Which 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door variant should you buy? [Comparison Guide]

Updated Jan 26, 2024 | Same topic: Which Car Variant to Buy?

This new compact SUV has three variants available locally. 

The all-new 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is now available in the Philippines. As of its local introduction, it has three different variants. There’s the entry-level GL, the GLX, and the GLX Two-Tone. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door (GLX variant pictured)

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door (GLX variant pictured)

On paper, the Jimny 5-Door is an improvement over the Jimny 3-Door version, particularly for its rear cabin accessibility. But the question now is, which variant should you buy? Well, let’s answer that by comparing all three 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door trims. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants: Exterior

To begin this variant comparison, let’s talk about the Jimny 5-Door’s exterior features. Up front, only the GLX and GLX Two-Tone are equipped with automatic LED projector headlamps. The GLX trims are also the only versions that get a lamp washer. In turn, the entry-level GL sports a pair of halogen headlamps. Standard on all trims meanwhile, are front foglamps. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door GLX from the rear

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door GLX from the rear.

Over to the side, the GLX versions get electronic-folding side mirrors that are colored black. The GL has manual-folding side black plastic mirrors. All trims do get black plastic fender flares and a set of 15-inch alloy wheels. 

The rear section of the Jimny 5-Door is also uniform across all three variants. All get a rear window demister, a rear wiper, and LED taillights. 

All Jimny 5-Door variants have a length of 3,820mm, a width of 1,645mm, and a height of 1,720mm. All three variants also have a wheelbase length of 2,590mm and a ground clearance of 210mm.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door GLX from the side.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door GLX from the side.

The GLX trims though, have a curb weight of 1,206 kg. That’s 16 kg heavier compared to the entry-level GL. 

Last but not least on the exterior, the GLX Two-Tone gets unique color options. These are Sizzling Red Metallic combined with Bluish Black Pearl, and Chiffon Ivory Metallic combined with Bluish Black Pearl. The rest of the trims use a mono-tone color scheme that may come in Jungle Green, Celestial Blue Pearl Metallic, Arctic White Pearl, or Granite Gray Metallic. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants: Interior

On the inside, there are several variances between the GL and the GLX trims. For starters, the GL gets a simpler manual air-conditioning system, whereas the GLX variants come with automatic air-conditioning. All interior door cards on the GLX trims also get silver door latches, while the GL gets black-colored latches. 

GLX variant's cockpit

GLX variant's cockpit

For the front cabin specifically, only the GLX versions get a cruise control button and a leather steering wheel. The GL instead sports a urethane steering wheel. 

Standard on all trims are manually adjustable seats, 50:50-split-folding rear seats, fabric seat covers, front and rear cabin lamps, a tilt-adjustable steering column, a digital clock, power windows, an analog gauge cluster, and a digital trip meter, among others.

All versions of this model also get a predominantly black interior that’s mostly made out of sturdy plastics. And of course, all trims are kitted out with doors dedicated to the rear cabin. As a side note, the Jimny 5-Door can seat up to four occupants. 

A look inside the Jimny 5-Door GL's rear cabin.

A look inside the Jimny 5-Door GL's rear cabin.

Cargo space is pretty much identical across all three variants. By default, this SUV model has 211 liters of space. With the rear seats folded, it can carry up to 332 liters of cargo. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants: Tech & Safety

For on-board entertainment, the entry-level GL is equipped with a seven-inch touchscreen. The GLX trims, on the other hand, are fitted with a larger nine-inch touchscreen. On all trims, these displays come standard with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, and Bluetooth connectivity. Likewise common for all variants is a four-piece speaker system.

The Jimny 5-Door GL's cockpit

The Jimny 5-Door GL's cockpit

Handling safety for all three Jimny 5-Door variants are dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, anti-lock braking, stability control, reverse parking sensors, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, a reverse parking camera, and an engine immobilizer.

Only the GLX and GLX Two-Tone come with a seat-belt reminder for the rear cabin, front side airbags, curtain airbags, and a shift lock and key interlock. For those unaware, a key interlock device prevents the vehicle’s gear lever from going out of “park” unless the driver applies the brakes. 

Nine-inch touchscreen display inside the Jimny 5-Door GLX

Nine-inch touchscreen display inside the Jimny 5-Door GLX.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants: Engine 

Propelling all three Jimny 5-Door trims is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that can generate up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. 

For transmissions, the entry-level GL exclusively comes with a five-speed manual gearbox. The GLX trims meanwhile, may only come with a four-speed automatic transmission. 

The Jimny 5-Door's 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 engine

The Jimny 5-Door's 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 engine.

Standard on all trims is a part-time 4x4 system with a two-wheel-drive mode, a 4x4 high-mode, and a 4x4 low-range mode. Likewise common across the variant range are front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. 

All trims also get a 3-link rigid axle suspension system with coil springs for both front and rear. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants: Price

2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants

Price

Jimny 5-Door GL 1.5 MT

Php 1,558,000

Jimny 5-Door GLX 1.5 AT

Php 1,698,000

Jimny 5-Door GLX Two-Tone 1.5 AT

Php 1,708,000

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Variants: Conclusion

Picking the right Jimny 5-Door variant to buy is pretty straightforward. If you really like to row through gears or can tolerate a good leg workout in the traffic, go for the GL. It is the only trim with a manual gearbox, after all. 

Then again, the GL misses out on the extras that are only present on the GLX variants. The biggest of these is a larger touchscreen, which may or may not positively impact legibility. Also, the GLX variants have more airbags which can make them safer in a crash. 

The GLX variants have more airbags and a better central touchscreen display.

The GLX variants have more airbags and a better central touchscreen display.

If a manual is a no-go for you, you’d be better off with the GLX trims which exclusively come with automatic transmissions. And for those who want a little more visual impact out of the Jimny 5-Door, there’s the GLX Two-Tone version. The catch with the Two-Tone trim though, is that it carries a Php 10,000 premium over the monotone GLX. 

For those serious about getting the 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door though, it will be ideal to take all of its variants for a test drive. 

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Know more about Suzuki Jimny 5-Door 2024

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door

The all-new 2024 Suzuki Jimny 5-Door is a compact SUV for the Philippine market. It is a slightly larger version of the original 3-Door version, and locally, it has two available variants. The entry-level Jimny 5-Door GL MT retails at Php 1,558,000, while the GLX AT is priced at Php 1,698,000. The GLX 5-Door AT Two-Tone meanwhile, retails at Php 1,708,000. 

Size-wise, the Jimny 5-Door is 3,820mm long, 1,645mm wide, and 1,720mm in height. It also has a wheelbase length of 2,590mm and a ground clearance of 210mm. 

Under the hood of the Jimny 5-Door is a 1.5-liter inline-4 gasoline engine that generates up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The GL exclusively uses a five-speed manual gearbox, while the upper trims come with a four-speed automatic transmission. 

Locally, the Jimny 5-Door has a few similar ladder-frame competitors. But its closest rivals (size-wise) are the Geely Coolray, Toyota Raize, Kia Stonic, MG ZS, Chery Tiggo 5X, Hyundai Creta, etc. 

 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Launch

The Suzuki Jimny 5-Door was introduced to the Philippine market in January 2024. At launch, it has three different variants. There’s the GL MT, GLX AT, and the GLX AT Two-Tone. Prices for these range from Php 1,558,000 to Php 1,708,000. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Exterior

On the outside, the Jimny 5-Door gets the same boxy body as the 3-Door version. It features a beefy bumper, a pair of circular headlamps, a slatted grille, and fog lamps. On the GLX, it gets LED headlamps with dedicated washers. 

Over to the side, this off-road-ready SUV gets beefy fender flares and a black-colored side skirt. It likewise features a set of 15-inch alloy wheels. The higher-spec trims also have power-folding side mirrors. As per its name, it likewise features dedicated doors for its rear passenger cabin. 

The rear of the Jimny 5-Door meanwhile, is equipped with a rear window de-mister, and a pair of LED taillights.

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Interior

Inside the JImy 5-Door is a straightforward cabin that’s mostly made out of durable plastic. Its seats meanwhile are clad in fabric. 

For the GLX and GLX Two-Tone, occupants are kept cool by an automatic climate control system. Standard on all trims meanwhile are power windows, a pollen filter, remote-control door locks, cabin lights, front and rear cup holders, and a total of three 12-volt accessory outlets. 

The driver of the Jimny 5-Door is then provided with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel. Driving information is provided by a digital trip meter and analog gauge clusters, and the steering wheel itself is tilt-adjustable. Only the GLX trims get cruise control. 

Technology & Safety Features

The 2024 Jimny 5-Door’s GLX trims are kitted out with a nine-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The said screen is linked to a four-piece speaker system. 

Handling safety for the Jimny 5-Door are dual front airbags, ISOFIX child seat anchors, anti-lock braking, hill-hold control, hill-descent control, reverse parking sensors, a reverse camera, and an engine immobilizer, among others. Added to the GLX variants are a shift lock, front-side airbags, and curtain airbags. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Chassis

The Jimny 5-Door is built on a ladder frame chassis. It uses a 3-link rigid axle with coil springs for both front and rear. Braking for this model meanwhile, is handled by a front disc brake and a rear drum brake. 

Suzuki Jimny 5-Door Engine

The 2024 Jimny 5-Door uses a 1.5-liter K15B inline-4 gasoline engine. At the most, it can generate up to 101 horsepower and 130 Nm of torque. The GL trim uses a five-speed manual, while the GLX trims get a four-speed automatic transmission. 

All Jimny 5-Door trims come standard with a part-time 4x4 drivetrain. This is controlled via a lever-type shifter knob and it offers a 4x2 mode, a 4x4 high mode, and a 4x4 low-range mode. 

₱ 1,558,000 - ₱ 1,708,000

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Cesar G.B. Miguel

Cesar G.B. Miguel

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Cesar Guiderone B. Miguel was born and raised in Iligan City, Lanao Del Norte. He graduated in 2010 with a Bachelor of Arts in English degree from Mindanao State University - Iligan Institute of Technology. He previously worked as a freelance writer for various websites, as a member of the Iligan City Disaster Risk Reduction Management's training staff, and as a medical sales representative.

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