Suzuki recently launched the Fronx, its all-new compact crossover that looks poised to take its segment by storm. How does this newcomer compare with two key rivals regarding running costs?
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There are four models in the Fronx line-up, and we have chosen the entry-level GL manual for our comparison today. How do the base model’s running costs compare with two key rivals, the Renault Kiger and Nissan Magnite?
The figures
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Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GL manual |
Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Zen |
Nissan Magnite 1.0 Turbo Acenta |
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Engine size |
4-cyl, 1.5-litre petrol |
3-cyl, 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
3-cyl, 1.0-litre turbo petrol |
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Power/Torque |
77 kW/138 Nm |
74 kW/160 Nm |
74 kW/160 Nm |
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Gearbox |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
5-speed manual |
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Seats |
5 |
5 |
5 |
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Airbags |
2 |
4 |
2 |
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Driven wheels |
Front |
Front |
Front |
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Load Capacity |
304-605-1009-litres |
405-879-litres |
336-litres |
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Fuel capacity |
37-litres |
40-litres |
40-litres |
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Claimed consumption |
5.5 L/100 km |
5.0 L/100 km |
5.3 L/100 km |
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CO2 emissions |
129 g/km |
119 g/km |
125 g/km |
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Service plan |
4-year/ 600 000km |
2-year/30 000km |
3-year/30 000km |
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Price |
R279 900 |
R299 999 |
R306 900 |
Comparing the trio
Purchase price
The models we have chosen for this comparison are competitors from a pricing and body-style perspective. Monthly instalments are calculated throughout 72 months with a 10% deposit and no balloon or residual. The interest rate is set at 12%.
Suzuki Fronx 1.5 GL manual
With the instalment parameters, the Fronx will work out at R4 925 monthly over 72 months.
Renault Kiger 1.0 Turbo Zen
The Kiger will work out at R5 279 monthly with the instalment parameters over 72 months.
Nissan Magnite
The Magnite will work out at R5 400 monthly with the instalment parameters over 72 months.
Fuel consumption
On paper, the Kiger has the lowest fuel consumption. Still, from our experience, the Renault and Nissan, featuring a similar drivetrain and platform, will be similar regarding real-world fuel economy, while the Suzuki will be the lowest in terms of fuel consumption.
Service plans
All three contenders come with service plans, but Suzuki’s offering of four years to 60 000km is by far the best among the trio.
Verdict
Looking at the data, we would be confident that the Suzuki Fronx would be the cheapest product to run in the first five years of ownership.
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