KIA K2700 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.

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel Manual

ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol Manual

ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance K2700

⛽ Fuel Economy Super Carry

🛡 Safety Super Carry

📦 Practicality K2700

🔑 Ownership Super Carry

Super Carry starts ZAR 351995 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Engine Power	56 kW	59 kW
Torque	152 Nm	104 Nm
Engine Size	2665 cc	1196 cc
Claimed Mileage	10.5 km/l	13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	195 mm	175 mm
Boot / Load Bay	Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm	0 l
Airbags	0	1 — Driver Only
Kerb Weight	1880 kg	850 kg
Seating Capacity	2	5
Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	5

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both K2700 and Super Carry are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance K2700 +7 pts

Efficiency Super Carry +11 pts

Safety Super Carry +17 pts

Practicality K2700 +15 pts

Ownership Super Carry +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

K2700

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

🏆 Overall Winner

Super Carry

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Super Carry

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Model Introduced Year	1997	2019
Generation	Long-running light commercial vehicle; established in SA commercial fleet market	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	Updated in 2005, 2012; current model ongoing production with specification updates	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	2012	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	Van	Van
Color Note	White (standard fleet specification)	White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Dealer Stock Note	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup	Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Van	Van
Vehicle Type	Van	Van

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Ground Clearance	195 mm	175 mm
Wheelbase	2685 mm	2110 mm
Length	4870 mm	3800 mm
Width	1840 mm	1562 mm
Height	2060 mm	1730 mm
Kerb Weight	1880 kg	850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	3100 kg	1280 kg
Seating Capacity	2	5
Boot Space	Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm	0 l
Towing Capacity	-	0 kg
Front Track Width	1490 mm	1285 mm
Rear Track Width	1550 mm	1285 mm
Turning Radius	11.4 m	4.5 m
Load Bed Length	Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm	0 l
Load Bed Width	1500 mm	1250 mm
Front Legroom	1040 mm	930 mm
Rear Legroom	855 mm	750 mm
Front Headroom	1010 mm	1020 mm
Rear Headroom	955 mm	1000 mm
Front Shoulder Room	1405 mm	1200 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1350 mm	1180 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1200 l
Number of Doors	2	4
Max Payload	1220 kg	390 kg
Boot Volume	Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm	0 l
Doors	2	4
Seats	2	5
Front Overhang	820 mm	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 l	30 l
Rear Overhang	1365 mm	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	3100 kg	1280 kg
Ground Clearance Max	195 mm	175 mm
Ground Clearance Min	195 mm	175 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	195 mm	175 mm
Height Mm	2060 mm	1730 mm
Length Mm	4870 mm	3800 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm	0 l
Loadbox Width Mm	1500 mm	1250 mm
Payload Kg	1220 kg	390 kg
Cargo Volume	Load bed 1800 x 1500 mm	0 l
Tare Mass Kg	1880 kg	850 kg
Turning Circle	11.4 m	4.5 m
Turning Circle M	11.4 m	4.5 m
Width Mm	1840 mm	1562 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	-	1200 l

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Engine	2.7 J2 Inline-4 Diesel Naturally Aspirated	1.2L GB14 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated Diesel	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
Displacement	2665 cc	1196 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Valves per Cylinder	8	4
Power	56 kW	59 kW
Power @ RPM	3,200 rpm	6,000 rpm
Torque	152 Nm	104 Nm
Torque @ RPM	2,000 rpm	2,900 rpm
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Turbocharger	No	-
Top Speed	130 km/h	120 km/h
0-100 km/h	-	20.0 sec
Compression Ratio	20.0:1	9.5:1
Engine Position	Front Transverse	Transverse Front-Mounted
Cylinder Bore	94.0 mm	68.5 mm
Piston Stroke	96.0 mm	81.3 mm
Engine Code	J2	GB14
Engine Oil Capacity	7.5 l	3.0 l
Power	75 bhp	80 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	B7 Diesel	93 RON Unleaded Petrol
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Variable Valve Timing	No	Not Available — Fixed Cam Timing
Maximum Engine RPM	3,500 rpm	6200 rpm
Engine Type Config	Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) OHV 8-Valve Diesel	1.2L GB14 4-Cylinder Petrol
0–100 km/h	-	20.0 sec
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
Engine Displacement	2665 cc	1196 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	2665 cc	1196 cc
EV Range	-	-
Acceleration 0 100	-	20.0 sec
Combined System Power	-	-
Combined System Torque	-	-
Engine Config	2.7 J2 Inline-4 Diesel Naturally Aspirated	1.2L GB14 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement Cc	2665 cc	1196 cc
Engine Power kW	56 kW	59 kW
Engine Torque Nm	152 Nm	104 Nm
Engine Valves	8	4
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Max Power kW	56 kW	59 kW
Max Torque Nm	152 Nm	104 Nm
Maximum Power	56 kW	59 kW
Maximum Torque	152 Nm	104 Nm
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted	Power Assisted Steering (Hydraulic)
Power kW Rpm	3,200 rpm	6,000 rpm
System Output	-	-
Torque Nm Rpm	2,000 rpm	2,900 rpm
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Active Exhaust	-	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Transmission	Manual	Manual
Drive Type	RWD	RWD
Drivetrain Layout	RWD	Rear Wheel Drive
LSD Available	No	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	No	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
Final Drive Ratio	4.10	4.529:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	15.2:1	3.2
Number of Gears	5 km/h	5 km/h
Transmission Type	Manual	Manual
Clutch Type	Single Dry Disc	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Drivetrain	RWD	RWD
Transmission	Manual	Manual
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Manual	Manual
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	RWD	RWD
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission Speeds	5 km/h	5 km/h

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Claimed Mileage	10.5 km/l	13.7 km/l
City Mileage	9.1 km/l	14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	11.8 km/l	20.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	70 l	30 l
Emission Standard	Euro 3	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	No	-
Auto Start Stop	No	-
Average Fuel Consumption	9.5 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	9.5 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Fuel Efficiency	9.5 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	10.5 km/l	13.7 km/l
AC Charging Power	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Consumption	9.5 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	9.5 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power	-	-
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	8.5 l/100km	-
Fuel Consumption Urban	11.0 l/100km	-
Fuel Economy Combined	9.5 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	70 l	30 l
Fuel Type	Diesel	Petrol
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Airbags	0	1 — Driver Only
ABS	No	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	No	-
Traction Control	No	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Hill Start Assist	No	-
Child Safety Lock	No	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	No	-
Brake Assist	No	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	No	-
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Alarm System	No	-
Central Locking	Yes	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Front Seats
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	No	-
Front Parking Sensors	No	-
Whiplash Protection	No	Basic Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning	No	-
AEB	No	-
BA	No	Standard
Brake Override System	Yes	-
Curtain Airbags	No	-
Driver Airbag	No	Standard
EBD	No	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Fatigue Detection	No	-
Hill Hold	No	-
Passenger Airbag	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Standard — Driver
Side Airbags	No	-
TCS	No	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Knee Airbag	No	-
ABS EBD	No	Standard
Anti Theft Alarm	No	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	0	1 — Driver Only
Driver Passenger Airbags	0	1 — Driver Only
ESC With Traction Control	No	-
Safety Rating	-	Not Independently Rated — Commercial Vehicle

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Cruise Control	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Lane Keep Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	No	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Parking Sensors	No	-
Rear View Camera	No	-
360 Degree Camera	No	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	No	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	No	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	-
Auto Highbeam	No	-
Auto Lights	No	-
Auto Wipers	No	-
Drive Modes	No	-
Eco Mode	No	-
EV Mode	No	-
Rear Parking Sensors	No	-
Reverse Camera	No	-
Sport Mode	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Park Assist	No	-
Around View Monitor	No	-
Blind Spot Warning	No	-
Emergency Braking	No	-
Forward Collision Warning	No	-
Front Camera	No	-
Parking Distance Sensors	No	-
Parking Sensor	No	-
Automatic High Beam	No	-
Pre-Collision System	No	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	No	-
Rear View Camera	No	-
Reverse Camera Type	No	-
Reversing Camera	No	-
Surround View Camera	No	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Seat Material	Vinyl	Vinyl
Seat Adjustment	2-Way Manual	Manual 4-Way Driver
Heated Seats	No	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Steering Type	Yes	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Ambient Lighting	No	-
Folding Rear Seats	No	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Front Armrest	No	-
Rear Armrest	No	-
Cup Holders	2	2
Rear AC Vents	No	-
Rear USB Ports	No	0
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type	Analogue	Basic Analogue Gauges
Interior Colour Options	Grey	1
Driver Lumbar Support	No	-
Door Map Pockets	Yes	Driver Door Pocket Only
60 40 Split Seat	No	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Adjustable Driver Seat	2-Way Manual	Manual 4-Way Driver
Adjustable Front Seat	2-Way Manual	-
Cooled Seats	No	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	2-Way Manual	Manual — 7-position slide
Fabric Seats	No	Vinyl
Front Headrest	Adjustable	-
Leather Seats	No	-
Memory Seats	No	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	2-Way Manual	Fixed
Rear Headrest	No	-
Armrest Front	No	-
Armrest Rear	No	-
Driver Seat	2-Way Manual	Manual 4-Way Driver
Interior Courtesy Lamps	Commercial cab with driver and passenger seating, basic audio, air conditioning (Aircon variants), manual windows, simplified commercial switchgear	Manual air conditioning standard, vinyl seating, 7-position manually adjustable driver seat, halogen instrument cluster, AM/FM radio, manual windows, manual mirrors — commercial tool specification throughout
Interior Trim Colour	Grey	1
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Vinyl	Vinyl
Interior Colours	Grey	1
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	No	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	No	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Front Seats
Seat Capacity	2	5
Seat Count	2	5
Seat Fold Type	No	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Seat Trim	Vinyl	Vinyl
Boot Space Seats Down	-	1200
Boot Space Seats Up	-	0
Cargo Space	-	0

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Climate Control	No	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Power Windows	No	Not Available — Manual Windows
Keyless Entry	No	-
Push Button Start	No	-
Wireless Charging	No	-
Sunroof	No	-
Electric Tailgate	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	-
Rear Window Defroster	No	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	No	Manual Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	No	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	No	-
12V Accessory Socket	Yes	1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter	Yes	-
AC Type	No	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Adaptive Dampers	No	-
Aero Kit	No	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	-
Boot Opener	Manual	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	No	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Climate Zones	1	1
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Drag Coefficient	0.45	-
Driver Display	Analogue Cluster	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	No	Not Available — Manual Windows
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	No	-
TPMS	No	-
Engine Start Stop	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	2 Years
Front Armrest	No	-
Front Power Outlet	No	1 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined	9.5	7.3
Fuel Lid Opener	Manual	-
Gear Shift Type	Manual	5-Speed Manual
Glovebox Cooling	No	Driver Door Pocket Only
Ground Clearance Unladen	195	175
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes	-
Headlamp Washer	No	-
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	-
Heads Up Display	No	-
Hill Start Assist	No	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	-
Intercooler	No	-
Launch Control	No	-
Multi Function Steering	No	-
Panoramic Roof	No	-
Payload Capacity	1220	390
Performance Data Logger	No	-
Power Mirrors	No	Not Available — Manual Windows
Push Button Start	No	-
Rear Defogger	No	Standard
Rear Reading Lamps	No	-
Rear Seat Split	No	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Rear Wing	No	-
Remote Engine Start	No	-
Rev Matching	No	-
Ride Mode Selection	No	-
Roof Antenna	Yes	-
Seat Type	Vinyl Seats	Vinyl
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	Front Seats
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Front Seats
Service Plan	1 Year / 15,000 km	Not Included
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Side Steps	No	-
Skid Plates	No	-
Spare Wheel	Full-Size Spare	Full Size Spare
Speed Alert System	No	-
Stability Control	No	-
Stabilizer Bar	Yes	Standard
Steering Mounted Controls	No	-
Steering Response	Normal	-
Tachometer	Yes	-
Tail Lamps	No	Halogen
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Trip Computer	Yes	-
Tyre Repair Kit	No	-
Valves Per Cylinder	2	4
Vanity Mirror	No	-
Voice Command	No	-
Voice Command Support	No	-
Air Conditioning	No	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Automatic High Beam	No	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Bottle Holders	2	2
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	No	-
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock	No	-
Difflock	No	-
Digital Speedometer	No	Basic Analogue Gauges
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	No	Manual Fold
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Front Wiper	No	-
Front Wipers Type	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Driver Door Pocket Only
Heated Mirrors	No	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	No	-
Lift Gate	No	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	No	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Mirror	Manual	Manual Mirrors
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Passive Entry Start	No	-
Power Socket 12v	Yes	1 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate	No	-
Reading Lights Rear	No	-
Rear Air Conditioning	No	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	No	Halogen
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Remote Central Locking	Yes	Standard
Remote Side Mirror	No	Manual Mirrors
Remote Start	No	-
Rim Size	185R14C	13 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility	No	-
Side Impact Bars	Yes	Standard
Sonar	No	-
Sound System	2	2
Source Model Column	k2700	super-carry
Sports Bar	-	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Yes	Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear	No	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Sub Frame	Body-on-Frame	Monocoque
Surround View Monitor	No	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trim Level	flagship	mid
Unlocking	No	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	No	-
Variant Role	Flagship / premium derivative	Commercial utility derivative
Vdc	No	-
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	No	-
Walk Away Lock	No	-
Wireless Charger	No	-
Accelerator 0 100	-	20.0 sec
Sport Plus Mode	-	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Infotainment Screen	0-inch Touchscreen	Basic AM/FM Radio
Apple CarPlay	No	-
Android Auto	No	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	No	-
Number of Speakers	2	2
Navigation System	No	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	No	Analogue Instrument Cluster
USB Ports	0	-
Wireless Apple CarPlay	No	-
FM Radio	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	No	-
Voice Recognition	No	-
AUX Input	No	-
Infotainment Screen Size	0	Basic AM/FM Radio
Wi-Fi Hotspot	No	-
Audio Controls On Steering	No	-
Infotainment Display	0	Basic AM/FM Radio
Rear Usb	No	-
Premium Audio	No	-
Audio	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Audio Speakers	2	2
Audio System	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Display Audio	0-inch Touchscreen	Basic AM/FM Radio
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	0	-
Head Up Display	No	-
Infotainment Screen	0	Basic AM/FM Radio
Multi Information Display	Analogue	Basic Analogue Gauges
Connected Services	No	-
Voice Control	No	-
Smartphone Connectivity	No	-
Radio	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Touchscreen	0	Basic AM/FM Radio
Wireless Android Auto	No	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
LED Headlamps	No	Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	-
Fog Lamps	No	-
Roof Rails	No	-
Alloy Wheel Design	Steel	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Chrome Exterior Finish	No	-
Body Cladding	No	-
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Exterior Colour Options	White	3
Roof Type	Cab	Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type	Manual	Manual Mirrors
Rear Wiper	No	-
Door Handle Finish	Metal	Standard Black Handles
Body Type	Tipper Truck	Flatdeck Pickup — Open Load Bed
DRL	Yes	-
Fog Lights	No	-
Front Fog Lights	No	-
Led Headlights	No	Halogen Headlamps
Led Taillights	No	Halogen
Rear Fog Lights	No	-
Auto Headlights	No	-
Automatic Headlamps	No	-
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	-
Electric Blind Sunroof	Cab	-
Exterior Colour Options	1	3
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Metal	Standard Black Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric	No	Not Available — Manual Windows
Exterior Mirror Folding	No	Manual Fold
Front Fog Lamps	No	-
Headlamp Levelling	No	Halogen Headlamps
Headlamps	No	Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type	No	Halogen Headlamps
Headlights	No	Halogen Headlamps
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Panoramic Sunroof	No	-
Rear Spoiler	No	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Approach Angle	25 deg	0 deg
Departure Angle	18 deg	0 deg
Wading Depth	-	0 mm
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	No	-
Underbody Protection	No	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	16 deg	0 deg
Recovery Hooks	Yes	1 Rear Tow Hook
4WD System Type	RWD	RWD
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Ramp-over Angle	19 deg	0 deg
Approach Angle Deg	25 deg	0 deg
Breakover Angle	16 deg	0 deg
Departure Angle Deg	18 deg	0 deg
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Wading Depth Mm	-	0 mm

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Tyre Size	185R14C	155 R13 LT 8PR
Wheel Type	Steel	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Full-Size Spare	Full Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter	280 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	260 mm	200 mm
Parking Brake Type	Manual	Conventional Handbrake
Tyre Load Index	112	91
Tyre Speed Rating	L	Q
Wheel Rim Size	185R14C	13 Inches
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum	Drum
Spare Tyre	Full-Size Spare	Full Size Spare
Tyre Type	Radial	155 R13 LT 8PR
Front Tyre Width	185 mm	-
Rear Tyre Width	185 mm	-
Wheel Diameter	185R14C	13 Inches
Auto Brake Hold	Manual	Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake	No	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	No	Standard
Electric Park Brake	Manual	Conventional Handbrake
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	No	Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Handbrake Type	Manual	Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist	No	Standard
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	Urethane
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full-Size Spare	Full Size Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	No	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	No	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	No	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	Urethane
Tyre Pressure Display	No	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	No	-
Wheel Material	Steel	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Wheel Size Type	185R14C	13 Inches
Wheelbase Mm	2685 mm	2110 mm
Wheels	Steel	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Braked Towing Capacity	-	0 kg
Towing Braked Kg	-	0 kg

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Front Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade)
Chassis Type	Body-on-Frame	Monocoque
Power Steering	Yes	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column	Adjustable	Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	No	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic	Telescopic Hydraulic
Chassis Material	Body-on-Frame	Monocoque
Front Suspension Type	Independent Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade)
Rear Suspension Type	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring	Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade)
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic	Telescopic Hydraulic
Suspension	Independent Double Wishbone	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Service Interval	7500	10,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost	R1,800 per service	Approx R1,200–R1,800 per Service
Battery Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	12 Months
Maintenance Plan	1 Year / 15,000 km	Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval	7500	10,000 km or 6 Months
First Service At	7500	1,000 km Inspection
Service Plan Duration	1 Year / 15,000 km	Not Included
Service Plan Distance	1 Year / 15,000 km	Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	Underbody Rust Protection
Alternator	Yes	-
Battery Type	-	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Service Intervals	7500	10,000 km or 12 Months

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Warranty Years	5 Years / 150,000 km	5
Warranty Kilometers	5 Years / 150,000 km	5
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	3 Years	3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	5
Roadside Assistance	3 Years	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty	5 Years / 150,000 km	5
Warranty Roadside Assistance	3 Years	5 Years Roadside Assistance

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
CO2 Emissions	249 g/km	155 g/km
Start Stop System	No	-
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Noise Level	78 dB	72 dB
Fuel Octane Requirement	B7 Diesel	93 RON Unleaded
Particulate Filter	DPF	Not Fitted
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 3	Euro 5
Idle CO2 Output	261	Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control	No	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km	249	155
Green NCAP Rating	-	Not Rated — Commercial Vehicle

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.7 l/100km	8.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	10.0 l/100km	10.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	10.6 l/100km	6.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	12.4 l/100km	8.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count	-	3

Spec	K2700	Super Carry
Ownership Role	Flagship	Mid
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar	404995 ZAR	209900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	404995	209900
Starting Price Zar	404995	209900

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Super Carry leads by 2 points

Both K2700 and Super Carry are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 41 /100

Lead 2 points

Data 88% confidence

#1 Winner

Super Carry

88% data confidence 0 strong categories

Best at Ownership 60 Check Safety 17

Performance 25

Efficiency 54

Safety 17

Practicality 59

Ownership 60

Leads by 2 points

K2700

80% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Practicality 74 Check Safety 0

Performance 32

Efficiency 43

Safety 0

Practicality 74

Ownership 49

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance K2700 +7 Efficiency Super Carry +11 Safety Super Carry +17 Practicality K2700 +15 Ownership Super Carry +11

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Super Carry

Performance 25/100

Efficiency 54/100

Safety 17/100

Practicality 59/100

Ownership 60/100

K2700

Performance 32/100

Efficiency 43/100

Safety 0/100

Practicality 74/100

Ownership 49/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Suzuki Super Carry wins with 41 pts vs 39 pts for K2700

In structured scoring, Super Carry emerges as the stronger overall package. However, K2700 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 Super Carry 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: K2700 43 vs Super Carry 54. 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: K2700 0, Super Carry 17. 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: K2700 49, Super Carry 60. 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: K2700 74, Super Carry 59. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: K2700 32, Super Carry 25. 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 Super Carry edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Super Carry 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 K2700 and Super Carry in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: K2700 scores 32 vs 25.

Efficiency: K2700 scores 43 vs 54.

Safety: K2700 scores 0 vs 17.

Practicality: K2700 scores 74 vs 59.

Ownership: K2700 scores 49 vs 60.

Final structured scoring gives Super Carry the advantage in this comparison.

KIA K2700 vs Suzuki Super Carry

KIA K2700

Suzuki Super Carry

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)

K2700

Super Carry

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

Super Carry

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Super Carry leads by 2 points

Super Carry

K2700

Super Carry

K2700

So, Which One Should You Buy?

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down