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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Grand Vitara
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
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G10+ Van
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Grand Vitara
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Spec
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Model Introduced Year
2026
2022
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
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
No later South African facelift is published.
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
2026
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat medium panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
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
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Length
5168 mm
4345 mm
Width
1980 mm
1795 mm
Height
1928 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
3198 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
Not Officially Disclosed
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
310 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1225 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
530 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
970 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
935 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K15C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
12V Mild Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
74 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
118 kW
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
160 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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.388:1
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
RWD
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 Available
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
2.8
Spec
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
17.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.49 km/l
17.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
75
45
Combined Driving Range
862.07
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
All Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
6
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
All Seats
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
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
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
360-Degree Surround View
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
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
G10+ Van
Grand Vitara
Seat Material
Fabric
Leatherette Seat Trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
60:40 Split Fold
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Trim
Fabric
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
This G10+ Van and Grand Vitara comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: G10+ Van 61 vs Grand Vitara 34.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs Grand Vitara 73.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs Grand Vitara 88.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs Grand Vitara 62.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van not separately scored vs Grand Vitara 71.
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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Grand Vitara leads by 8 points
Grand Vitara has a modest catalogue-index lead, while G10+ Van remains close.
Performance
G10+ Van +27
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +27
Safety
Grand Vitara +38
Practicality
G10+ Van +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Grand Vitara
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Grand Vitara leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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