Hi-Lo - Jaecoo J6 EV vs Suzuki Jimny 5-door

[@adicahya]

I came from Indonesia, both cars are available here. The price of 2wd version of Jaecoo J6 only like 10% higher than the Jimny, and the awd version is only around 20% higher. With that, you get biggger vehicle, bigger power, higher tech and features and so on. The AWD version of J6 is very capable for light off road track. Many local youtube chanel already test it.

[@GERAHCUUY]

Mantap 🎉

[@MidgleyRoss]

I don’t know why people are so pressed by this comparison. I think they make it clear in the video that they are completely different vehicles and would suit different situations/buyers. Great review. The j6 looks great.

[@Autotradersa]

@@MidgleyRoss quite correct; putting a Ferrari up against a VW is still called a comparison.

[@RegsisPrez]

@@Autotradersa the fairness of the comparison is the narrative here.

[@Boss_Diary]

Price in Thailand -Jeacoo 6 EV Long Range RWD 184PS 220Nm 65.69kWn 32,470USD -Jaecoo 6 EV Long Range AWD 279PS 385Nm 69.77kWh 36,902USD -Jimny 1.5 4AT 4WD Mono-tone 52,885USD

[@Autotradersa]

@@Boss_Diary because of the various import taxes, rebates, and concessions around EVs, it’s still inaccurate to convert from other currencies into ZAR.

[@Boss_Diary]

@@Autotradersa you are right.

[@kindness-villain]

Why not compare the Jaecoo J6 IWD (four-wheel drive model) with the Jimny? It is said that the J6 IWD model has much stronger off-road performance.

[@Autotradersa]

The J6 hasn't officially launched in South Africa and this is the first one to touch down, Chery's homologation vehicle. When the AWD dual motor version is made available, we will compare it against a Defender, Grenadier, or similar. [Chad}

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

​@@Autotradersamany thanks, will be waiting for it

[@gopolangmotswai6945]

Great review. 👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 I’d be happy with either of the two.

[@RegsisPrez]

Chad had his favourite from the word go but that's ok. Trying to seem objective, his bias does come across in his delivery. That being said I do like the Jimny. It's a tough little bugger that's made for the rough stuff with no pretension. However, comparing a RWD with a 4WD vehicle in the rough terrain is not acceptable. For the sake of testing and fair comparison, Chad should have used the 2H mode (RWD) on the Jimny. Keeping in mind Jaecoo does have a dual motor 4WD variant for these tough terrains.

[@Autotradersa]

I both praised and criticised each vehicle. I'd take a J6 for on-road, and a Jimny for off-road. [Chad]

[@RegsisPrez]

@@Autotradersa I hear you. For me it's the statement "Thats FAR more challenging than it should have been" which is an unfair statement to make when testing a RWD in that caliber of rough terrain when in fact it's about as challenging as expected. But surprise surprise it eventually extricated itself from the ditch with a little finessing which to me exceeds expectations. Now if the dual motor 4WD variant did the same, then "FAR more challenging" would stand.

[@gatotrich888]

I’m really into this comparison! new EV from China have packs crazy off-road skills at a killer price

[@Autotradersa]

We think the AWD, dual motor version will be far more impressive. [Chad]

[@Sushi_219]

Guys these two cars are direct competitors in terms of vehicle category. Yes the price points are different but that's because of the drive trains difference not capability or necessarily class of vehicle, great reveiw as always.

[@Autotradersa]

Glad you enjoyed it, and thanks for actually listening to what was said. 😉 [Chad]

[@colddish]

J6 has many modes to choose from including mud, sand and even beach. Which mode did you choose to overcome that mud?

[@Lanno_Bloke]

How did the Jimny go doing same course in 2WD? Which would have been a fair test. Why not compare a bicycle on the course to a Land Cruiser??

[@Autotradersa]

@@Lanno_Bloke not great, but the point of the exercise was to show the capability with the features available to each vehicle.

[@miguelventura6344]

Well here in the Philippines the Jaecoo EV6 is a 4X4 for the same price tag as the Suzuki Jimny 5 doors so Jaecoo all the way

[@Autotradersa]

Due to our local duties and taxes, it's not possible to compare it with foreign markets. If the pricing is similar, I can completely understand someone choosing the Jaecoo instead. [Chad]

[@ettiennepretorius2219]

Thanks for the comparison 👍 The Jeacoo J7 PHEV vs Corrola Cross HEV would be a good next comparison 🙏

[@Autotradersa]

We like this idea! [Chad]

[@REVIEW_JUJUR]

*In Indonesia Cherry J6 iWD (dual motors) has the same price as Jimny 4Doors. Cherry wins, and J6 has massage chairs…*

[@Alien_eyes]

Why don't you compare the J6 IWD version with dual motors? It has strong off-road capabilities. In China, the IWD version of the J6 even set the fastest passing record on some off-road roads, far stronger than some hardcore off-road vehicles.

[@Autotradersa]

The J6 hasn't officially launched in South Africa and the example we have here is the only one in the country; their homologation vehicle. When the AWD version launches and is available, we will compare it against something suitable, like a Defender or Granadier. [Chad]

[@LakheKamvalakhe]

This Jaecoo J6 EV looks rather challenged as compared to when it was tested in China - but it looks good otherwise 😅 but otherwise thanks guys for this review 👏

[@LakheKamvalakhe]

to add to that, I think we should resign the EV 6 from the Jimny's position and just let the Jimny continue do it's thing, you know what I mean? 😆👏 let's rather leave the EV 6 on tar than on gravel 😆🔥

[@Autotradersa]

@@LakheKamvalakhe we’re inclined to agree. It has all the looks, but it definitely road-biased.

[@MuhammadKharismawan]

The J6 Rwd is actually just a tad more expensive than the Jimny in Asian countries, like less than 10k usd more expensive, no way its more than twice, but then again Suzuki Jimny is highly bloated due to its popularity.

[@Autotradersa]

And the taxes imposed on EVs imported to South Africa means that it's virtually impossible to land it here for under R700 000. Sadly, you cannot compare two separate economies with precise accuracy. [Chad]

[@rintokosw2052]

Actually the price in indonesia not quite different between jimny and j6. The highest model price of jimny here was 467 million rupiah in 2024. And the highest price of j6 in 2025 is 565 million rupiah for all wheel drive type. I dont know what currency you used. You can convert it. NB : there is curently tax free regulation for EV Car in Indonesia, perhaps that also affect the pricing here

[@jacodelport]

we have the opposite, the extra tax on New Energy Vehicles, makes no sense.

[@Yenhongsin77]

In Indonesia, the price j6 at this specs almost identical with the suzuki jimny 5 doors. why the price so different in south africa?

[@johane956]

Sadly, it comes down to import taxes, and if i'm not mistaken, the rates are as follows: ICE Vehicles 18% EV Vehicles 25% South Africa's government does not provide incentives on EV's, but it's possible to be implemented in 2026. IMO, it should have been implemented years ago.

[@Autotradersa]

@@Yenhongsin77 the price could very well be similar, but based on the taxes and duties it’s highly unlikely. Many EVs are almost twice the price of their ICE counterparts locally. We will only know once official pricing is revealed.

[@InquisitorJax77]

hoping the j6 price is more aligned with its value in other countries. 850K would place it comfortably above a Volvo EX30 - which has better spec. My guess is 550 - 700 range for various models - but maybe that's just wishful thinking.

[@Autotradersa]

Sadly, it is rather wishful thinking. Murmours suggest that they will not be able to bring it for under R700k. [Chad]

[@000T00b]

So, you compared a RWD-only model vs a 4WD that did as badly as the RWD car (while driving in 4WD 4H)…. and you had to resort to 4L gearing in 4WD to get past the same obstacle that the 2WD car eventually managed to get up. Sure. Ok. Whatever.

[@Autotradersa]

@@000T00b surprised us too. Even though the J6 has more power, the Jimny’s low-range meant that it was able to negotiate the obstacle easier. Chalk one up the the cheaper, older, less-powerful Suzuki.

[@wwbren]

Sorry, your comment flew over his head.

[@thabisoletoki]

Atleast if the pricing was around the same, then you could see what you are getting at the other end of the spectrum... But interesting nonetheless

[@Autotradersa]

@@thabisoletoki welcome to Hi (price) - Lo (price)

[@tgctech]

unfair comparation,,,

[@thabomodise8498]

You can't compare like that and even on pricing u went way if you wanna get pricing for our market take Austin prices and add 20%that's SA prices for you and stop being biased u were bashing a car where yours was gonna fail also remember we are watching to buy not to listen to your opinions be unbiased and we will decide for ourselves

[@Autotradersa]

Problem is; I get paid to have an opinion. It's literally my job. [Chad]

[@catspawn1]

What a completely useless comparison.

[@Autotradersa]

@@catspawn1 thank you for your input!

[@Autotradersa]

@@catspawn1 when the J6 was revealed, many drew correlations with the Jimny. Our video shows that it’s actually not a direct competitor.

[@tonesX7170]

Are you comparing a 2wd with a 4wd?? What an idiotic idea. Seriously man, come on

[@Karabo-d4v]

I'm first

[@Budi693-c8e]

This is stupid

[@thabomodise8498]

You can't compare like that and even on pricing u went way left if you wanna get pricing for our market take Aussie prices and add 20%that's SA prices for you and stop being biased u were bashing a car where your favorite was gonna fail also remember we are watching to buy not to listen to your opinions be unbiased and we will decide for ourselves

[@Autotradersa]

I bashed both cars. Please tell me which one was my favourite? J6 was excellent on-road, Jimny was excellent off-road. [Chad]