Nissan Magnite 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.

Nissan Magnite in South Africa

Nissan Magnite

1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift Petrol Current
ZAR 323,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW 🔧 96 Nm ⛽ 16.9 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

Nissan Magnite vs Suzuki Super Carry: the short answer

Magnite has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Super Carry remains close.

Super Carry starts ZAR 32,000 cheaper Magnite from ZAR 229,900 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Magnite Super Carry
Maximum Power Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm
Engine Size Magnite999 cc Super Carry1196 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Magnite16.9 km/l Super Carry13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Magnite205 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

Magnite

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Super Carry

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Magnite

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

Super Carry

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Magnite Super Carry
Model Introduced Year 2021 2019
Generation First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment 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 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades 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 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Van
Color Note Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active active
Segment Compact SUV Van
Tare Mass Kg 1007 kg 850 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Van
Spec Magnite Super Carry
Length 3995 mm 3800 mm
Width 1758 mm 1562 mm
Height 1571 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2500 mm 2110 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 205 mm 175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 40 l 30 l
Boot/Cargo Space 336 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 1007 kg 850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1399 kg 1280 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5 m 4.5 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity - 390 kg
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 1000 mm
Front Legroom - 930 mm
Rear Legroom - 750 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Magnite 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: Magnite 16 vs Super Carry 25.

Efficiency index: Magnite 65 vs Super Carry 54.

Safety-equipment index: Magnite 86 vs Super Carry 25.

Practicality index: Magnite 64 vs Super Carry 59.

Ownership-cover index: Magnite 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

Magnite leads by 13 points

Magnite has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Super Carry remains close.

Evidence leader 56 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 67% source coverage
56
#1 Evidence leader

Magnite

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 86 Check Performance 16
Performance 16
Efficiency 65
Safety 86
Practicality 64
Leads by 13 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 Super Carry +9 Efficiency Magnite +11 Safety Magnite +61 Practicality Magnite +5

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Magnite

Performance 16/100
Efficiency 65/100
Safety 86/100
Practicality 64/100

Super Carry

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Nissan Magnite leads the specification evidence index with 56 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

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

Magnite 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.