Suzuki Jimny vs Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Suzuki Jimny wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 73%, worth about R 172 347 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Jimny | Land Cruiser FJ | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 444 900 | R 714 000 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 7 776/m | R 12 480/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 90% | 86% |
| Retained after 3 years | 79% | 73% |
| Value after 3 years | R 352 115 | R 524 463 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 92 785 | R 189 537 |
| Value after 5 years | R 303 628 | R 437 751 |
| Our tier | Legendary retainer | Workhorse bakkie & ladder-frame SUV |
Suzuki Jimny →
The three-door Jimny has been sold here since 2008, and the 2018 generation created waiting lists that lasted years. It is one of very few cars in SA that barely depreciates, with clean used examples trading close to new prices. The range is now GLX-only, with a 1.5 petrol and proper low-range 4x4.
Known for: waiting lists and barely depreciating
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ →
Toyota's newest nameplate here, a compact body-on-frame 4x4 that slots below the Prado and arrived in South Africa in 2026 from around R714k. It targets buyers who want real Land Cruiser hardware in a smaller, cheaper package. Early demand has been strong given the shortage of affordable proper off-roaders.
Known for: new compact land cruiser for the jimny crowd
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Suzuki Jimny or the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ?
The Suzuki Jimny. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 73% for the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Suzuki Jimny loses about R 92 785 over three years and the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ loses about R 189 537. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Suzuki Jimny runs about R 7 776 per month and the Toyota Land Cruiser FJ about R 12 480, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.