2023 Suzuki Ciaz

Suzuki Ciaz

Suzuki’s Ciaz is a bit of an oddball in a market obsessed with SUVs, but that’s no bad thing if you’re after an honest sedan with proper rear legroom. Slotting in above a Polo or Swift for space but sidestepping the Astra's bulk and thirst, the Ciaz takes aim at the Toyota Vios and Nissan Almera. The sedan segment might be thinning out, which does wonders for used prices — and right now, you’ll find just 11 used Ciaz listings, all with a 1.5-litre petrol under the bonnet and a choice between manual or auto. Pricing is refreshingly transparent: think R198,990 at the entry level, stretching to R298,994, with a median of R239,900. That’s a gentle depreciation curve, reflecting a fleet that hasn’t been flogged. Model years span 2021 to 2025, and average mileage hovers around 48,809 km — barely tickling what most South Africans do before breakfast. Most sellers are hanging onto the 1.5 GL Auto, which sits between R249,900 and R298,994, while the manual GL is your wallet-friendly option at just under R205k. If you’re cross-shopping, the Ciaz’s trump card over the Almera is rear seat width; adults won’t have to draw straws for the front. No new stock in sight, so used is your only route, and on paper at least, the numbers stack up if you pack smart.