Suzuki Vitara (Fourth Generation)

Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX auto (2020) Review

Fast Facts:

Model: Suzuki Vitara 1.4T GLX auto
Price: R426 900
Engine: 1.4-litre turbopetrol 4-cylinder
Power/Torque: 103 kW/220 Nm
Transmission: 6-speed automatic
Fuel consumption: 5.9 L/100 km (claimed)
Top speed: 200 kph
Acceleration: 9.5 seconds to 100 kph

Price and after-sales service

The Suzuki Vitara range starts at R310 900, with this flagship 1.4T GLX auto derivative costing R426 900. The vehicle is sold with a 5-year/200 000 km warranty and a 4-year/60 000 km service plan.

Suzuki's aftersales offering is commendable with a substantial dealership footprint. Also, Suzuki has won the Brand of the Year title of the Cars.co.za Consumer Awards – powered by WesBank twice so far.

Verdict

The segment in which the Vitara resides is densely populated, but sadly lacks vehicles that offer much in the way of personality and enthusiasm. Granted, it is a segment focused on practicality and value for money, but we're pleased Suzuki is determined to tick those boxes too. The 1.4T GLX auto reminds customers driving can still be enjoyable, both on tar and off it. Talk about an extra emphasis on the Sport in Sport Utility Vehicle! The new powertrain and interior space are the best selling points of this vehicle. Putting aside our enthusiasm for driver's cars, the Suzuki Vitara is one of the Cars.co.za content team's favourite models and, by virtue of bagging a pair of #CarsAwards category wins, clearly one of our readers' too.

However, there's a lot to choose from if you're prepared to fork out R400 000-plus for a do-it-all family vehicle. The Volkswagen T-Cross has gained many fans, while the Kia Seltos is a relative newcomer and a substantially reworked Hyundai Creta will soon be available. While some have suggested that the 1.4T GLX auto's price is now too steep, bear in mind that comparable top-of-the-rage Seltos, Honda HR-V, Toyota CH-R and T-Cross derivatives cost more than the flagship Vitara; what's more, the Suzuki's standard spec is comprehensive, its aforementioned rivals' less so.

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Suzuki Vitara (2020) Review

The compact family car segment is positively bursting with competitive offerings. For a model to succeed in this cutthroat market, its needs to be better than good; Suzuki is banking on a modern, efficient powertrain and a comprehensive features list in its flagship Vitara 1.4T GLX auto. Could...
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New Suzuki Grand Vitara? ‘No official confirmation’, says SA division

Suzuki Auto South Africa says there has been “no official confirmation” from its Japanese headquarters of the development of a new Grand Vitara.

The Grand Vitara was discontinued locally late in 2019 after long playing the role of the Japanese firm's largest SUV.

Brendon Carpenter, Suzuki Auto SA’s brand marketing manager, told media during the online launch of the Vitara Brezza that there was no “official information” to share at this time.

“We don’t have any official information that [a new Grand Vitara] is in development but obviously, depending on market trends, Suzuki global will make that decision.

“There’s no official confirmation that there will be a new Grand Vitara,” he reiterated.

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New Suzuki Grand Vitara? ‘No official confirmation’, says SA division

Suzuki Auto South Africa says there has been “no official confirmation” of the development of a new Grand Vitara.
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Had a look at a Suzuki Vitara this past weekend and was super impressed with it. Way better than the 2 airbag, no ESP, 4 star NCAP Vitara Brezza or Toyota Urban Cruiser.

For around R320k you can pick up a 2020 low mileage Suzuki Vitara GL+ complete with 7, yes 7 airbags, ESP, 5 star NCAP, reverse camera, cruise control, auto aircon, 7 inch infotainment with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a 1.6 naturally aspirated MPI 86kw engine with 6 speed Torque Converter auto

Been looking for a super safe super reliable (aka non-direct injection, non-turbo, non-dual clutch) small SUV to keep for the long term and this has moved to the top of my list of vehicles to consider.
 
Nyt Ryda said:
Had a look at a Suzuki Vitara this past weekend and was super impressed with it. Way better than the 2 airbag, no ESP, 4 star NCAP Vitara Brezza or Toyota Urban Cruiser.

For around R320k you can pick up a 2020 low mileage Suzuki Vitara GL+ complete with 7, yes 7 airbags, ESP, 5 star NCAP, reverse camera, cruise control, auto aircon, 7 inch infotainment with Apple Carplay and Android Auto, and a 1.6 naturally aspirated MPI 86kw engine with 6 speed Torque Converter auto

Been looking for a super safe super reliable (aka non-direct injection, non-turbo, non-dual clutch) small SUV to keep for the long term and this has moved to the top of my list of vehicles to consider.
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Did you end up getting one?
 
Nearly new buying guide: Suzuki Vitara

There’s so much to like about the current-shape model, we reckon

The Vitara under the spotlight here is the fourth-generation model launched in 2015. It’s another well-rounded effort from Suzuki that offers more than its unpretentious styling and reasonable pricing suggest. It’s an SUV, of course, but one that justifies the term by being both a competent sports and a convincing utility vehicle in one.

From launch, buyers could choose a 1.6-litre petrol or a 1.6-litre diesel, each with 118bhp. The petrol is smooth and eager and the diesel economical but a bit gruff. They were dropped in the 2019 facelift but the petrol, especially, is good value. Also available from launch was the 1.4-litre Boosterjet, a more modern petrol unit that produces 138bhp and, being turbocharged, is stronger from low revs than the naturally aspirated 1.6 petrol. However, it can be thirsty when pushed hard and early ones are expensive because they’re all four-wheel drive and in top-level S trim.

After the facelift, the engine range amounted to just two units. The 1.4 Boosterjet remained but was now available with two-wheel drive as well as in cheaper trims. Today, you can get into, for example, a 2019-reg two-wheel-drive SZ-T with 20,000 miles for £11,999. This compares with £15,800 for the equivalent Allgrip SZ5, the only trim offered with the four-wheel drive system and 1.4 engine combined. The second engine in the post-2019 line-up is a three-cylinder 1.0-litre Boosterjet. This turbo petrol has a modest 109bhp but is actually quite sprightly and will return around 43mpg at a squeeze. A 2019-reg SZ-T with 15,000 miles is £12,000.

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Nearly new buying guide: Suzuki Vitara | Autocar

There’s so much to like about the current-shape model, we reckon
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FiestaST said:
New Suzuki Grand Vitara? ‘No official confirmation’, says SA division

Suzuki Auto South Africa says there has been “no official confirmation” from its Japanese headquarters of the development of a new Grand Vitara.

The Grand Vitara was discontinued locally late in 2019 after long playing the role of the Japanese firm's largest SUV.

Brendon Carpenter, Suzuki Auto SA’s brand marketing manager, told media during the online launch of the Vitara Brezza that there was no “official information” to share at this time.

“We don’t have any official information that [a new Grand Vitara] is in development but obviously, depending on market trends, Suzuki global will make that decision.

“There’s no official confirmation that there will be a new Grand Vitara,” he reiterated.

www.carmag.co.za

New Suzuki Grand Vitara? ‘No official confirmation’, says SA division

Suzuki Auto South Africa says there has been “no official confirmation” of the development of a new Grand Vitara.
www.carmag.co.za www.carmag.co.za

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I really hope they reboot the Grand Vitara. I drive one now and I'm super happy. Fuel consumption is on the shitty side but it comes with the territory. Incredibly capable vehicle offroad.
 
maxxis said:
I really hope they reboot the Grand Vitara. I drive one now and I'm super happy. Fuel consumption is on the shitty side but it comes with the territory. Incredibly capable vehicle offroad.
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Or a GV sized Jimny even. But not the smaller Vitaras.
 
maxxis said:
Rumors of a 4 door Jimny. That I can get behind.
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I wish they could just extend the length a bit more though to fit in a boot.
Rumors are that the 4 door will only be 30cm longer than the 2 door which has no boot with the rear seats up.
 
PsYTraNc3 said:
I wish they could just extend the length a bit more though to fit in a boot.
Rumors are that the 4 door will only be 30cm longer than the 2 door which has no boot with the rear seats up.
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And that's just it. It's still too small unless you're willing to sacrifice the space. Our GV isn't huge but it has a good amount of space for a family.
 
Nearly new buying guide: Suzuki Vitara

There’s so much to like about the current-shape model, we reckon

The Vitara under the spotlight here is the fourth-generation model launched in 2015. It’s another well-rounded effort from Suzuki that offers more than its unpretentious styling and reasonable pricing suggest. It’s an SUV, of course, but one that justifies the term by being both a competent sports and a convincing utility vehicle in one.

From launch, buyers could choose a 1.6-litre petrol or a 1.6-litre diesel, each with 118bhp. The petrol is smooth and eager and the diesel economical but a bit gruff. They were dropped in the 2019 facelift but the petrol, especially, is good value. Also available from launch was the 1.4-litre Boosterjet, a more modern petrol unit that produces 138bhp and, being turbocharged, is stronger from low revs than the naturally aspirated 1.6 petrol. However, it can be thirsty when pushed hard and early ones are expensive because they’re all four-wheel drive and in top-level S trim.

After the facelift, the engine range amounted to just two units. The 1.4 Boosterjet remained but was now available with two-wheel drive as well as in cheaper trims. Today, you can get into, for example, a 2019-reg two-wheel-drive SZ-T with 20,000 miles for £11,999. This compares with £15,800 for the equivalent Allgrip SZ5, the only trim offered with the four-wheel drive system and 1.4 engine combined. The second engine in the post-2019 line-up is a three-cylinder 1.0-litre Boosterjet. This turbo petrol has a modest 109bhp but is actually quite sprightly and will return around 43mpg at a squeeze. A 2019-reg SZ-T with 15,000 miles is £12,000.

Allgrip four-wheel drive was available from launch on the 1.6-litre engines and the 1.4 Boosterjet. More recently, it became standard on the 1.4 Boosterjet MHEV (mild-hybrid electric vehicle), launched in 2020. The system can shuffle drive between the wheels automatically or, in extremis, can be locked in four-wheel drive, turning the Vitara into a credible off-roader. That said, two-wheel-drive versions can make light off-roading skirmishes without complaint.

https://www.autocar.co.uk/car-news/...des/nearly-new-buying-guide-suzuki-vitara-mk4

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