The Suzuki Vitara Brezza (Yes, Suzuki wants you to call it by its full name) has been launched in SA. It’s India’s most popular compact SUV and the fastest compact SUV to reach 500 000 sales in that country.
The Vitara Brezza shares the same wheelbase as the Vitara but is shorter, wider and rides higher off the ground (198 mm vs 185 mm) than its sibling. There are two trim levels on offer, the GL and GLX. The GL is the entry-level spec whilst the GLX is the top of the range. For an entry-level, the GL looks quite good with 16-inch steel wheels with silver wheel caps, LED lightguide in the headlamp, chrome grille, and side-view mirrors with turn signals. The GLX on the other hand gets 16-inch steel wheels, LED day time running lights, LED projector headlamps and the option of two-tone colour options.
Inside the Vitara Brezza is equipped with a 7” touch screen infotainment system which supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, automatic climate control, electric windows all-round, a height-adjustable driver’s seat, rear parking sensors, remote central locking and a rear armrest with integrated cup holders as standard across the range. The GLX gains more luxuries in the form of a leather steering wheel, center armrest, additional cruise control button, and the top of two glove boxes is air-conditioned allowing the occupants to cool their drinks and snacks while driving.
The model range consists of one engine which is the popular K15B engine. It’s a 1.5-litre naturally aspirated 4-cylinder engine that produces 77 kW and 138 Nm of torque. Power is sent to the front wheels via either a five-speed manual or four-speed automatic transmission. Unfortunately, there won’t be an option of the 1.4 BoosterJet engine, Suzuki claims it would drive the price up and say it would be better for the consumer to get the Vitara with the BoosterJet engine instead.
In terms of safety the Vitara Brezza has ABS brakes with emergency brake-force distribution and brake-assistance, airbags for the driver and front passenger, pre-tensioners and force limiters on all seatbelts and ISOFIX-mountings for child seats.
Pricing
Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1,5 GL: R244 900
Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1,5 GL AT: R264 90
Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1,5 GLX: R289 900
Suzuki Vitara Brezza 1,5 GLX AT: R309 900
The Suzuki Vitara Brezza comes with a 4-year/60 000 km service plan and a 5-year or 200 000 km promotional mechanical warranty.
