Jaecoo J7 vs Suzuki Jimny

The Jaecoo J7 starts from $37,990 before on-road costs, while the Suzuki Jimny opens at $36,990. That makes the Suzuki Jimny the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $41,789 and $40,689 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs are nearly identical since both have similar efficiency.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The Jaecoo J7 features a 13.2-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Suzuki Jimny gets a 9-inch display. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Jaecoo J7 stands out with power tailgate, Sony audio and ambient lighting that you will not find on the Suzuki Jimny. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Jaecoo J7 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Suzuki Jimny offers cloth. Climate control is 2-zone in the Jaecoo J7 and 1-zone in the Suzuki Jimny.

The Jaecoo J7 uses a Petrol producing 137kW and 275Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a FWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 9.5 seconds.

The Suzuki Jimny responds with a Petrol making 75kW and 130Nm, paired to a automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 12.4 seconds.

The Jaecoo J7 has the clear power advantage at 137kW vs 75kW. In the real-world sprint, the Jaecoo J7 is 2.9s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Jaecoo J7 measures 4,500mm long on a 2,672mm wheelbase, 850mm longer than the Suzuki Jimny at 3,650mm (2,250mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Jaecoo J7 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 424L in the Jaecoo J7 and 377L in the Suzuki Jimny, giving the Jaecoo J7 a 47L advantage. The Jaecoo J7 seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Jaecoo J7 leads with a 1,350kg braked capacity vs 1,300kg. That 50kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,995/year for the Jaecoo J7 and $1,967/year for the Suzuki Jimny. That is a $28 annual difference in favour of the Suzuki Jimny.

Estimated annual total: $1,995 (Jaecoo J7) vs $1,967 (Suzuki Jimny). The Suzuki Jimny saves you roughly $28 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 8 years / 999,999km (Jaecoo J7) vs 3 years / 100,000km (Suzuki Jimny). The Jaecoo J7 has longer coverage.