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The Suzuki Across: A Grin That Refused to Quit

The Suzuki Across: A Grin That Refused to Quit

Author: By Independent Motoring Journalist
Date: 2026-09-25

I will confess something upfront. I have driven cars that made me laugh, cars that made me swear, and the odd car that made me question my life choices. The Suzuki Across is the first in a long while that made me grin like a Cheshire cat every time I glanced at the fuel gauge.

Let that sink in. A plug-in hybrid SUV that sipped fuel so sparingly on the run up the North Coast toward Ballito that I found myself doing mental arithmetic just to double check the numbers were not lying to me. They were not. This Across sails past filling stations with the smug confidence of a car that knows something others don't.

Inside, the Across plays its tech hand generously. The infotainment system responds with the kind of snap most rivals only promise in the brochure, the driver display is crisp enough to read at a glance, and the hybrid system shuffles between electric and petrol power so seamlessly you will spend half your first drive wondering if it is even trying.

But this is the real story. The Across is not simply clever, it is persuasive. Every kilometre delivered another small nudge toward the showroom, another quiet argument for signing on the dotted line. Low running costs, genuine refinement, and tech that actually earns its keep on a daily commute rather than gathering dust in a menu somewhere.

Consider me sold on the sales pitch, even if my wallet has not caught up yet. Take the Across for a test drive and see why so many people downgrading are choosing its tech rich offering and why those upgrading are smiling from ear to ear. Speak to the friendly professional team at CMH Suzuki Ballito on 031 001 9965 or visit their showroom at 35 Moffat Drive, Ballito.