the breakdown
- The Suzuki Across is the updated, rebadged Toyota RAV4 Plug-in Hybrid with revised styling and tech.
- It has dual digital displays, a head-up display, heated power seats, and a full suite of driver aids.
- The Across makes 302 hp, has AWD, and reaches 62 mph in 6.1 seconds.
- It won’t be sold in the US.
Since 2020, Suzuki has had the Across SUV in its lineup—essentially a rebadged Toyota RAV4 with a plug-in-hybrid powertrain. With the arrival of the new RAV4 just recently, Suzuki’s sibling SUV has also been updated as the latest-generation Across. And here it is.
Visually, the new Suzuki Across has a clean, purposeful front end with a distinctive grille, large wheels, and rugged fender cladding. Not only are these design elements mostly identical to the latest RAV4, but they also hint at some off-road capability. Four exterior colors are available: Massive Grey Metallic, Ever Rest Metallic, Super White, and Attitude Black Metallic.
Inside, the cabin adopts a so-called "island architecture," which groups key controls and displays into clearly defined functional clusters. This structure integrates the audio system, electronic shifter, and additional control modules.
A low center console improves forward visibility and enhances overall comfort. The driver’s seat is 10-way power-adjustable with lumbar support and two memory settings, while the front passenger seat offers eight-way adjustment. Both front seats are heated with three intensity levels and are upholstered in a combination of cloth and synthetic leather.
The digital cockpit consists of a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.9-inch center touchscreen. The instrument display is highly configurable and includes navigation and eco-focused layouts. The center screen controls the climate control system as well as audio and navigation functions, with customizable widgets for layout flexibility.
For the first time, the Across is also available with a head-up display—again, borrowed from the RAV4—that projects information such as speed and navigation onto the windshield at a virtual distance of approximately 13 to 20 feet. Three display modes are offered.
Standard equipment includes a wireless smartphone charging pad and five USB-C ports. For safety, the Across uses a combination of millimeter-wave radar and a monocular camera for its Pre-Collision System. This system detects vehicles, pedestrians, and cyclists, providing warnings and assisting with braking and steering when necessary. An emergency steering assist function can intervene in critical situations. At low speeds, motor output is limited to help prevent unintended strong acceleration, including during cornering.
Adaptive cruise control adjusts speed to surrounding traffic, can brake the vehicle to a complete stop, and uses map data for anticipatory driving. Other available systems include lane departure warning with steering assist, automatic emergency braking, lane-change assist, proactive driving assist, front cross-traffic alert, driver monitoring for fatigue, and a 360-degree camera system with a 3D view.
Cargo capacity in the new Suzuki Across measures 15.7 cubic feet. The power liftgate can also be operated via a foot gesture. Folding the rear seats increases flexibility and makes it easier to transport larger items. Overall, the Across seats five passengers and is equipped with a 14.5-gallon fuel tank alongside a 22.7-kilowatt-hour battery.
The Across is powered by Toyota’s latest-generation plug-in hybrid system. By integrating the Power Control Unit and DC/DC converter into the front eAxle and using silicon carbide semiconductors, the system is more compact and efficient. This frees up interior space and reduces power losses. A higher-capacity battery improves both electric-only range and overall driving range.
The 2.5-liter four-cylinder engine has a 16-valve layout with a 14.0:1 compression ratio. It produces 141 horsepower at 4,800 rpm and 167 pound-feet of torque at 3,200 rpm. The engine uses a combination of port and direct injection, switching between the two depending on driving conditions.
Two electric motors complement the gasoline engine. The front motor delivers 201 hp and 200 lb-ft of torque, while the rear motor produces 54 hp and 91 lb-ft. Power is transmitted through an e-CVT automatic transmission. The standard E-Four all-wheel-drive system electronically manages torque distribution between the front and rear axles to enhance stability.
In addition to Normal, Eco, and Sport modes, a Trail mode provides a fixed torque split with targeted braking and drive-force control.
With a top speed of 112 mph, a 0–62 mph acceleration time of 6.1 seconds, and Euro 6e-bis emissions certification, the new Suzuki Across positions itself as a well-equipped plug-in hybrid SUV. Suzuki says additional details will be released at a later date.
The previous generation of the Across started at just over €58,000 in Europe, but expect a slight price hike for this one. As you’d expect, Suzuki won’t offer this SUV in America.
Motor1's Take: The new Suzuki Across is essentially just a Toyota RAV4 Plug-In Hybrid underneath—no bad thing. European buyers have another excellent and efficient SUV to choose from.
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