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.
Suzuki Grand Vitara vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand Vitara remains close.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 33,700 cheaperGrand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200
Five key differences
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Specification
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size
Grand Vitara1462 cc
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Grand Vitara17.9 km/l
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Grand Vitara210 mm
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Grand Vitara
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Grand Vitara
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2022
2020
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
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Facelift History
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
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Body Style
SUV
Pickup
Color Note
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
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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
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1225 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Length
4345 mm
5325 mm
Width
1795 mm
1855 mm
Height
1645 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
269 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
484 l
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
2203 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
2870 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
850 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Front Track Width
1565 mm
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
1565 mm
1550 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Tread (mm) 1550
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
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
-
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Tread (mm) 1550
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
-
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2315 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1575 mm
Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Manual
Power Windows
All Four Windows
Front One Touch Driver only
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard Remote
Push Button Start
Not Available
Rotary (Mechanical)
Wireless Charging
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
Not Applicable
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
-
AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Manual
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 Available
Rotary (Mechanical)
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Rotary (Mechanical)
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
Panoramic Glass Roof
No
Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
-
Push Button Start
Not Available
Rotary (Mechanical)
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
Space Saver Spare
Full Alloy
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
Automatic Climate Control
Manual
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
2315 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1575 mm
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
17 Inches
F:265-65R17 Alloy- R:265-65R17 Alloy
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard Roof Rails
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Sound System
6
Standard 2
Source Model Column
grand-vitara
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
flagship
-
Unlocking
Not Available
Standard Remote
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
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Yes
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
K15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
2393 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
92 mm
Stroke
85.1 mm
90 mm
Maximum Power
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
400 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
175 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
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Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
-
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Manual
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
6-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
AWD — AllGrip Auto
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Airbags
6
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard Front + Rear
Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
6
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
6
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Front Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard,
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
ESC With Traction Control
Standard
-
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Yes
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
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
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not Available
Spec
Grand Vitara
Hilux Single Cab
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
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
-
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
4 Spoke Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
60 40 Split Seat
60:40 Split Fold
Without
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
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 Grand Vitara and Hilux Single Cab 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: Grand Vitara 34 vs Hilux Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 73 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 88 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 62 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara 71 vs Hilux Single Cab not separately scored.
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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 10 points
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Grand Vitara remains close.
Performance
Hilux Single Cab +33
Efficiency
Grand Vitara +12
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +5
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, Grand Vitara may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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