Hatchback Petrol Manual 5-seat

Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT

Price in Port Elizabeth, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation Current market generation Current version 2026 Body style Hatchback
S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.
ZAR 178,900
On-road in
ZAR 189,710
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 178,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 3,900
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,500
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,000
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 2,800
Insurance
ZAR 1,610
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 178,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 3,189/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:998cc (1.0L) Torque:89Nm (66 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:0mm Power:49kW (66 bhp) Total Driving Range:700km Boot239L (8.4 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 18.2 km/l (43 mpg)
City 16.0 km/l (38 mpg)
Highway 19.0 km/l (45 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 3,189
Total Interest
ZAR 46,336
Total Payable
ZAR 191,336
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT

S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is a South African Hatchback with a hatchback body and petrol power.

It makes no apologies for what it is: a sub-3.7-metre box on wheels powered by a naturally aspirated 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine producing 49kW and 89Nm, mated to a five-speed manual gearbox. The K10C engine is a derivative of the same unit found in the Celerio and Alto, tuned slightly softer here but perfectly matched to the S-Presso's 726 kg kerb weight. The 'mini-SUV stance' is marketing language for a tall hatchback body on a standard subcompact platform, but it earns its keep: the elevated seating position (driver hip-point roughly 100mm higher than a Celerio) gives excellent forward visibility in congested traffic, and the 239-litre boot is large for the footprint. The 35-litre fuel tank and ~21 km/L real-world economy mean a full tank — costing roughly R700 at 2025 pump prices — covers a realistic 630–700 km. 1.0-litre K10C three-cylinder naturally aspirated engine: 49kW at 5,500rpm, 89Nm at 3,500rpm. Claimed fuel consumption 4.7L/100km; real-world SA city range 5.2–6.5L/100km. GL MT is the volume variant of the S-Presso range — the entry point with practical connectivity (CarPlay/Android Auto) but without the convenience of the AMT option. Front-wheel drive variants suit metropolitan buyers. For a buyer searching the S-Presso 1.0 GL MT price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. A South African price reference of R178,900 describes the opportunity; engine of 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 49 kW @ 5500 rpm describe the conditions around it. The S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between the base trim, an active listing and a South African price reference of R178,900. Petrol power describes the opportunity; the base trim and an active listing describe the conditions around it for S-Presso 1.0 GL MT. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for S-Presso 1.0 GL MT

Suzuki S-Presso — Quick Facts

Suzuki S-Presso Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.0 GL MT Base Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l Manual ZAR 178,900
1.0 GL AMT Base Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 192,900
1.0 GL+ MT Mid Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 189,900
1.0 GL+ AMT Mid Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed AMT ZAR 203,900
1.0 GL+ MT S-Edition Top Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 205,900
1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition Top Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed AMT ZAR 219,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.0 GL MT Base Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l Manual ZAR 178,900
1.0 GL AMT Base Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l Automatic ZAR 192,900
1.0 GL+ MT Mid Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 189,900
1.0 GL+ AMT Mid Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed AMT ZAR 203,900
1.0 GL+ MT S-Edition Top Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed Manual ZAR 205,900
1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition Top Petrol Total driving range700 km Efficiency18.2 km/l 5-Speed AMT ZAR 219,900
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Suzuki S-Presso Specifications

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Driving fit

Where the Suzuki S-Presso Fits Best

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Who buys this

In Johannesburg traffic you rarely need more than 4,000 rpm; the short-ratio five-speed gearbox — light clutch, precise throws — makes stop-start commuting genuinely relaxing rather than exhausting. A shopper researching S-Presso 1.0 GL MT should separate need from showroom appeal. If a South African price reference of R178,900 solves a problem every week, it deserves real consideration

City
The Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is the most honest city car in the South African market. Around town, S-Presso 1.0 GL MT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration
Highway
The GL trim adds a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — an upgrade over the base Std trim — along with remote central locking and electric front windows. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the S-Presso 1.0 GL MT out with the load it normally carries. Engine of 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol gives context, but a number cannot show how a power output of 49 kW @ 5500 rpm feels on a gradient
Off-Road
In a market where even budget cars carry heavy technology premiums, the S-Presso GL MT holds the line below R220,000 — a figure that includes a 180mm ground clearance that shames several crossovers costing twice as much. If the S-Presso 1.0 GL MT will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it

Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT — Should You Buy It?

Not yet rated: no complete Hagalu editorial review is published for this exact variant. The buyer guidance below is not a scored review.

S-Presso 1.0 GL MT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a South African price reference of R178,900 and accept the limitation represented by a 5-Speed Manual transmission

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: Hatchback
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Manual
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R178,900
  • ✓Engine: 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 49 kW @ 5500 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 5-Speed Manual
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for S-Presso 1.0 GL MT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for S-Presso 1.0 GL MT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written S-Presso 1.0 GL MT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate S-Presso 1.0 GL MT budget.
  • ✕A short S-Presso 1.0 GL MT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕S-Presso 1.0 GL MT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent S-Presso 1.0 GL MT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published S-Presso 1.0 GL MT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm S-Presso 1.0 GL MT stock and support terms.

Suzuki S-Presso FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is R178,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.0 GL MT, 1.0 GL AMT, 1.0 GL+ MT, 1.0 GL+ AMT, 1.0 GL+ MT S-Edition, 1.0 GL+ AMT S-Edition. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is 0 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is 998 cc, with output shown as 49 kW (66 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is around 18.2 km/l.

In Johannesburg traffic you rarely need more than 4,000 rpm; the short-ratio five-speed gearbox — light clutch, precise throws — makes stop-start commuting genuinely relaxing rather than exhausting. A shopper researching S-Presso 1.0 GL MT should separate need from showroom appeal.

The Suzuki S-Presso 1.0 GL MT is the most honest city car in the South African market. Around town, S-Presso 1.0 GL MT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration

The GL trim adds a 7-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto — an upgrade over the base Std trim — along with remote central locking and electric front windows. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the S-Presso 1.0 GL MT out with the load it normally carries.

Buyers researching the Suzuki S-Presso often compare it with rivals such as Renault Kwid , Tata Tiago , Renault Kwid Limited Edition , Toyota Vitz , Hyundai Grand i10 . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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