Suzuki Super Carry vs JAC X200 Single Cab

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
JAC X200 Single Cab in South Africa

JAC X200 Single Cab

X200 2.8L TDI 80 kW 1.5-tonne Single-cab Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 347,739 ex-showroom
⚡ 80 kW 🔧 240 Nm ⛽ 12.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Super Carry vs JAC X200 Single Cab: the short answer

X200 Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Super Carry starts ZAR 106,361 cheaper Super Carry from ZAR 197,900 · X200 Single Cab from ZAR 304,261

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Super Carry X200 Single Cab
Maximum Power Super Carry59 kW @ 6000 rpm X200 Single Cab80 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque Super Carry104 Nm @ 2900 rpm X200 Single Cab240 Nm @ 1800-2000 rpm
Engine Size Super Carry1196 cc X200 Single Cab2771 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Super Carry13.7 km/l X200 Single Cab12.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Super Carry175 mm X200 Single Cab170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Super Carry

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

X200 Single Cab

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Super Carry

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

X200 Single Cab

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Super Carry X200 Single Cab
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. Current South African X200 Single Cab range verified on 7 September 2026
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 later South African facelift was identified in the current official model and brochure material
Facelift Launched Since 2026 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Current Not Applicable
Body Style Van Forward-cab single cab
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 Forward-cab light commercial vehicle
Tare Mass Kg 850 kg -
Vehicle Type Van Light commercial vehicle
Spec Super Carry X200 Single Cab
Length 3800 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Width 1562 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Height 1730 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Wheelbase 2110 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 30 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 850 kg 1760 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1280 kg 3260 kg
Payload Capacity 390 kg 1500 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1250 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 3 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors 4 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 4.5 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 1000 mm Not Applicable
Front Legroom 930 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 750 mm Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Super Carry and X200 Single Cab 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 X200 Single Cab 44.

Efficiency index: Super Carry 54 vs X200 Single Cab 54.

Safety-equipment index: Super Carry 25 vs X200 Single Cab 88.

Practicality index: Super Carry 59 vs X200 Single Cab 57.

Ownership-cover index: Super Carry 60 vs X200 Single Cab 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

X200 Single Cab leads by 18 points

X200 Single Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Super Carry.

Evidence leader 61 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 52% source coverage
61
#1 Evidence leader

X200 Single Cab

52% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 44
Performance 44
Efficiency 54
Safety 88
Practicality 57
Leads by 18 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 X200 Single Cab +19 Efficiency Level Safety X200 Single Cab +63 Practicality Super Carry +2

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

X200 Single Cab

Performance 44/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 57/100

Super Carry

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index JAC X200 Single Cab leads the specification evidence index with 61 pts vs 43 pts for Super Carry

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X200 Single Cab 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 X200 Single Cab 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.