Refreshed Suzuki S-Presso Now On Sale

Double Apex attended the launch of the refreshed Suzuki S-presso before this 7 days and report on the improvements to this little SUV.

Suzuki South Africa was supposed to host a media trip and generate of its, then, new S-Presso mini-SUV at the quite get started of 2020. Our president declared a ban on all large-scale gatherings mere hrs just before the celebration was meant to choose area. Suzuki went forward and released the vehicle into the nearby industry in any case. 

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Gross sales Achievement

We are rather positive that the neighborhood subsidiary is delighted with that choice as just about fourteen and a half thousand of the minor motor vehicles have identified new residences considering the fact that introduction. That amount goes a very long way to helping Suzuki SA realize revenue tallies which routinely locations the company in 3rd spot on the community charts, outstripping many proven gamers in the industry in the process.

Refreshed

With a few several years of gross sales under its belt the S-Presso was all set for a bit of a refresh. It was for that rationale we achieved up with associates of the model at a latest party held in the Western Cape. 

By their possess admission, the refreshed Suzuki S-Presso is not quick to differentiate on the outside the house. The hallmarks of the ‘original’ remain. The refreshed Suzuki S-Presso still has pert dimensions, 180 mm of ground clearance and an SUV-esque superior-riding seating arrangement.

As right before all variations are kitted with the next products as typical: air-conditioning, Bluetooth connectivity, remote audio controls, central locking, rear ultrasonic park sensors, dual-front airbags, front electrical home windows, electrically modified side mirrors and ability steering.

Noticeable Adjustments

There are a number of visible alterations to take take note of. Fourteen-inch alloy wheels are now conventional on GL+ and S-Edition derivatives. Mid-spec GL+ versions have the similar 7-inch touchscreen audio system as just before that functions Apple CarPlay, Android Car.

Prime-spec S-Edition variants acquire a larger sized, 9-inch infotainment program. The high superior-resolution touchscreen interface also has Apple CarPlay and Android Vehicle performance. In addition it also serves as the display for a newly equipped reverse digital camera.

Mechanical Changes

Much more notable improvements have taken area under the skin of the refreshed Suzuki S-Presso. Underneath the small bonnet is the identical 1,-litre, a few-cylinder engine as located in other Suzuki products. In a turnaround as opposed to other facelift/refreshed models, the new motor actually loses electrical power and torque. On the other hand, 49 kW (vs 50 kW in advance of) and 89 N.m are in close proximity to as generating no difference from at the rear of the wheel. 

A lot more importantly, official fuel intake figures have dropped. The manual model of the S-Presso uses only 4,6 L/100 km when the computerized edition returns an even more spectacular 4,4. Both powertrains solutions element prevent/start technological innovation. Most buyers will also welcome the inclusion of an electronic stability programme as regular.

Refreshed Suzuki S-Presso Variety Pricing

• 1. GL R162 900
• 1, GL automatic R176 900
• 1, GL+ R169 900
• 1, GL+ automated R183 900
• 1, S-Edition R185 900
• 1, S-Edition computerized R199 900

All rates contain a two-year/30 000 km support approach and 5-yr/200 000 km promotional mechanical guarantee.