Suzuki Jimny vs Kia Seltos Comparison

    Suzuki Jimny

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    Kia Seltos

    2024 Suzuki
    Jimny
    vs
    2024 Kia
    Seltos
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    How they stack...

    CarExpert Score
    CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
    0.0
    8.0
    7.8
    0.0
    Based on the Suzuki Jimny XL
    Based on the Kia Seltos S (FWD)
    Best suitable for...
    City drivingCity driving
    Off-roadingOff-roading
    FunFun
    Fuel Efficiency
    40L
    256 to 276 km
    50L
    345 to 370 km
    ANCAP Safety Rating
    Warranty
    5 year
    warranty
    7 year
    warranty
    MSRP
    $28,490 - $37,490
    $29,850 - $45,270
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    CarExpert's Take

    Scott Collie
    Contributor
    Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Tiny dimensions make it fun to drive in town
    • Impressively capable off-road
    • Remains totally unique
    Misses
    • Expensive to service for a basic engine
    • Four-speed auto and atmo engine lack punch
    • Reversing camera reveals aftermarket origins
    Josh Nevett
    Marketplace Journalist
    Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
    Hits
    • Drives sweetly
    • Big and practical boot
    • Front and rear USB connectivity
    Misses
    • Interior is built to a price
    • Still no adaptive cruise control
    • Intrusive safety tech

    Standard Features

    Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
    Wireless phone charger
    Powered tailgate
    Rear air vents
    Adaptive cruise control
    Climate control
    Reversing sensors
    Reversing camera
    Autonomous emergency braking

    Optional Features

    NA
    • Premium Paint (+$520)

    Colours Available

    Suzuki offers seven colour options for the 2024 Jimny including:

    • Kinetic Yellow and Bluish Black Pearl
    • Brisk Blue Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
    • Chiffon Ivory Metallic and Bluish Black Pearl
    • Jungle Greem
    • Medium Gray
    • Bluish Black Pearl
    • Superior White

    The Jimny XL is available in the following colours:

    • Arctic White Pearl
    • Chiffon Ivory Metallic
    • Bluish Black Pearl
    • Granite Grey Metallic
    • Sizzling Red Metallic
    • Jungle Green

    Seven colours are offered across the line-up, including a new Pluton Blue finish. The outgoing models’ Starlight Yellow has been dropped, while Clear White and Pluton Blue are available with a contrast Fusion Black roof exclusively on the Seltos GT-Line.

    The other single colours include Neptune blue, Mars orange, Steel grey, Gravity grey, Cherry black and Snow White pearl.

    • Mars Orange
    • Pluton Blue*
    • Snow White Pearl*
    • Steel Grey*
    • Gravity Grey*
    • Fusion Black*
    • Neptune Blue*
    • Pluton Blue & Fusion Black roof^
    • Clear White & Fusion Black roof^

    Specs

    Type
    MULTI POINT F/INJMULTI POINT F/INJ, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ
    Size (cc)
    14621598 - 1999
    Size (L)
    1.5L2.0L, 1.6L
    Induction
    INLINE 4INLINE 4, TURBO 4
    Camshaft
    VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT PROVIDEDVARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM
    Valves/Ports per Cylinder
    1616
    Power
    75kW110kW - 146kW
    Power RPM
    60006000 - 6200
    Torque
    130Nm180Nm - 265Nm
    Torque RPM
    40001600 - 4500
    Bore Stroke
    --
    Compression Ratio
    1010 - 12.5

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