7 months/ 3 013 km /740 L/100 km
Manufacturers across the globe are hedging their bets on the current crossover craze. If recent sales reports are anything to go by, this gamble is paying off handsomely. Admittedly, the Vitara moniker has been around for a good few decades but, with the Brezza name attached, this compact crossover is an all-new direction for the brand,
When we tested this same unit in our April 2021 issue, we sang its praises despite a few shortcomings such as minimal standard safety features and a short final drive ratio. Now that we've spent additional time with the Indian-built crossover, we've become better acquainted with the product that is currently selling in droves.
From a value proposition, the flagship GLX has been impressive; keyless entry, auto headlamps, auto rain-sensing wipers, cruise control, a seven-inch touchscreen infotainment system with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay and a reverse parking camera are all standard fit. At the price point of R309 900, however, this level of spec is on par with its main competitors, the Kia Sonet 1,5 EX auto and Haval H2 1,5T City auto.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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ابدأ النسخة التجريبية المجانية من Magzter GOLD لمدة 7 أيام للوصول إلى آلاف القصص المتميزة المنسقة وأكثر من 9,000 مجلة وصحيفة.
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