Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Yaris Cross

The Suzuki Jimny starts from $33,150 before on-road costs, while the Toyota Yaris Cross opens at $31,790. That makes the Toyota Yaris Cross the more affordable entry point by $1,360.

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 $36,465 and $34,969 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Toyota Yaris Cross by roughly $3,705 in fuel alone.

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

The Suzuki Jimny features a 7-inch touchscreen, while the Toyota Yaris Cross gets a 8-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Suzuki Jimny stands out with Apple CarPlay — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota Yaris Cross. The Toyota Yaris Cross counters with wireless Apple CarPlay/Android Auto. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Suzuki Jimny gets fabric upholstery while the Toyota Yaris Cross offers cloth.

The Suzuki Jimny uses a 1.5L 4-cylinder petrol, VVT producing 75kW and 130Nm of torque, sent through a 5-speed manual to a 4WD layout.

The Toyota Yaris Cross responds with a 1.5L 3-cyl Hybrid making 85kW and 120Nm, paired to a cvt driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 9.8 seconds.

The Toyota Yaris Cross has the clear power advantage at 85kW vs 75kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Suzuki Jimny measures 3,650mm long on a 2,250mm wheelbase, 530mm shorter than the Toyota Yaris Cross at 4,180mm (2,560mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota Yaris Cross generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 85L in the Suzuki Jimny and 390L in the Toyota Yaris Cross, giving the Toyota Yaris Cross a 305L advantage. The Toyota Yaris Cross seats 5 vs 4.

For towing, the Suzuki Jimny leads with a 1,300kg braked capacity vs 400kg. That 900kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,824/year for the Suzuki Jimny and $1,083/year for the Toyota Yaris Cross. That is a $741 annual difference in favour of the Toyota Yaris Cross.

Warranty: 5 years (Suzuki Jimny) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota Yaris Cross). Both match on warranty length.