Verdict
At RM195,880, the Toyota Fortuner costs RM4,070 less than the RM199,950 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door, yet brings seven seats, 400 Nm from its 2.4-litre turbodiesel and a six-speed automatic. It is the family-hauling choice, although its RM754 annual road tax is far above the Jimny’s RM120. The Suzuki counters with a 211-litre boot against 200 litres, a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, and part-time four-wheel drive with low range. Its 100 hp, 130 Nm petrol engine and four seats make it a much narrower proposition.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if low-range four-wheel drive, a compact 3,985-mm body and modern phone mirroring matter more than rear-seat capacity and torque.
Pick the Toyota Fortuner if you need seven seats, 400 Nm of diesel torque, a longer 5-year unlimited-mileage warranty and can accept the higher road tax.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950; Toyota Fortuner RM195,880.
- Engine output: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 100 hp and 130 Nm; Toyota Fortuner 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Seating: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 4 seats; Toyota Fortuner 7 seats.
- Transmission: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 4-speed automatic; Toyota Fortuner 6-speed automatic with sequential shifter.
- Dimensions: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 3,985 mm long and 1,645 mm wide; Toyota Fortuner 4,795 mm long and 1,855 mm wide.
- Annual road tax: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM120; Toyota Fortuner RM754.
Jimny 5-Door
- Part-time four-wheel drive with low range.
- 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
- 211-litre boot, versus the Fortuner’s 200 litres.
- Only four seats, against the Fortuner’s seven.
- 100 hp and 130 Nm trail the Fortuner’s 148 hp and 400 Nm.
- Four-speed automatic versus the Fortuner’s six-speed unit.
Fortuner
- Seven-seat cabin with one-touch tumble middle and last rows.
- 400 Nm 2.4-litre turbodiesel and six-speed automatic.
- Five-year unlimited-mileage warranty.
- RM754 annual road tax versus RM120 for the Jimny.
- No reverse camera, while the Jimny has one.
- Radio CD/MP3 player instead of the Jimny’s 9-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto touchscreen.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,950 | RM195,880✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CBU | CKD |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM754 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 16-valve DOHC with Common-rail Direct Injection, Variable Geometry Turbocharger and Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | 2,393 cc |
| Horsepower | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm | 148 hp at 3,400 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 400 Nm at 1,600 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | 74 mm × 85 mm | 92 mm × 90 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 15.6 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 6-speed Automatic with Sequential Shifter |
| Gears | 4 | 6 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | Toyota |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 17.2 seconds | — |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | — |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,985 mm | 4,795 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,855 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,835 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,745 mm |
| Weight | — | 2,090 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 7 |
| Boot Space | 211 litres✓ | 200 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 265/65R17 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 265/65R17 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | Full-size 17" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueller H/L | Bridgestone Dueler A/T |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | Malaysia (CKD) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Double Wishbones |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Multi-Link |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 17" Alloy |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | — |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| ANCAP | — | 5 stars — With 7 airbags and stability control |
| ASEAN NCAP | — | 4 stars — With 3 airbags and no stability control |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Driver Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | ✓ |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for rear doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 7 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available on 2 Outer Middle Row Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | No |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | Front Seats Only |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | Halogen Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | LED Combination |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 60:40 Split-folding Middle Row with one-touch tumble, 50:50 Split-folding Last Row with one-touch space up |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Manual Air-con |
| Rear Air-con | — | Rear Vents with Blower control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Middle Row, 1 Boot, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 4 Front, 2 Middle Row, 2 Last Row |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | Radio CD/MP3 Player with 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | All Four Windows, Driver Auto Up and Down | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | — |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 2 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 2 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | — |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Backlit Analogue |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Handbrake |
| Convenience Notes | — | Qi Wireless Charger, Premium Solar and Security Tint, Front Digital Video Recorder |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
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.
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Jimny 5-Door vs Fortuner FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door or Toyota Fortuner better?
The Toyota Fortuner is better for most families: it costs RM4,070 less, seats seven and produces 400 Nm. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door for its compact dimensions, low-range four-wheel drive and 9-inch smartphone-connected touchscreen.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950 and the Toyota Fortuner costs RM195,880. The Fortuner is RM4,070 cheaper.
Which is cheaper to tax each year?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is far cheaper to tax at RM120 per year. The Toyota Fortuner’s annual road tax is RM754, a RM634 difference.
