LEPAS L4 vs Suzuki Super Carry

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.

LEPAS L4 in South Africa

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
VS
Suzuki Super Carry in South Africa

Suzuki Super Carry

1.2 Flatdeck MT Petrol 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 209,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 59 kW 🔧 104 Nm ⛽ 13.7 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LEPAS L4 vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer

L4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Super Carry starts ZAR 102,000 cheaper L4 from ZAR 299,900 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification L4 Super Carry
Maximum Power L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Engine Size L41499 cc Super Carry1196 cc
Combined Fuel Economy L414.3 km/l Super Carry13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance L4160 mm Super Carry175 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

L4

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Super Carry

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

L4

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Super Carry

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec L4 Super Carry
Model Introduced Year 2026 2019
Generation First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV 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 The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026. 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 2026 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV Van
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Color Note - White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Dealer Stock Note - Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 850 kg
Spec L4 Super Carry
Length 4406 mm 3800 mm
Width 1820 mm 1562 mm
Height 1635 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 170 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 51 l 30 l
Boot/Cargo Space 458 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1346 kg 850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1844 kg 1280 kg
Payload Capacity 498 kg 390 kg
Towing Capacity 1200 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.275 m 4.5 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 975 mm 1000 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 930 mm
Rear Legroom 890 mm 750 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This L4 and Super Carry 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: L4 47 vs Super Carry 25.

Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Super Carry 54.

Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Super Carry 25.

Practicality index: L4 59 vs Super Carry 59.

Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs Super Carry 60.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

L4 leads by 21 points

L4 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 21 points
Data 83% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

L4

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 59
Leads by 21 points
43
#2

Super Carry

79% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Ownership 60 Check Performance 25
Performance 25
Efficiency 54
Safety 25
Practicality 59
Ownership 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance L4 +22 Efficiency L4 +2 Safety L4 +67 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

L4

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 59/100

Super Carry

Performance 25/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 25/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LEPAS L4 leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, Super Carry may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

L4 vs Super Carry questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.