The New 2026 Suzuki Across Review | ShortsCars

A whole new way to move between the moments that make up your day.
The spaces that exist between work and play.
Between the weekday shuffle and the weekends away.

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INFO YOUR DAY IS CONSTANTLY IN MOTION
It moves between boardrooms and back roads, city streets and weekend retreats. From the everyday to the unexpected, the all-new Suzuki Across moves with you.

A NEW WAY TO MOVE BETWEEN WORLDS
Bold SUV design meets SHVS Mild Hybrid technology and a new level of innovation for Suzuki. It's composed, capable, and built to adapt as your day shifts. Engineered for balance, the Suzuki Across gives you everything you need including agile handling; perfect for traffic, turns, and detours alike.

BETWEEN FOCUS AND FLOW
Step inside the Suzuki Across and enter a whole new world of luxury. Modern SUV styling with clean lines and sophisticated finishes, paired with intuitive technology, creates an interior that's as connected as it is comfortable. The cabin is sleek, spacious, and thoughtfully designed to help you reset as you move between worlds.

MOVE ACROSS WORLDS AND LOOK GREAT DOING IT
The Suzuki Across features a bold, modern design with a wide stance, sharp LED headlamps, and a distinctive grille. Sculpted lines and refined details add a premium feel, while its sleek rear design reinforces a confident, contemporary SUV presence.

ADAPTIVE CRUISE CONTROL (ACC)
ACC helps reduce driver fatigue on long trips and when driving in traffic. The system uses millimetre-wave radar and a monocular camera to measure the distance to the vehicle ahead and will accelerate or decelerate as needed.

FRONT AND REAR PARKING SENSOR
Ultrasonic sensors in the front and rear bumper detect obstacles when reversing. (GLX only).

HIGH BEAM ASSIST
Headlamps automatically dim to low beam when you experience oncoming traffic or vehicles driving ahead.
PEDESTRIAN INJURY MITIGATING BODY
The structure of the Across' bonnet, front windscreen wiper area, front bumper and other parts absorb impact with the aim of mitigating head and leg injury in the event of a collision with a pedestrian.

SIX AIRBAGS
Drive with confidence knowing the Across is equipped with six airbags as standard. Designed to support both driver and passengers, they provide enhanced protection in the event of a collision.

REAR CROSS TRAFFIC ALERT (RCTA)
RCTA is a supplementary safety feature that uses millimeter-wave radar sensors to detect and warn of vehicles approaching from the left or right when backing out of a space.

LANE KEEP ASSIST (LKA) AND LANE DEPARTURE PREVENTION (LDP)
When ACC is activated, LKA helps the driver maintain the vehicle's position in the centre of the lane. LDP detects the left and right lane demarcation lines and predicts the vehicle's path.
BLIND SPOT MONITOR
BSM uses millimetre-wave radar sensors in the rear bumper to detect vehicles located in or approaching the rear blind spots on either side of the vehicle.

MORE INFO
In this 2026 in-depth review, we take a close look at the all-new Suzuki Across and break down everything you need to know before buying one. From design and features to performance, fuel consumption, comfort, and cost of ownership, this review covers the real-world ownership experience to help you decide whether the Across is the right SUV for you.

The Suzuki Across brings bold styling, a premium cabin, hybrid efficiency, and a strong value proposition to the compact SUV segment. But is it good enough to stand out in a very competitive market? In this review, we look at the details, highlight the strengths and weaknesses, and give our final verdict.

Suzuki has raised the bar in its lineup, now offering a new flagship crossover, the Across. We test the newcomer to see if it has what it takes in one of the most hotly contested segments in the passenger car market!

As Suzuki continues its aggressive expansion into the South African C-segment, the Across arrives as its most technologically advanced offering to date. Positioned to bridge the gap between frugal city dwellers and lifestyle SUVs, the Across prioritises efficiency and a massive equipment list over raw performance. It’s a calculated move by Suzuki to offer a premium-feeling family haulier without the premium price tag.

Pros Standout aesthetics: The unforgettable face with its full-width rear light bar and sweeping LED signature gives it a modern, high-tech presence.
Fuel efficiency: The mild-hybrid system delivers a real-world friendly 5.3 L/100 km, making it one of the most economical non-plug-in SUVs in its class.
Comprehensive safety (GLX): The inclusion of DSBS II, adaptive cruise control, and a 360º camera brings high-end safety to the masses.
Generous warranty: Suzuki’s 5-year/200 000km promotional warranty remains a significant peace-of-mind selling point.
Cons Modest performance: With only 76kW and 137Nm, the 1.5-litre engine may feel strained when fully loaded or overtaking at highway speeds.
Wheel Size: While practical for South African roads, the 17-inch alloys look slightly small within the flared, cladded arches.
C-segment squeeze: It faces stiff competition from turbocharged rivals that offer more low-down grunt.

Design
The Across breaks away from Suzuki’s more utilitarian roots with a more dynamic stance and sculpted lines. "The front end is dominated by a large trapezoidal intake and narrow LED projector lamps that give it a sharp, authoritative look. The rear is the highlight, featuring a 19-segmented LED light cluster that stretches the width of the car—a design cue usually reserved for much more expensive European SUVs.

Interior
The cabin is refreshingly free of clutter, focusing instead on a 10.1-inch touchscreen and a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster. While the GL model is practical with fabric seats, the GLX pushes into luxury territory with synthetic leather, copper stitching, and an eight-speaker Harman Infinity sound system. The addition of a panoramic sunroof and ventilated seats in the GLX makes it feel like a genuine flagship.

Performance and Drive
Under the skin lies the K15C 1.5-litre engine paired with a 12V mild-hybrid system. The Integrated Starter Generator (ISG) provides a silent restart and assists under load, but don't expect a performance powerhouse. This car is built for the urban commute and steady cruising. The 5.3 L/100 km fuel claim is the hero here, aided by an efficient start/stop system that makes it a sensible choice for the budget-conscious family.

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- Love the looks of the Accross, I would buy one in a heartbeat if I could afford the GLX model, but I'm still very happy with new my GLX Swift which I got at the end of last year.

- Fair point, but a large portion of the market that buys these vehicles would disagree. If you look at sales data, Crossover SUVs are becoming increasingly popular compared to B-segment hatchbacks because they cost the same but you’re getting more space and better ground clearance, which means that the SUV will go to places where a hatchback can’t. 💯

Most South Africans don’t need extreme off-roading vehicles but they do need decent ground clearance to be able to go on a bush getaway occasionally or visit home in the villages. Thanks man. 👊

- Shape is a bit oblong and only the dark Grey gives it a little street cred. The grand vitara looks a little more beefier. They should of kept the same with this car. Maybe taken the rear of the fronx and slightly sharper lines would of made it look a lot more aggressive and premium

- I have the GL Manual and it's a great drive. I had to be realistic about power expectations, having traded my SX4 2.0L in for this. However, having driven it around town a lot, plus a round trip between Knysna and Cape Town, I can report that it's really easy to drive if you're prepared to use the gear box. There are hills where you might want more power but I haven't regretted this purchase. The features and comfort are so worth it. If you're worried about power, get the MT as the auto gearbox is definitely set for economy over response. I'm getting around 5.7L/100km average on the computer, which is probably a little lower than actual but it's very fuel efficient and the stop/start is smooth as anything. If this is around your budget, go on and spoil yourself with comfort and reliability!