Verdict
At RM169,000, the smart #1 costs RM30,950 less yet brings five seats, a 411-litre boot and a 268 hp/343 Nm motor; its 6.7-second 0-100 km/h time is far removed from the Jimny’s 17.2 seconds. Its 49 kWh battery is rated for 315 km and accepts 150 kW DC charging, but annual road tax is RM260 against RM120. The RM199,950 Jimny 5-Door is the specialised choice: its 100 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine, part-time four-wheel drive with low range and 40-litre tank suit buyers who need that hardware, despite four seats and 211 litres of boot space.
Pick the smart #1 if you want the lower RM169,000 entry price, five-seat practicality, 315 km EV range and much stronger 268 hp performance.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if part-time four-wheel drive with low range matters more than acceleration, cargo room and EV charging.
Key differences
- Price: smart #1 RM169,000; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Power and torque: smart #1 268 hp/343 Nm; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp/130 Nm.
- 0-100 km/h: smart #1 6.7 seconds; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 17.2 seconds.
- Driveline: smart #1 rear-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Seating and boot space: smart #1 five seats/411 litres; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door four seats/211 litres.
- Annual road tax: smart #1 RM260; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM120.
#1
- RM30,950 cheaper to buy
- Five seats and a 411-litre boot
- 315 km range, 150 kW DC charging and 6.7-second 0-100 km/h
- RM260 annual road tax versus RM120
- Rear-wheel drive, without the Jimny’s part-time four-wheel drive and low range
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Lower RM120 annual road tax
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare tyre
- RM30,950 more expensive
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot versus five seats and 411 litres
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 6.7 seconds
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM169,000✓ | RM199,950 |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM260 | RM120✓ |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | — | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | — | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | — | 100 hp |
| Torque | — | 130 Nm |
| Fuel | Electric | Petrol |
| Bore | — | 74 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 268 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 343 Nm | — |
| Battery Capacity | 49 kWh | — |
| EV Range | 315 km | — |
| Charging Rate (AC) | 7.2 kW | — |
| Charging Rate (DC) | 150 kW | — |
| V2L | 3.3 kW | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Rear Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 6.7 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 180 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,270 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,822 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,636 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,750 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Weight | 1,780 kg | — |
| Fuel Tank | — | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 411 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 235/45R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 235/45R19 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Continental EcoContact 6 Q | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | China (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Struts | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Amps Alloy Wheels | 15" Alloy |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Comfort Suspension | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 5 stars | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | Driver & Front Passenger, Side Airbags, Curtain Airbags and Driver's Knee Airbag | 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 On Front Passenger Seat, Rear Outer Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes, Front and Rear | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Door Opening Warning, Traffic Sign Recognition, Auto High Beam, | — |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Reflector with Manual Levelling | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | 10-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat with Memory Function, Powered Front Passenger's Seat | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-fold with Sliding Adjustment | 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 Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 3 USB-C, 1 USB-A, Qi Wireless Charger | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights, 64-colour Ambient Lighting | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | Yes | — |
| Audio | 12.8" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down |
| Engine Start | Keyless (Depress Brake Pedal) | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control with Highway & Traffic Jam Assist | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Yes, Powered | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Rear | — | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, With 360-degree Camera | Yes |
| Auto Parking | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | ✓ | — |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Handbrake |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Mileage Extended | 200,000 km | — |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 4 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Extended | 8 years | — |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year/200,000 km Battery Warranty | — |
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 #1 & Jimny 5-Door for sale
#1 vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the smart #1 or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The smart #1 is better for daily Malaysian use on paper: it costs less, seats five, has a 411-litre boot and reaches 100 km/h in 6.7 seconds. Choose the Jimny 5-Door only if its part-time four-wheel drive with low range is essential.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, which is RM30,950 more than the smart #1 at RM169,000.
Which has the better off-road hardware?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door does. It has all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles with coil springs and a full-size spare tyre. The smart #1 is rear-wheel drive with comfort suspension.
