Smart Key System
Yes
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Standard
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key System
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key System
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Boot Opener
-
Inside
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Inside
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Manual
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Tachometer
-
Yes
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct 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
88 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
172 Nm @ 1500 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
145 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.6 kW/tonne
60.3 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.1 Nm/tonne
117.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Front
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
7-speed DCT Dual Clutch
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
FWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.090:1
Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.8
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
4
Not confirmed
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
15.5 km/l
City Mileage
12.7 km/l
12.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
50 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
15.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
40
50
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
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
Not confirmed
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Yes
Speed Alert System
Standard
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not confirmed
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not Rated (SA)
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Not confirmed
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
Not confirmed
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
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
Front & Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Lights
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
No
EV Mode
Not Available
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not confirmed
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Standard
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
No
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Seat Material
Fabric
Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Power Driver
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt & Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Yes
Rear Armrest
Not Available
No
Front Shoulder Room
1270 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
2
4
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
0
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Leather
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital MID
Analogue + MID
Interior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not confirmed
Door Map Pockets
Front Door Pockets
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Down
377
Not confirmed
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
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
Not confirmed
Interior Trim Colour
2
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Interior Colours
2
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
Not confirmed
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Manual
Cooled Seats
-
No
Front Headrest
-
Yes
Leather Seats
-
No
Memory Seats
-
No
Rear Headrest
-
Yes
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
8 Bose Premium
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
10.25-inch Digital Cluster
USB Ports
2
2 USB-A + 1 USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Yes
FM Radio
Standard
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
Yes
AUX Input
Not Available
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Yes
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
Yes
Audio
Standard
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
4
8 Bose Premium
Audio System
Standard
Not confirmed
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital MID
Not confirmed
Connected Services
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
Not confirmed
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Not confirmed
Radio
Standard
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
18-inch Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not confirmed
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Body Cladding
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Power Adjustable
Rear Wiper
Standard
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Black Door Handles
Body Coloured
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED
Auto Headlights
Standard
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Black Door Handles
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
Not confirmed
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Approach Angle
36 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
50 deg
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available — AllGrip PRO 2H / 4H / 4L Transfer Modes
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Underbody Protection
Standard Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
27 deg
20 deg
Recovery Hooks
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not Available
Ramp-over Angle
27 deg
Not confirmed
Approach Angle Deg
36 deg
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
27 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle Deg
50 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
165 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not confirmed
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
235/45 R18
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
18-inch Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Steel
Front Brake Disc Diameter
265 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
220 mm
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Manual
Tyre Load Index
96
91
Tyre Speed Rating
S
H
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Disc (Ventilated)
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full Size External Rear Spare
Steel
Tyre Type
195/80 R15
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
18-inch Alloy
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Not confirmed
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Wheel Material
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
18-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
Not confirmed
Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
18-inch Alloy
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Not confirmed
Battery Warranty
12 Months
Not confirmed
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
Not confirmed
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
Not confirmed
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
15000
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
4
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
4
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Service Plan
Not Included
4
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15000 km / 12 months
Alternator
-
120A
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Warranty Years
5
5
Warranty Kilometers
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5
5
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Warranty
5
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
5 Years
Spec
Jimny
Kona
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
120 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
No
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Noise Level
69 dB
Not confirmed
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Unleaded 95
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not confirmed
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not confirmed
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
Not confirmed
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Yes
CO2 Emissions G Km
148
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
Not confirmed
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7.0 l/100km
Not confirmed
Owner Review Count
0
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Kona
Ownership Role
Flagship
Not confirmed
Price Zar
466900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
466900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
466900
Not confirmed
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny and Kona 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 29 vs Kona 40.
Efficiency index: Jimny 61 vs Kona 62.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 88 vs Kona 87.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Kona 67.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 71 vs Kona 65.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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
Kona leads by 7 points
Jimny and Kona are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Kona +11
Efficiency
Kona +1
Safety
Jimny +1
Practicality
Kona +23
Ownership
Jimny +6
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Kona
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai Kona
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Kona leads. However, Jimny 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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