Suzuki S-Presso

[ChrisThomas]

The more you look at it the uglier it gets.

I think it looks alright on the road, I just think it could do with some metallic paint and bigger wheels.

 

[FiestaST]

TechnoBok quick drive

 

[FiestaST]

ROAD TEST: Suzuki S-Presso 1,0 S-Edition 5MT

TEST SUMMARY

Some obvious issues aside that – in Suzuki’s defence – are endemic to the budget-car segment, the S-Presso has the measure of all its rivals. A notably inexpensive parts basket, fuel consumption of just 4,8 L/100 km on our standardised fuel route, a standard two-year/30 000 km service plan alongside a five-year/200 000 km warranty (plus the first year’s insurance included) make the S-Presso a particularly cost-effective vehicle to run every month.

Low operating costs aren’t the only reason we rate Suzuki’s new entry-level tyke so highly. It’s practical and well-equipped, too, and represents a strong argument in favour of downsizing. Will Suzuki once again win the coveted budget car crown when we vote for the Top 12 Best Buys winners early in 2021? Only a fool would bet against it…

Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 S-Edition
Price: R152,900
0-100 km/h:
Power (kW@r/min): 50 KW @ 5500
Torque (N.m@r/min): 90 N.m @ 3500
Top speed:
Claimed cons. (l/100 km): 4.9 l/100 KM's
C02 emissions (g/km): 118 g/KM

ROAD TEST: Suzuki S-Presso 1,0 S-Edition 5MT

Much has been written about Suzuki’s entry-level S-Presso being SA’s cheapest new car. Does it make financial sense in a higher spec, though?

www.carmag.co.za

 

[FiestaST]

5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2020

Are you shopping for a new car on a tight budget of less than R160k? These are the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in South Africa…

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but if your budget is below R160k, what are your options? Yes, you may have to compromise somewhat in terms of quality and features in the low-end of the new car market but if these 5 cheapest cars don’t quite meet your needs then it's worthwhile exploring the used car market right here on Cars.co.za.

Let’s take a closer look at 5 of the cheapest new passenger cars money can buy in South Africa.

Pricing is accurate as of September 2020.

1. Suzuki S-Presso - From R139 900

2. Mahindra KUV100 Nxt 1.2 G80 K2+ - From R148 999

3. Suzuki Celerio - From R149 900

4. BAIC D20 - From R149 990

5. Renault Kwid - From R156 900

5 Cheapest New Cars in South Africa 2023

We all know that buying a new car can be an expensive exercise but this article highlights the 5 cheapest new cars currently available in SA.

www.cars.co.za

 

[unobeat]

Sister bought 1 and i drove it around the block.

Engine is willing revs alright plus when drivong it around the block we were 5 adults.

Looks to be decently put together and i would choose it over Kwid.

 

[FiestaST]

Ouch! Suzuki S-Presso scores zero stars in Global NCAP safety test.

Global NCAP says the Suzuki S-Presso has scored a “disappointing zero-star rating” in its latest round of crash tests.

According to the safety organisation, the Indian-built S-Presso failed to score a star for adult occupant protection but managed two stars for child occupant protection. It’s worth pointing out Global NCAP evaluated India's entry-level variant with a single airbag and ABS, while the base model in South Africa ships with two airbags and ABS.

Still, the organisation says the budget car’s structure (including the footwell area) was rated as “unstable”, adding that it is “not capable of withstanding further loadings”. Global NCAP furthermore pointed out the S-Presso does not offer IsoFix child-seat anchors.

As a reminder, Global NCAP tests only frontal crash protection for occupants and not side impact and pedestrian protection.

Ouch! Suzuki S-Presso scores zero stars in Global NCAP safety test...

Global NCAP says the Suzuki S-Presso has scored a “disappointing zero-star rating” in its latest round of crash tests.

www.carmag.co.za

 

[ChrisThomas]

Ouch! Suzuki S-Presso scores zero stars in Global NCAP safety test.

Global NCAP says the Suzuki S-Presso has scored a “disappointing zero-star rating” in its latest round of crash tests.



As a reminder, Global NCAP tests only frontal crash protection for occupants and not side impact and pedestrian protection.

Ouch! Suzuki S-Presso scores zero stars in Global NCAP safety test...

Global NCAP says the Suzuki S-Presso has scored a “disappointing zero-star rating” in its latest round of crash tests.

www.carmag.co.za

That's disappointing that yet another budget car sold is a bit of a death trap. Probably me being naive but why don't manufacturers work with NCAP on the structure of their vehicles before it goes on sale. They could work together to achieve a balance of price and safety surely?

 

[PhireSide]

That's disappointing that yet another budget car sold is a bit of a death trap. Probably me being naive but why don't manufacturers work with NCAP on the structure of their vehicles before it goes on sale. They could work together to achieve a balance of price and safety surely?

I'd rate a company that wants to ensure profits won't bother with the 1% of their buyers that will bother with researching NCAP values

 

[ChrisThomas]

I'd rate a company that wants to ensure profits won't bother with the 1% of their buyers that will bother with researching NCAP values

That's why I am disappointed. They are basically dividing attention to the safety of human lives into classes, you want a car with a safe body structure? Oh, you'll have to pay double for that... However, here's a 7 inch touchscreen with carplay....

Just aggravates me is all.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

That's why I am disappointed. They are basically dividing attention to the safety of human lives into classes, you want a car with a safe body structure? Oh, you'll have to pay double for that... However, here's a 7 inch touchscreen with carplay....

Just aggravates me is all.

people climb into Taxis and ride in the back of Bakkies everywhere in SA, and they dont have seatbelts or airbags.
and those kill far more people than this or the Kwid.

agree Safety isnt top priority for them,
but you have to start somewhere giving people transportation.

think in India what this replaces, 5 people on a Vespa,
well at least you wont get wet.

 

[ChrisThomas]

people climb into Taxis and ride in the back of Bakkies everywhere in SA, and they dont have seatbelts or airbags.
and those kill far more people than this or the Kwid.

agree Safety isnt top priority for them,
but you have to start somewhere giving people transportation.

think in India what this replaces, 5 people on a Vespa,
well at least you wont get wet.

I agree and disagree with you.

Suzuki sold the previous generation Alto for years, it was similarly priced and classed and had a Euro Ncap of 3 stars. My point is, structural integrity shouldn't be an expensive R&D element, when we already have learned so much from the past and know how to build a rigid body shell.... It's about priorities and margins are obviously top of the list....

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

I agree and disagree with you.

Suzuki sold the previous generation Alto for years, it was similarly priced and classed and had a Euro Ncap of 3 stars. My point is, structural integrity shouldn't be an expensive R&D element, when we already have learned so much from the past and know how to build a rigid body shell.... It's about priorities and margins are obviously top of the list....

they must have asked people in India who ride a scooter,

what do you want more of?
and people must have answered anything else besides Safety,
so looks, features, space, off road capability, ect

and safety is last on the list,

I mean have you seen Indian Roads? nobody obeys traffic rules,
nobody wears seat-belts, and nobody gives a damn if they scratch your car,
I mean, people in India dont even bother getting out to exchange numbers with somebody they hit,
its a free for all there, where Might is right (a bus/Truck can do whatever he/She likes, including crossing a red light)

so this car is a product of that thinking, cant blame them for that,

then you look at someplace like Sweden, complete opposite,
dangerous and slippery roads, more value attached to human lives, more skill required to even get a driving license.
and it shows in their cars,

need I mention Germany or Japan.

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

I'd rate a company that wants to ensure profits won't bother with the 1% of their buyers that will bother with researching NCAP values

its not just profits, its supply and demand, and in India people want prestige of a new car,
where they wont get wet and be comfortable in the rain.

and has space for all 5 of them, and has a nice stereo.

like I mentioned Safety isn't part of that requirement,

I mean plenty of people locally would love a new car, instead of being Jammed in a taxi.
and for them, this is like being in Heaven
(assuming they didn't just buy a license).

question for you, why not sell this car in the US? because no American would fit
and safety and other things have more value for them.
(a pickup bed for instance).

 

[ChrisThomas]

they must have asked people in India who ride a scooter,

what do you want more of?
and people must have answered anything else besides Safety,
so looks, features, space, off road capability, ect

and safety is last on the list,

I mean have you seen Indian Roads? nobody obeys traffic rules,
nobody wears seat-belts, and nobody gives a damn if they scratch your car,
I mean, people in India dont even bother getting out to exchange numbers with somebody they hit,
its a free for all there, where Might is right (a bus/Truck can do whatever he/She likes, including crossing a red light)

so this car is a product of that thinking, cant blame them for that,

then you look at someplace like Sweden, complete opposite,
dangerous and slippery roads, more value attached to human lives, more skill required to even get a driving license.
and it shows in their cars,

need I mention Germany or Japan.

I agree with everything here, but my point still remains, if you have been building cars for decades, and you have body shells that are structurally rigid, why not do what Dacia did and use old R&D and reskin the surface to have the nice to have features that the consumer needs, you save the money on R&D and you can sell it at a price fit for your consumer. Why build a new platform that is inferior? That would be like Microsoft releasing a cheaper version of windows, but have it be entirely susceptible to viruses and not have the security basics any user would need. They already have the old code that helps safeguard their users, throwing it into the new cheap version of windows doesn't cost anything and won't inherit the reputational damage when it's shortcomings are seen by the public....

VW for instance gets a lot of hate for always being the teachers pet and all the magazines praising them even though they are boring, however, you cannot deny that no matter which price point VW sells a car at, they have the very basics done properly... (I am excluding the citi golf from my statement lol) but that is the point I am trying to make, brand loyalty and perception is everything, Suzuki could probably shift a lot more units if the cars were older tech but had more substance to them....

 

[FiestaST]

 

[HAL 9000]

Looks like the Suzuki S-Presso is following the 'Unsafe at ANY Speed' lack of inherent structural rigidity trend, set by other Indian-sourced 'Coke Can' econoboxes like the Datsun Go & Renault Kwid....

"Caveat Emptor' - Let the Buyer Beware...

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Let the Buyer Die...

FTFY, there's plenty more where they came from.

 

[FiestaST]

Looks like you okes agree with Mark S there hey. He knows what his talking about.

 

[FiestaST]

WATCH: Suzuki S-Presso and Hyundai Grand i10 flunk Global NCAP crash tests

The Hyundai Grand i10 and Suzuki S-Presso are two of the latest Indian-sourced budget hatchbacks to have been launched in South Africa this year, but unfortunately they have both performed poorly in the latest round of Global NCAP crash tests.

The Hyundai Grand i10 was awarded just two stars for adult occupant protection, while the Suzuki S-Presso scored zero stars.

However it’s important to note that the versions of these models sold in South Africa have more safety equipment, which would likely have led to higher ratings.

Global NCAP Secretary General Alejandro Furas was scathing in his criticism of the zero-star result.

“It is very disappointing that Maruti Suzuki, the manufacturer with the largest share of the Indian market, offers such low safety performance for Indian consumers.

“Domestic manufacturers like Mahindra and Tata have demonstrated high levels of safety and protection for their customers, both achieving five star performance. Surely it’s time for Maruti Suzuki to demonstrate this commitment to safety for its customers?”

Suzuki S-Presso: 0 stars

It is worth keeping in mind that the Indian-spec S-Presso that underwent testing is only fitted with a driver’s side airbag, while South African models have dual front airbags as standard. The SA-bound S-Presso models also have seatbelt pre-tensioners, which you won’t find in the Indian-market cars.

But does that mean the SA-spec cars are safe?

While our S-Presso would likely have received a better safety rating, its unlikely that it would have received a very good rating. This is because Global NCAP found the S-Presso’s structure and footwell area to be unstable, and the chest loadings were deemed too high in both the driver and front passenger crash test dummies.

Head protection was rated as good, however.

The S-Presso scored two points for child occupant protection, and Global NCAP expressed concern that the car does not offer three point belts in all positions as standard and offers no ISOFIX anchorages.

WATCH: Suzuki S-Presso and Hyundai Grand i10 flunk Global NCAP crash tests

The Hyundai Grand i10 and Suzuki S-Presso, both launched in South Africa this year, have performed poorly in Global NCAP’s crash tests.

www.iol.co.za

 

[Jet-Fighter7700]

Looks like you okes agree with Mark S there hey. He knows what his talking about.

well its better than a scooter I guess,
and that aint saying much.