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Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Model Introduced Year
2019
2021
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
300-series Land Cruiser on latest LGAA platform
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
New generation introduced in 2021 with complete redesign
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue, Bronze
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.3D VX-R 4x4 Automatic
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1115 kg
2430 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Length
3625 mm
4985 mm
Width
1645 mm
1980 mm
Height
1720 mm
1910 mm
Wheelbase
2250 mm
2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
110 l
Boot/Cargo Space
85 l
309 l
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
2430 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1435 kg
3300 kg
Payload Capacity
325 kg
870 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
3 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
6 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
957 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1105 mm
Rear Legroom
600 mm
900 mm
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Front Track Width
1265 mm
1675 mm
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
1675 mm
Front Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Double Wishbone with KDSS
Rear Suspension
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Lateral Rod with KDSS
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Power Rack and Pinion
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Double Wishbone with KDSS
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Lateral Rod with KDSS
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame
Front Suspension Type
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Double Wishbone with KDSS
Rear Axle Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Lateral Rod with KDSS
Rear Suspension Type
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Lateral Rod with KDSS
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Double Wishbone with KDSS
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Quad-Zone Automatic
Power Windows
All Windows
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Power
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
309 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
309 l
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
-
AC Type
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Quad-Zone Automatic
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Standard
Climate Zones
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Quad-Zone Automatic
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
All Doors
Engine Start Button Illumination
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
4 Years
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard
Front Power Outlet
2 x 12V Socket
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.3
10.6
Glovebox Cooling
Front Door Pockets
-
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Standard
Power Mirrors
All Windows
All Doors
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
Rear Defogger
Standard
-
Rear Seat Split
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
60/40 Split
Rear Wing
Not Available
Not Available
Seat Type
Fabric
Premium Leather
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
-
Spare Wheel
Full Size External Rear Spare
Full Size Alloy
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
Via Smartphone
Standard
Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Standard
Accelerator 0 100
14.5 sec
7.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Quad-Zone Automatic
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Bottle Holders
2
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard
Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not Available
Centre + Rear Lock
Difflock
Not Available
Centre + Rear Lock
Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital MID
12.3-inch Full Digital
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Front Wiper
Standard
-
Front Wipers Type
Standard
-
Glove Box
Front Door Pockets
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Lift Gate
Not Available
Power
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Quad-Zone Automatic
Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
All Doors
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Power Socket 12v
2 x 12V Socket
-
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Power
Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
Standard
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Rim Size
15 Inches
21-inch Premium Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Standard
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Standard
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front and Rear
Sound System
4
15
Source Model Column
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Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
Ladder Frame
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Unlocking
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard
Standard with KDSS
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Walk Away Lock
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
3.3-litre Twin Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
K15B
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
3346 cc
Cylinders
4
6
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
24
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
15.4:1
Bore
74 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85.1 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
227 kW
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
700 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
4WD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
145 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.5 sec
7.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.6 kW/tonne
93.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.1 Nm/tonne
288.1 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
Land Cruiser 300
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Front Longitudinal
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
Full-Time 4WD with Crawl Control
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Torsen LSD
Transfer Case
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Multi-Terrain Select
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Centre + Rear Lock
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.090:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.8
-
Number of Gears
4
4
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
10-Speed Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
4
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
9.4 km/l
City Mileage
12.7 km/l
8.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
10 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
110 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
9.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
110
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Airbags
6
10
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard with KDSS
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Crawl Control
Hill Start Assist
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
Standard
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and Rear
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
6
10
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
10
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard with KDSS
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
10
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
10
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
Standard with KDSS
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
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
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front and Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Standard
Reversing Camera
Standard
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Seat Material
Fabric
Premium Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 12-Way
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front and Second Row
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Power Rack and Pinion
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Power Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi-colour
Folding Rear Seats
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
1270 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
2
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
4
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital MID
12.3-inch Full Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
6
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
Front Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 12-Way
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 12-Way
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Premium Leather
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 10-Way
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
Standard
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Down
377
-
Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 12-Way
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
Premium leather interior, 12.3-inch display, digital rear-view mirror, Kinetic Dynamic Suspension System
Interior Trim Colour
2
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Fabric
Premium Leather
Interior Colours
2
6
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Standard
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Not Available
-
Seat Belt Warning
All Seats
-
Seat Fold Type
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
60/40 Split
Seat Trim
Fabric
Premium Leather
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
15
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
12.3-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
2
4
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
Standard
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Rear Usb
2
4
Audio
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
4
15
Audio System
Standard
15
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
4
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital MID
12.3-inch Full Digital
Connected Services
Standard
Standard
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
12.3-inch Premium Touchscreen
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
21-inch Premium Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Body Cladding
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Standard
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Black Door Handles
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Led Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Auto Headlights
Standard
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED DRLs
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
8
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Black Door Handles
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Windows
All Doors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Headlamp Levelling
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Headlight Type
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Headlights
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED Adaptive
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
-
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
-
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Approach Angle
36 deg
32 deg
Departure Angle
50 deg
24 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
700 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud, Sand, Rock, Dirt, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Centre and Rear
Underbody Protection
Standard Skid Plates
Full Steel 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
Four-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Crawl Control
Ramp-over Angle
27 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
36 deg
32 deg
Breakover Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
50 deg
24 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
235 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
235 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Crawl Control
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
700 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
265/55 R20
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
21-inch Premium Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Full Size Alloy
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
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
21-inch Premium Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Ventilated Disc
Spare Tyre
Full Size External Rear Spare
Full Size Alloy
Tyre Type
195/80 R15
265/55 R20
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
21-inch Premium Alloy
Auto Brake Hold
Conventional Handbrake
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Standard
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Conventional Handbrake
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Full Size Alloy
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
21-inch Premium Alloy
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
-
Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
21-inch Premium Alloy
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Approx R12,000
Battery Warranty
12 Months
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
Optional
Engine Oil Capacity
3.7 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At
1,000 km Inspection
-
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
Optional
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
Optional
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
-
Service Plan
Not Included
Optional
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
10,000 km or 6 Months
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
249 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Noise Level
69 dB
68 dB
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Diesel
Particulate Filter
Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
249
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
148
249
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
7 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
10 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7.0 l/100km
12 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
12
Spec
Jimny
Land Cruiser 300
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
466900 ZAR
2149900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
466900
2149900
Starting Price Zar
466900
2149900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny and Land Cruiser 300 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 Land Cruiser 300 95.
Efficiency index: Jimny 61 vs Land Cruiser 300 40.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 88 vs Land Cruiser 300 99.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Land Cruiser 300 82.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 71 vs Land Cruiser 300 43.
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.
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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
Land Cruiser 300 leads by 19 points
Land Cruiser 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny.
Performance
Land Cruiser 300 +66
Efficiency
Jimny +21
Safety
Land Cruiser 300 +11
Practicality
Land Cruiser 300 +38
Ownership
Jimny +28
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Land Cruiser 300
Performance
95/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
82/100
Ownership
43/100
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Land Cruiser 300
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Land Cruiser 300 leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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