Suzuki S-Presso

Why would anyone be bothered enough to go test drive that mediocrity? journalists get paid to do that, I ain't doing it for mahala.
 
FiestaST said:
REVIEW | SA's most affordable car finally empties its tank - Here's how much distance we covered

'R100, please'

As mentioned, the S-Presso is an all-round budget beater. And while it's true, the fuel return is a bit of a head-scratcher. Suzuki claims that its S-Presso 1.0-litre engine will return 4.9-litres for every 100km, and, on the 27-litre fuel tank, you should realise a range of 551km. Impressive figures, right?

Only we never realised it. After a month, the quirky S-Presso covered 318km on a full tank of fuel. This translates to an average fuel return of 8.5-litres/100km, not exactly a match for Suzuki's claim. One could put it down to city-driving, doing the essential shopping run, though. This means shorter stop-go trips, instead of longer driving on the highway which could result in a more frugal fuel consumption return.

So it's important to note that one's individual driving style, and conditions, plays a big role on your actual fuel consumption reading, and claimed automaker figures are always only a guide obtained from the most suitable conditions to produce low readings.

The upside, however, is that the significant drop in fuel prices accommodates your wallet more than you might think. With prices around R13.50, a R100 of fuel will add roughly 135km to this car's range.

Depending on how the lockdown plays out, we're hoping to take the S-Presso on a proper trip before returning the key.

Price: Suzuki S-Presso GL+ - R139 900

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In the July 2020 Car magazine the road test fuel route resulted in a fuel consumption figure of 4,80l/100km and their fuel index calc is 5,88l/100km.
The is a significant difference to the 8,5l/100km as given by Wheels 24.
The turning circle of only 9m is a great bonus for city driving
 
Tested: Suzuki S-Presso ticks the right boxes as a budget car

To get to where I live you have to drive on a piece of dirt road and it's often here that you can tell what the build quality is like. Built in India, the S-Presso felt very solid with no squeaks or rattles and the suspension handled the corrugations without any issues.

On the open road you can hear the engine purring away without it being intrusive while at the national speed limit there is some wind noise but again, not enough for it to be an issue.

It's here though that the limitations of a small and economical engine are exposed. Passing slower traffic needs to be approached with caution and some planning. Simply changing down a gear or two sends the revs up but not so much the speed and this is likely to be trickier with the car loaded.

Still, it's not a deal breaker considering the entire package that's on offer and given the current economical climate, the Suzuki S-Presso will, I'm sure, find favour across all age groups.

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Tested: Suzuki S-Presso ticks the right boxes as a budget car

There's small, cheap and nasty and then there's small, cheap and cheerful. Suzuki tends to fall into the latter category.
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SA's cheapest new cars - S-Presso, Kwid and KUV100 - get price hikes

Car companies often hike their prices around midyear, and given the recent weakness of the South African rand amid the Covid-19 pandemic, this year is not going to be kind to new vehicle prices.

Sadly, this applies to South Africa's cheapest cars too, with Suzuki's S-Presso, which was launched in March, getting a R5000 price hike for July. This brings the base price up to R39 900, according to the latest Suzuki price list, which was released on Wednesday.

The little Suzuki is still, however, the country's least expensive car, with Renault's Kwid and Mahindra's KUV100 both getting R6000 price increases recently. This means the cheapest KUV100 will now set you back R148 999, while the base Kwid is a R150 900 proposition.

Suzuki's other small car offering, the often-overlooked Celerio, is SA's third-cheapest car, with its base price now listed at R149 900.

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SA's cheapest new cars - S-Presso, Kwid and KUV100 - get price hikes

Thanks to the weak rand, this year is not going to be kind to new vehicle prices and sadly this applies to the cheapies too.
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I had a go in one of these recently. I really liked it for the price. I would just like to see some crash tests before I could recommend it.
 
FiestaST said:
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Finally this oke wears a shirt that fits, my word. And he does this when reviewing a shitty car that nobody wants to see. When he reviews "nice" cars I can't watch because then he's in that shirt that's 3 sizes too small.
 
5 Small Crossovers for Under R200k

More and more buyers are looking for a little bit extra from their small hatchbacks, such as a modicum of added ground clearance and eye-catching off-roader inspired kerb appeal. If you're in the market for a new car, here’s how you can get "a lift" while sticking to a budget of under R200k.

If you’re looking for a car that's slightly raised because you travel on dirt or badly maintained roads or just like the "ready-for-action-looks" of a faux-4x4 crossover then we’ve compiled a list of interesting models for you to consider. R200k doesn’t go very far, but thankfully a few manufacturers have got creative with their standard models and given them a "raise".

Prices are accurate as of July 2020.

1. Suzuki S-Presso - From R139 900

2. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 - From R148 999

3. Renault Triber - From R177 900

4. Suzuki Ignis GL – From R188 900

5. Haval H1 – R202 900

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5 Small Crossovers for Under R200k

More and more buyers are looking for a little bit extra from their small hatchbacks, such as a modicum of added ground clearance and eye-catching off-roader inspired kerb appeal. If you're in the market for a new car, here’s how you can get "a lift" while sticking to a budget of under R200k. If...
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The H1 isn't under 200k, any longer
 
Owners of S-Presso's should file a class action lawsuit against Suzuki for use of that name, they can join forces with Kia Cee'd owners for damages to dignity.
 
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