Proton
Proton X70
Rs. 51.0 Lakh
starting price
VS
Suzuki
Jimny
Rs. 55 Lakh
starting price
Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Proton X70 | Jimny |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | Rs. 51.0 Lakh | Rs. 55 Lakh |
| Engine | 1.5L TGDi Turbo | 1.5L K15B NA / 1.0T |
| Displacement | 1499 cc | 1373 cc |
| Horsepower | 177 hp | 101 hp |
| Torque | 255 Nm | — |
| Transmission | Automatic 7-speed DCT | 5MT |
| Drive Type | FWD | |
| Fuel Avg — City | 11 km/l | — |
| Fuel Avg — Highway | 14 km/l | — |
| Ground Clearance | 190 mm | — |
| Seating | 5 | 4 |
| Airbags | 6 | 0 |
| ABS | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Body Type | suv | suv |
Ratings Comparison
Proton X70
🏙️ City Driving⭐⭐⭐
🛣️ Highway⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
👨👩👧 Family Use⭐⭐⭐⭐
🔧 Maintenance Cost⭐⭐⭐
📈 Resale Value⭐⭐
❄️ AC Performance⭐⭐⭐⭐
Jimny
Pros & Cons
Proton X70
Volvo-derived Geely platform — surprisingly upmarket engineering
Best safety ratings of any Chinese brand sold in Pakistan
177hp turbo engine genuinely impressive performance
360° camera, 12.3" Boschi system on Premium
Proton brand not widely known in Pakistan — resale uncertain
DCT jerks noticeably in crawling traffic
Service network limited — Al-Haj dealers concentrated in cities
Perceived as unproven despite good engineering
Jimny
All Variants & Prices
Proton X70
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| Executive | Rs. 51.0 Lakh |
| Premium TGDiBest | Rs. 57.0 Lakh |
Jimny
| Variant | Price |
|---|---|
| 1.5 GL | Rs. 55 Lakh |
| 1.5 GLX SafariBest | Rs. 80 Lakh |
Verdict — Proton X70
Genuinely underrated SUV. The X70's engineering is miles ahead of its price. Perfect for buyers doing their research rather than following the crowd.
🎯 Which one should you buy?
Proton X70 starts at Rs. 51.0 Lakh. Jimny starts at Rs. 55 Lakh. Proton X70 is Rs. 4.0 Lakh cheaper to start. Use our tax calculator to see the full on-road cost difference.