Suzuki Jimny vs Lexus RZ

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current

ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom

⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm

＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Jimny vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

RZ has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jimny.

Jimny starts ZAR 1,237,700 cheaper Jimny from ZAR 444,900 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Jimny	RZ
Maximum Power	Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm	RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque	Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm	RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size	Jimny1462 cc	RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy	Jimny15.9 km/l	RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance	Jimny210 mm	RZ200 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for Suzuki Jimny 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Evidence for Lexus RZ RZ 550e F SPORT

Source type: Lexus South Africa vehicle API derivative 60Y, checked 2026-07-17

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jimny

Strengths

Nothing stands out clearly here.

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: General Use

Specification evidence leader

RZ

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

No obvious weak spots to flag.

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jimny

Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

RZ

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Model Introduced Year	2019	2026
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	Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
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	2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since	2025	2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Color Note	Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	active
Segment	SUV	Luxury SUV
Tare Mass Kg	1115 kg	2145-2165 kg
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Length	3625 mm	4805 mm
Width	1645 mm	1895 mm
Height	1720 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2250 mm	2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	210 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	0 l
Boot/Cargo Space	85 l	522 l
Kerb Weight	1110 kg	2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	1435 kg	2640 kg
Payload Capacity	325 kg	460 kg
Towing Capacity	1300 kg	750 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	5.6 m
Front Headroom	990 mm	1013 mm
Rear Headroom	910 mm	1008 mm
Front Legroom	900 mm	1069 mm
Rear Legroom	600 mm	953 mm

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Front Track Width	1265 mm	1614 mm
Rear Track Width	1265 mm	1636 mm
Front Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	MacPherson -
Rear Suspension	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Wishbone -
Chassis Type	Ladder Frame	-
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	-
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Chassis Material	Ladder Frame	-
Front Suspension Type	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	MacPherson -
Rear Axle Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	-
Rear Suspension Type	Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring	Wishbone -
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Suspension	Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Climate Control	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Power Windows	All Windows	All/ All One Touch
Keyless Entry	Smart Key System	Standard Smart Entry
Push Button Start	Push Button Start	Push Start
Wireless Charging	Not Available	Standard
Sunroof	Not Available	Panoramic (Dimming)
Electric Tailgate	Not Available	Standard Power and Handsfree
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	Not Available	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 l	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	377 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	Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Auto Dimming Irvm	Not Available	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Windows	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Push Button Start	-
Engine Start Stop	Push Button Start	Push Start
Engine Start Stop Button	Push Button Start	Push Start
Engine Warranty	4 Years	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Front Power Outlet	2 x 12V Socket	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.3	-
Glovebox Cooling	Front Door Pockets	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Panoramic Roof	Not Available	Panoramic (Dimming)
Power Mirrors	All Windows	-
Push Button Start	Push Button Start	Push Start
Rear Defogger	Standard	-
Rear Seat Split	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Rear Wing	Not Available	-
Seat Type	Fabric	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	-
Spare Wheel	Full Size External Rear Spare	Without (Repair Kit Included)
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	-
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Accelerator 0 100	14.5 sec	-
Air Conditioning	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	Auto Dual zone,Humidity Sensor
Battery Preconditioning	Not Available	-
Bed Extender	Not Available	-
Bottle Holders	2	-
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	-
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	-
Diff Lock	Not Available	-
Difflock	Not Available	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital MID	-
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	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Smart Key System	-
Lift Gate	Not Available	-
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	-
Load Bed Light	Not Available	-
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	-
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	-
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Manual Aircon	Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control	-
Mirror	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
One Pedal Driving	Not Available	-
Passive Entry Start	Smart Key System	-
Power Socket 12v	2 x 12V Socket	-
Powered Tailgate	Not Available	-
Rear Air Conditioning	Not Available	-
Rear Electric Motor	Not Available	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	Not Available	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	Not Available	-
Remote Central Locking	Smart Key System	-
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
Rim Size	15 Inches	20
Roof Rack Compatibility	Not Available	-
Side Impact Bars	Standard	-
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Sound System	4	Standard 13
Source Model Column	jimny	-
Sports Bar	Not Available	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Sub Frame	Ladder Frame	-
Surround View Monitor	Not Available	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	-
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	-
Tow Bar Type	Not Available	-
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Trim Level	flagship	-
Unlocking	Smart Key System	Standard Smart Entry
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	-
Vdc	Standard	-
Vehicle To Grid	Not Available	-
Vehicle To Load	Not Available	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Smart Key System	-
Walk Away Lock	Smart Key System	-
Wireless Charger	Not Available	Standard

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Engine	1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol	Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code	K15B	Not Applicable
Fuel Type	Petrol	Electric
Hybrid System	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	Not Applicable
Cylinders	4	Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Not Applicable
Valves	16	Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder	4	Not Applicable
Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Not Applicable
Fuel System	Multi-Point Injection	Not Applicable
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	Not Applicable
Bore	74 mm	Not Applicable
Stroke	85.1 mm	Not Applicable
Maximum Power	75 kW @ 6000 rpm	300 kW
Maximum Torque	130 Nm @ 4000 rpm	268.6 Nm
Combined Power	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Applicable	Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors	Not Applicable	2
Motor Location	Not Applicable	Front + Rear
Drive Type	RWD	AWD
Transmission	4-Speed Automatic	Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed	145 km/h	180 km/h
0-100 km/h	14.5 sec	4.4 sec
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Not Officially Disclosed	Eco, Normal, Sport, Range
Launch Control	Not Officially Disclosed	No
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio	67.6 kW/tonne	137.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	117.1 Nm/tonne	Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	76.9 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Applicable	72.0 kWh
Battery Type	Not Applicable	NMC
Battery Voltage	Not Applicable	384.8 V
Electric Range	Not Applicable	450 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power	Not Applicable	22 kW
DC Charging Power	Not Applicable	150 kW
AC Charging Time	Not Applicable	3 h 30 min
DC Charging Time	Not Applicable	30 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking	Not Applicable	Yes

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Engine Position	Longitudinal Front-Mounted	-
Gearbox	4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter	Single-speed electric drive
Drivetrain Layout	Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range	AWD DIRECT4
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	13.786:1 front / 13.786:1 rear
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	3.8	-
Number of Gears	4	1
Transmission Type	4-Speed Automatic	Single-speed electric drive
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator	Not Applicable	Standard
Gear Shift Type	4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter	Automatic
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	AWD DIRECT4
4WD Engagement	Not Applicable	Permanent all-wheel drive
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	Standard
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter	Single-speed electric drive
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time	AWD DIRECT4
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	-
Transmission Speeds	4	1

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Claimed Mileage	15.9 km/l	Not Applicable
City Mileage	12.7 km/l	Not Applicable
Highway Mileage	17.9 km/l	Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity	40 l	Not Applicable
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage	15.9 km/l	Not Applicable
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Type 2 AC / CCS2 DC
Charging Type	Not Applicable	AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres	40	Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range	Not Applicable	450
Electric Consumption	Not Applicable	18.41
Range Real World Highway	Not Applicable	320 km
Range Real World Mixed	Not Applicable	390 km

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Airbags	6	Knee,Curtain,Driver,Passenger,Front Side
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard,,
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard Rear door
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Standard 2
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Alarm System	Standard	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Not Available	-
Front Parking Sensors	Not Available	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
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	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
EBD	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	Pretensioner,Force Limiter,Tension Reducer -
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	Front + Rear/ Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags	Not Available	Standard
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	Standard,,
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	-
Knee Airbag	Not Available	Standard
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	Siren/ Intrusion Sensor,Glass Break Sensor,Tilt Sensor
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Cruise Control	Standard	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Lane Keep Assist	Not Available	Standard Lane Trace Assist
Lane Departure Warning	Not Available	Standard Lane Trace Assist
Blind Spot Monitoring	Not Available	Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Not Available	Standard
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera	Standard	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
360 Degree Camera	Not Available	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Not Available	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	Not Available	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	Not Available	Standard
Auto Highbeam	Not Available	Standard
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	Auto,Rainsensing
EV Mode	Not Available	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard Front + Rear,Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Reverse Camera	Standard	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Adaptive Cruise Control	Not Available	Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Park Assist	Not Available	Standard
Around View Monitor	Not Available	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor
Blind Spot Warning	Not Available	Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Emergency Braking	Not Available	-
Forward Collision Warning	Not Available	Standard
Front Camera	Not Available	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Pre-Collision System	Not Available	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
Reverse Camera Type	Standard	-
Reversing Camera	Standard	-
Surround View Camera	Not Available	EMV// Panoramic View Monitor

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Seat Material	Fabric	Ultra-Suede/ F SPORT
Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Heated Seats	Not Applicable	Standard Front and Rear,+ Front Radiation
Ventilated Seats	Not Applicable	Standard Driver + Passenger
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	Not Applicable	Multi-colour
Folding Rear Seats	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	60:40 -
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Rear Armrest	Not Available	Standard
Front Shoulder Room	1270 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1155 mm	-
Cup Holders	2	Standard 4
Rear AC Vents	Not Available	-
Rear USB Ports	0	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	Steer-By-Wire F SPORT/ Synthetic Leather + Heater
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital MID	Standard TFT
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Driver Lumbar Support	Not Available	Driver 2-way,Power
Door Map Pockets	Front Door Pockets	-
60 40 Split Seat	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	60:40 -
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	8-way power
Fabric Seats	Fabric	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	8-way power
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Armrest Rear	Not Available	-
Boot Space Seats Down	377	-
Driver Seat	Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment	-
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	-
Interior Trim Colour	2	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Fabric	-
Interior Colours	2	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Not Available	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Not Available	-
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	-
Seat Fold Type	Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench	-
Seat Trim	Fabric	Ultra-Suede/ F SPORT

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Infotainment System	9-inch Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Standard
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	4	Standard 13
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	Standard/ EMV
Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue with Digital MID	Standard TFT
USB Ports	2	Standard 5PCs
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wired Apple CarPlay	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	-
AUX Input	Not Available	-
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Not Available	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Rear Usb	2	-
Audio	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	4	Standard 13
Audio System	Standard	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	Standard 5PCs
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital MID	-
Connected Services	Standard	Standard
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Wired Apple CarPlay	-
Radio	Standard	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	Mark Levinson/ EMV

Spec	Jimny	RZ
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Standard LED
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	LED fog-lamp function
Roof Rails	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	Not Available	-
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Body Cladding	-
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	Classic White, Graphite Black GF, Neutrino Grey, Neutrino Grey Bi-Tone, Sonic Copper Bi-Tone, Sonic Iridium
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option	-
Wing Mirror Type	Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors	-
Rear Wiper	Standard	-
Door Handle Finish	Black Door Handles	-
Body Type	SUV	-
DRL	LED DRLs	Standard LED
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Standard LED
Electric Blind Sunroof	Not Available	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Black Door Handles	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Windows	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026)	-
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	LED fog-lamp function
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	-
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Not Available	Panoramic (Dimming)
Rear Spoiler	Not Available	-
Sunroof Slide	Not Available	-
Sunroof Tilt	Not Available	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Approach Angle	36 deg	15.0 deg
Departure Angle	50 deg	24.0 deg
Wading Depth	600 mm	Not Applicable
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Applicable
Locking Differential	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Underbody Protection	Standard Skid Plates	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	27 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Recovery Hooks	-
4WD System Type	AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox	Permanent all-wheel drive
Hill Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	Standard
Ramp-over Angle	27 deg	-
Approach Angle Deg	36 deg	-
Breakover Angle	27 deg	16.0 deg
Departure Angle Deg	50 deg	-
Energy Recovery Display	Not Available	-
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	200 mm
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	200 mm
Off Road Descent Control	Hill Descent Control Standard	-
Crawl Control	Not Available	-
Terrain Response System	Not Available	-
Underbody Camera	Not Available	-
Wading Depth Mm	600 mm	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Tyre Size	195/80 R15	F:235-50 R20 / R:255-45 R20
Wheel Type	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Ventilated Disc
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	Without (Repair Kit Included)
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	20
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Drum	-
Spare Tyre	Full Size External Rear Spare	Without (Repair Kit Included)
Tyre Type	195/80 R15	-
Wheel Diameter	15 Inches	20
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Not Available	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electric
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size External Rear Spare	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Wheel Material	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-
Wheel Size Type	15 Inches	-
Wheels	15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months	12 months / 15,000km
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,500–R3,000 per Service	-
Battery Warranty	12 Months	-
Maintenance Plan	Not Included	-
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	-
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	-
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	7 years / 105000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	7 years / 105000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates	-
Service Plan	Not Included	7 years / 105000 km
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Warranty Years	5	7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Kilometers	5	7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	-
Basic Warranty	5	7 years / 105,000km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty	5	7 years / 105,000km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
CO2 Emissions	148 g/km	Not Applicable
Start Stop System	Not Available	-
Hybrid System Type	Not Applicable	-
Noise Level	69 dB	-
Variable Valve Timing	VVT on Intake Camshaft	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	Not Applicable
Particulate Filter	Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF)	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Green NCAP Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Limits	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	148	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.0 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	9.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	5.5 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	7.0 l/100km	-
Owner Review Count	0	-

Spec	Jimny	RZ
Ownership Role	Flagship	Private luxury, family and business
Price Zar	466900 ZAR	1977600 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Flagship
Starting Price	466900	1977600
Starting Price Zar	466900	1977600

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jimny and RZ 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 RZ 83.

Efficiency index: Jimny 61 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: Jimny 88 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: Jimny 44 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: Jimny 71 vs RZ not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

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Suzuki Jimny

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Lexus RZ

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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

RZ leads by 25 points

RZ has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jimny.

Evidence leader 82 /100

Lead 25 points

Data 60% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62

Performance 83

Efficiency 90

Safety 94

Practicality 62

Leads by 25 points

Jimny

93% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 29

Performance 29

Efficiency 61

Safety 88

Practicality 44

Ownership 71

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance RZ +54 Efficiency RZ +29 Safety RZ +6 Practicality RZ +18

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

RZ

Performance 83/100

Efficiency 90/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 62/100

Jimny

Performance 29/100

Efficiency 61/100

Safety 88/100

Practicality 44/100

Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus RZ leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, RZ leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jimny vs RZ questions

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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RZ leads by 25 points

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