Suzuki Super Carry vs Changan UNI-S

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.

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
VS
Changan UNI-S in South Africa

Changan UNI-S

1.5T AT CE Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 300 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Super Carry vs Changan UNI-S: the short answer

UNI-S has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.

Super Carry starts ZAR 192,000 cheaper Super Carry from ZAR 197,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Super Carry UNI-S
Maximum Power Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size Super Carry1196 cc UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Super Carry13.7 km/l UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance Super Carry175 mm UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Super Carry

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

UNI-S

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

Which One's Right for You?

Super Carry

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

UNI-S

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Super Carry UNI-S
Model Introduced Year 2019 2026
Generation 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. First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History 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. No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Van SUV
Color Note White, Silver Metallic, Grey -
Dealer Stock Note Mid grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Van Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 850 kg -
Vehicle Type Van Passenger car
Spec Super Carry UNI-S
Length 3800 mm 4539 mm
Width 1562 mm 1865 mm
Height 1730 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase 2110 mm 2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed 475 l
Kerb Weight 850 kg 1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg 1825 kg
Payload Capacity 390 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m 5.66 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 1000 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 930 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 750 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Super Carry and UNI-S 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: Super Carry 25 vs UNI-S 59.

Efficiency index: Super Carry 54 vs UNI-S 55.

Safety-equipment index: Super Carry 25 vs UNI-S 92.

Practicality index: Super Carry 59 vs UNI-S 68.

Ownership-cover index: Super Carry 60 vs UNI-S 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.

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

UNI-S leads by 26 points

UNI-S has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Super Carry.

Evidence leader 69 /100
Lead 26 points
Data 67% source coverage
69
#1 Evidence leader

UNI-S

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 59
Efficiency 55
Safety 92
Practicality 68
Leads by 26 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 UNI-S +34 Efficiency UNI-S +1 Safety UNI-S +67 Practicality UNI-S +9

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

UNI-S

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 68/100

Super Carry

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan UNI-S leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

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

Super Carry vs UNI-S 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.