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Spec
Jimny
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2019
2023
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
First generation Puma in South Africa
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 model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
SUV
SUV
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
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1115 kg
1325 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Length
3625 mm
4186 mm
Width
1645 mm
1805 mm
Height
1720 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2250 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
85 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1110 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1435 kg
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
325 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1300 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
3 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
990 mm
981 mm
Rear Headroom
910 mm
947 mm
Front Legroom
900 mm
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
600 mm
898 mm
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Front Track Width
1265 mm
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
1265 mm
1534 mm
Front Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
Monocoque
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
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
Torsion Beam
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Not confirmed
Suspension
Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Automatic AC
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
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
377 l
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
Not confirmed
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
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V Socket
Not confirmed
Speed Limiter
Standard
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Automatic AC
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Climate Zones
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Windows
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Push Button Start
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Push Button Start
Standard
Engine Warranty
4 Years
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet
2 x 12V Socket
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.3
Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling
Front Door Pockets
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
All Windows
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Push Button Start
Standard
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
Tyre Repair Kit
Speed Alert System
Standard
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
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
Automatic AC
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 confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
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
19-inch Sport Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Not confirmed
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Not confirmed
Sound System
4
6
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
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not confirmed
TPMS
Standard
Standard
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Smart Key System
Smart Entry
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
Standard
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15B
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
999 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
4
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85.1 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
75 kW @ 6000 rpm
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
170 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
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
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.6 kW/tonne
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
117.1 Nm/tonne
128.3 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
Puma
Engine Position
Longitudinal Front-Mounted
Front Transverse
Gearbox
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range)
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
4.090:1
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.8
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
4
6
Transmission Type
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
Yes
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
4
6
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Claimed Mileage
15.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
12.7 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
17.9 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.9 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
40
42
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
Puma
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Hill Descent Control Standard
Not Available
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
Yes
Speed Alert System
Standard
Not confirmed
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
Not confirmed
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Not confirmed
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
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
Puma
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
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
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
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
Not Available
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Seat Material
Fabric
Sport Partial Leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Electric 6-Way
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Electric
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Ambient Sport Lighting
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 confirmed
Rear Shoulder Room
1155 mm
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
2
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
0
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital MID
Not confirmed
Interior Colour Options
2
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
Not confirmed
Door Map Pockets
Front Door Pockets
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Fabric Seats
Fabric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Manual multi-way
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
Yes
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue with Digital MID
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
2
3
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless
FM Radio
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
Not confirmed
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
Not confirmed
AUX Input
Not Available
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
10.1
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
Not confirmed
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2
Not confirmed
Audio
Standard
Not confirmed
Audio Speakers
4
6
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
10.1
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
10.1
Spec
Jimny
Puma
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Full LED
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
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Not Available
Body Cladding
Black Plastic Body Cladding
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Sport Rear Spoiler
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple manufacturer colours
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Standard
Not confirmed
Door Handle Finish
Black Door Handles
Not confirmed
Body Type
SUV
Not confirmed
DRL
LED DRLs
LED
Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lights
Front Fog Lamps
Not confirmed
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
Not confirmed
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
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof Slide
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sunroof Tilt
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Approach Angle
36 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle
50 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
600 mm
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Standard Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
27 deg
Not confirmed
Recovery Hooks
Front and Rear Recovery Hooks
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox
Not Applicable
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
20 deg
Departure Angle Deg
50 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
170 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
Puma
Tyre Size
195/80 R15
225/40 R19
Wheel Type
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tyre Repair Kit
Front Brake Disc Diameter
265 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
220 mm
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Conventional Handbrake
Not confirmed
Tyre Load Index
96
Not confirmed
Tyre Speed Rating
S
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Drum
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Full Size External Rear Spare
Tyre Repair Kit
Tyre Type
195/80 R15
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
19-inch Sport 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
Yes
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
Standard
Wheel Material
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheel Size Type
15 Inches
Not confirmed
Wheels
15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
12 Months
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
Optional
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
Not confirmed
Service Plan Duration
Not Included
Yes
Service Plan Distance
Not Included
Yes
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates
Not confirmed
Service Plan
Not Included
Yes
Service Intervals
15,000 km or 12 Months
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Warranty Years
5
3
Warranty Kilometers
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
3 Years Anti-Corrosion
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5
3
Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Warranty
5
3
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Spec
Jimny
Puma
CO2 Emissions
148 g/km
118 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
Standard
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
69 dB
67 dB
Variable Valve Timing
VVT on Intake Camshaft
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
93 RON Unleaded
Not confirmed
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)
Not confirmed
CO2 Emissions G Km
148
Not confirmed
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
5.5 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
7.0 l/100km
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
0
16
Spec
Jimny
Puma
Ownership Role
Flagship
Private and family
Price Zar
466900 ZAR
459900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
466900
459900
Starting Price Zar
466900
459900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jimny and Puma 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 Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Jimny 61 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Jimny 88 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs Puma 59.
Ownership-cover index: Jimny 71 vs Puma 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
Puma leads by 4 points
Jimny and Puma 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
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Puma
leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Puma 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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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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