There can be no doubt that Suzuki Auto is one of the success stories of the South African automotive market; the roads are chock full of their cars, and it’s not hard to see why; well-built, well-spec’d, attractive, reliable and supremely well-priced.
Not that Suzuki Auto is resting on its laurels; far from it. The latest model to arrive on these shores is the Suzuki Across, a premium SUV that has the added interest of being the brand’s most advanced SUV yet.
The Suzuki Across combines all the traditional Suzuki attributes with cutting-edge technology in the form of an efficient mild-hybrid petrol engine drivetrain. For those who might not be conversant with the terminology, a mild-hybrid vehicle uses a small electric motor and battery to assist an internal combustion engine, improving fuel efficiency and reducing emissions, without the ability to drive on pure electric power.
On top of this, the Suzuki Across possesses all the family-friendly space and practicality we have become used to from the brand, as well as advanced safety features.
The Suzuki Across, across the range (sorry!), comprises a 1.5-litre ‘K15C’ four-cylinder mild-hybrid powertrain available in three variants: the GL with five-speed transmission or a six-speed automatic, and the range-topping GLX with a six-speed automatic transmission.
Prices start at R349,900 for the GL manual, through R372,900 for the GL auto and up to R464,900 for the GLX auto. All models come with a four-year/60,000km service plan and five-year/200,000km promotional warranty.
More details on the Suzuki Across will be revealed during the official media launch taking place from 17th to 19th March. At ZA Lifestyle, we’re looking forward to learning more about Suzuki’s newest SUV and hopefully getting the opportunity to spend some time behind the wheel to see what it’s all about. In the meantime, for more information, go to www.suzukiauto.co.za
