Suzuki Grand Vitara vs LEPAS L4

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.

Suzuki Grand Vitara

1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 542,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance L4

⛽ Fuel Economy Grand Vitara

🛡 Safety L4

📦 Practicality Grand Vitara

🔑 Ownership Grand Vitara

L4 starts ZAR 359900 cheaper Grand Vitara from ZAR 359,900 · L4 from ZAR 299,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Engine Power	76 kW	108 kW
Torque	137 Nm	225 Nm
Engine Size	1462 cc	1499 cc
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance	210 mm	160 mm
Boot / Load Bay	310 l	458 l
Airbags	6	6
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1346 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5	5 years / 150,000 km

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The Bottom Line

Both Grand Vitara and L4 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance L4 +13 pts

Efficiency Grand Vitara +17 pts

Safety L4 +10 pts

Practicality Grand Vitara +5 pts

Ownership Grand Vitara +16 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Grand Vitara

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

L4

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

L4

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Mild Hybrid (SHVS)	1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol
Engine Code	K15C	-
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Displacement	1462 cc	1499 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	-
Cylinder Bore	74.0 mm	-
Piston Stroke	85.1 mm	-
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	-
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	-
Variable Valve Timing	Dual VVT — Intake and Exhaust	-
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	-
Turbocharger	-	Turbocharged
Power	76 kW	108 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	5500
Power	102 bhp	145 bhp
Torque	137 Nm	225 Nm
Torque @ RPM	4,400 rpm	2000-4000
Maximum Engine RPM	6800 rpm	-
Engine Oil Capacity	3.7 l	-
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	-
Top Speed	175 km/h	-
0-100 km/h	13.5 sec	-
Engine Displacement	1462 cc	1499 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1462 cc	1499 cc
Engine Power kW	76 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	137 Nm	225 Nm
Max Power kW	76 kW	108 kW
Max Torque Nm	137 Nm	225 Nm
Maximum Power	76 kW	108 kW
Maximum Torque	137 Nm	225 Nm
Engine Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol
Engine Type Config	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Valves	4	-
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	5500
Torque Nm Rpm	4,400 rpm	2000-4000
0–100 km/h	13.5 sec	-
Acceleration 0 100	13.5 sec	-
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Turbocharged
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS)	-
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	-	-
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	1462 cc	1499 cc
Engine	1.5L K15C Dualjet SHVS Mild Hybrid 4-Cylinder	1.5-litre turbocharged inline-four petrol
Motor Type	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Transmission Type	Automatic	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Number of Gears	6 km/h	6 km/h
Drive Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	All Wheel Drive (AWD)	Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Final Drive Ratio	4.388:1	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.8	-
Clutch Type	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm	Dual clutch
LSD Available	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	-
Drivetrain	4WD / AWD	FWD
Transmission	Automatic	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Gearbox Type	Automatic	6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Transmission Speeds	6 km/h	6 km/h
Axle Layout	4WD / AWD	FWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard Sport Paddle Shifters	-
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	6-speed dual-clutch automatic

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Length	4345 mm	4406 mm
Width	1795 mm	1820 mm
Height	1645 mm	1635 mm
Wheelbase	2600 mm	2700 mm
Ground Clearance	210 mm	160 mm
Kerb Weight	1225 kg	1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1680 kg	1844 kg
Max Payload	530 kg	498 kg
Front Track Width	1565 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1565 mm	-
Turning Radius	5.4 m	5.275 m
Number of Doors	5	5
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	310 l	458 l
Towing Capacity	0 kg	750 kg
Front Legroom	1060 mm	-
Rear Legroom	935 mm	-
Front Headroom	1010 mm	-
Rear Headroom	970 mm	-
Front Shoulder Room	1455 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1430 mm	-
Boot Volume	310 l	458 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	51 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1680 kg	1844 kg
Ground Clearance Mm	210 mm	160 mm
Height Mm	1645 mm	1635 mm
Length Mm	4345 mm	4406 mm
Width Mm	1795 mm	1820 mm
Payload Kg	530 kg	498 kg
Ground Clearance Min	210 mm	160 mm
Ground Clearance Max	210 mm	160 mm
Turning Circle	5.4 m	5.275 m
Turning Circle M	5.4 m	5.275 m
Tare Mass Kg	1225 kg	1346 kg
Cargo Volume	310 l	458 l
Seats	5	5
Doors	5	5
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	1284 l
Load Bed Length	310 l	458 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	310 l	458 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	708 l	1284 l

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	14.3 km/l
City Mileage	14.7 km/l	-
Highway Mileage	20.8 km/l	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	45 l	51 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 6B
Auto Start Stop	-	Standard
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.6 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	45 l	51 l
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Petrol
Average Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Combined Consumption	5.6 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	5.6 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	5.6 l/100km	7.0 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	17.9 km/l	14.3 km/l
DC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Low Range Ratio	-	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
AC Charging Power	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Airbags	6	6
ABS	Standard	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Traction Control	Standard	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Standard	Standard
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	2 Rear ISOFIX Points	Standard
Brake Assist	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Alarm System	Standard	-
Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Side Impact Beams	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	All Seats	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	-	-
Front Parking Sensors	-	Standard
Safety Rating	Not Independently Rated	-
Whiplash Protection	Active Head Restraints on Front Seats	-
Lane Change Warning	-	-
ABS EBD	Standard	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Standard	-
TCS	Standard	Standard
Hill Hold	Standard	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	Standard	-
BA	Standard	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	-
AEB	-	Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners	All Seats	-
Driver Airbag	6	Standard
Passenger Airbag	6	Standard
Side Airbags	-	Standard
Curtain Airbags	-	Standard
Knee Airbag	-	-
Brake Override System	-	-
Child Safety Lock	Standard	Standard
Speed Alert System	Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h	-
EBD	Standard	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Cruise Control	Standard	Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard
Lane Keep Assist	-	Standard
Lane Departure Warning	-	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	-	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	-	Standard
Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Front and rear
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
360 Degree Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking	-	Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert	-	Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Blind Spot Warning	-	Standard
Emergency Braking	-	-
Pre-Collision System	-	-
Reverse Camera	360-Degree Surround View	Standard
Rear View Camera	360-Degree Surround View	-
Reversing Camera	360-Degree Surround View	-
Reverse Camera Type	360-Degree Surround View	-
Around View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Surround View Camera	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Parking Distance Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Parking Sensor	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Front Camera	-	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Standard	-
Auto Lights	Standard	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	Standard
Auto Highbeam	-	Standard
Drive Modes	-	Eco, Normal, Sport
Park Assist	-	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Seat Material	Leatherette Seat Trim	Faux leather
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Heated Seats	-	-
Ventilated Seats	-	Standard
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Ambient Lighting	-	-
Folding Rear Seats	60:40 Split Fold	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Rear Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Cup Holders	4	-
Rear AC Vents	-	-
Rear USB Ports	0	-
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	-
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	-
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Driver Lumbar Support	-	-
Door Map Pockets	All Four Door Pockets	-
Cargo Space	310	-
Boot Space Seats Up	310	-
Boot Space Seats Down	708	-
Seat Count	5	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Belt Warning	All Seats	-
Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	Faux leather
Fabric Seats	Leatherette Seat Trim	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leatherette Seat Trim	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	6-way power
Adjustable Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
60 40 Split Seat	60:40 Split Fold	Standard
Seat Fold Type	60:40 Split Fold	-
Armrest Front	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Armrest Rear	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Integrated in Seat Back	-
Interior Colours	2	-
Interior Trim Colour	2	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	-	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment	-
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-
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	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Climate Control	Automatic Climate Control	Climate control
Power Windows	All Four Windows	Front and rear
Keyless Entry	-	Standard
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Wireless Charging	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Standard
Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Standard
Electric Tailgate	-	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror	-	-
Rear Window Defroster	Standard	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Standard — Driver Height Adjustable	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	-	-
12V Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket	-
Speed Limiter	Standard	-
Payload Capacity	530	-
Trim Level	flagship	-
Variant Role	Performance-focused derivative	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	210	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Accelerator 0 100	13.5 sec	-
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG	-
Gear Shift Type	6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters	Automatic
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.6	-
Stability Control	Standard	Standard
Vdc	Standard	-
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
TPMS	Standard	Standard
Seatbelt Reminder	All Seats	-
Surround View Monitor	360-Degree Surround View Camera	Standard
Sonar	Rear Ultrasonic Sensors	-
Seat Type	Leatherette Seat Trim	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Rear Seat Split	60:40 Split Fold	-
Front Armrest	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Bottle Holders	4	-
Rear Air Conditioning	-	-
Digital Speedometer	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	-
Glove Box	All Four Door Pockets	-
Glovebox Cooling	All Four Door Pockets	-
AC Type	Automatic Climate Control	Climate control
Air Conditioning	Automatic Climate Control	Climate control
Manual Aircon	Automatic Climate Control	-
Power Mirrors	All Four Windows	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Remote Central Locking	-
Passive Entry Start	-	-
Push Button Start	-	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	-	Standard
Wireless Charger	Standard 15W Wireless Charger	Standard
Panoramic Roof	Panoramic Glass Roof	Standard
Powered Tailgate	-	-
Lift Gate	-	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	All Four Windows	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	-
Rear Defogger	Standard	-
Front Power Outlet	1 x 12V Socket	-
Power Socket 12v	1 x 12V Socket	-
Speed Alert System	Standard	-
Sound System	6	6
Voice Command Support	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Standard	-
Voice Command	Via Smartphone	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	Standard Roof Rails	-
Rear Wing	-	-
Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	-
Remote Side Mirror	Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors	-
Spare Wheel	Space Saver Spare	T-type spare tyre
Rim Size	17 Inches	17-inch
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar	Standard	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard	-
Sub Frame	Monocoque	-
Service Plan	Not Included	5 years / 75,000 km
Engine Warranty	4 Years	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Source Model Column	grand-vitara	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	-	-
Unlocking	-	Standard
Walk Away Lock	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	-	-
Front Wiper	Standard	-
Front Wipers Type	Standard	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	-	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	-	-
Centre Console	Standard Centre Armrest	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	All Seats	-
Side Impact Bars	Standard	-
Engine Start Stop	-	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Climate Zones	Automatic Climate Control	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	13.2-inch
Infotainment Screen Size	9-inch Touchscreen	13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard
Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	Standard
Number of Speakers	6	6
Navigation System	Via Smartphone Mirroring	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	9-inch Digital Cluster	8-inch segment display
USB Ports	2	2
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Wireless Apple CarPlay	Standard
FM Radio	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Voice Recognition	Via Smartphone	-
AUX Input	-	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	-	-
Infotainment Screen	9-inch Touchscreen	13.2-inch
Infotainment Display	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Display Audio	9-inch Touchscreen	-
Touchscreen	9-inch Touchscreen	13.2-inch
Connected Services	Standard	-
Audio Speakers	6	6
Rear Usb	2	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Standard	-
Voice Control	Via Smartphone	-
Radio	Standard	-
Audio	Standard	-
Audio System	Standard	-
Multi Information Display	Analogue with Digital Trip Display	-
Smartphone Connectivity	Wireless Apple CarPlay	-
Wireless Android Auto	Wired Android Auto	Standard

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
LED Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Daytime Running Lamps	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	-
Roof Rails	Standard Roof Rails	Standard
Chrome Exterior Finish	-	-
Body Cladding	Black Plastic Side Body Cladding	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
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	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	All Four Windows	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Panoramic Glass Roof	-
Auto Headlights	Standard	-
Headlamps	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlight Type	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors	-
Led Headlights	LED Projector Headlamps	Standard
Headlamp Levelling	LED Projector Headlamps	-
Daytime Running Lights	LED DRLs	Standard
DRL	LED DRLs	Standard
Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Front Fog Lights	Front Fog Lamps	-
Rear Spoiler	-	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	-
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Alloy Wheel Design	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Automatic Headlamps	Standard	-
Front Fog Lamps	Front Fog Lamps	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Approach Angle	19 deg	-
Departure Angle	21 deg	-
Wading Depth	0 mm	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	Skid Plate Under Engine	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	18 deg	-
Recovery Hooks	Front and Rear Tow Hooks	-
4WD System Type	4WD / AWD	FWD
Hill Descent Control	-	Standard
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	21 deg	-
Ramp-over Angle	18 deg	-
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	-
Breakover Angle	18 deg	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Tyre Size	215/60 R17	215/60 R17
Wheel Type	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Wheel Rim Size	17 Inches	17-inch
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Disc
Front Brake Disc Diameter	296 mm	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	259 mm	-
Tyre Load Index	96	-
Tyre Speed Rating	H	-
Spare Wheel Type	Space Saver Spare	T-type spare tyre
Wheelbase Mm	2600 mm	2700 mm
Braked Towing Capacity	0 kg	-
Towing Braked Kg	0 kg	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Standard	Standard
Tyre Pressure Display	Standard	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	-	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Standard	-
Wheel Material	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Wheels	17-inch Polished Two-Tone Alloy Wheels	-
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Brake Type Rear	Ventilated Disc	-
Spare Tyre	Space Saver Spare	T-type spare tyre
Spare Wheel Size Type	Space Saver Spare	-
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Electronic
Tyre Type	215/60 R17	-
Wheel Size Type	17 Inches	-
Wheel Diameter	17 Inches	17-inch
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Standard	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-
Cornering Brake Control	Standard	-
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	-
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	-
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	-
Chassis Type	Monocoque	-
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	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	-
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	-
Rear Axle Type	Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring	-
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	-
Chassis Material	Monocoque	-
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
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 Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	-
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection	-
Service Plan Duration	Not Included	5 years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance	Not Included	5 years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Rust Protection	-
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months	-
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	-	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Warranty Years	5	5 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5	5 years / 150,000 km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years Anti-Corrosion	-
Basic Warranty	5	5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty	5	5 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
CO2 Emissions	131 g/km	159 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	-
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	Grand Vitara	L4
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	-

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	Active
Segment	SUV	Compact SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Drivetrain Note	Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT	-
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Color Note	Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red	-
Model Introduced Year	2022	2026
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	First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
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	The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since	2022	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current

Spec	Grand Vitara	L4
Price Zar	542900 ZAR	419900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price	542900	419900
Starting Price Zar	542900	419900
Ownership Role	Flagship	safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	https://www.lepas-sa.co.za/l4/l4-brochure.pdf

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Grand Vitara leads by 1 points

Both Grand Vitara and L4 are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 63 /100

Lead 1 points

Data 94% confidence

#1 Winner

Grand Vitara

94% data confidence 3 strong categories

Best at Safety 82 Check Performance 34

Performance 34

Efficiency 73

Safety 82

Practicality 62

Ownership 71

Leads by 1 points

L4

90% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47

Performance 47

Efficiency 56

Safety 92

Practicality 57

Ownership 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance L4 +13 Efficiency Grand Vitara +17 Safety L4 +10 Practicality Grand Vitara +5 Ownership Grand Vitara +16

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Grand Vitara

Performance 34/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 82/100

Practicality 62/100

Ownership 71/100

L4

Performance 47/100

Efficiency 56/100

Safety 92/100

Practicality 57/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Suzuki Grand Vitara wins with 63 pts vs 62 pts for L4

In structured scoring, Grand Vitara emerges as the stronger overall package. However, L4 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Grand Vitara edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Grand Vitara 73 vs L4 56. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Grand Vitara 82, L4 92. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Grand Vitara 71, L4 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Grand Vitara 62, L4 57. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Grand Vitara 34, L4 47. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Grand Vitara edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Grand Vitara scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Grand Vitara and L4 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Grand Vitara scores 34 vs 47.

Efficiency: Grand Vitara scores 73 vs 56.

Safety: Grand Vitara scores 82 vs 92.

Practicality: Grand Vitara scores 62 vs 57.

Ownership: Grand Vitara scores 71 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Grand Vitara the advantage in this comparison.

Suzuki Grand Vitara vs LEPAS L4

Suzuki Grand Vitara

LEPAS L4

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Grand Vitara

L4

Which One's Right for You?

Grand Vitara

L4

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Grand Vitara leads by 1 points

Grand Vitara

L4

Grand Vitara

L4

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down