Verdict
These two B-segment SUVs serve sharply different Malaysian needs. The Lexus LBX is the quicker road car, reaching 100 km/h in 9.6 seconds against the Jimny 5-Door’s 17.2 seconds, and it carries five people with a 315-litre boot. Its hybrid system combines a 90 hp petrol engine with a 93 hp motor, while the Suzuki uses a 100 hp 1.5-litre petrol engine and four-speed automatic. The Jimny answers back with all-wheel drive, part-time four-wheel drive and low range, plus a full-size spare wheel. Choose by use, not badge.
Pick the Lexus LBX if you need five seats, a 315-litre boot, hybrid assistance and far stronger on-road performance.
Pick the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door if all-wheel drive, low-range four-wheel drive and a full-size spare matter more than speed, space and driver assistance.
Key differences
- Price: Lexus LBX RM238,888; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door RM199,950.
- Performance: Lexus LBX 0-100 km/h in 9.6 seconds and 170 km/h top speed; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 17.2 seconds and 140 km/h.
- Driveline: Lexus LBX front-wheel drive; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door all-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Passenger and boot space: Lexus LBX has five seats and a 315-litre boot; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
- Safety assistance: Lexus LBX has eight airbags, autonomous braking and lane-keeping steering correction; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has six airbags and no autonomous…
- Warranty: Lexus LBX has a five-year unlimited-mileage warranty plus an eight-year unlimited-mileage hybrid-battery warranty; Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has a…
LBX
- 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time versus 17.2 seconds.
- Five seats and a 315-litre boot.
- Autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist and eight airbags.
- Front-wheel drive, where the Jimny has all-wheel drive and low range.
- Tyre repair kit instead of the Jimny’s full-size 15-inch alloy spare.
- Costs RM38,938 more.
Jimny 5-Door
- All-wheel drive with part-time four-wheel drive and low range.
- Full-size 15-inch alloy spare wheel.
- RM38,938 lower purchase price.
- 17.2-second 0-100 km/h time, against 9.6 seconds for the LBX.
- Four seats and a 211-litre boot, versus five seats and 315 litres.
- No autonomous braking, lane-keeping assist or blind-spot information system.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM238,888 | RM199,950✓ |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Segment | B-Segment | B-Segment |
| Assembly | CBU | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120 | RM120 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 12-valve DOHC, naturally-aspirated, Atkinson cycle with variable valve timing | 16-valve DOHC, Naturally Aspirated with Variable Valve Timing |
| Capacity | 1,490 cc | 1,462 cc |
| Horsepower | 90 hp at 5,500 rpm | 100 hp at 6,000 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 120 Nm at 3,600 rpm | 130 Nm at 4,000 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 3 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Petrol |
| Bore × Stroke | 80.5 mm × 97.6 mm | 74 mm × 85 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 14 | 10 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 93 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 185 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | eCVT Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | E-CVT | 4AT |
| Gears | — | 4 |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 9.6 seconds✓ | 17.2 seconds |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h✓ | 140 km/h |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,190 mm | 3,985 mm |
| Width | 1,825 mm | 1,645 mm |
| Height | 1,550 mm | 1,720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,580 mm | 2,590 mm |
| Fuel Tank | 36 litres | 40 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 5 |
| Seats | 5 | 4 |
| Boot Space | 315 litres✓ | 211 litres |
| Front Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/80R15 |
| Rear Tyre | 215/60R17 | 195/80R15 |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre Repair Kit | Full-size 15" Alloy |
| Factory Tyres | Dunlop Enasave ECC300+ | Bridgestone Dueller H/L |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Japan (CBU) | India (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion beam | Solid Axle with Coil Springs |
| Front Wheels | 17" Alloy | 15" Alloy |
| Rear Wheels | 17" 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 | 8 (Driver and Passenger, Front Knee, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain, Front Cushion Bag) | 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 on Two Outer Rear Passenger Seats | Available for two outer rear passenger seats |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | — |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | No |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | — |
| Seatbelt Reminder | For All Seats | For Front Seats |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | LED Projectors | LED Projector |
| Taillamps | LED Combination | Normal Bulb |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | — |
| Front Foglamps | — | ✓ |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Power Adjustable Front Seats with Driver's Memory Function | Manual adjustment |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding | 50:50 Split-Folding |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control with nanoe Ioniser | Single-zone Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear Vents | — |
| Power Sockets | 4 USB-C Ports, 2 12V sockets | 1 Front, 1 Front USB |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights (64 Colours) | Map Lights |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 2 Rear |
| Audio | 9.8" Multimedia Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6-speaker Sound System | 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 Push Start | Manual Key |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Remote Control Activation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | — |
| Cruise Control | Active Cruise Control | Passive Cruise Control |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | — |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Manual Operation |
| Parking Sensor Front | 4 Sensors | — |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 4 Sensors | 4 Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | 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 Manufacturer | 5 years✓ | 3 years |
| Warranty Notes | 8-year, unlimited mileage warranty on hybrid battery | — |
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 LBX & Jimny 5-Door for sale
LBX vs Jimny 5-Door FAQ
Is the Lexus LBX or Suzuki Jimny 5-Door better?
The Lexus LBX is better for everyday road use, carrying five people and driver assistance, with a 9.6-second 0-100 km/h time. The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is the better choice if you specifically need all-wheel drive, low range and a full-size spare.
What is the price difference?
The Lexus LBX costs RM238,888 and the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door costs RM199,950, so the Lexus costs RM38,938 more.
Which has more practical passenger and luggage space?
The Lexus LBX does. It has five seats and a 315-litre boot, while the Suzuki Jimny 5-Door has four seats and a 211-litre boot.
