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Changan Hunter vs Suzuki Jimny in Nepal — price & specs compared

Ex-showroom, Kathmandu8 of 10 trim prices distributor-verified 08 Sept 2026Comparing 2WD vs Zeta MT variants

The short answer

Suzuki Jimny costs रु 2,01,000 less ex-showroom. Hunter has 47.3 PS more power.

Choose the Changan Hunter if

Hunter has 47.3 PS more power.

Strong value for a lifestyle pickup, undercutting traditional rivals while offering a modern turbo-diesel. Best suited to buyers wanting a work-leisure double-cab at a more accessible price.

Pros

Competitive pricing versus established pickup rivals in Nepal.

Modern 1.9L turbo-diesel with good power and torque.

Lifestyle positioning makes it usable for both family and light work.

Official distributor network presence through MAW Vriddhi Autocorp.

Competitive pricing against established pickup rivals

Strong 1.9L diesel output for the class

Cons

Key specs like safety equipment and infotainment remain poorly documented.

2WD variant may limit off-road usability for rural buyers.

Brand and model still relatively new versus entrenched rivals.

Resale value and long-term perception uncertain in current market.

Safety equipment is not clearly disclosed

Feature list remains incomplete in public specs

As of 05 Sept 2026

Choose the Suzuki Jimny if

Suzuki Jimny costs रु 2,01,000 less ex-showroom.

Best-value Jimny trim, giving full 4WD hardware and core off-road ability without luxury extras. Suits buyers prioritizing rugged capability and authenticity over comfort features and cosmetic upgrades.

Pros

Full 4WD with ALLGRIP PRO and low range at lowest price point.

Ladder-frame chassis and excellent approach/departure angles for serious off-roading.

Manageable size with 210mm ground clearance for tight Nepali trails and city use.

Lower purchase price leaves budget for accessories and tyres.

Cons

Steel wheels and non-body-coloured handles make it look more basic than price suggests.

Manual AC and fewer convenience features than Alpha trims.

Four-seat layout and small boot limit family practicality.

Price still high versus larger, more practical crossovers and SUVs.

As of 03 Sept 2026

13 rows compared

Changan

Hunter

रु 66,00,000

Suzuki

Jimny

रु 63,99,000Lowest price

💰Price & availabilityEx-showroom

Ex-showroom price

रु 66,00,000

रु 63,99,000Cheapest

Range, all variants

रु 66,00,000 – रु 87,00,000

रु 63,99,000 – रु 75,79,000

Variants on sale

Fuel

diesel

petrol

Distributor

MAW Vriddhi Autocorp Pvt. Ltd.

CG MotoCorp (Suzuki Cars Nepal)

🎁Current offersDealer offers on the selected variant

Offers

cashरु 75,50,000

Introductory offer mentioned for first 30 customers

1 offer on other variants

cash

No officially listed cash discount; standard dealer-level negotiation only.

5 offers on other variants

⚙️Engine, power & drivetrainVerified spec data

Max power

150 bhp (152.1 PS)+47.3 PS

104.8 PS

Max torque

350 Nm+215.8 Nm

134.2 Nm

Transmission

manual

Not disclosed

Drivetrain

2WD

Not disclosed

📐Size & practicalityVerified spec data

Length

5,330 mm

Not disclosed

Width

1,930 mm

Not disclosed

🔧After-sales reachCounted from distributor listings

Showrooms in Nepal

58Better

Service centres

45Better

1 category hidden — Battery & Range does not apply to these two diesel models.

📋Other verified detailsAs researched, per category

🛋️Comfort & Interior

·Double-cab seating, likely 5 seats

·General comfort-focused lifestyle pickup positioning

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Climate Control: Manual

·Driver Side Power Window Auto Up/Down with Pinch Guard

·Near Flat Reclinable Front Seats

·Scratch-resistant & Stain Removable IP Finish

·Tilt Power Steering

·All Power Windows

·Utility Screw Holes

·Luggage Hook Screw Holes

·Central Door Locking

·Digital Clock

·Center Console Tray

·Floor Console Tray

·Front & Rear Seat Adjustable Headrest

·Front & Rear Tow Hooks

·Front & Rear Wiper & Washer

·Back Door Defogger

·Manual Day/Night IRVM

·Front Cabin Light

·Rear Cabin Light

As of 30 Aug 2026

📱Infotainment & Convenience

·Infotainment screen size: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·Wireless CarPlay/Android Auto: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·Auto hold feature: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·Parking brake type: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

As of 05 Sept 2026

·SmartPlay Pro: 17.78 cm Touchscreen

·Android Auto & Apple CarPlay

·Speakers: 4

As of 30 Aug 2026

🛡️Safety

·Airbag count: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·ABS and other basic safety: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·360° camera: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

·ADAS features: Not disclosed officially (As of: 05/09/2026)

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Side & Curtain Airbags

·Dual Front Airbags

·Brake Limited Slip Differential

·ABS

·EBD

·ESP

·Hill Hold Control

·Hill Descent Control

·Brake Assist Function

·Rear View Camera

·Side Impact Door Beams

·Seatbelt Pre-tensioner/Force Limiter

·ISOFIX Child Seat Anchorages

·3-point Emergency Locking Retractor Seatbelts

·Engine Immobilizer

·6 Airbags standard across all variants

As of 30 Aug 2026

✨Design & Exterior

·Premium lifestyle pickup styling

·Double-cab body with large footprint

As of 05 Sept 2026

·Wheels: Steel

·Hard Top

·Gunmetal Grey Grille with Chrome Plating

·Drip Rails

·Trapezoidal Wheel Arch Extensions

·Clamshell Bonnet

·Lumber Black Scratch-resistant Bumpers

·Ride-in Assist Grip Passenger Side

·Ride-in Assist Grip Rear x 2

·Tailgate Mounted Spare Wheel

·Electric ORVM: Adjustable

·Colour option: Nexa Blue

·Colour option: Bluish Black

·Colour option: Sizzling Red

·Colour option: Granite Gray

·Colour option: Pearl Arctic White

As of 30 Aug 2026

📊Sales & Imports

·Introductory price announced at Rs 75.50 lakh for early customers

·Bookings and test drive via changannepal.com and Naxal showroom

As of 05 Sept 2026

·EV and auto portals list Zeta MT as the base 5-door Jimny variant in Nepal

·Model imported as 5-door Jimny with ALLGRIP PRO 4WD targeting lifestyle off-road buyers

·Kerb_weight_kg for Alpha MT 1195kg, Zeta MT 1200kg; GVW 1545kg

·Sales mix likely small but high interest as niche 4x4

As of 01 Sept 2026

Every variant, priced

Ex-showroom by trim — pick one to load it into the columns above.

Changan Hunter

Suzuki Jimny

What each one really costs you

From our tax and EMI tools — bagmati province rates, 5-year loan at 7.5% with 40% down.

Ex-showroom

रु 66,00,000

रु 63,99,000

Road tax + registration

≈ रु 27,500

≈ रु 25,500

Third-party insurance

≈ रु 10,745

≈ रु 8,485

Estimated on-road

≈ रु 66,38,245

≈ रु 64,32,985

EMI / month

≈ रु 79,350 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

≈ रु 76,934 · 5 yr @ 7.5%

Estimates, not quotes. Road tax follows the published provincial schedule; insurance is the third-party tariff. Confirm with the dealer and insurer.

Changan Hunter full details Suzuki Jimny full details EMI calculator Insurance cost On-road price

Our verdict

Choose the Changan Hunter if

you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking
you drive loaded, or climb steep gradients often

Measured: 47.3 PS more power; 215.8 Nm more torque.

Choose the Suzuki Jimny if

the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint
you want servicing within reach of where you live
you want a dealer close enough to visit and negotiate at

Measured: 44 more service centres in Nepal (45 vs 1); 47 more showrooms in Nepal (58 vs 11).

Every figure in this verdict is computed from the table below — the same ex-showroom prices, variant specifications and Nepal service network the page publishes. Nothing here is an estimate, and where a figure is missing on one side the axis is left out rather than guessed.

What we have actually checked

Price movements we logged

4 recorded since July 2026

Each is a dated change we applied to a published ex-showroom price after checking it. A logged change may be a distributor's revision or our own correction coming into line with the official figure — the log says which way each one moved, and when, not why.

See the full price-change log →

Trim prices distributor-verified

8 of 10

Checked against the distributor's own published price, most recently on 08 September 2026. The rest are listed as published and carry no verification date.

After-sales reach in Nepal

Changan: 11 showrooms, 1 service centre · Suzuki: 58 showrooms, 45 service centres

Counted from our own showroom and service-centre directories, not from a brochure — every outlet behind these numbers has a listing on this site with an address and a phone number.

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Compiled and reviewed by Ajit Narayan Singh

Editor, Nepal AutoMart

This comparison is assembled from the Nepal AutoMart catalog — distributor price lists we track daily, variant specifications verified against brochures, and our own showroom and service-centre directories. Specifications a source only hedges at are left blank rather than filled in, prices carry the date they were last checked, and corrections are logged. How we source and verify this data.

Changan Hunter vs Suzuki Jimny — questions buyers ask

Which is cheaper in Nepal — Changan Hunter or Suzuki Jimny?

As of September 2026, the Suzuki Jimny starts at Rs 63.99 lakh ex-showroom — Rs 2.01 lakh less than the Changan Hunter at Rs 66 lakh.

What is the price of the Changan Hunter and Suzuki Jimny in Nepal?

The Changan Hunter costs Rs 66 lakh to Rs 87 lakh and the Suzuki Jimny costs Rs 63.99 lakh to Rs 75.79 lakh (ex-showroom, September 2026).

Should I buy the Changan Hunter or the Suzuki Jimny?

These two split the decision: the Suzuki Jimny is रु 2,01,000 cheaper ex-showroom (3.1%), while the Changan Hunter is ahead on power and torque — so the answer depends on which of those you are buying for. Take the Changan Hunter if you want the stronger powertrain for hill climbs and overtaking. Take the Suzuki Jimny if the ex-showroom price is your binding constraint. Every figure behind that call is in the table on this page.

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