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Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
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
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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
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Facelift Launched Since
2022
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
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
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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
Published
Segment
SUV
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1225 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Length
4345 mm
4220 mm
Width
1795 mm
1915 mm
Height
1645 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
1225 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1680 kg
2085 kg
Payload Capacity
530 kg
350–650 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1020 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
990 mm
Front Legroom
1060 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
935 mm
970 mm
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Front Track Width
1565 mm
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Rear Track Width
1565 mm
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Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
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Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
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Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
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Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
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Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
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Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
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Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
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Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
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Chassis Material
Monocoque
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Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
McPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Multi-Link
Shock Absorbers
Telescopic Gas Dampers
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Suspension
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
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Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Automatic Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
All Four Windows
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
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Sunroof
Panoramic Glass Roof
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
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Boot Space Seats Folded
708 l
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Rear Window Defroster
Standard
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Electric Mirror Folding
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
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Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
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Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
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12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
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Speed Limiter
Standard
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AC Type
Automatic Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Auto Dimming Irvm
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Automatic Climate Control
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Electric Folding Mirrors
All Four Windows
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Engine Start Button Illumination
Not Available
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Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Engine Warranty
4 Years
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Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
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Front Power Outlet
1 x 12V Socket
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Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6
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Glovebox Cooling
All Four Door Pockets
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Panoramic Roof
Panoramic Glass Roof
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Power Mirrors
All Four Windows
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Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Rear Defogger
Standard
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Rear Seat Split
60:40 Split Fold
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Rear Wing
Not Available
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Seat Type
Leatherette Seat Trim
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Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
All Seats
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Spare Wheel
Space Saver Spare
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Speed Alert System
Standard
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Stabilizer Bar
Standard
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Steering Mounted Controls
Standard
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Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
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Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
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Voice Command
Via Smartphone
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Voice Command Support
Via Smartphone Mirroring
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Accelerator 0 100
13.5 sec
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Air Conditioning
Automatic Climate Control
Power air conditioner
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
4
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Centre Console
Standard Centre Armrest
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Common Rail Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
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Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
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Front Wiper
Standard
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Front Wipers Type
Standard
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Glove Box
All Four Door Pockets
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Intelligent Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Automatic Climate Control
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Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Passive Entry Start
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
1 x 12V Socket
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Powered Tailgate
Not Available
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Rear Air Conditioning
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Rearview Mirror Inside
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Remote Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
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Remote Side Mirror
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
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Rim Size
17 Inches
19 in
Roof Rack Compatibility
Standard Roof Rails
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Side Impact Bars
Standard
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Sonar
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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Sound System
6
7
Source Model Column
grand-vitara
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Stabilizer Bar Front
Standard
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Stabilizer Bar Rear
Standard
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Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
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Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Surround View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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TPMS
Standard
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Trim Level
flagship
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Unlocking
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Variant Role
Performance-focused derivative
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Vdc
Standard
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Not Available
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Walk Away Lock
Not Available
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Wireless Charger
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
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Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
K15C
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinders
4
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves
16
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Bore
74 mm
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Stroke
85.1 mm
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Maximum Power
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
100 kW
Maximum Torque
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
180 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear axle
Drive Type
4WD
2WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
175 km/h
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
11 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
≈9.1 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
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Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
4.388:1
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Steering Turns Lock to Lock
2.8
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Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
20.8 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Alarm System
Standard
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Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
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Side Impact Beams
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All Seats
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Speed Alert System
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
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Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Safety Rating
Not Independently Rated
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Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
6
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
6
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Pretensioners
All Seats
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
All Seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
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Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
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Driver Passenger Airbags
6
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ESC With Traction Control
Standard
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Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Rear View Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Lights
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
-
Reverse Camera
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Front Camera
Not Available
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
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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
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Reversing Camera
360-Degree Surround View
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Surround View Camera
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Seat Material
Leatherette Seat Trim
Leather seats
Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Standard Centre Armrest
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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
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Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather steering wheel
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
Foldable second-row seats
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
6-way power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Leatherette Seat Trim
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
4-way power adjustment
Armrest Front
Standard Centre Armrest
-
Armrest Rear
Integrated in Seat Back
-
Boot Space Seats Down
708
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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
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Interior Trim Colour
2
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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
-
Seat Trim
Leatherette Seat Trim
Leather
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
Infotainment System
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
7
Navigation System
Via Smartphone Mirroring
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
9-inch Digital Cluster
-
USB Ports
2
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wired Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Via Smartphone
-
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Standard
-
Infotainment Display
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Audio
Standard
-
Audio Speakers
6
7
Audio System
Standard
-
Display Audio
9-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment Screen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Multi Information Display
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Via Smartphone
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Radio
Standard
-
Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
15.4 in
Spec
Grand Vitara
V23
LED Headlamps
LED Projector Headlamps
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED DRLs
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Front Fog Lamps
-
Roof Rails
Standard Roof Rails
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
542900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
542900
519900
Starting Price Zar
542900
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand Vitara and V23 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 V23 41.
Efficiency index: Grand Vitara 73 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Grand Vitara 88 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Grand Vitara 62 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Grand Vitara 71 vs V23 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
V23 leads by 7 points
Grand Vitara and V23 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
V23
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Grand Vitara
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
62/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 64 pts for Grand Vitara
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 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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