The Suzuki Vitara Brezza is being discontinued in South Africa, owing to Maruti Suzuki India’s decision not to export the new model to the local market.
The Brezza is the automaker’s cheapest crossover and one of the most affordable models in the country overall, which made it a big hit with the country’s cash-strapped car buyers.
For a starting price of R262,900, buyers would receive a 1.5-litre petrol engine with 77kW and 138Nm to its name, and this could be paired to either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic gearbox.
Consequently, the Vitara also had a reasonable fuel consumption of 6.2l/100km.
It’s also well equipped for a vehicle in this price bracket, as the entry-level model features 16-inch wheels, electric windows, automatic air conditioning, fabric seats, a multifunction steering wheel, rear parking sensors, a reverse camera, and a 7-inch media display with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
Higher-spec versions throw in alloy wheels, LED headlights and daytime running lights, auto-folding side mirrors, a leather steering wheel, cruise control, climate control, a digital driver screen, and keyless start and entry.
Suzuki South Africa confirmed to TopAuto at the beginning of March that its remaining Vitara Brezza stock is expected to last another three months.
Affordable crossovers
Below is a list of all the crossovers that you can currently buy in South Africa for a similar price to the outgoing Suzuki Vitara Brezza.
Click on the underlined prices for more information.
BAIC X25 1.5 Fashion
- Starting price – R229,990
- Power – 85kW/148Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
Mahindra XUV300 1.2T W4
- Starting price – R259,999
- Power – 81kW/200Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.3l/100km
Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Zen
- Starting price – R289,999
- Power – 74kW/160Nm
- Fuel consumption – 5.0l/100km
Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta
- Starting price – R296,500
- Power – 74kW/160Nm
- Fuel consumption – 5.3l/100km
Hyundai Venue 1.2 Motion
- Starting price – R299,900
- Power – 61kW/115Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.5l/100km
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro 1.5 Urban
- Starting price – R299,900
- Power – 83kW/138Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
Ford EcoSport 1.5 Ambiente
- Starting price – R311,400
- Power – 91kW/150Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.4l/100km
Honda WR-V 1.2 Comfort
- Starting price – R315,200
- Power – 66kW/110Nm
- Fuel consumption – 6.4l/100km
Kia Sonet 1.5 LX
- Starting price – R316,995
- Power – 85kW/144Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.0l/100km
Opel Crossland 1.2
- Starting price – R329,900
- Power – 60kW/118Nm
- Fuel consumption – 5.1l/100km
Haval Jolion 1.5T City
- Starting price – R342,950
- Power – 105kW/210Nm
- Fuel consumption – 7.5l/100km
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