Suzuki S-Presso has been Nigerians favorite cars recently due to its affordablility and efficiency.
When you are considering a small vehicle, the S-PRESSO is packed with features that make it arguably the best in its class of compact vehicles.
It offers the best value for money when it comes to one-time price point and cost effective in terms of total cost of ownership (fuel efficient, low maintenance cost). This allows for the middle-income earner to afford a brand-new vehicle under full warranty.
The vehicle is equipped with dual SRS airbags for both driver and passenger. Its high tensile steel body is Suzuki’s TECT (Total Effective Control Technology), which helps protect the cabin in the event of a collision by efficiently absorbing and dispersing energy.
According to CFAO Motors, the major distributor of Suzuki products in Nigeria, it stated that the product was equipped with seat belt, pretensioner and load limiters which enhances passenger safety in case of an impact.
“During an emergency braking situation, the anti-lock brake system (ABS) keeps the tyres from locking. The electronic brake-force distribution (EBD) optimally distributes front and rear braking forces to help stably stop the vehicle. Furthermore, the Suzuki S-Presso is equipped with reverse sensors to avoid collision with obstacles and protect pedestrians.
“These factors have undoubtedly made this particular Suzuki model a formidable competitor in the automobile market. The CFAO Group continues in its business of distributing renowned brands in Nigeria and the African continent at large.
The S-Presso is undoubtedly an entry-level car. The exterior alone has a lot of black cladding that is reminiscent of base model cars, but we’d say that material is fitting for the S-Presso since it has quite a bit of ground clearance and it does have that appeal to it. Though you won’t get fender lining on this car, which exposes the bare metal underneath, This is a bit of a nitpick at this price point, we will admit.
More cost savings can be found in the interior of the vehicle. You only get two power windows, one for the driver and one for the front passenger. This leaves the two doors at the back with only wind-up windows. The seats are also pretty flat, meaning that there are no bolsters to hold you in place, but that’s fine given that this car is geared more towards normal city driving. The centre console also houses a digital speedometer and trip computer, which sit above your infotainment system, which is a sizable unit for the unit, we should say. Another caveat that we can find is that the only transmission option available is a 5-speed manual stick shift. The lack of transmission options can steer many buyers in Nigeria away, especially since a lot of city driving involves quite a bit of traffic, though drivers on more provincial roads won’t have to suffer that much.
S-Presso is just personality on four wheels and that it has pretty much everything a first-time driver needs in order to learn the ropes the “proper” way. In fact, it’s pretty much the specification that we feel that most driving schools would appreciate due to its lack of a tachometer and a manual transmission.
However, its compact dimensions, light steering, and high ground clearance help ease anxieties while on the road since newbie drivers don’t have to struggle so much or worry about too many things like going over bumps. The clutch is also quite light and not that bothersome to use in traffic, and the gear shifts aren’t that vague. Some may even say that the 1.0-litre engine is enough, and we are inclined to agree; however, with the fuel savings that you get out of this tiny 3-cylinder and the economy figures. It’s a more raw experience, we admit, but this small hatchback will teach you a thing or two about overtaking and planning your acceleration.
