SUZUKI S-PRESSO 1.0 GL+ AMT 2021 auto

Feature
Body HATCH
Mileage 58858 km
Fuel type Petrol
Year 2021
Transmission Automatic
Exterior Color Stargaze Blue
MM Code 59002165
Stock id 49BBGEB193731
VIN: MA3RFL41S00193731

The updated Suzuki S-Presso has arrived on South African shores and it remains the most affordable car on the market while still offering great value for money. While Suzuki calls it the baby model of their range, it is a ‘micro-SUV’ that is just as capable on rural roads as what it is on urban roads and has spec that no other vehicles in that price range can boast about.

The updated S-Presso remains authentically true to its roots which has proven itself with over 14 000 sales since its launch in 2020. Many of the updates improved areas that were potentially lacking while making it one of the most value for money options on the market. Of course, it is the entry-level GL that claims the title of the most affordable car but the S-Edition is not far behind. This, however, will only be available in South Africa in early 2023.

How does it drive?
Updates to the S-Presso include adding the Suzuki Celerio’s Dualjet 1.0 K10C engine. This has both a pro and con – the con being so minor, I hesitate to even call it that. It loses a kilowatt of power and a newton meter of torque. Thus, drivers will get 49 kW of power and 89 Nm of torque.

The pro is likely to be a selling point as it has improved fuel economy. There are two transmissions from which to choose. The GL has a manual transmission and a claimed fuel consumption of 4.6L/100km while the S-Edition offers an Automated Manual Transmission (AMT) with a consumption of 4.4L/100km. The previous derivative had a claimed consumption of 4.9L/100km.

Chapman’s Peak, the route travelled, gave us the opportunity to test the S-Presso in everyday driving scenarios from loadshedding to uphill driving. Only once did the micro-SUV struggle up a hill and otherwise performed extremely well and is unlikely to leave any city driver dissatisfied. My one critique is that the power steering was very light and definitely required some care in some scenarios.

Design concept
The S-Presso remains a mini-SUV that is bold and athletic. Changes were made to the headlights and indicators to make them appear more ‘aggressive.’ It now also has alloy wheels with the size depending on your derivative. These changes are noticeable and add extra prowess to the car, yet, I would not say it is massively different.

The intention with the interior was to make it more energetic looking. I’m not quite sure what was meant by this but the improvements to the interior are some of the biggest pull factors for me. There is more space which was certainly needed. Whether it is a design choice or necessity because of space, the controls for the electric windows are still in the centre. I believe space would be fairly reduced if they were placed on the doors. It is, however, comfortable with more than enough space for an average heigh

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