Source type: Foton South Africa official model page and derivative specification tables
Foton eTruckmate vs Suzuki Grand Vitara
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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Suzuki Grand Vitara
1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Petrol Mild Hybrid
6-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 542,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW
🔧 137 Nm
⛽ 17.9 km/l
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Decision summary
Foton eTruckmate vs Suzuki Grand Vitara: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Grand Vitara starts ZAR 215,100 cheaper
eTruckmate from ZAR 575,000 · Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900
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| Specification | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | eTruckmate60 kW | Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed | Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Engine Size | eTruckmateNot Applicable | Grand Vitara1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | eTruckmateNot Applicable | Grand Vitara17.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | eTruckmateNot Officially Disclosed | Grand Vitara210 mm |
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Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2024 | 2022 |
| Generation | Compact electric single-cab commercial platform on a 2,600 mm wheelbase. | Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation |
| Facelift History | Current South African eTruckmate range, with no separate facelift identified. | Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Applicable | 2022 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Applicable | Current |
| Body Style | Light truck | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Battery-electric compact truck | SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Electric light commercial vehicle | SUV |
| Color Note | - | Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1225 kg |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4670 mm | 4345 mm |
| Width | 1590 mm | 1795 mm |
| Height | 1860 mm | 1645 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2600 mm | 2600 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | Not Officially Disclosed | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not Officially Disclosed | 310 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not Officially Disclosed | 1225 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 1680 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 530 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Seating Capacity | 2 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Rows | 1 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | 2 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 5.4 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1010 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 970 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1060 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 935 mm |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Single-motor battery-electric powertrain | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid |
| Engine Code | Not Applicable | K15C |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol Mild Hybrid |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | 12V Mild Hybrid |
| Engine Displacement | Not Applicable | 1462 cc |
| Cylinders | Not Applicable | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Not Applicable | Inline |
| Valves | Not Applicable | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Applicable | 4 |
| Aspiration | Not Applicable | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Applicable | Multi-Point Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Applicable | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Applicable | 74 mm |
| Stroke | Not Applicable | 85.1 mm |
| Maximum Power | 60 kW | 76 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Not Officially Disclosed | 137 Nm @ 4400 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Motor Type | Permanent Magnet Synchronous | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Number of Motors | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Motor Location | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 4WD |
| Transmission | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 90 km/h | 175 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed | 13.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Type | LFP | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Voltage | 309 V | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Electric Range | 280 km | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | 7 h | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | 90 min | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | All Wheel Drive (AWD) |
| LSD Available | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard Sport Paddle Shifters |
| Final Drive Ratio | 10.5 | 4.388:1 |
| Number of Gears | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Transmission Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Speed Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Single Dry Plate Diaphragm |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters |
| Drivetrain | Not Officially Disclosed | 4WD / AWD |
| 4WD Engagement | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard Sport Paddle Shifters |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | AWD — AllGrip Auto |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Engine Position | - | Transverse Front-Mounted |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 2.8 |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | Not Applicable | 17.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | Not Applicable | 14.5 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | Not Applicable | 20.8 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 45 l |
| Emission Standard | Zero tailpipe emissions | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | Not Applicable | 17.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | AC and DC | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | Not Applicable | 45 |
| Combined Driving Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Traction Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points |
| Brake Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | All Seats |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| BA | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Driver Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Officially Disclosed | All Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Officially Disclosed | All Seats |
| Side Airbags | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| TCS | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Central Locking | - | Remote Central Locking |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Standard |
| Speed Alert System | - | Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | - | Not Independently Rated |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Active Head Restraints on Front Seats |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | 360-Degree Surround View |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard Adaptive Cruise Control |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Auto Lights | - | Standard |
| Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Front Camera | - | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Parking Sensor | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | - | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Reversing Camera | - | 360-Degree Surround View |
| Surround View Camera | Not Officially Disclosed | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Leatherette Seat Trim |
| Heated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Urethane |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Officially Disclosed | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Seat Trim | Not Officially Disclosed | Leatherette Seat Trim |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1455 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1430 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 0 |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Analogue with Digital Trip Display |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | - | All Four Door Pockets |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Fabric Seats | - | Leatherette Seat Trim |
| Armrest Front | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 708 |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | 2 |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Leatherette Seat Trim |
| Interior Colours | - | 2 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Integrated in Seat Back |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | All Seats |
| Seat Fold Type | - | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Air conditioning | Automatic Climate Control |
| Power Windows | Yes | All Four Windows |
| Keyless Entry | Central locking | Not Available |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard 15W Wireless Charger |
| Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| AC Type | Air conditioning | Automatic Climate Control |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 708 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 708 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Standard — Driver Height Adjustable |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Not Available |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Limiter | - | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Automatic Climate Control |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Four Windows |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Engine Warranty | - | 4 Years |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.6 |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | All Four Door Pockets |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Not Officially Disclosed | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Four Windows |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Rear Defogger | - | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | 60:40 Split Fold |
| Rear Wing | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Leatherette Seat Trim |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | All Seats |
| Spare Wheel | Not Officially Disclosed | Space Saver Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Standard |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Voice Command | - | Via Smartphone |
| Voice Command Support | - | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 13.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Air conditioning | Automatic Climate Control |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Analogue with Digital Trip Display |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Front Wiper | - | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Standard |
| Glove Box | - | All Four Door Pockets |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Not Available |
| Lift Gate | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | Automatic Climate Control |
| Mirror | - | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Not Available |
| Power Socket 12v | - | 1 x 12V Socket |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Remote Central Locking |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors |
| Rim Size | 14-inch wheels | 17 Inches |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Standard Roof Rails |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Standard |
| Sonar | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Sound System | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Source Model Column | - | grand-vitara |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Standard |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Monocoque |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Officially Disclosed | 360-Degree Surround View Camera |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Central locking | Not Available |
| Variant Role | - | Performance-focused derivative |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Not Available |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard 15W Wireless Charger |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | Not Officially Disclosed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Wired Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Officially Disclosed | 9-inch Digital Cluster |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | Not Officially Disclosed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | Not Officially Disclosed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Navigation System | - | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Not Officially Disclosed | Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Wired Android Auto |
| FM Radio | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Via Smartphone |
| AUX Input | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | Not Officially Disclosed | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | - | 2 |
| Audio | - | Standard |
| Audio Speakers | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Audio System | - | Standard |
| Display Audio | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Multi Information Display | - | Analogue with Digital Trip Display |
| Connected Services | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Via Smartphone |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Wireless Apple CarPlay |
| Radio | - | Standard |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Not Officially Disclosed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard Roof Rails |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not Officially Disclosed | 6 |
| Headlights | Not Officially Disclosed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not Officially Disclosed | Panoramic Glass Roof |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | - | Black Plastic Side Body Cladding |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Roof Type | - | Standard Fixed Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | - | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Body Type | - | SUV |
| DRL | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lights | - | Front Fog Lamps |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Front Fog Lamps |
| Led Headlights | Not Officially Disclosed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Auto Headlights | - | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | LED DRLs |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 5 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body-Coloured Door Handles |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Four Windows |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors |
| Front Fog Lamps | Yes | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlamps | Not Officially Disclosed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | Not Officially Disclosed | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Slide | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | - | Not Available |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 21 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | 0 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 18 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | Skid Plate Under Engine |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 18 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | Front and Rear Tow Hooks |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 18 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 19 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 21 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 210 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | 0 mm |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 175R14 | 215/60 R17 |
| Front Brake Type | Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Space Saver Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 14-inch wheels | 17 Inches |
| Handbrake Type | Manual | Conventional Handbrake |
| Wheel Type | - | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 296 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 259 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 96 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Not Officially Disclosed | Space Saver Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | 215/60 R17 |
| Wheel Diameter | 14-inch wheels | 17 Inches |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Not Available |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Urethane |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Space Saver Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Urethane |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 17 Inches |
| Wheels | - | 17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Independent | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Leaf spring | Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring |
| Front Track Width | - | 1565 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1565 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Monocoque |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | - | Monocoque |
| Front Suspension Type | Independent | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension Type | Leaf spring | Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km | 131 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Automatic Start-Stop via ISG |
| Hybrid System Type | - | 12V SHVS Mild Hybrid — Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) |
| Noise Level | - | 68 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 RON Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | - | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Improved — Mild Hybrid Reduces City Fuel Use |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 131 |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | Service plans available | Not Included |
| Service Interval | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Approx R2,000–R2,500 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.7 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | - | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Service Plan Duration | Service plans available | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | Service plans available | Not Included |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Underbody Rust Protection |
| Service Intervals | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Current South African derivative | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 575000 ZAR | 542900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current South African retail price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 575000 | 542900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 575000 | 542900 |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years | 5 |
| Warranty Years | Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | Battery and electric motor: 5 years / 200,000 km; balance: 3 years / 100,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | eTruckmate | Grand Vitara |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 6.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 8.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 4.8 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 6.5 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 0 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This eTruckmate and Grand Vitara comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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eTruckmate vs Grand Vitara questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
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