The Smallest SUV in Africa | Suzuki Espresso Review

We reviewed a Suzuki Espresso, the most common SUV car appearing in Africa at this time. The Suzuki Espresso is a micro SUV by Suzuki made for inner city driving and for people that do not want to spend money on buying petrol. In this video, we are checking if the Espresso is a car anybody can buy and drive as a daily.

[@TomiwaAdegbola]

I think the car is perfect for students on campus, you can fill your tank 3 times in a semester, and take your 3 best friends to lectures with you. Because of the safety issues I would not recommend it for personal use, although an average Nigerian thinks of saving money first rather than safety. So even with its safety rating it is safer than Tricycle and Motorcycle so I don't think that will be an issue for most Nigerians, having an automatic transmission will improve its demand. I had guessed the price for 5M because I know it is new, still I would recommend buying a corrolla 2008 - 2013 toks with that budget.

[@reginaldhalliday1293]

Exactly...

[@chukwuemekadavid4452]

Hmm Don't think so 5.5 million for a manual car that won't have sufficient parts. Better to get a shuttle instead

[@234drive]

Hmmm we love this analysis

[@gideonighodalo3476]

It's 9.9 Million Naira... Not 5 Million 😂

[@ifeoluwababalola2849]

@@gideonighodalo3476 thats if youre getting it with these car financing companies like moove and uber where you pay liitle by little monthly to fully own the vehicle

[@dhruvalshrestha1672]

In India 🇮🇳 it costs around $8500 on road. My father owns one. Perfect for city use , gives 20kmpl mileage with AC on and mild traffic.

[@Britech_]

The price really hit me😂 I was thinking 800k ti 1m😮

[@234drive]

Even Keke Napep is more expensive 😏

[@Britech_]

​@@234drive I didn't know it was brand new😂

[@Ultimate007A]

@@Britech_ even me, I predicted 2m it was later I remember he said 2023

[@victoranidickson7647]

If it was automatic I would’ve bought it, though I can drive manual.

[@WingofTech]

You guys have such an incredible and candid day presentation. Also, finally somebody says that driving manual can be stressful. Thank you from Washington state, 234DRIVE!! 😆

[@234drive]

Manuals are just a right of passage amongst car lovers these days

[@autoterrainng5052]

Great one a again as usual, the Suzuki expresso is just a unique car on its own and I believe Suzuki is test running this vehicle in the Nigerian market to see its viability of introducing more acceptable models i think. They are replicating the same market portfolio of India,Philippines and the likes. As for the price i wouldn't pay this price for a Suzuki but would pay for either 2010 RAV4, CRV or 2008 Highlander

[@234drive]

Yeah, the Indian market is filled with micro cars like this…I get where they are going with this Espresso

[@MRREVILOable]

Your intro is amazing😂😂😂. It shows what you were referring to. Small

[@davidemmanuel3001]

Should go for 3m max. Its not worth 5.5. Thanks for the great insight

[@234drive]

It’s even higher than 5.5 million rn…why do you think it isn’t worth it ?

[@okechukwumctitus6820]

@@234drive Please can you give me link to where I will get it for Five-five (N5.5m)?

[@__mo_ma]

Let’s go !!!! New video alert 🚨🔊

[@234drive]

Yaaaay

[@chukwuemekaoguh9688]

Good presentation very balanced. The price is crazy for such a small manual car.

[@234drive]

Hmmmm you think it’s too expensive?

[@adebayoadeoluwa8721]

Price is crazy, but it's valid. A new car, if it were Toyota or Hondas coming into the market with a new product; you definitely wouldn't get for anything less than 8-15m

[@KENNY-ik4vn]

The amount of times i have fought for my life against people who drive this car is crazy!

[@234drive]

Lmaooo they are actually the worst set of drivers on the road now

[@olamidehimself]

The production of this video is 🔥

[@234drive]

Thank you

[@babstee95]

Nice review. More of it.

[@234drive]

For sure

[@elnabz4731]

Crank please do a video on the 1996-2001 Lexus es 300 I'm really liking that car these days.

[@rufruru]

It will be good for dispatch business in Abuja

[@ifeoluwababalola2849]

Been waiting for this, boysssssss

[@234drive]

Whoooooo

[@SauceInformatics]

Suzuki Espresso provides a range of benefits for car enthusiasts, it is manual, maneuverable, nimble, fuel efficient, affordable, provides a sporty driving experience. I will delete the back seat of this car, put a roll cage in it and turbo charge the engine. This car is fun to drive, you all should test drive one rather than bad mouth it. Also, it might have a small engine, but it also weighs very little, dont underrate this car, it is faster than your camry

[@234drive]

💀💀💀 this is the craziest comment ever 😂

[@osaroboonaghise5152]

Abeg continue your review...the streets is begging for contents like this

[@234drive]

We gatchu

[@stephenolukayode9053]

Thanks so much for this Crank. Never knew about the speed limit. One has to caution the driver if you take the Suzuki Uber

[@234drive]

Yeah always be careful

[@korimbocustariqali603]

MANY THANKS FOR SHARING. IS THE CAR MADE IN AFRICA??.

[@samsonfrancis813]

Am a Nigeria living in India. And am currently using the same car. But I think in Nigeria it overpriced compared to the price in India. But it a very good car n give good mileage for city usage n short trips.

[@adeyinkaezekiel7429]

Good job as always! Omo, this car is something to write home about. Just that it's manual. If it were auto, I swear, the price would have gone higher due to demand.

[@234drive]

Would you buy it if it was Automatic?

[@adeyinkaezekiel7429]

@@234drive of course! I've been thinking of a small car that can manoeuvre in traffic cos traffic on Lagos/Obadan is something else. You gat to drive carefully on your luxury car to avoid bashing or being bashed.

[@ayomiderichard5949]

Pls I need a review of the Honda pilot 2012

[@kcpele]

Hello. Please I need advice. I want to get a BMW that is not above 2.5

[@mayowaukuhor6453]

Finally thanks man

[@hallidaydavid8468]

You're doing a great job my bro, please can you do a review on the VW tiguan

[@234drive]

We would soon

[@augustineigbele9477]

Omo this thing na wheel chair. Walahi!.

[@bascondavid]

Nice review... Might drive if it's has automatic.

[@igbinosuneric]

2/5 in safety testing and you want me to spend 5.5m(that na house rent in lekki) at least my lekki house will be safe. Fantastic video guys

[@234drive]

Thank you

[@dannyaced]

Can you lekki house move?

[@feranmiladapo221]

@@dannyaced 🤣🤣

[@nathanieloladunmomi2897]

How much can I get a 2015 Rav 4. Clean tokunbo

[@davidstechart1168]

This is why I like you crank. Your the best.

[@234drive]

Thank you

[@davidstechart1168]

@@234drive How do i get through to you in particular, can i get your phone number so we can talk. I need to make some decisions between the Toyota 4runner & the Honda Pilot

[@TytixAutosAndTech]

Reminds me about the MERCEDES A180 in regards of the corner and safety

[@reginaldhalliday1293]

Ok this car is cute...😊 But I love the Suzuki Jimny... Pls do a video about the Jimny🙏

[@234drive]

Jimny! That’s a lovely car

[@kennethnzerue5099]

very mature presentation

[@234drive]

Thank you

[@bennymotalem340]

5.5mil makes sense cuz it's brand new but I'd rather use that to buy a toks Lexus RX.

[@Ultimate007A]

I don’t think you will see toks rx unless you’re looking at Rx from below 2008 at that price. But fr I will buy anything toks Toyota or Lexus for that price over the brand new korope 😌

[@bennymotalem340]

@@Ultimate007A even if it's 2006 it's still better

[@billwinning]

How much for this Suzuki expresso

[@lamidanjuma2503]

Please where can I buy my

[@BaffaBadamasi]

What's the price range?

[@moyo_fa]

Quality video CRANK!

[@234drive]

Thanks G

[@temitopeipaye508]

Please talk about suzuki vitara

[@TytixAutosAndTech]

Wowwww 😂😂I’m loving this car coz of the space behind

[@emehpeterobumnaeme-uj3lh]

Nice preview!👍 Still expecting a preview on Audi cars

[@234drive]

We would

[@emehpeterobumnaeme-uj3lh]

@@234drive Thanks a lot, we'll be expecting it soon..

[@Only1Darsh]

5.5 for a manual vehicle? The parts fit cost for ladipo still. Even though it’s new?

[@234drive]

The parts are not expensive

[@iyanuolaosebikan7225]

To me Manuel is not stressful. I perfer a manual transmission too automatic transmission cause it fun and enjoyable to me. Maybe because I'm use to driving a manual transmission.

[@234drive]

What car do you drive ?

[@iyanuolaosebikan7225]

@@234drive I drive a Toyota coaster 2020 model

[@ayinlaayomide5995]

Much love🤭❤️

[@christopherilufemiloye6419]

In Nigeria fuel economy car are more expensive I use to say the money you would use to buy fuel for at least five years on a regular car dealers would collect it upfront on an economy car that is why they are expensive

[@chineducnuoha1712]

I will never buy or drive this car in my life 😂😂😂😂

[@234drive]

Why ?

[@ogbeifunprecious3689]

A company called moove gave me this car for 6M after balancing 2M they change the price to 11M and I decided to return the car back to them.

[@crossfitmkntorinotorino2659]

Yes, I like it.

[@234drive]

Wow

[@francisojugo5229]

Crank please do a review for the Gla250

[@234drive]

We would

[@francisojugo5229]

@@234drive thanks

[@Web3_blockchain1]

that's why if i see the S logo on any car on the road i dey run for cover.. u no know when their drivers fit overspeed 75km and you go dey play dodge Challenger with am...

[@234drive]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@kingzley9807]

If it had automatic transmission I would definitely buy it.

[@nwoguchinaza5429]

Well this vehicle so far is strictly used my a logistics company called moove..and not personal used Very fuel efficient Quick for a small vehicle But like you said not good for above 75km per hour.. This vehicle is currently serviced only in CFAO Nigeria as they have all part needed, both quick services(autofast) and body repair (cfao equipment) It's junior brother is called the Suzuki Alto(ugly looking 😅). But this vehicle if can be made bigger will beat Toyota and Kia hands down in fuel efficiency. It comes with warranty too when bought from Suzuki.. I think a year or two. I can tell you a whole lot about these vehicle

[@234drive]

You are an Espresso Enthusiast 😂

[@solibay2006]

​@@234drive abi e dey work there sef, maybe one of the sales guys

[@gideonighodalo3476]

The Entire Suzuki can't beat any Toyota😂

[@goldenage9116]

Nigeria should reject this car for poor safety ratings, and it is over priced. If you add 2m you can get the out going corolla, even if it's the basic one

[@TheBaseet]

First to comment This car is everywhere 😅 Ikorodu/Ketu axis

[@234drive]

Oh wow, it’s getting very very popular

[@dannyaced]

Asides it being manual its a really good car for nigeria,i wonder why the suzuki jimny is not available in Nigeria,seems perfect for Nigeria

[@234drive]

Yeah, very perfect

[@emmanuelolugbami9313]

This car no suppose pass 1.5mil but 5.5 mil doesn't make any sense when we have so many Good toks from other brands. Anyways great video guys , make sense

[@234drive]

Thanks for your insight

[@Ola-oh8ei]

Boss you know how much 1.5m be for dollars, 1.5m no go fit buy any vehicle brand new even engine alone sef, talk less of shipping and clearance 1.5m is just around 2k usd. It’s pretty cheap for brand new. But I no go fit buy am

[@benjamingreat2303]

Please can you talk about Toyota fj cruise or hummer jeep anytime in your show love ❤️ KZbin Insight

[@Gerry1738]

In the country? It's popular in Lagos, barely outside

[@234drive]

It’s very popular in other parts of Africa too apparently

[@koredefatoyinbocallmeprime8219]

But majority of this cars used in Lagos for Uber comes with an automatic transmission shifts

[@RA..2]

5.5 kini? I no go buy. How much be Hyundai Sonata 2015 gan

[@234drive]

8 Million 😏

[@matthewadesola1065]

This car is good, but expensive! It is good for people living in Redemption camp Estate or other big ,vgc estate. Drive ir within the estate

[@mira.J.]

This car is used for cabbie cabbie full stop. Thank and is ok like that. Even if the newer version.

[@234drive]

Lmaooo, so you can’t drive one?

[@mira.J.]

@@234drive no. I can't. If that price can give me hyundai sedan with AC and other nice accecories to make life easy while driving. I cannot be whining down my glass. They should upgrade it give it the necessaries then we can talk of the on if o will consider buying.

[@captainoke]

Moove Transport company is one marketing it. More than 2000units of the Suzuki cars available on Lagos Road through Moove Africa

[@234drive]

Hmmm thanks for the info

[@nwoguchinaza5429]

Actually more than 1500

[@mira.J.]

Please review Ford SUVs and is it good to by for lady Thank you so much

[@234drive]

We would do that very soon. We have a video on the Ford Edge up on our channel tho, please check it out

[@mira.J.]

Ok

[@favouredet4554]

I liked this car on first sight but when i saw it was only manual transmission, i felt a little discouraged.

[@234drive]

Oops, sorry about that

[@FakoyaAyodeji]

This is the Korope version for Suv 😂

[@234drive]

Yes! Correct!

[@Ola-oh8ei]

How person go get motor and no go drive pass 75km/hr

[@234drive]

It’s small and not safe for that

[@Ola-oh8ei]

@@234drive my point exactly

[@victorfuro6522]

Of course I would buy if I've de funds

[@SanusiAdewale]

2m if e pass that na to focus on corolla

[@judeandeh]

It's not popular in Abuja though, why is the car cheap for a brand new?

[@234drive]

It’s a micro suv…everything small so it should be cheap

[@lawgenerale677]

I read somewhere that it did meet the standard safety requirements.

[@234drive]

The newer ones have better ratings that’s it

[@kingsleyarisah6354]

Some Espressos I see on 3rd mainland do 100 kmph

[@234drive]

Wow

[@belloahmed3472]

5.5 abi weytin i hear omo make the car waka go front abeg

[@234drive]

😂

[@cryptoelai4380]

I go use #5.5m buy small car with manual steering, the max for this car should be #3m

[@ahmedadenigba4149]

This car na just premium keke maruwa

[@234drive]

Hmmm na you talk am o

[@Timmykiller5]

Cost 7 million i think

[@gabrieloladega6461]

If it was cheaper it’s actually better at least something for the student and people who doesn’t have enough to get a more comfortable car

[@olanipekuntobi5444]

I am from te future At 500 naira per litre, full tank which is 30.5 litres is 15,500 now

[@234drive]

That’s true o

[@davidolaleke3829]

Your review didn't show us the trunk of the car.

[@234drive]

Wee are sorry about that

[@mikelo_GIL]

Suzuki Jimmy is the best 💯. and for 5.5m a toks RAV4 CR-V 2010. will outlast it 20 times over

[@toch8528]

Have you guys got an email address?

[@olumide_as]

I thought this car was an older model like 2009 with all the features until you said the toks is not available 😂😂😂. Car wey no fit enter express 😂😂

[@234drive]

Nahhhh it’s pretty new. 2021 model

[@xora2065]

5.5m for a new vehicle. Sounds alright

[@234drive]

I mean…very alright

[@mattcash3991]

The price is okay since it's a brand-new car. But why don't you talk about the maintenance? Is it cheap to run?.

[@234drive]

Yeah it’s very cheap…small engines like this hardly develop any faults

[@nwoguchinaza5429]

Will cost you around 21k to service the vehicle, oil, oil filter and service charge. Depending on the oil you Wana use

[@onasanyatemitope2715]

Why didn’t they just limit the speed of the car to 75 from the factory

[@234drive]

They know you might want to take it to track to test it sometimes 🤦‍♂️

[@oluwaseyiolatona1492]

I do not think spending over 5m on a vehicle to compromise safety would be a good decision for me. The vehicle address majority of Nigeria transport problems however, the stability when hit could be a challenge.

[@234drive]

That’s why it shouldn’t be taken to the highway

[@reginaldhalliday1293]

I just wonder how much it would cost if it was automatic... 5.5m gosh

[@234drive]

Lol, it would be way more expensive

[@effiominyang1388]

the car should cost an average of 1.5 to 2.5 million and for the safety test i advice no go dey drive this kind car if you don break up with girl or sportybet dey use you be carefull out there guys

[@dizzy763]

Seems like the back seat was meant to be the booth😄😄😄

[@234drive]

Yes o

[@emetitehoyoma6773]

5.5m is not bad for a brand new The car is really funny 🤣 I can't buy it cus 5.5m 🤔 I would consider a toks from other brands and another red flag is manual. But if I know someone hu owns one I'm definitely going to rock that Suzuki briefcase 😂🚙

[@234drive]

When you drive it, let’s us know if you had fun

[@olanelson9877]

I know of someone that died from minimal impact ....😢 it's not strong at all...d car that hit it didn't even have a dent ....too bad....

[@ifeoluwababalola2849]

It's like 3m

[@abbashira9167]

Nooo what it’s too expensive ooh.ahhhhh. And also the fact that it can’t take corners is my 2cond major problem

[@234drive]

Yeah that’s a major concern

[@abbashira9167]

@@234drive I swear I wish the best for you I am a subscriber since when you where not this famous. Keep up the hustle brother.it’s the way you talk that makes it interesting to watch

[@onyekasolomon7532]

Hey everyone thinks Manual is stressful. Of course it is if you are not technically or mechanically inclined or you just love the act DRIVING. Probably you only want luxury and a drive and park button. Haha. For I will pay more to get 2020 Range Rover Velar in manual transmission or a Camaro in manual transmission. You get the feeling of fast and furious 😂

[@234drive]

Yeah, it’s mostly a rite of passage these days

[@ernestnwosu7982]

It is not an SUV. It's a CUV. Cross-over utility vehicle.

[@ericotrips]

First look and what comes to mind is Uber

[@agstudios5466]

Bro is not 5.5m oh it's 8m there's another one that is smaller than this one and that one is 5m pls do ur findings well.

[@234drive]

Wow, thanks

[@TytixAutosAndTech]

Its not really popular around here 😢, it’s popular around your region but not around here

[@Iteigwe]

5 million for what? Instead I'll go and buy 2013 Camry I thought the car will cost like 2 million sef

[@beolikeceo]

I wouldn't have guessed it's 5.5m 😮. No way, I'm buying it, although the petrol economy is good

[@234drive]

I think it’s good for within the city driving…you can’t ignore that economy

[@ekinematics]

Seeing this car, the first thing that came to my mind was safety. I wasn't surprised it got a very low safety rating. Such a small car with that height is a recipe for disaster. This car reminds me of the mini buses we have running everywhere now. Such a safety hazard.

[@234drive]

Yeah…Korope vibes lol.

[@gideonighodalo3476]

​@@234drive Korope is still Suzuki😂