Toyota South Africa Motors (TSAM) has revealed pricing and specification for the soon-to-arrive Vitz. See pricing for the budget hatchback below…
First shown at 2023’s State of the Motoring Industry (SOMI) address earlier this year, the Vitz, based on the Suzuki Celerio, is another collaborative product — the fourth — of the Japanese automakers. As a quick reminder, the other three are, of course, the Starlet, Urban Cruiser and Rumion, which are based on the Baleno, Vitara Brezza and Ertiga, respectively.
TRIM GRADES & FEATURES
Two trim grades are available, standard and XR. Starting with the former, entry-level spec includes black door handles and manually adjustable side mirrors finished in the same hue. The cabin features a two-speaker audio system. This Vitz sits on 14-inch steel wheels wrapped in 165/70 rubber are also present. All models ship with halogen headlamps and manual air conditioning.
XR trim upgrades to colour-coded, power-adjustable side mirrors and colour-coded door handles. On top of the standard variant’s analogue instruments, the XR gains a tachometer. The XR also features a touchscreen infotainment system incorporating Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. A four-speaker audio system is present, as are electrically-operated windows.
Seven colour options are available. The colour palette includes Mystic Pearl White, Urban Silver, Dusk Grey, Torch Red, Jet Blue, Coffee Brown, and Shadow Black Pearl.
POWERTRAIN & PERFORMANCE
A 1.0-litre three-cylinder engine is employed across the range. The three-pot can be had with either a five-speed manual or an AMT ‘box. The naturally aspirated petrol produces 49 kW and 89 Nm of torque, directed to the front axle from 5 500 r/min and 3 500 r/min, respectively. The manual-equipped Vitz models have a claimed average fuel consumption figure of 4.4 L/100 km, and the AMT variant has a fuel consumption figure of 4.2 L/100 km.
PRICING
The Vitz line-up is priced from R189 900 for the standard model (exclusively available with a five-speed manual gearbox) to R219 900 and R239 900 for the manual XR and XR AMG (automated manual transmission), respectively. For reference, the local Celerio range kicks off at R178 900 for the entry-level GA derivative, with the GL manual and GL AMT priced at R198 900 and R213 900, respectively.
- Vitz 1.0 MT – R189 900
- Vitz 1.0 XR MT – R219 900
- Vitz 1.0 XR AMG – R239 900
As standard, all models ship with a two services/30 000 km service plan and a three-year/100 000 km warranty.
