BUYERSGUIDE SUVs, MPVs & Double Cabs
Model Price HP Engine^ Fuel type Power Torque Drive Gears
(R) (monthly)^ (diesel /petrol/turbo) (kW) (Nm) system (manual/auto)S–T
SUBARU More info: http://www.subaru.co.za
Subaru XV Average sales per month: 45 | Maintenance plan: 3 year / 75 000km | Replacement due: New
Overview: A crossover that can actually handle some off-roading. Has 4x4, great ground clearance and Subaru’s X-Mode. A lot of vehicle for the money. Luggage area could be bigger.
2.0i 405 000 7 850 H4 / 2.0 petrol 115 @ 6000 196 @ 4200 4WD CVT / automatic
2.0i-S ES 464 000 8 980 H4 / 2.0 petrol 115 @ 6000 196 @ 4200 4WD CVT / automaticSubaru Forester Average sales per month: New | Maintenance plan: 3 year / 75 000km | Replacement due: New
Overview: Great all-rounder with loads of standard kit and more off-road ability than you’d expect. Deserves to sell better than it does.
2.0i 438 000 8 480 H4 / 2.0 petrol 115 @ 6000 196 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automatic
2.0i-L ES 476 000 9 210 H4 / 2.0 petrol 115 @ 6000 196 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automatic
2.0i-S ES 509 000 9 840 H4 / 2.0 petrol 115 @ 6000 196 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automaticSubaru Outback Average sales per month: 10 | Maintenance plan: 3 year / 75 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted
Overview: Very spacious and surprisingly capable. Deserves better sales, but the station wagon-like looks put many off.
2.5i-S ES Premium 605 000 11 670 H4 / 2.0 petrol 129 @ 5800 235 @ 4000 4WD CVT / automatic
3.6 R-S ES Premium 675 000 13 010 H6 / 3.0 petrol 191 @ 6000 350 @ 4400 4WD CVT / automaticSUZUKI More info: http://www.suzukiauto.co.za
Suzuki Ignis Average sales per month: 200 | Service plan: 2 year / 30 000km | Replacement due: New
Overview: A funky hatch with some crossover styling. Good value for money.
1.2 GL 176 900 3 490 4 / 1.2 petrol 61 @ 6000 113 @ 4200 FWD 5 / manual
1.2 GLX 199 900 3 930 4 / 1.2 petrol 61 @ 6000 113 @ 4200 FWD 5 / manual
1.2 GLX auto 214 900 4 210 4 / 1.2 petrol 61 @ 6000 113 @ 4200 FWD 5 / automaticSuzuki Jimny Average sales per month: n/a | Service plan: 4 year / 60 000km | Replacement due: New
Overview: The all-new Jimny is even more capable off-road than the previous model and also much easier to live with on a day-to-day basis.
1.5 GA AllGrip 269 900 5 270 4 / 1.5 petrol 75 @ 6000 130 @ 4000 4WD 5 / manual
1.5 GLX AllGrip 305 900 5 950 4 / 1.5 petrol 75 @ 6000 130 @ 4000 4WD 5 / manual
1.5 GLX AllGrip auto 325 900 6 340 4 / 1.5 petrol 75 @ 6000 130 @ 4000 4WD 4 / automaticSuzuki Vitara Average sales per month: 41 | Service plan: 4 year / 60 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted
Overview: The Vitara is a no-nonsense crossover with an old-school engine and it’s as tough as nails. It handles gravel roads with grace.
1.6 GL 284 900 5 550 4 / 1.6 petrol 86 @ 6000 151 @ 4000 FWD 5 / manual
1.6 GL+ 322 900 6 280 4 / 1.6 petrol 86 @ 6000 151 @ 4000 FWD 5 / manual
1.6 GL+ auto 342 900 6 660 4 / 1.6 petrol 86 @ 6000 151 @ 4000 FWD 6 / automatic
1.6 GLX 369 900 7 180 4 / 1.6 petrol 86 @ 6000 151 @ 4000 FWD 6 / automatic
1.6 GLX AllGrip 379 900 7 370 4 / 1.6 petrol 86 @ 6000 151 @ 4000 4WD 5 / manual
Suzuki Grand Vitara Average sales per month: 5 | Service plan: 6 year / 90 000km | Replacement due: Overdue
Overview: The small SUV that goes where others won’t.
2.4 Dune 391 900 7 600 4 / 2.4 petrol 122 @ 6000 225 @ 4000 4WD 5 / manual
2.4 Summit 465 900 9 010 4 / 2.4 petrol 122 @ 6000 225 @ 4000 4WD 5 / manual
2.4 Summit auto 485 900 9 400 4 / 2.4 petrol 122 @ 6000 225 @ 4000 4WD 4 / automaticTOYOTA More info: http://www.toyota.co.za
Toyota Rush Average sales per month: 397 | Service plan: 6 services / 90 000km | Replacement due: New
Overview: Toyota’s entry in the compact SUV segment is big on space and standard equipment. Engine is a tad underpowered with five people on board.
1.5 S 317 800 6 180 4 / 1.5 petrol 77 @ 6000 136 @ 4200 RWD 5 / manual
1.5 S auto 332 200 6 460 4 / 1.5 petrol 77 @ 6000 136 @ 4200 RWD 4 / automaticToyota C-HR Average sales per month: 208 | Service plan: 6 services / 90 000km | Replacement due: Luxury model added
Overview: A quirky little compact SUV with interesting styling and loads of features. A solid offering from Toyota.
1.2T 352 400 6 840 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 5600 185 @ 1500 FWD 6 / manual
1.2T Plus 383 100 7 430 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 5600 185 @ 1500 FWD 6 / manual
1.2T Plus auto 395 000 7 660 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 5600 185 @ 1500 FWD CVT / automatic
1.2T Luxury 441 900 8 560 4 / 1.2 turbo petrol 85 @ 5600 185 @ 1500 FWD CVT / automatic
Toyota RAV4 Average sales per month: n/a | Service plan: 6 services / 90 000km | Replacement due: It’s new
Overview: Toyota’s popular SUV is back, sporting some rather handsome styling. It might seem expensive but you get a lot for your investment. CVT gearbox is fine but top-end eight-speed automatic is better.
2.0 GX 423 500 8 200 4 / 2.0 petrol 127 @ 6600 203 @ 4400 FWD 6 / manual
2.0 GX auto 434 800 8 420 4 / 2.0 petrol 127 @ 6600 203 @ 4400 FWD CVT / automatic
2.0 AWD GX-R 516 100 9 970 4 / 2.0 petrol 127 @ 6600 203 @ 4400 4WD CVT / automatic
2.0 VX 513 400 9 920 4 / 2.0 petrol 127 @ 6600 203 @ 4400 FWD CVT / automatic
2.5 AWD VX 586 500 11 320 4 / 2.5 petrol 152 @ 6600 243 @ 4000 4WD 8 / automatic
Toyota Hilux Average sales per month: 3 370 | Service plan: 6 services / 90 000km | Replacement due: Facelifted
Overview: The Hilux is a good bakkie that sells in prodigious numbers. There’s not much wrong with it, and it benefits from a great dealer network across the country.
Xtra Cab:
2.4GD-6 SRX 407 500 7 900 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 RWD 6 / manual
2.4GD-6 SRX auto 424 600 8 220 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 RWD 6 / automatic
2.8GD-6 Legend 50 511 100 9 880 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 420 @ 1400 RWD 6 / manual
2.8GD-6 Legend 50 auto 530 200 10 240 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 420 @ 1400 RWD 6 / automatic
2.8GD-6 4x4 Legend 50 578 800 11 170 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 420 @ 1400 4WD 6 / manual
2.8GD-6 4x4 Legend 50 auto 598 200 11 540 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 420 @ 1400 4WD 6 / automatic
Double Cab:
2.7 S 401 400 7 780 4 / 2.7 petrol 122 @ 5200 245 @ 4000 RWD 5 / manual
2.4GD-6 SR 435 200 8 430 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 RWD 6 / manual
2.4GD-6 4x4 SR 503 400 9 730 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 4WD 6 / manual
2.4GD-6 SRX 450 200 8 710 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 RWD 6 / manual
2.4GD-6 SRX auto 465 100 9 000 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 RWD 6 / automatic
2.4GD-6 4x4 SRX 524 200 10 130 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 4WD 6 / manual
2.4GD-6 4x4 SRX auto 548 400 10 590 4 / 2.4 turbo diesel 110 @ 3400 400 @ 1600 4WD 6 / automatic
2.8GD-6 Legend 50 579 100 11 180 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 420 @ 1400 RWD 6 / manual
2.8GD-6 Legend 50 auto 598 500 11 550 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 450 @ 1600 RWD 6 / automatic
2.8GD-6 4x4 Legend 50 647 600 12 490 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 420 @ 1400 4WD 6 / manual
2.8GD-6 4x4 Legend 50 auto 668 800 12 890 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 450 @ 1600 4WD 6 / automatic
4.0 V6 4x4 Legend 50 712 100 13 720 V6 / 4.0 petrol 175 @ 5200 376 @ 3800 4WD 6 / automatic
2.8GD-6 4x4 GR Sport 707 400 13 630 4 / 2.8 turbo diesel 130 @ 3400 450 @ 1600 4WD 6 / automatic