Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX (2020) Review & Pricing

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We Love: Great performance and fuel economy, sound ride and handling, infotainment, practical cabin We Don’t Love: Price, Rear passenger leg room, Dash information distracting to operate/scroll, hard plastic door cards. Highlights: Retail: R396 900 Engine: 1.4-litre turbo petrol 16v Power/Torque: 103 kW/220 Nm Transmission: 6-speed manual (is available in Automatic) Fuel consumption: 5.8 L/100 km (claimed) 6.2L/100 km (Achieved) Load capacity: 375-1 120 litres Fuel: 6.3L/100km (ADR Combined) CO2: 174g/km (ADR Combined) Safety rating: Five-star (NCAP 2015) For 2020 the Suzuki Vitara has come in for one of those gently evolutionary, kinda-hard-to-spot…

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S-Presso introduces urban SUV style to the entry-level market.

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No it’s not a new coffee arriving on the market, it’s the latest new SUV introduced by Suzuki Auto. Launching in March 2020 the new urban SUV S-Presso joins Suzuki’s range of models available to the South African consumer. With a choice of five model derivatives and two transmission options the new S-Presso is set to dominate the entry level SUV market. The S-Presso follows the success of the Jimny and Ignis, both models being created for the ultra-compact SUV market segment. The S-Presso being the third option offered to…

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Suzuki Auto breaking new records in sales.

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In SA the rand is falling, the economy is static, unemployment is at its highest level in years and a killer virus is on its way. Another reality in today’s market is the decline of motor car sales across almost all brands offered in South Africa. But not for Suzuki Auto, they are achieving levels of sales never seen before. More customers walked into a Suzuki dealership in February than ever before, leading Suzuki Auto to break its one month old sales record and giving the brand its best start…

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Suzuki Swift now ranks firmly in the top ten best-selling passenger vehicles.

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The month of January 2020 saw Suzuki gallop out of the blocks achieving a new all-time record selling more cars, commercial vehicles, and SUVs through its national dealerships and fleet customers that ever before. The National Association of Automobile Manufacturers (Naamsa) reported sales figures for Suzuki, selling 1,632 vehicles in January 2020. This is not only an enormous increase over January last year (+61.4%) it also beats its previous record set in October 2019. Although a skewed figure, as not all manufacturers reported their January sales figures, total industry sales…

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Bigger, Better and Bolder: 2019 Suzuki Ertiga (Pricing and Spec)

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We are driving the all-new, second-generation Ertiga. And boy, do we love the changes. Economical, compact, and loaded with features one would ever need in a family car, the 2019 Ertiga comes with all of the familiar features of the first-generation model but has been made sleeker, comfier and a bit more powerful. But what exactly are the things that make the 2019 Ertiga better? Pricing and Warranty 1.5 GA MT R216 900.00inc 1.5 GL MT R241 900.00inc 1.5 GL AT R256 900.00inc Price includes 5yr / 200 000km promotional…

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Review: The all new Suzuki Swift! Reviewed and Loved!

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The Suzuki Swift entered South Africa’s market in 2008 and swiftly became a very popular, great value-for-money, fresh in the hatchback segment. Suzuki introduces the new Swift, to include all of its favoured attributes, plus enhancements to offer more space, more efficiency, more convenience and better fuel consumption! Design  The new Swift takes a big leap forward in terms of design. While the overall shape is still largely familiar, there are big changes to its exterior. It’s sportier, bolder and more modern, thanks to integrated and reinterpreted styling elements such…

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The all new Suzuki DZire, currently with a promotional 5yr/200 000Km warranty!

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The all new DZire tagged between R161 900 and R192 900 to take on the likes of Hyundai, Honda Amaze and Volkswagen Vivo in the compact sedan category. The third generation DZire has been developed on Suzuki’s HEARTECT platform, which is lighter yet more rigid than the previous generation version. The company claimed that the DZire delivers fuel economy of 4.9L and is one of the most fuel efficient car in the sector.. After Spending a week with the all new Suzuki Dzire, I have to admit that I really…

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Suzuki maintains 200 000 km promotional warranty on all Ertiga models, Starting at R214 900!

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Wider, taller and longer – Suzuki’s new Ertiga is ready for everything that a busy family or active business can throw at it. The second-generation Suzuki Ertiga arrives at dealers in March 2019 to a different world than its first-generation predecessor, which was launched globally in 2010. Extended families are now more common, mobile phone integration is a given and good ground clearance is a requirement. “Our engineers and designers have worked hard to create an MPV that truly delivers on its paper promises. There is more space, and even…

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Brand officially part of the 1 000+ unit club

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After a decade in South Africa and with the success of models such as the Jimny, Ignis and Swift, Suzuki is now officially part of the 1 000-unit club and a Top 10 brand to boot. Following the release of the official sales figures for December 2018 and a final calculation of the full-year sales for last year, the National Association for Automobile Manufacturers’ statistics confirmed that Suzuki sold 12 123 units in the last calendar year and grew by well over 30% in a year that the general market declined…

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The all-new Suzuki Jimny now available in South Africa

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Replacing its predecessor after a successful 20-year life cycle and with an international Good Design Award already perched on the mantelpiece, the all-new Suzuki Jimny is finally available in Mzansi. The 2018 Suzuki Jimny arrives here with the choice of two specification levels (GA and GLX), two transmission options (five speed manual and four speed automatic) and a host of made-for-adventure accessories. What is not optional, is the in-built off-road capability with ALLGRIP PRO mechanical shifting 4×2, 4×4 and 4×4 low range transfer case and the rigid ladder frame chassis.…

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First all-new Suzuki Jimny 4×4 in two decades

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The new Jimny fills the very big shoes of its predecessors, which were responsible for creating a new market segment for compact, affordable, capable and – most importantly – fun, off roaders. In fact, this ladder-framed, low-range vehicle made Suzuki so iconic and loved that this is only the fourth all-new model since the LJ10 was launched in 1970. Styling – a homage to its forebears The new Suzuki Jimny made waves when it was officially unveiled in Japan in June this year for its bold, angular styling, which includes…

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Sales record for SA’s Auto Brand of the Year 2018!

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It seems like there is only one way for Suzuki Auto South Africa – up! According to the National Association of Automobile Manufacturers of South Africa (Naamsa), Suzuki set a new record in July when it reported 1 237 new vehicle sales. This is a significant improvement on its last sales record, set in February 2018, when it sold 1 179 Suzuki cars and SUVs. The detailed Naamsa sales statistics show that Suzuki has broken its own sales record four times since it breached the magical 1 000-unit a month…

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Suzuki V-Strom 650 XT

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As it stands, Suzuki GSX-S750 won’t be the only performance motorcycle to be launched by the Japanese brand in South Africa this year. According to our sources, Suzuki will launch the V-Strom 650 XT in our market by July. The new V-Strom 650 XT will be the most affordable performance motorcycle offering from Suzuki in SA (ex-showroom). It will be the third motorcycle from the bike maker, after the Hayabusa and the recently launched GSX-S750, to be locally assembled. Internationally, the V-Strom adventure tourer is offered in two variants –…

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Suzuki reveals Swift Sport ahead of global debut

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Another unveiling is scheduled for Frankfurt; this time it’s Suzuki’s highly anticipated Swift Sport The new model releases just keep on coming as the Frankfurt motor show approaches — and Suzuki’s Swift Sport is the latest to roll up. Unlike Subaru and Hyundai — releasing teaser sketches — Suzuki has revealed the new Swift Sport in all its glory, over a month ahead of its launch in Germany. According to press material issued by the company this morning, the Swift Sport is based on the Swift S Concept on display…

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