When it comes to quality and durability it is not always the bold and rugged vehicles that hosts lasting impressions, it is sometimes the smaller and less popular brands that hit the market by storm.
Suzuki has introduced the Super Carry recently into the South African market. The compact bakkie is set to start a new trend among those looking for a medium sized workhorse. The ultra-compact bakkie, with its cab-over design and large load deck, should attract small business owners and entrepreneurs seeking a lightweight, user-friendly workhorse with exceptional load carrying capacity linked to low running costs.
At the same time, the Super Carry benefits from Suzuki Auto SA’s established dealer network, its enviable service reputation, and the renowned reliability of the marquee’s vehicles.
The Super Carry boasts an impressive payload of 750 kg, together with a class-best load bay width of 1,49 m, while a 175 mm ground clearance allows the compact bakkie to traverse challenging terrain. A turning circle of just 8,6 m ensures exceptional agility and manoeuvrability, even in tight spaces.
Powering the new Super Carry is Suzuki’s tried and tested GB14 four-cylinder petrol engine. The multipoint fuel-injected unit has a maximum power output of 54 kW at 6 000 r/min, combined with a 101 Nm torque maximum at 3 000 r/min. The gearbox is a five-speed manual powering the rear wheels.
The combination of low weight and an economical drivetrain makes the Super Carry the most fuel-efficient vehicle in its class, while also keeping running costs low – a factor that will be of particular importance to small enterprises.
The suspension combines the ride comfort of an independent front suspension featuring MacPherson struts and coil springs, with the robustness and load carrying capacity of a rigid axle and leaf springs at the rear.
The cab-over design allow for compact dimensions and a surprisingly spacious two-seater cabin. The Super Carry is just 3,8 m long and 1,56 m wide, yet features a load deck measuring a generous 2,18 m x 1,49 m. The raised seating position allows for superior visibility, adding to the vehicle’s overall ease of use.
The Super Carry is priced at R129 900 and includes a three-year/100 000 km warranty. To view the vehicle or for more information visit Suzuki Polokwane at 90 Landdros Maré Street or contact them on 015 297 4823.
Feature Photo: The new Suzuki Super Caddy is a compact bakkie with the capabilities of any workhorse.
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