Hyundai EX-8 Van Body vs Suzuki Super Carry

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Hyundai EX-8 Van Body in South Africa

Hyundai EX-8 Van Body

3.9D Van Body 5MT Diesel Current
Price on request
⚡ 103 kW 🔧 373 Nm ⛽ 4.8 km/l
VS
Suzuki Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance EX-8 Van Body
Fuel Economy Super Carry
🛡 Safety EX-8 Van Body
📦 Practicality EX-8 Van Body
🔑 Ownership EX-8 Van Body

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec EX-8 Van Body Super Carry
Maximum Power 103 kW @ 2800 rpm 59 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 373 Nm 104 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Engine Size 3907 cc 1196 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 4.8 km/l 13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance 200 mm 175 mm
Boot / Load Bay - -
Airbags Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure 1 — Driver Only
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 850 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

EX-8 Van Body holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance EX-8 Van Body +33 pts
Efficiency Super Carry +25 pts
Safety EX-8 Van Body +69 pts
Practicality EX-8 Van Body +8 pts
Ownership EX-8 Van Body +5 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

EX-8 Van Body

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Super Carry

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

EX-8 Van Body

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Super Carry

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec EX-8 Van Body Super Carry
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2019
Generation Current South African EX-8 Van Body listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current-generation Super Carry (F-series cab-over layout) — same fundamental design used across multiple African and Asian markets. GB14 1.2-litre petrol engine. RWD layout designed for commercial payload performance.
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Super Carry introduced to South Africa in 2019; minor specification and colour updates in 2022 and 2024; current 2026 specification maintains core powertrain and payload unchanged with improved AC system and updated instrument cluster.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Van body truck Van
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment Van Van
Tare Mass Kg 2650 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Type Van Van
Spec EX-8 Van Body Super Carry
Length 6620 mm 3800 mm
Width 2100 mm 1562 mm
Height 2355 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 3850 mm 2110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 200 mm 175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 100 l 30 l
Kerb Weight 2650 kg 850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 7800 kg 1280 kg
Payload Capacity 5150 kg 390 kg
Seating Capacity 3 seats 5 seats
Doors 2 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 4.5 m
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 1000 mm
Front Legroom - 930 mm
Rear Legroom - 750 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

EX-8 Van Body leads by 21 points

EX-8 Van Body holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Index leader 64 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 74% source coverage
64
#1 Index leader

EX-8 Van Body

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 29
Performance 58
Efficiency 29
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Ownership 65
Leads by 21 points
43
#2

Super Carry

79% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 60 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 54
Safety 25
Practicality 59
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance EX-8 Van Body +33 Efficiency Super Carry +25 Safety EX-8 Van Body +69 Practicality EX-8 Van Body +8 Ownership EX-8 Van Body +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

EX-8 Van Body

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 29/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 65/100

Super Carry

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 25/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 60/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Hyundai EX-8 Van Body leads the catalogue index with 64 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, EX-8 Van Body leads. However, Super Carry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This EX-8 Van Body and Super Carry comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: EX-8 Van Body 58 vs Super Carry 25.

Efficiency index: EX-8 Van Body 29 vs Super Carry 54.

Safety-equipment index: EX-8 Van Body 94 vs Super Carry 25.

Practicality index: EX-8 Van Body 67 vs Super Carry 59.

Ownership-cover index: EX-8 Van Body 65 vs Super Carry 60.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.