KIA Picanto Panel Van 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 Picanto Panel Van

1.0 LS Panel Van Auto Petrol Automatic

ZAR 269,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 49 kW 🔧 94 Nm ⛽ 16.4 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 Super Carry

⛽ Fuel Economy Picanto Panel Van

🛡 Safety Picanto Panel Van

📦 Practicality Tie

🔑 Ownership Picanto Panel Van

Super Carry starts ZAR 249995 cheaper Picanto Panel Van from ZAR 249,995 · Super Carry from ZAR 197,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Engine Power	49 kW	59 kW
Torque	94 Nm	104 Nm
Engine Size	998 cc	1196 cc
Claimed Mileage	16.4 km/l	13.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	155 mm	175 mm
Boot / Load Bay	620 l	0 l
Airbags	6	1 — Driver Only
Kerb Weight	950 kg	850 kg
Seating Capacity	2	5
Warranty	7 Years/150	5

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The Bottom Line

Picanto Panel Van holds a noticeable edge over Super Carry, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Super Carry +3 pts

Efficiency Picanto Panel Van +9 pts

Safety Picanto Panel Van +59 pts

Practicality Equal

Ownership Picanto Panel Van +11 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Picanto Panel Van

Strengths

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

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Super Carry

Strengths

More powerful engine output

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

Picanto Panel Van

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

Super Carry

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Engine	1.0L G3LA 3-Cylinder Petrol	1.2L GB14 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Type	Inline 3 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated	Inline 4 Cylinder Naturally Aspirated
Engine Type Config	1.0L 3-Cylinder DOHC	1.2L GB14 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Code	G3LA	GB14
Cylinder Layout	Inline 3 (I3)	Inline 4 (I4)
Engine Aspiration	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Displacement	998 cc	1196 cc
Engine Displacement	998 cc	1196 cc
Cylinders	3	4
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Cylinder Bore	71.0 mm	68.5 mm
Piston Stroke	84.0 mm	81.3 mm
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	9.5:1
Engine Position	Transverse Front-Mounted	Transverse Front-Mounted
Variable Valve Timing	CVVT on Intake Camshaft	Not Available — Fixed Cam Timing
Fuel System	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Turbocharger	-	-
Power	49 kW	59 kW
Power @ RPM	6,000 rpm	6,000 rpm
Power	66 bhp	80 bhp
Torque	94 Nm	104 Nm
Torque @ RPM	3,500 rpm	2,900 rpm
Maximum Engine RPM	6500 rpm	6200 rpm
Engine Oil Capacity	3.2 l	3.0 l
Top Speed	148 km/h	120 km/h
0-100 km/h	14.5 sec	20.0 sec
0–100 km/h	14.5 sec	20.0 sec
Battery Capacity	-	-
Charging Port	-	-
AC Charging Time	-	-
EV Range	0 km	-
Engine Displacement Cc	998 cc	1196 cc
Engine Power kW	49 kW	59 kW
Engine Torque Nm	94 Nm	104 Nm
Max Power kW	49 kW	59 kW
Max Torque Nm	94 Nm	104 Nm
Maximum Power	49 kW	59 kW
Maximum Torque	94 Nm	104 Nm
Engine Config	1.0L G3LA 3-Cylinder Petrol	1.2L GB14 4-Cylinder Petrol
Engine Cylinders	3	4
Engine Valves	4	4
Power kW Rpm	6,000 rpm	6,000 rpm
Torque Nm Rpm	3,500 rpm	2,900 rpm
Acceleration 0 100	14.5 sec	20.0 sec
Induction	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Turbo Type	Naturally Aspirated	Naturally Aspirated
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Steering	Power Assisted Steering (Hydraulic)
Motor Position	-	-
Motor Power	-	-
Motor Torque	-	-
Motor Type	-	-
System Output	-	-
Combined System Power	-	-
Active Exhaust	-	-
Engine Displacement Litres	998 cc	1196 cc
Fuel Grade Required	93 RON Unleaded Petrol	93 RON Unleaded Petrol
Combined System Torque	-	-

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Fuel Octane Requirement	93 RON Unleaded	93 RON Unleaded
CO2 Emissions	140 g/km	155 g/km
Start Stop System	No	-
Noise Level	68 dB	72 dB
Hybrid System Type	-	-
Particulate Filter	GPF Fitted	Not Fitted
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating	Not Independently NCAP Green Rated	Not Rated — Commercial Vehicle
Idle CO2 Output	Within Euro 5 Emission Limits	Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)	Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
CO2 Emissions G Km	140	155

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual
Transmission	Automatic	Manual
Number of Gears	4 km/h	5 km/h
Paddle Shifters	-	-
Final Drive Ratio	4.286:1	4.529:1
Drive Type	FWD — Front Wheel Drive	RWD
Drivetrain Layout	Front Wheel Drive	Rear Wheel Drive
Drivetrain	FWD — Front Wheel Drive	RWD
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	2.8	3.2
LSD Available	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Manual
Transmission Speeds	4 km/h	5 km/h
Axle Layout	FWD — Front Wheel Drive	RWD
Automatic Shift Paddles	-	-
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Low Range	-	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Clutch Type	Torque Converter Automatic	Single Dry Plate Diaphragm

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
4WD System Type	FWD — Front Wheel Drive	RWD
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Approach Angle	17 deg	0 deg
Departure Angle	22 deg	0 deg
Wading Depth	0 mm	0 mm
Terrain Modes	-	-
Locking Differential	-	-
Underbody Protection	-	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Ramp-over Angle	0 deg	0 deg
Recovery Hooks	1 Rear Tow Hook	1 Rear Tow Hook
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Energy Recovery Display	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Approach Angle Deg	17 deg	0 deg
Departure Angle Deg	22 deg	0 deg
Wading Depth Mm	0 mm	0 mm
Breakover Angle	0 deg	0 deg

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Length	3595 mm	3800 mm
Width	1595 mm	1562 mm
Height	1480 mm	1730 mm
Wheelbase	2400 mm	2110 mm
Ground Clearance	155 mm	175 mm
Kerb Weight	950 kg	850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	1400 kg	1280 kg
Max Payload	450 kg	390 kg
Front Track Width	1415 mm	1285 mm
Rear Track Width	1420 mm	1285 mm
Turning Radius	4.8 m	4.5 m
Number of Doors	3	4
Doors	3	4
Seats	2	5
Seating Capacity	2	5
Boot Space Seats Folded	620 l	1200 l
Boot Volume	620 l	0 l
Towing Capacity	0 kg	0 kg
Load Bed Length	620 l	0 l
Load Bed Width	1150 mm	1250 mm
Front Legroom	1040 mm	930 mm
Rear Legroom	0 mm	750 mm
Front Headroom	970 mm	1020 mm
Rear Headroom	0 mm	1000 mm
Front Shoulder Room	1355 mm	1200 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	0 mm	1180 mm
Front Overhang	735 mm	-
Rear Overhang	460 mm	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	1400 kg	1280 kg
Ground Clearance Mm	155 mm	175 mm
Height Mm	1480 mm	1730 mm
Length Mm	3595 mm	3800 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	620 l	0 l
Loadbox Width Mm	1150 mm	1250 mm
Width Mm	1595 mm	1562 mm
Payload Kg	450 kg	390 kg
Ground Clearance Min	155 mm	175 mm
Ground Clearance Max	155 mm	175 mm
Turning Circle	4.8 m	4.5 m
Turning Circle M	4.8 m	4.5 m
Tare Mass Kg	950 kg	850 kg
Cargo Volume	620 l	0 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	620 l	1200 l
Boot Space	620 l	0 l
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 l	30 l

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Ground Clearance Unladen	155	175
Fuel Consumption Combined	6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle	7.3
Spare Wheel	Full Size Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare
Tyre Repair Kit	No — Full Size Spare Provided	-
Adaptive Dampers	No	-
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes — Front	Front Seats
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Front Seats
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Stability Control	Yes	-
Surround View Monitor	No	-
Digital Speedometer	Yes — Digital Speedometer Display	Basic Analogue Gauges
Driver Display	Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	-
Multi Function Steering	Yes	-
Voice Command	Yes	-
Voice Command Support	Yes	-
Seat Type	Cloth Fabric	Vinyl
Rear Seat Split	N/A Panel Van	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Front Armrest	No	-
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	-
AC Type	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Climate Zones	Single Zone	1
Power Windows	Yes — Front Windows Only	Not Available — Manual Windows
Keyless Entry	No	-
Push Button Start	No	-
Push Button Start	No	-
Engine Start Stop Button	No	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	No	-
Remote Start	No	-
Remote Engine Start	No	-
Sunroof	No	-
Panoramic Roof	No	-
Electric Tailgate	No	-
Powered Tailgate	No	-
Fuel Lid Opener	Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Rain Sensing Wipers	No	-
Auto Dimming Mirror	No	-
Auto Dimming Irvm	No	-
Rear Defogger	Yes	Standard
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	Standard
Electric Mirror Folding	No	Manual Fold
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	Not Available — Manual Windows
Power Mirrors	Yes	Not Available — Manual Windows
Remote Side Mirror	Yes	Manual Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Yes	-
Tachometer	Yes	-
Trip Computer	Yes	-
Speed Limiter	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
12V Accessory Socket	Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Front Power Outlet	Yes — 12V Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Rear Wing	No	-
Chrome Grille	No	-
Side Steps	No	-
Skid Plates	No	-
Gear Shift Type	Floor-Mounted Selector	5-Speed Manual
Engine Start Stop	No	-
Heads Up Display	No	-
Launch Control	No	-
Performance Data Logger	No	-
Ride Mode Selection	No	-
Rev Matching	No	-
Payload Capacity	Not Applicable — Passenger Vehicle	390
Roof Antenna	Yes	-
Aero Kit	No	-
Exhaust Finish	Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip	-
Exhaust Type	Single Exhaust System	-
Glovebox Cooling	No	Driver Door Pocket Only
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment	-
Headlamp Washer	No	-
Drag Coefficient	0.32 Cd	-
Stabilizer Bar	Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars	Standard
Steering Response	Electric Power Assisted Steering	-
Tail Lamps	No	Halogen
Service Plan	3 Years/45	Not Included
Engine Warranty	7 Years/150	2 Years
Trim Level	mid	mid
Variant Role	Commercial utility derivative	Commercial utility derivative
Accelerator 0 100	14.5 sec	20.0 sec
Common Rail Injection	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)	Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Diff Lock	-	-
Difflock	-	-
Vdc	Yes	-
TPMS	Yes	-
Sonar	No	-
Automatic High Beam	No	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Bottle Holders	2	2
Rear Air Conditioning	No	-
Glove Box	Yes	Driver Door Pocket Only
Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Manual Aircon	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Intelligent Keyless Entry	No	-
Remote Central Locking	No	Standard
Passive Entry Start	No	-
Wireless Charger	No	-
Lift Gate	No	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	No	Manual Fold
Power Socket 12v	Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket	1 x 12V Socket
Sound System	6	2
Roof Rack Compatibility	No	-
Rim Size	14 Inches	13 Inches
Stabilizer Bar Front	Standard Anti-Roll Bar	Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Standard Anti-Roll Bar	-
Sub Frame	Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform	Monocoque
Vehicle To Grid	-	-
Vehicle To Load	-	-
One Pedal Driving	-	-
Regenerative Braking	-	-
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	-
Rear Electric Motor	-	-
Battery Preconditioning	-	-
Battery Voltage	-	-
Intelligent Battery System	-	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Rear Diff Lock	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Unlocking	No	-
Walk Away Lock	No	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	No	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	No	Halogen
Front Wipers Type	Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	No	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	-
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	-
Centre Console	No	-
Side Impact Bars	Yes	Standard
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Wireless Charging	No	-
Climate Control	Manual Air Conditioning	Manual Air Conditioning (Optional Fitment)
Boot Opener	Yes — Electric Boot Release Button	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	No	-
Intercooler	Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine	-
Mirror	Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators	Manual Mirrors
Source Model Column	picanto-panel-van	super-carry
Front Wiper	Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer	-

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Fuel Tank Capacity	35 l	30 l
Claimed Mileage	16.4 km/l	13.7 km/l
City Mileage	13.5 km/l	14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage	20.4 km/l	20.0 km/l
Fuel Efficiency	6.1 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	6.1 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Average Fuel Consumption	6.1 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	16.4 km/l	13.7 km/l
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	No	-
Combined Consumption L 100km	6.1 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	35 l	30 l
Fuel Type	Petrol	Petrol
Combined Consumption	6.1 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined	6.1 l/100km	7.3 l/100km
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
AC Charging Power	-	-
DC Charging Power	-	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Charging Type	-	-
Combined Driving Range	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Real-world City Mileage Min	6.9 l/100km	8.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	8.4 l/100km	10.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	4.5 l/100km	6.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count	0	3
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	5.3 l/100km	8.0 l/100km

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Tyre Size	175/65 R14	155 R13 LT 8PR
Tyre Type	Tubeless Radial	155 R13 LT 8PR
Wheel Type	Standard Design	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Wheel Rim Size	14 Inches	13 Inches
Wheel Diameter	14 Inches	13 Inches
Front Tyre Width	175 mm	-
Rear Tyre Width	175 mm	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Drum	Drum
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Drum	Drum
Front Brake Disc Diameter	247 mm	240 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	180 mm	200 mm
Tyre Load Index	82	91
Tyre Speed Rating	T	Q
Spare Wheel Type	Full Size Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare
Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare Tyre	Full Size Spare
Wheelbase Mm	2400 mm	2110 mm
Braked Towing Capacity	0 kg	0 kg
Towing Braked Kg	0 kg	0 kg
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	Standard
Autonomous Emergency Brake	No	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Wheel Material	Standard Design	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Wheels	Standard Design	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Spare Wheel Size Type	Full Size Spare	Full Size Spare
Handbrake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Electric Park Brake	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Wheel Size Type	14 Inches	13 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	No	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	-
Leather Steering Wheel	Urethane	Urethane
Steering Wheel Trim	Urethane	Urethane
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	Standard
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	Standard
Parking Brake Type	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake
Auto Brake Hold	Conventional Handbrake	Conventional Handbrake

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade)
Chassis Type	Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform	Monocoque
Power Steering	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column	Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable	Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Leaf Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Standard Anti-Roll Bar	-
Shock Absorber Type	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Telescopic Hydraulic
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Suspension	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring	MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade)
Rear Axle Type	Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring	Leaf Spring (Commercial Grade)
Shock Absorbers	Telescopic Gas Dampers	Telescopic Hydraulic
Chassis Material	Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform	Monocoque
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Standard Anti-Roll Bar	Standard

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt Adjustable
Steering Type	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Instrument Cluster Type	Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster	Basic Analogue Gauges
Rear USB Ports	0	0
Seat Material	Cloth	Vinyl
Fabric Seats	Yes	Vinyl
Leather Seats	No	-
Seat Adjustment	Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver
Driver Seat Adjustment	6-Way Manual Adjustment	Manual — 7-position slide
Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	Manual 4-Way Driver
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-Way Manual Adjustment	Fixed
Adjustable Front Seat	Yes	-
Memory Seats	No	-
Heated Seats	No	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Cooled Seats	No	-
Driver Lumbar Support	No	-
Ambient Lighting	No	-
Folding Rear Seats	Not Applicable — Panel Van	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
60 40 Split Seat	No	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Front Armrest	No	-
Rear Armrest	No	-
Cup Holders	2	2
Rear AC Vents	No	-
Door Map Pockets	Yes	Driver Door Pocket Only
Front Headrest	Yes — Adjustable	-
Rear Headrest	-	-
Interior Colour Options	2	1
Cargo Space	620	0
Boot Space Seats Up	620	0
Boot Space Seats Down	620	1200
Seat Count	2	5
Seat Capacity	2	5
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Front Seats
Seat Trim	Cloth	Vinyl
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Cloth	Vinyl
Seat Fold Type	Not Applicable — Panel Van	Rear Bench Folds Flat for Cargo
Armrest Front	No	-
Armrest Rear	No	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	No	-
Interior Colours	2	1
Interior Trim Colour	2	1
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	No	-
Steering Wheel Material	Urethane	Urethane
Interior Courtesy Lamps	2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor	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
Driver Seat	Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment	Manual 4-Way Driver

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Airbags	6	1 — Driver Only
Driver Airbag	Yes	Standard
Passenger Airbag	Yes	-
Side Airbags	Yes — Front Side Airbags	-
Curtain Airbags	Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags	-
Knee Airbag	No	-
ABS	Yes	Standard
EBD	Yes	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	-
TCS	Yes	-
Traction Control	Yes	-
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	-
Brake Assist	Yes	Standard
BA	Yes	Standard
Brake Override System	Yes	-
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	-
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Alarm System	Yes	-
Central Locking	Yes	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Front Seats
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Safety Rating	3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)	Not Independently Rated — Commercial Vehicle
Whiplash Protection	Yes — Active Head Restraints Front	Basic Head Restraints
Hill Hold	Yes	-
AEB	No	-
Pedestrian Detection AEB	No	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Lane Change Warning	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Fatigue Detection	No	-
Front Parking Sensors	No	-
ABS EBD	Yes	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	-
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	1 — Driver Only
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	1 — Driver Only
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners	Standard — Driver

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Autonomous Emergency Braking	No	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	No	-
Lane Keep Assist	No	-
Lane Departure Warning	No	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	No	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	No	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	No	-
Cruise Control	No	-
Auto Highbeam	No	-
Parking Sensors	No	-
Rear Parking Sensors	No	-
Rear View Camera	No	-
360 Degree Camera	No	-
Park Assist	No	-
Auto Lights	Yes	-
Auto Wipers	No	-
Eco Mode	Yes	-
Sport Mode	No	-
Drive Modes	Eco Mode Only	-
EV Mode	Not Applicable — Petrol Engine	-
Blind Spot Warning	No	-
Pre-Collision System	No	-
Rear View Camera	No	-
Reversing Camera	No	-
Reverse Camera Type	No	-
Surround View Camera	No	-
Parking Distance Sensors	No	-
Parking Sensor	No	-
Front Camera	No	-
Automatic High Beam	No	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	No	-
Forward Collision Warning	-	-
Reverse Camera	No	-
Around View Monitor	No	-
Emergency Braking	No	-

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Infotainment Screen	8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System	Basic AM/FM Radio
Infotainment Screen	8-Inch Touchscreen	Basic AM/FM Radio
Infotainment Display	8-Inch Touchscreen Display	Basic AM/FM Radio
Infotainment Screen Size	8-Inch Touchscreen	Basic AM/FM Radio
Apple CarPlay	Yes	-
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	-
Android Auto	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue Instrument Cluster
USB Ports	2	-
Rear Usb	No	-
Number of Speakers	6	2
Premium Audio	No	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	-
Voice Recognition	Yes	-
AUX Input	Yes	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	No	-
Head Up Display	No	-
Multi Information Display	Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster	Basic Analogue Gauges
Display Audio	8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System	Basic AM/FM Radio
Touchscreen	8-Inch Touchscreen	Basic AM/FM Radio
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	-
Connected Services	Yes	-
Audio Speakers	6	2
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	2	-
Voice Control	Yes	-
Radio	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Audio System	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	-
Navigation System	Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay	-
FM Radio	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready
Audio	Yes	AM/FM Radio Ready

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Panoramic Sunroof	No	-
Body Type	3-Door Panel Van	Flatdeck Pickup — Open Load Bed
LED Headlamps	No	Halogen Headlamps
Led Headlights	No	Halogen Headlamps
DRL	Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights	-
Fog Lamps	No	-
Fog Lights	No	-
Front Fog Lights	No	-
Rear Fog Lights	Yes	-
Led Taillights	No	Halogen
Roof Rails	No	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	No	-
Body Cladding	No	-
Exterior Colour Options	5	3
Wing Mirror Type	Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators	Manual Mirrors
Rear Wiper	Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer	-
Door Handle Finish	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Standard Black Handles
Exterior Colour Options	2	3
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	Not Available — Manual Windows
Auto Headlights	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Headlamps	No	Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type	No	Halogen Headlamps
Exterior Mirror Folding	No	Manual Fold
Headlamp Levelling	No	Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights	Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights	-
Front Fog Lamps	No	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body-Coloured Door Handles	Standard Black Handles
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	-
Sunroof Tilt	-	-
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights	-
Alloy Wheel Design	Standard Design	Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Rear Spoiler	Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler	-
Headlights	No	Halogen Headlamps
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Sunroof Slide	-	-
Roof Type	Standard Fixed Roof	Standard Fixed Roof

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Service Interval	15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First	10,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost	Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service	Approx R1,200–R1,800 per Service
Battery Warranty	12 Months KIA Battery Warranty	12 Months
Battery Type	12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery	-
Maintenance Plan	Included — 3 Years/45	Not Included
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km or 6 Months	10,000 km or 6 Months
Service Plan Duration	3 Years/45	Not Included
Service Plan Distance	3 Years/45	Not Included
Anti-Rust Treatment	Underbody Anti-Rust Protection	Underbody Rust Protection
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	-
Alternator	80A Alternator	-
Service Intervals	15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First	10,000 km or 12 Months
First Service At	1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check	1,000 km Inspection

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Warranty Years	7 Years/150	5
Warranty Kilometers	7 Years/150	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	5 Years	3 Years Anti-Corrosion
Basic Warranty	7 Years/150	5
Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty	7 Years/150	5
Warranty Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance	5 Years Roadside Assistance

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
Body Style	Van	Van
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	published
Segment	Van	Van
Vehicle Type	Van	Van
Dealer Stock Note	Mid grade in the South Africa lineup	Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Color Note	Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl	White, Silver Metallic, Grey
Model Introduced Year	2018	2019
Generation	Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative	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 with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021	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	2021	2026
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current

Spec	Picanto Panel Van	Super Carry
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	269995 ZAR	209900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	269995	209900
Starting Price Zar	269995	209900
Ownership Role	Mid	Mid

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Picanto Panel Van leads by 15 points

Picanto Panel Van holds a noticeable edge over Super Carry, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 56 /100

Lead 15 points

Data 96% confidence

#1 Winner

Picanto Panel Van

96% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 76 Check Performance 22

Performance 22

Efficiency 63

Safety 76

Practicality 59

Ownership 71

Leads by 15 points

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

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

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Super Carry +3 Efficiency Picanto Panel Van +9 Safety Picanto Panel Van +59 Practicality Level Ownership Picanto Panel Van +11

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Picanto Panel Van

Performance 22/100

Efficiency 63/100

Safety 76/100

Practicality 59/100

Ownership 71/100

Super Carry

Performance 25/100

Efficiency 54/100

Safety 17/100

Practicality 59/100

Ownership 60/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 KIA Picanto Panel Van wins with 56 pts vs 41 pts for Super Carry

In structured scoring, Picanto Panel Van emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Super Carry 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 Picanto Panel Van 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: Picanto Panel Van 63 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: Picanto Panel Van 76, 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: Picanto Panel Van 71, 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: Picanto Panel Van 59, Super Carry 59. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Picanto Panel Van 22, 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 Picanto Panel Van edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

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

Performance: Picanto Panel Van scores 22 vs 25.

Efficiency: Picanto Panel Van scores 63 vs 54.

Safety: Picanto Panel Van scores 76 vs 17.

Practicality: Picanto Panel Van scores 59 vs 59.

Ownership: Picanto Panel Van scores 71 vs 60.

Final structured scoring gives Picanto Panel Van the advantage in this comparison.

KIA Picanto Panel Van vs Suzuki Super Carry

KIA Picanto Panel Van

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)

Picanto Panel Van

Super Carry

Which One's Right for You?

Picanto Panel Van

Super Carry

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Picanto Panel Van leads by 15 points

Picanto Panel Van

Super Carry

Picanto Panel Van

Super Carry

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