Most of their drivetrains have Toyota technology ala VVTi engines, some of their vehicles use complete Toyota drivetrains so from Toyota's perspective guaranteed bullet proof reliability which is what the brand was built on and no risk.Japanese quality is on another level...
I just hope that Suzuki is not shooting themselves in the foot with this alliance. They deserve a lot more love and sales because they make amazing cars .
I just hope Toyota is not shooting themselves in the foot with this alliance. They don't deserve to lose love and sales because they make amazingly reliable cars.
Well interestingly Suzuki has gained the popular Rav 4 among other models from Toyota so its a good partnership and Toyota did not have similar vehicles, the Etios could never compete with the polo the same way the Toyota Starlet can, or the Ford Ecosport the way this Urban Cruiser can and with suzuki they don't have anything the size of the Rav 4 so it helps to gain that
@@BubblesTheCat1 it looks like buyers are buying more Toyota Starlets than Suzuki Balenos, the same might happen here because of dealer network, Suzuki is a very reliable brand, yes parts might be a bit pricey sometimes, but so are Toyota parts sometimes, that's the problems we face with new cars
Thanks Alan! Have mine and happy with it, on both road and dirt. Yes the 4 gear box isn’t ideal, but don’t buy it for a high performing car. Ticks all other boxes
It was a good move for Suzuki to form a partnership with Toyota, Suzuki is reliable as a brand as well, The Urban Cruiser is great value for money in my opinion. It is a solid product and great fuel consumption, I wouldn't mind owning one as well .
The Toyota will have a better resale value for sure ( ya ya I know it's the same thing ). The Starlet outsells the Baleno by almost 20 to one in SA so expect a similar story with this battle. Suzuki is such an underrated brand in SA which is a pity as they make great cars in the small/budget segment but people overlook them as they think it's some funny asian brand etc.
I bought a Toyota Starlet rather than this vehicle. I very happy with the Starlet choice . Especially Features, economy and comfort for the price. I get 18.5km per liter... 😁
The challenge is half of those 60 Suzuki dealers don't provide servicing. I live within a 5 km radius of two Suzuki dealers, yet I have to take my (new) car to Honda for a service. For this reason alone I would chose a Toyota option vs the Suzuki.
Just bought an Urban Cruiser today. The Extended warranty - 8 years, unlimited km = R5 850-00 including VAT. Suzuki Brezza Vitara is much better value for money, but were I live there is nou Suzuki dealers within 250km radius witch can make life complicated.
"Isn't an Urban Cruiser a man who wears a coat & isn't allowed within 100yards of a primary school?" - Jeremy Clarkson 😂 "...what a stupid car because you'll just end up getting arrested doing the school run" 🤣 He said something like that. I literally just watched an old 2009ish Top Gear episode today where they talked about releasing this car WAY back then😅 over a decade from that episode & now that car is here 😄
The suzuki looked better for me as well. But the little Hilux (oops urban thingie) was in a drab colour. Maybe in a bright red or something. The suzuki looked better in the side by side comparison. Like an Suv. The little Corolla (oops sorry urban legend ) looks too much like that Renault Kwid trash.
My mom said she likes it and I'm considering getting one for her but my biggest concerns are that it only has 2 airbags (from both manufacturers even though if I remember correctly Toyota initially offered the Starlet with more airbags than the Baleno) and that wind noise comment has me thinking I should drive it myself first before seeing if its a big issue.
I test drove the Suzuki vitara brezza auto.... And yes the car has all the bells and whistles at a great price, I wasn't impressed with the power and long gears.... Coming from a fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost auto, I couldn't bring myself to purchase the Suzuki and went I got the new fiesta. I found that the Suzuki sounds like it's stuck in second gear for too long and struggling to get to the next gear. But that's my opinion.
LED headlights should be placed under the "Safety Features" category because it makes a massive difference to night driving vs halogen and hence your safety. With that in mind, I believe the base Suzuki does not come with LED headlights. So if you are looking for the base spec, Toyota is better in my opinion. Doesn't matter in higher specs but I have found Toyota aftersales to be the best. And speaking about Safety, it only has two airbags. That is kind of ridiculous when you think the price is over R300k on the higher spec models.
@@BubblesTheCat1 as mentioned before, if your car does not come standard with LED headlights then it will not be balanced properly and it will dazzle oncoming drivers, my Mom's Suzuki Vitara Turbo has standard LED headlights and its auto levelling so it does not dazzle oncoming drivers at all yet provides amazing range at night
I added the second dislike, mainly because I felt the video focused too much on the Toyota / Suzuki relationship and provided very little real information about the car that would help aid a purchase decision. For example, how does the 1.5 engine and 4 speed gearbox cope when there is more than one (small😜) adult in the car and some luggage thrown in the boot. How does this affect fuel consumption and drive quality, handling. Besides the time and km, how do the service plan and warranty actually compare ? Do they both cover the same things ? Does insurance vary between the Toyota and Suzuki branded models.
It looks like I'm more likely to buy a Suzuki with Toyota badge than buying an original Suzuki. I might not be the only one, I've seen this with the scalet. Did I write it right?
Comparing the two on paper the Starlet looks to be a better package; with more airbags, better performance (being 200kg lighter and lower), space for taller people in the back, VSC and Brake Assist. Not to mention it is cheaper. As for looks the Urban Cruiser looks like a fatter brother of the S-Presso whereas the Starlet looks more like a proper sedan, so that's where I'd put my money. Would like to hear the opinion of @cars.co.za though
Like everything about this car, only wished that they had a turbo diesel option, but that would have probably increased the price almost to the ford ecosport 1.5 model.
I also prefer the Urban Cruiser.. front looks better than the Vitara Brezza ( still love Suzuki though).. your comment about Joburg roads are so funny! Great job on the car review, thanks
I so enjoyed your review. eeeek you have made my decision MUCH more difficult. What I WANT is a Jiminy. What I need is a good solid reliable run-around that my husband can also drive that has great fuel economy. My sister recently got a Suzuki Espresso which she loves but my husband is not comfortable in that. So I'm hoping you also did a review on the Suzuki :-).
Morning Ciro. Could you kindly give your opinion on the 2023, 1,5 XR Auto, Urban Cruiser. Do you think the same 1500 engine is powerful enough for the heavier body.
also asking myself these questions as looking in this market. What i cant believe is that Toyota say its an upgrade yet we get no leather wrapped steering wheel, no rear view wiper 🤨
I want a 4x4 version, have my terios 4x4 but theres no replacement..... tiny ofraoder thats light on fuel and reliable.... with diff lock, thats what i want. Is rhere a 4x4 version?
I bought the Suzuki Vitara Brezza base model. Why choose this over Toyota? Well other than saving R20k, the Suzuki has climate control and Toyota does not. Also service plan is better.
Am from India,Toyota is a notch higher than Suzuki in terms of warranty and service experience..India has more than 3000 Suzuki dealers compared to about 300 Toyota dealers..
I cannot believe how many of these I am seeing on the road. People would just prefer to have a Toyota badge on the front because the brand carries more weight in SA than Suzuki.
Hi i am from india so if you are getting s cross in diesel with 300 nm torque buy it now. that thing is rocket and better than brezza. just drive the diesel one. its bombastic
BRILLIANT review, as always.. This might be the Toyota product plus / minus resembling the original COOL Rav4, which will improve the apeal for sure 😃💪
Lovely car to drive on the freeway. However, it sort of struggles to gather enough power and speed while overtaking, so overtaking may take a bit longer than 'normal'.
The Suzuki looks way better, especially around the front bumper section...the Toyota looks like it was designed by someone who makes jungle-gyms for a living!
I wanna know if the transmission is aisin made & if other parts are nippon denso?? Unless,,, it is rebadged suzuki which would be incompetent of toyota as they've rebadged subaru brz, bmw z4 roadster and mazda 3 which are not as reliable as the 100% made by toyota
"Shows you how much confidence Toyota has in Suzuki's products" 🤣🤣
Most of their drivetrains have Toyota technology ala VVTi engines, some of their vehicles use complete Toyota drivetrains so from Toyota's perspective guaranteed bullet proof reliability which is what the brand was built on and no risk.Japanese quality is on another level...
@///M these cars are made in India
@@joashpather1898 Only because labour is cheaper in India. Cars still built to manufacturers normal standards.
Omg I died when he said this. 🤣🤣🤣🤣⚰️
You must remember toyota reviews other car engine like what they did with bmw straight six for the supra
Can you imagine how fast a Toyota branded Jimny would sell! (Although it can be considered sacrilege to rebrand the most iconic Suzuki of all…)
True.
Gosh I would love to buy Jimny
Id much rather go for the Mahindra, stood the test of time and much more vehicle for your money
I just hope that Suzuki is not shooting themselves in the foot with this alliance. They deserve a lot more love and sales because they make amazing cars .
Power of the badge broer. I wonder how many Toyota branded underwear can Toyota sell? 🤔
I should pitch the idea to Toyota lol.
@@vainondovala6578😂😂😅😂😅
I just hope Toyota is not shooting themselves in the foot with this alliance. They don't deserve to lose love and sales because they make amazingly reliable cars.
Well interestingly Suzuki has gained the popular Rav 4 among other models from Toyota so its a good partnership and Toyota did not have similar vehicles, the Etios could never compete with the polo the same way the Toyota Starlet can, or the Ford Ecosport the way this Urban Cruiser can and with suzuki they don't have anything the size of the Rav 4 so it helps to gain that
@@BubblesTheCat1 it looks like buyers are buying more Toyota Starlets than Suzuki Balenos, the same might happen here because of dealer network, Suzuki is a very reliable brand, yes parts might be a bit pricey sometimes, but so are Toyota parts sometimes, that's the problems we face with new cars
I also prefer the look of the Urban Cruiser... the less chrome the better.
Thanks Alan! Have mine and happy with it, on both road and dirt. Yes the 4 gear box isn’t ideal, but don’t buy it for a high performing car. Ticks all other boxes
It was a good move for Suzuki to form a partnership with Toyota, Suzuki is reliable as a brand as well, The Urban Cruiser is great value for money in my opinion. It is a solid product and great fuel consumption, I wouldn't mind owning one as well .
I just purchased Urban Cruiser. Its very good car
How is it now 😇
The Toyota will have a better resale value for sure ( ya ya I know it's the same thing ). The Starlet outsells the Baleno by almost 20 to one in SA so expect a similar story with this battle. Suzuki is such an underrated brand in SA which is a pity as they make great cars in the small/budget segment but people overlook them as they think it's some funny asian brand etc.
Suzuki will have to work hard. Their vehicles are improving all the time. Way better than any Korean or Chinese car.
Thanks for the very informative review Ciro.
Was heartwarming to see you in a "normal" budgetry car, like most of us mortals.
😊👋👍
Love your reviews always! You changed my perception on this vehicle.
You sir do vehicle reviews justice 👌
I bought a Toyota Starlet rather than this vehicle. I very happy with the Starlet choice . Especially Features, economy and comfort for the price. I get 18.5km per liter... 😁
The challenge is half of those 60 Suzuki dealers don't provide servicing. I live within a 5 km radius of two Suzuki dealers, yet I have to take my (new) car to Honda for a service. For this reason alone I would chose a Toyota option vs the Suzuki.
Thats a very interesting and noteworthy point if one is looking to buy. Thank you
When are we seeing a little Toyota Jimny? That'll be cute😊
Just bought an Urban Cruiser today.
The Extended warranty - 8 years, unlimited km = R5 850-00 including VAT.
Suzuki Brezza Vitara is much better value for money, but were I live there is nou Suzuki dealers within 250km radius witch can make life complicated.
I kinda like it.... being a Toyota, it's only a matter of days before they overcrowd our roads.
Lol. Being a Suzuki....
🤣🤣
"Isn't an Urban Cruiser a man who wears a coat & isn't allowed within 100yards of a primary school?" - Jeremy Clarkson 😂
"...what a stupid car because you'll just end up getting arrested doing the school run" 🤣
He said something like that. I literally just watched an old 2009ish Top Gear episode today where they talked about releasing this car WAY back then😅 over a decade from that episode & now that car is here 😄
"Im on a good road here, because you know im in Cape Town"😂
I prefer Suzuki on this one.
The suzuki looked better for me as well. But the little Hilux (oops urban thingie) was in a drab colour. Maybe in a bright red or something.
The suzuki looked better in the side by side comparison. Like an Suv. The little Corolla (oops sorry urban legend ) looks too much like that Renault Kwid trash.
@@BubblesTheCat1 yes!😅
Haval jolion just killed this segment
Not true
truthful, relatable, great review... thanks.
So glad it was helpful. Thanks for watching
My mom said she likes it and I'm considering getting one for her but my biggest concerns are that it only has 2 airbags (from both manufacturers even though if I remember correctly Toyota initially offered the Starlet with more airbags than the Baleno) and that wind noise comment has me thinking I should drive it myself first before seeing if its a big issue.
I booked a Urban Cruiser top end model 🤘🏻 Will be delivered on 6th of April
I test drove the Suzuki vitara brezza auto.... And yes the car has all the bells and whistles at a great price, I wasn't impressed with the power and long gears.... Coming from a fiesta 1.0 Ecoboost auto, I couldn't bring myself to purchase the Suzuki and went I got the new fiesta. I found that the Suzuki sounds like it's stuck in second gear for too long and struggling to get to the next gear. But that's my opinion.
@@sheldonpentz5353 it is indeed underpowered. I also drove it.
Congratulations!
Awesome bro!!!
@@sheldonpentz5353 People buy automatic transmission cars, then complain about the gear ratios...
Buy the manual then.
hallo will you review this urban cruiser head to head with nissan magnite need to see which is best value for money .
Love the reviews, wish I found this channel sooner❤👌
We're glad to have you on board!
LED headlights should be placed under the "Safety Features" category because it makes a massive difference to night driving vs halogen and hence your safety. With that in mind, I believe the base Suzuki does not come with LED headlights. So if you are looking for the base spec, Toyota is better in my opinion. Doesn't matter in higher specs but I have found Toyota aftersales to be the best. And speaking about Safety, it only has two airbags. That is kind of ridiculous when you think the price is over R300k on the higher spec models.
Led headlights is a huge danger to oncoming traffic. That blue hue blinds you.
Very dangerous
@@BubblesTheCat1 as mentioned before, if your car does not come standard with LED headlights then it will not be balanced properly and it will dazzle oncoming drivers, my Mom's Suzuki Vitara Turbo has standard LED headlights and its auto levelling so it does not dazzle oncoming drivers at all yet provides amazing range at night
@@LukeIyer98 O ok, so it's the aftermarket lights that look so terrible. Makes sense.
@@BubblesTheCat1 yeah, I had the aftermarket ones in my swift and it was very good but other drivers did not like it so I put if back to stock
@@LukeIyer98 Thanks for the info. Makes sense.
I was waiting for this one!
Will a Toyota dealership service my Brezza if there isn't a Suzuki dealership nearby?
Great Review! I won't be convienced otherwise, i'm buying this car soon.
I wonder if you could now take your same Suzuki to a Toyota dealership for a service, no difference to the engine etc.
That one guy who disliked the video is clearly not impressed with the Suzuki-Toyota alliance
I added the second dislike, mainly because I felt the video focused too much on the Toyota / Suzuki relationship and provided very little real information about the car that would help aid a purchase decision. For example, how does the 1.5 engine and 4 speed gearbox cope when there is more than one (small😜) adult in the car and some luggage thrown in the boot. How does this affect fuel consumption and drive quality, handling. Besides the time and km, how do the service plan and warranty actually compare ? Do they both cover the same things ? Does insurance vary between the Toyota and Suzuki branded models.
Between this one and a hyundai venue ... which one you would recommend
Hi .
Stiil I've doubt on this cruiser, kindly clear my doubt..
Does toyota manufacturing this engine or just change the suzuki logo with same engine?
Brilliant guys!!! Good videography and review. #Voiceover lekker local
I expect that with records sales Suzuki had the last few years that their dealership number will soon increase.
Great little SUV, here in Indonesia, we have Toyota Raize which sits in the same segment.
It looks like I'm more likely to buy a Suzuki with Toyota badge than buying an original Suzuki. I might not be the only one, I've seen this with the scalet. Did I write it right?
I'm torn between this and the Starlet for a little family car, which would be your pic between the two XR derivatives?
I would personally pick the urban cruiser
Comparing the two on paper the Starlet looks to be a better package; with more airbags, better performance (being 200kg lighter and lower), space for taller people in the back, VSC and Brake Assist. Not to mention it is cheaper. As for looks the Urban Cruiser looks like a fatter brother of the S-Presso whereas the Starlet looks more like a proper sedan, so that's where I'd put my money. Would like to hear the opinion of @cars.co.za though
Good to have this as my first car! Wish to have one. Tanzania
Quick question, does the XS Automatic Urban Cruiser have the changing colour dash dial, and folding side mirrors?
I see the Jimny having a Toyota badge in the future.
Does it have sharp brakes
Will you be reviewing the Nissan Magnite as well?
I seen written reviews of people who own the magnite and it is not good. Heavy on fuel and sways with the wind
why do we say adults over six foot? how tall is that?
Lol I agree - but 6ft is around 180-183 cm , hope it helps
What would your choice be for a compact SUV between;
Urban Cruiser
Vitara Brezza
Haval H2
Duster
Ecosport
Haval Jolion
@@JohnnyMavuso why haval jolion
I was waiting for this review😍😍🥰🥰
Like everything about this car, only wished that they had a turbo diesel option, but that would have probably increased the price almost to the ford ecosport 1.5 model.
I also prefer the Urban Cruiser.. front looks better than the Vitara Brezza ( still love Suzuki though).. your comment about Joburg roads are so funny! Great job on the car review, thanks
Ciro: *pistol fingers*
Me: "pew, pew!"
I so enjoyed your review. eeeek you have made my decision MUCH more difficult. What I WANT is a Jiminy. What I need is a good solid reliable run-around that my husband can also drive that has great fuel economy. My sister recently got a Suzuki Espresso which she loves but my husband is not comfortable in that. So I'm hoping you also did a review on the Suzuki :-).
What's the boot space like plz.
I have been waiting for this video....
Morning Ciro. Could you kindly give your opinion on the 2023, 1,5 XR Auto, Urban Cruiser. Do you think the same 1500 engine is powerful enough for the heavier body.
also asking myself these questions as looking in this market. What i cant believe is that Toyota say its an upgrade yet we get no leather wrapped steering wheel, no rear view wiper 🤨
i think the back seats are fine in terms of space. the adults that ride with me usually only have are two foot and two handed.
is this car going to be sold in the uk i hope so
If you bought a Suzuki version, do you know if you can service it under service plan at a Toyota dealer?
Wonder if there is a 4WD manual transmission of the Urban Cruiser. Auto transmission can be a bore at times
This Urban cruiser has got a front resemblance of Toyota Fortuner , Its like a VW Tiguan and a T-cross .great review Ciro
5 years ago the same car would've cost R100k less
I want a 4x4 version, have my terios 4x4 but theres no replacement..... tiny ofraoder thats light on fuel and reliable.... with diff lock, thats what i want. Is rhere a 4x4 version?
Thank you for that!
Where and what do you do that costs R3000 on a "good night out?" Damn bro, can we be friends?
I feel poor now. Tx
That Joburg road jab .... I felt that one. :-) :-)
Truth hurts, yeah.
Problem is that the people responsible for the Joburg roads won't feel that jab
@@hermanleeuwner5295 That's so true.
More than the potholes?
The Suzuki look a bit premium than the Toyota, Dont be Bias
I've been waiting for this one.
Hello there will you please do a review on the hyundai tucson 2021
Baby fortuner looking good
Like your review 👍👍👍😊
Airbags?
I bought the Suzuki Vitara Brezza base model. Why choose this over Toyota?
Well other than saving R20k, the Suzuki has climate control and Toyota does not. Also service plan is better.
Can you do a review on the Kia sonet? Surely it’s in the same category than this?
Why does it not have at least a Sat nav .
How is this car up hill?
I prefer the look of the Toyota. Even though, I am a pretty big fan of Suzuki Products .
Nothing beats a Ciro hello!
Toyota should bring the Vios to our shores, better quality build, less cabin noise.
Looks a really good vehicle but sadly as well as the Breza not available here in the UK. Great review thanks.
Am from India,Toyota is a notch higher than Suzuki in terms of warranty and service experience..India has more than 3000 Suzuki dealers compared to about 300 Toyota dealers..
is it made in kzn
for wind noise u add this plastic shades, should solve the problem...
I cannot believe how many of these I am seeing on the road. People would just prefer to have a Toyota badge on the front because the brand carries more weight in SA than Suzuki.
All those ones you're seeing are new hire purchase cars. People just have to blow money on unnecessary stuff.
Suzuki is the cash cow for the Penta group which has these " Endless money PITs likes of FIAT, Jeep, Alfa....etc
@@nkgudih Penta?
No, it's STELLANTIS. And Suzuki isn't part of Stellantis rubbish.
Sound like a good car,I would buy it.
Needing some gravel road testing on th8s vehicle as i am in town but have to drive on short gravel roads
Hi i am from india so if you are getting s cross in diesel with 300 nm torque buy it now. that thing is rocket and better than brezza. just drive the diesel one. its bombastic
BRILLIANT review, as always.. This might be the Toyota product plus / minus resembling the original COOL Rav4, which will improve the apeal for sure 😃💪
Please can you review Ford Toureno custom
No
This definitely looks better than the Suzuki!
Crash tests and safety stuff info?
Can you take your Urban Cruiser for service at a Suzuki dealership?
Your first problem would be to find a Suzuki dealership with a service centre
No...same with Starlet.
You can for parts out of warrenty and service plan, that's only if the dealer does not have stock
@@WinstonHarris I'm near two and both have service centres, one is Suzuki Kyalami and the Other Suzuki Bramley
How does the four speed transmission feels, can it reach 140 km on freeway? I really do like the car but a bit curious about 4 speed auto
Agree I’m in the same boat
Would love to see how the urban cruiser perform on the long distance roads
I own 1. 140km on freeway is simple for 4 speed auto
That’s good to me cause I’m considering buying this cAr
Lovely car to drive on the freeway. However, it sort of struggles to gather enough power and speed while overtaking, so overtaking may take a bit longer than 'normal'.
Add a wind screen
Which country version evry car in indian version suckz
Please do a review on the new Kia Sonet
Hahahahaha confidence Toyota has on Suzuki's products, I needed a resurrection after that
The Suzuki looks way better, especially around the front bumper section...the Toyota looks like it was designed by someone who makes jungle-gyms for a living!
I also think the suzi looks better
I agree that you put that perfectly- thanks for the genuine LOL
Interestingly, In India we are getting both Brezza and Urban Cruiser. Sonet is winning the battle though.
In India also they have this but people still go with Suzuki.
I wanna know if the transmission is aisin made & if other parts are nippon denso?? Unless,,, it is rebadged suzuki which would be incompetent of toyota as they've rebadged subaru brz, bmw z4 roadster and mazda 3 which are not as reliable as the 100% made by toyota
Please review the Nissan Magnite.
Nissan Magnite review please.