Verdict
With the same 1,462 cc naturally aspirated four-cylinder, 100 hp, 130 Nm, four-speed automatic and part-time four-wheel drive with low range, the two Jimnys will do the same job on road and trail. The RM15,000 gap buys the Rhino Plus a pair of polished 15-inch front alloys; its rear alloys remain grey. Both retain six airbags, adaptive cruise control and a 9.0-inch touchscreen. For a Malaysian buyer, the Allgrip Plus is the rational choice unless that front-wheel finish is specifically what you want.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 1.5 Allgrip Plus if you want the same 100 hp, 130 Nm and low-range four-wheel-drive hardware for RM15,000 less.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 1.5 Rhino Plus if polished 15-inch front alloys justify paying RM15,000 more despite no listed mechanical or safety gain.
Key differences
- Price: RM158,900 | RM173,900
- Premium over the Allgrip Plus: RM0 | RM15,000
- Front wheels: 15-inch grey alloy | 15-inch polished alloy
- Wheel finish, front/rear: grey/grey | polished/grey
1.5 Allgrip Plus
- RM15,000 lower purchase price
- Same 100 hp and 130 Nm as the Rhino Plus
- Same six airbags and adaptive cruise control
- Grey 15-inch front alloys instead of the Rhino Plus's polished items
1.5 Rhino Plus
- Polished 15-inch front alloys
- Same 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
- Same part-time four-wheel drive with low range
- Costs RM15,000 more
- No listed increase in power, torque, safety equipment or drivetrain capability
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM158,900✓ | RM173,900 |
| 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 | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,462 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm |
| Torque | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 74 mm × 85 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 10 | 10 |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Conventional Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | 4AT | 4AT |
| Gears | 4 | 4 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | Aisin | Aisin |
| Driveline | All Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| Rated Economy | 6.8 L/100 km | 6.8 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | 140 km/h | 140 km/h |
| Co2 | 154 g/km | 154 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 3,480 mm | 3,480 mm |
| Width | 1,645 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,720 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,250 mm | 2,250 mm |
| Weight | 1,435 kg | 1,435 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 40 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 3 | 3 |
| Seats | 4 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 85 litres | 85 litres |
| Front Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 195/80R15 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Full-size 15" Alloy | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain | Dunlop Grandtrek AT20 All-terrain |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | Japan (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Solid Axle with Coil Springs | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 15" Polished Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 15" Grey Alloy | 15" Grey Alloy |
| Steering | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) | Recirculating Ball (Hydraulic Power Steering) |
| Chassis Notes | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range | Part-time Four-wheel Drive with Low Range |
| Crash Safety Ratings | ||
| EuroNCAP | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking | 3 stars — With 6 Airbags and Autonomous Emergency Braking |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Passenger) | 6 (Driver and Passenger) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | ✓ |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seat Belts | 4 Three-point | 4 Three-point |
| ISOFIX | Available on Rear Seats | Available on Rear Seats |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For Front Seats | For Front Seats |
| Safety Notes | Hill Descent Control | Hill Descent Control |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projector | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | Bulb | Bulb |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Manual Adjustable | Manual Adjustable |
| Rear Seats | 50:50 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-folding |
| Front Air-con | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | 9" Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch | Two Windows, Driver's Side Auto Up and Down with Anti-pinch |
| Engine Start | Manual Key | Manual Key |
| Locks | Remote Control Activation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Manual Operation | Manual Operation |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 5 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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1.5 Allgrip Plus vs 1.5 Rhino Plus FAQ
Is the Suzuki Jimny 1.5 Allgrip Plus or Suzuki Jimny 1.5 Rhino Plus better?
The Allgrip Plus is the better buy. It matches the Rhino Plus with 100 hp, 130 Nm, a four-speed automatic, low-range four-wheel drive, six airbags and adaptive cruise control, while the Rhino Plus chiefly changes the front alloy finish.
What is the price difference?
The Suzuki Jimny 1.5 Rhino Plus costs RM15,000 more: RM173,900 versus RM158,900 for the Suzuki Jimny 1.5 Allgrip Plus.
Does the Rhino Plus have more power or better safety equipment?
No. Both have a 1,462 cc naturally aspirated engine producing 100 hp and 130 Nm, plus six airbags, stability control, collision warning, lane-keeping steering correction and adaptive cruise control.
