Suzuki’s July Momentum: Model Snapshots for Shoppers in Potchefstroom

Karen Scheepers
Aug 11
4 min read

Suzuki Auto South Africa continues its winning streak in July, notching up impressive milestones and maintaining its momentum as one of the country’s top automotive brands.

Highlights from the latest NAAMSA sales report include:

Best-ever dealer sales

Second highest overall sales record

Second overall in manufacturer sales rankings

Suzuki Auto South Africa is celebrating another strong month of new vehicle sales, achieving its second-highest monthly total to date.

According to the latest sales report from industry body naamsa, 6,257 new Suzuki vehicles were sold locally in July 2025. This is just 142 units shy of the brand’s all-time record of 6,399 units set in January.

Breaking down the numbers, 5,069 units were sold through the dealer network – surpassing the previous dealer sales record set in April by 54 units. The remaining 1,188 units went to fleet, rental and government customers.

This performance once again secures Suzuki Auto South Africa the number two spot in the national vehicle sales rankings by manufacturer, a position it has maintained consistently since the start of the year.

Leading July’s sales was the new fourth-generation Swift, with 1,872 units sold. Close behind was the Fronx with 1,220 units, followed by the Ertiga (980 units), S-Presso (445 units), and the Baleno, which rounded out the top five with 401 units.

Overview

Below is a concise, research-backed guide to the Suzuki models featured. Each section highlights engine, transmissions, economy (manufacturer claims where available), and standout equipment to help shoppers compare quickly. (Confirm exact specs/derivatives and pricing with the dealer.)

Hatchbacks

Swift (4th-gen)

Powertrain: 1.2-litre 3-cyl (Z12E), 60 kW / 112 Nm; 5-speed manual or CVT. Claimed economy from ~4.9 L/100 km (range figures vary by derivative).
Trims & key kit: GL / GL+ / GLX. All models now include 6 airbags, ESC, ABS, hill-hold, ISOFIX. GL+ adds 7" touchscreen with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto and reverse camera; GLX upgrades to 9" screen, LED headlights, keyless start, auto climate (CVT adds paddles).

Baleno

Powertrain: 1.5-litre petrol, 77 kW / 138 Nm; 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto. Claimed economy 5.4 L/100 km (manual), 5.7 L/100 km (auto).
Trims & key kit: GL adds 7" touchscreen with CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, auto climate; GLX adds 9" screen, 360° camera, head-up display, keyless start, LED lighting, six airbags.

Celerio

Powertrain: 1.0-litre 3-cyl Dualjet, 50 kW / 89 Nm; 5-speed manual or AMT. Claimed economy as low as ~4.4–4.6 L/100 km depending on transmission.
Key kit (market highlights): Compact footprint, light kerb mass, smartphone connectivity on upper trims, safety suite includes ABS, ESP and ISOFIX anchors on SA models.

S-Presso

Powertrain: 1.0-litre 3-cyl Dualjet, 49 kW / 89 Nm; 5-speed manual or AMT. Claimed economy 4.6 L/100 km (manual) and 4.4 L/100 km (AMT).
Safety & tech update: Range now includes ESP across all models, two airbags, ISOFIX; AMT adds Hill-Hold. Upper trims offer 9" infotainment and reverse camera.

Sedan

Dzire (new for 2025 in SA)

Powertrain: 1.2-litre 3-cyl shared with Swift, 60 kW / 112 Nm; 5-speed manual or CVT depending on trim. Claimed economy ~4.4 L/100 km.
Trims & key kit: GA (manual) focuses on essentials; GL+ adds 7" touchscreen with wireless CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, cruise control. All models gain six airbags, ESC, ABS/EBD, rear parking sensors, ISOFIX.

Crossover

Fronx

Powertrain: 1.5-litre petrol 77 kW / 138 Nm; 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto.
GL highlights: LED headlamps, auto climate, cruise control, 7" display with reverse camera, hill-hold, ESP, dual airbags. GLX adds: head-up display, 360° camera, wireless charging, keyless start, extra airbags. Includes 4-year/60,000 km service plan and 5-year/200,000 km warranty in SA.

Workhorse

Super Carry

Powertrain: 1.2-litre petrol, 59 kW / 104 Nm; 5-speed manual; rear-wheel drive.
Utility: 750 kg payload, wide load bed (≈2.18 m × 1.49 m), compact turning circle for city use. Warranty 3-year/100,000 km (manufacturer literature), service intervals 15,000 km/1 year.

4×4 Lifestyle

Jimny (5-door)

Powertrain: 1.5-litre petrol, 75 kW / 130 Nm; 5-speed manual or 4-speed auto; AllGrip PRO part-time 4×4 with low range. Claimed economy from ~6.3–6.8 L/100 km depending on derivative.
Trim notes (GL/GLX): Standard stability control, reverse camera and touchscreen; GLX adds LED projector headlights, 9" infotainment, climate control, six airbags, cruise control. SA models include 5-year/200,000 km warranty and 4-year/60,000 km service plan.

What this means for buyers

With fuel-efficient small cars (Celerio, S-Presso), a feature-rich pair of compact hatches (Swift, Baleno), a value-focused sedan (Dzire), a high-spec compact crossover (Fronx), a proven workhorse (Super Carry) and a go-anywhere 4×4 (Jimny), Suzuki’s line-up covers most use cases and budgets. Shoppers can shortlist by need, lowest running costs (Celerio/S-Presso), family-friendly features (Baleno/Fronx), ride-share or commuter sedan (Dzire), business payload (Super Carry), or weekend trails (Jimny) and then test-drive the appropriate derivatives to confirm comfort and equipment levels.