Verdict
For just RM1,950 less, the Toyota Urban Cruiser is the more complete daily-use choice: its 172 hp motor takes 8.7 seconds to 100 km/h against the Jimny 5-Door’s 100 hp petrol engine and 17.2 seconds, while five seats and a 306-litre boot better suit family duty. Its 61.1-kWh battery is rated for 426 km. The Suzuki counters with all-wheel drive and low-range gearing, plus a full-size spare, but its four seats and 211-litre boot ask buyers to accept clear practical compromises.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if all-wheel drive, low-range gearing and a full-size spare matter more than acceleration, rear-seat capacity and boot space.
Pick the Toyota Urban Cruiser if you want the quicker five-seat SUV with a 426-km EV range, larger boot and substantially broader driver-assistance equipment.
Key differences
- Price: Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950; Toyota Urban Cruiser RM198,000.
- Performance: Jimny 5-Door 100 hp, 130 Nm and 0-100 km/h in 17.2 seconds; Urban Cruiser 172 hp, 193 Nm and 8.7 seconds.
- Powertrain: Jimny 5-Door has a 1,462-cc petrol engine and 4AT; Urban Cruiser has one electric motor, a 61.1-kWh battery and single-ratio automatic.
- Drive system: Jimny 5-Door has all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range; Urban Cruiser is front-wheel drive.
- Practicality: Jimny 5-Door seats 4 and has a 211-litre boot; Urban Cruiser seats 5 and has a 306-litre boot.
- Safety assistance: Jimny 5-Door has 6 airbags and rear parking sensors; Urban Cruiser has 7 airbags, pre-collision braking, blind-spot monitoring and front…
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with low-range gearing
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel
- Smaller 3,985-mm length
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time versus 8.7 seconds
- Four seats and 211 litres of boot space versus five seats and 306 litres
- No autonomous braking, blind-spot monitoring or lane-keeping assist
Urban Cruiser
- 172 hp and 193 Nm electric motor
- 426-km stated EV range from a 61.1-kWh battery
- Pre-collision braking, adaptive cruise control and 360-degree camera
- Front-wheel drive rather than the Jimny 5-Door’s all-wheel drive with low range
- Tyre repair kit instead of a full-size spare wheel
- Wider 1,800-mm body versus 1,645 mm
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM199,950 | RM198,000✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing | 400V architecture |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | — |
| Horsepower | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm | — |
| Torque | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm | — |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | — |
| Fuel | Petrol | Electric |
| Bore × Stroke | 74 mm × 85 mm | — |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | — |
| Number of Motors | — | 1 |
| Motor Horsepower | — | 172 hp |
| Motor Torque | — | 193 Nm |
| Battery Capacity | — | 61.1 kWh |
| EV Range | — | 426 km |
| Charging Rate (AC) | — | 7 kW |
| Charging Rate (DC) | — | 67 kW |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Single Ratio Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | — |
| Gears | 4 | — |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | Front Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 17.2 seconds | 8.7 seconds✓ |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 150 km/h✓ |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,985 mm | 4,285 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,800 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,590 mm | 2,700 mm |
| Weight | — | 1,788 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | — |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 4 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 211 litres | 306 litres✓ |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 225/55R18 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 225/55R18 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | N/A, Tyre Repair Kit |
| Factory Tyres | Bridgestone Dueller H/L | MRF Wanderer Ecotred |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | India (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | MacPherson Struts |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Multi-link |
| Front Wheels | 15" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Alloy | 18" Alloys |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | — |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Front Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Driver's Knee, 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 | 5 Three-point |
| Blind Spot Info System | — | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available for two outer rear passenger seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | — | Yes, Pre-collision Braking |
| Lane-keeping Assist | No | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | — | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | All Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Normal Bulb | Full LED |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | — | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | — | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual adjustment | 8-way Power Adjustable Driver's Seat, Manual Adjustable Passenger Seat |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-Folding | 40:20:40 Split-folding & Sliding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control System |
| Sunroof | — | Front Sunroof |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Wireless Charger, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights and Ambient Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Front, 2 Rear |
| Sun Shade | — | Sunroof Shade |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 4-speaker Sound System | 10.1" Touchscreen with Wireless Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, 9-speaker JBL Sound System |
| 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 | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | — | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | — | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | — | 4 Sensors |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes, With 360 Degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Backlit Analogue | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Handbrake | Electronic |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 100,000 km | Unlimited✓ |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 3 years | 5 years✓ |
| Warranty Notes | — | 8-Year/Unlimited Mileage Warranty for Battery, Inverter and PCU |
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 Jimny 5-Door & Urban Cruiser for sale
Jimny 5-Door vs Urban Cruiser FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door or Toyota Urban Cruiser better?
The Toyota Urban Cruiser is better for most road use, with 172 hp, 8.7-second acceleration, five seats, a 306-litre boot and active safety aids. Choose the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door specifically for all-wheel drive, low range and its full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950 and the Toyota Urban Cruiser costs RM198,000, so the Jimny is RM1,950 more expensive.
Which one is better for rougher routes?
The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the clear choice for rougher routes because it has all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive with low range, solid axles with coil springs and a full-size spare. The Toyota Urban Cruiser is front-wheel drive.
