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RoadTrip: The good life and the land of the long white cloud in a Suzuki Vitara Turbo
Lessons learnt
What did we learn during our five-day drive on the South Island? Well, firstly, we can see why many Saffas want to move to New Zealand – the bits we saw were truly astounding. Christchurch is an exception, and if people tell you they are emigrating there, feel free to offer your condolences.
We also learned that New Zealand has no crime problem, it has plenty of sheep, and that it is worth a visit for sure. Most importantly we again realised the Vitara is an amazingly competent car, offering great levels of comfort and space, and an attractive price – under R400 000 for the flagship in South Africa.
Oh, and we also decided that our own country is more than pretty enough to enjoy one of the best products that Suzuki has in its line-up. So, no real need to visit the Land of the Long White Cloud. But if you do decide to go there, we guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Specs Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Turbo GLX auto
Engine 1.4-litre four-cylinder Boosterjet petrol-turbo
Displacement 1 373cc
Maximum power 103kW @ 5 500rpm
Maximum torque 220Nm @1 500-4 000rpm
Transmission 6-speed automatic
0-100km/h 9.5-seconds
Top speed 200km/h
Luggage space 375 –1 120 ℓ
Fuel tank 47ℓ
Consumption 5.9ℓ/100km (manufacturers’ claim)
Base cost R399 900
Warranty 5-year/200 000km and 4-year/60 000km service plan
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Lessons learnt
What did we learn during our five-day drive on the South Island? Well, firstly, we can see why many Saffas want to move to New Zealand – the bits we saw were truly astounding. Christchurch is an exception, and if people tell you they are emigrating there, feel free to offer your condolences.
We also learned that New Zealand has no crime problem, it has plenty of sheep, and that it is worth a visit for sure. Most importantly we again realised the Vitara is an amazingly competent car, offering great levels of comfort and space, and an attractive price – under R400 000 for the flagship in South Africa.
Oh, and we also decided that our own country is more than pretty enough to enjoy one of the best products that Suzuki has in its line-up. So, no real need to visit the Land of the Long White Cloud. But if you do decide to go there, we guarantee you will not be disappointed.
Specs Suzuki Vitara 1.4 Turbo GLX auto
Engine 1.4-litre four-cylinder Boosterjet petrol-turbo
Displacement 1 373cc
Maximum power 103kW @ 5 500rpm
Maximum torque 220Nm @1 500-4 000rpm
Transmission 6-speed automatic
0-100km/h 9.5-seconds
Top speed 200km/h
Luggage space 375 –1 120 ℓ
Fuel tank 47ℓ
Consumption 5.9ℓ/100km (manufacturers’ claim)
Base cost R399 900
Warranty 5-year/200 000km and 4-year/60 000km service plan
RoadTrip: The good life and the land of the long white cloud in a Suzuki Vitara Turbo | Life
Vitara. It means the "good way of life" or just sommer "the good life". Waldo van der Waal took the latest turbocharged Suzuki Vitara to experience the good life in The Land of the Long White Cloud.
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