Suzuki S-Presso

WATCH | Planning a braai during lockdown? Here's how much wood you can load in the S-Presso's boot

Got wood?

See, the S-Presso is a rather compact vehicle. But depending on your personal needs and purposes, you want the S-Presso to answer your burning questions. In this instance, I needed to find out how much wood the Suzuki could stack in its boot.

Why? Because I love to braai!

The S-Presso's boot can be opened in two ways: either with the key, or via the lever just under the driver's seat. Once open, you have 239 litres of boot space to your disposal, but you can also fold the rear bench forward to increase the cargo space. Unfortunately, the boot cover does not have ropes to lift it as the fifth door opens, so users have to do it manually.

So, how much wood could I stack? At least 57kg! That should keep me going throughout lockdown.

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Daruk said:
And these are not cars designed for high speed driving regardless.
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ESP is not for high speed driving, the handling/moose tests are done at between 60 to 70km/h. I understand it can probably do without, I just don't understand why they had to raise te car so high of the ground, not like it's going anywhere off road.
 
thechamp said:
ESP is not for high speed driving, the handling/moose tests are done at between 60 to 70km/h. I understand it can probably do without, I just don't understand why they had to raise te car so high of the ground, not like it's going anywhere off road.
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The "Crossover/SUV-look" sells. Simple as that.

Ask the marketing & sales folks.
 
FiestaST said:
The "Crossover/SUV-look" sells. Simple as that.

Ask the marketing & sales folks.
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I was not asking that it should not be a Crossover/SUV type, plenty of those available with adequate ground clearance while still having the Crossover/SUV look, Renault Captur, the CX3 and others.
 
thechamp said:
I was not asking that it should not be a Crossover/SUV type, plenty of those available with adequate ground clearance while still having the Crossover/SUV look, Renault Captur, the CX3 and others.
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I should have added the reason for the high(er) ground clearance is that it is Indian-manufactured & focused.

For some obvious reasons Indian-made cars (generally) ride higher than their respective rivals like for like.
 
FiestaST said:
I should have added the reason for the high(er) ground clearance is that it is Indian-manufactured & focused.

For some obvious reasons Indian-made cars (generally) ride higher than their respective rivals like for like.
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Yes, the tallboy design, Tata has been a trendsetter and perfected that look.
 
Suzuki S-Presso Warranty Extension

Suzuki has announced a warranty extension of its S-Presso compact city car.

Due to COVID-19, Suzuki SA was forced to switch its local S-Presso launch from a physical one to a digital affair. Now that the country has been placed under lockdown, dealers can't get stock and customers can't fetch cars.

The vehicle costs R134 900 and comes with a 2-year service plan, as well as 1 year’s comprehensive insurance. Suzuki SA is extending its promotional 5-year/200 000 km mechanical warranty beyond the initial launch period. Suzuki has won more than a few awards at the #CarsAwards-powered by WesBank.

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Suzuki S-Presso Warranty Extension

Suzuki has announced a warranty extension of its S-Presso compact city car. Due to COVID-19, Suzuki SA was forced to switch its local S-Presso launch from a physical one to a digital affair. Now that the country has been placed under lockdown, dealers can't get stock and customers can't fetch...
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upup said:
I saw one in a mall the other day, hop in , look around, and the salesman told me this fact about this car, "you can see the road clearly and can see all the potholes".
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That is always the misconception about SUV, that they are better with road visibility. The only visibility that is good about SUVs is being able to see into other people's cars. You should see the amount of space SUV drivers give to cyclist, they move straight into the oncoming lane.
 
thechamp said:
That is always the misconception about SUV, that they are better with road visibility. The only visibility that is good about SUVs is being able to see into other people's cars. You should see the amount of space SUV drivers give to cyclist, they move straight into the oncoming lane.
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I smell you don't like an suv. For my work I need an suv, for the terrain I drive, But say my workplace is 100 away, then most of the times only the last 2km is bad road, so for 98km any car could do. That is where one miss the performance of a car, the handling etc, till you hit an typical pothole road, then you are happy with the suv again.
 
upup said:
I smell you don't like an suv. For my work I need an suv, for the terrain I drive, But say my workplace is 100 away, then most of the times only the last 2km is bad road, so for 98km any car could do. That is where one miss the performance of a car, the handling etc, till you hit an typical pothole road, then you are happy with the suv again.
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Not quite correct, I don't like cars that look like an SUV, marketed as one but are just station wagons with a raised height. Give me a Subaru or any proper SUV and I am happy.

We struggled in Qwaqwa with a Qashqai, not even on difficult terrain but the thing would just spin it's wheels on the slightest incline.

I do understand the practicality of a car with a raised height, I just cannot stand the fake marketing when they are perched on some rocky terrain when they cannot even do a simple unpaved road.
 
Daruk said:
Then you get the old conquest that scraped it's belly on anything that looked like a speed bump.
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I have my old Corsa lite for all my "SUV" requirements, it's more than adequate to deal with anything than any of the SUV lookalike can deal with, a cast iron block to put all the weight on the FWD for super traction, I really cannot ask for more.
 
thechamp said:
Not quite correct, I don't like cars that look like an SUV, marketed as one but are just station wagons with a raised height. Give me a Subaru or any proper SUV and I am happy.

We struggled in Qwaqwa with a Qashqai, not even on difficult terrain but the thing would just spin it's wheels on the slightest incline.

I do understand the practicality of a car with a raised height, I just cannot stand the fake marketing when they are perched on some rocky terrain when they cannot even do a simple unpaved road.
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I know I am going off topic here, but in Qwaqwa right now you would need a "waterkar" as the local council cannot provide water.
One of the things government should do, is to take unemployed people and start making your roads good for any normal car .
 
Looking for a new car on a tight budget? Here's why the Suzuki S-Presso is the new budget king in SA

Monthly budget

Given the fraught state of our economy, South Africans will be hesitant to splash a lot of cash on a new vehicle. That’s where the S-Presso comes in as an alternative for those having to consider the monthly budget.

And because everyone wants to own a new car at some point, Suzuki is trying to meet buyers halfway. So, by how much will an S-Presso GL+ set you back every month?

Firstly, factors like a deposit, interest rate, and credit score all play a part in what you’ll pay when deductions come around. Here’s what a new buyer could possibly look at:

• Price: R139 900

• Interest rate: 14% (depending on your credit rating)

• Deposit: R0

• Trade-in: R0

• Residual: R0

• Period: 54 months (5 years)

• Monthly payment: R3348

• Total payment: R180 799

A deposit of R14 000 (10%) will cut the monthly installment by around R200, while an interest rate of 11% could shave a further R200 off the amount.

Remember, these figures are only representative and can differ from buyer to buyer. The monthly repayment also excludes insurance and fuel costs, but Suzuki does offer a service plan and warranty as standard.

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Looking for a new car on a tight budget? Here's why the Suzuki S-Presso is the new budget king in SA | Life

Keen on acquiring a new car but can't spend too much per month? Suzuki's new S-Presso might just be the car you've been waiting for.
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FiestaST said:
Looking for a new car on a tight budget? Here's why the Suzuki S-Presso is the new budget king in SA

Monthly budget

Given the fraught state of our economy, South Africans will be hesitant to splash a lot of cash on a new vehicle. That’s where the S-Presso comes in as an alternative for those having to consider the monthly budget.

And because everyone wants to own a new car at some point, Suzuki is trying to meet buyers halfway. So, by how much will an S-Presso GL+ set you back every month?

Firstly, factors like a deposit, interest rate, and credit score all play a part in what you’ll pay when deductions come around. Here’s what a new buyer could possibly look at:

• Price: R139 900

• Interest rate: 14% (depending on your credit rating)

• Deposit: R0

• Trade-in: R0

• Residual: R0

• Period: 54 months (5 years)

• Monthly payment: R3348

• Total payment: R180 799

A deposit of R14 000 (10%) will cut the monthly installment by around R200, while an interest rate of 11% could shave a further R200 off the amount.

Remember, these figures are only representative and can differ from buyer to buyer. The monthly repayment also excludes insurance and fuel costs, but Suzuki does offer a service plan and warranty as standard.

m.wheels24.co.za

Looking for a new car on a tight budget? Here's why the Suzuki S-Presso is the new budget king in SA | Life

Keen on acquiring a new car but can't spend too much per month? Suzuki's new S-Presso might just be the car you've been waiting for.
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14% that's rather high.
 
thechamp said:
That's around what most new buyers who are the target market will get from banks, some even more than that. I got 15% on my first financed car.
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When did you get your first car? The highest I had was 17% but it was 2003 and it did drop over time.
Currently both my car's are at 8.75 and 8.5 how are they getting people at 15%??
 
Lupus said:
When did you get your first car? The highest I had was 17% but it was 2003 and it did drop over time.
Currently both my car's are at 8.75 and 8.5 how are they getting people at 15%??
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2011. I haven't financed a car in a long time so I don't know what the current rates are, but I have been met with a number of blsk states when I ask people about interest rates on their vehicle finance which leads me to believe it is still happening. A colleague got 13% recently, I also noticed she was only bothered by the monthly installment and not much else.

8.5 is just fantastic for vehicle finance, I doubt it's the norm, I would still guess that most loans offered are still at least above 10%.
 
thechamp said:
2011. I haven't financed a car in a long time so I don't know what the current rates are, but I have been met with a number of blsk states when I ask people about interest rates on their vehicle finance which leads me to believe it is still happening. A colleague got 13% recently, I also noticed she was only bothered by the monthly installment and not much else.

8.5 is just fantastic for vehicle finance, I doubt it's the norm, I would still guess that most loans offered are still at least above 10%.
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Yup it was 9.5 until the rate drop. For some reason Wesbank gave me 9.75% originally and than MFC was like 9.5%
 
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