Verdict
At RM200,510 against RM199,950, the CX-60 is the clear everyday Malaysian choice. Its 189 hp and 261 Nm make a large gap over the Jimny’s 100 hp and 130 Nm, while five seats and a 570-litre boot make family use far less compromised. It also brings seven airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist. The Jimny counters with all-wheel drive and low range, a full-size spare wheel, and only RM120 annual road tax versus RM830. Buy it for that specific hardware, not cabin space or pace.
Pick the Mazda CX-60 if you need five seats, a 570-litre boot, stronger 189 hp performance and active safety assistance for daily road use.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if all-wheel drive with low range, a full-size spare wheel and RM120 annual road tax matter more than speed and space.
Key differences
- Performance: Mazda CX-60 has 189 hp and 261 Nm, while Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has 100 hp and 130 Nm.
- Acceleration: Mazda CX-60 reaches 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door takes 17.2 seconds.
- Practicality: Mazda CX-60 has five seats and a 570-litre boot; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Driveline: Mazda CX-60 is rear-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has all-wheel drive with low range.
- Road tax: Mazda CX-60 is RM830 per year; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is RM120 per year.
- Safety assistance: Mazda CX-60 has seven airbags, autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has six airbags and…
CX-60
- 189 hp, 261 Nm and an eight-speed automatic
- Five seats and a 570-litre boot
- Seven airbags plus autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring and lane-keeping assist
- RM830 annual road tax versus RM120
- Rear-wheel drive, where the Jimny has all-wheel drive with low range
- 4,740 mm long and 1,890 mm wide, versus the Jimny’s 3,985 mm and 1,645 mm
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with low range
- RM120 annual road tax
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- 100 hp and 130 Nm, far below the CX-60’s 189 hp and 261 Nm
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot, against five seats and 570 litres
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM200,510 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | Compact Executive | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM830 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Direct Injection and Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 2,488 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 189 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 261 Nm at 3,000 rpm✓ | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 89 mm × 100 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 13 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 8-speed Automatic | 4AT |
| Gears | 8 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Mazda | — |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 200 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,740 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,890 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,680 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,870 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,680 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | 58 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 570 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/50R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/50R20 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Toyo Proxes Sport | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Double Wishbones | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 20" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 20" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | — | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Driver's Knee) | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for rear doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 three-point | 4 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | — |
| ISOFIX | Available for second row seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Adaptive LED Projector with Auto High Beam | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Full LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Side Memory Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 40:20:40 Split-folding, Manual Recline | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | — |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB-C Front, 2 USB-C Rear | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Sunroof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Mazda Connect Display with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 12-speaker Bose Sound System | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up & Down with Anti-pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation with Walk-away Auto Lock | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Start/Stop | ✓ | — |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control with Stop and Go | Passive Cruise Control |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | — |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Electric Steering Adjustment | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered with Remote Control Activation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 5-year/100,000 km free service | — |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration.
Used CX-60 & Jimny 5-Door for sale
CX-60 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Mazda CX-60 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Mazda CX-60 is better for most buyers: it is much quicker, seats five, carries 570 litres and has substantially more safety assistance. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door only if its all-wheel drive with low range is the priority.
What is the price difference?
The Mazda CX-60 costs RM560 more than the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door. The larger running-cost gap is road tax: RM830 yearly for the Mazda and RM120 for the Suzuki.
Which has more usable family space?
The Mazda CX-60 does. It has five seats, a 2,870 mm wheelbase and a 570-litre boot, compared with four seats, a 2,590 mm wheelbase and 211 litres in the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door.
