Suzuki Super Carry (Nigeria)
Suzuki Nigeria’s website has been updated with
domestic specifications of the new LCV, Super Carry.
The Nigerian-spec Suzuki Super Carry measures 3.8
metres in length and 1.56 metres in width and has a ground clearance of 175 mm.
The cargo bed length, width and height are marked at 2,183 mm, 1,488 mm and 300
mm respectively, and the vehicle’s load capacity if 750 kg.
The Nigerian-spec Suzuki Super Carry comes from
India in CKD form, and is assembled at the 1,132 square metre facility in
Lagos. The company’s target customers are first time buyers operating small
businesses as well as farmers and fishermen, who can use the LCV as an
economical people mover or for goods transportation. The rear body units will
be 100% locally made.
A choice of 23 pods will be available, including
van, refrigerated van, pick-up, six-seater people carrier, mobile shop, tipper
unit, hopper, dustbin/trash van, ice cream shop, ambulance, fire engine and
more.
In Nigeria, the Suzuki Super Carry will be powered
by the G12B 1.2-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that produces 72.39 hp at 6,000 rpm and 101 Nm of torque at 3,000 rpm. The Euro 2 engine
will be linked to a 5-speed manual transmission.