discussion Thoughts on Suzuki Across

[MoeM2]

Have been in the market for an easy live with Auto for my mum (she turns 70 soon and has been wanting a new car forever).

I have been browsing AutoTrader and using AI to find out more about cars. The Suzuki Across has been top of mind to me, seems like excellent proposition all things considered.

Pricing around R380k new
1.5 6 speed torque converter auto
Good spec

Cons performance (but for my purpose don’t think this is an issue)

Anyone have experience with Suzuki brand . In my mind it’s a Toyota underneath and they seem to be doing very well in sales


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[AshG108]

Hey bud,
Looking at the 1.5 with the 6 speed auto, this was in dire need with the 1.5 engine. I have driven almost every model of the Suzuki and Toyota range over the last 7 months and the manuals are gems but the 4 speed autos were life draining, even at the coast. I have read many reviews over the Across and seen quiet a few, and the reviews have been great. Especially around the drivetrain match to that engine now.
Fuel consumption...always great...those engines are epic light on fuel...i drove them between RCB and DBN many times and even the gut wrenching 4 speed auto still was decent, I can only think the 6 speed auto will be tons better. And a decent sized vehicle, finishes are hard wearing and not too bad however Hyundai does better lol.
I'd say very much worth a shot to test drive and investigate further.

 

[///M Individual]

Hi bud

Across looks good and these Suzuki's are solid. I think the Toyota's are actually Suzuki inside on the shared models though, not the other way around.

Look at the Chery Tiggo Cross as well. 1.5T DCT 108kw. R360k. There's a cheaper LiT version with a 1.5 NA CVT for R309k as well.

 

[Veedub]

We bought the Grand Vitara a few years back for the in-laws. Great car. They've driven it from Dbn to Jhb and to CT. It has the 4 speed auto and is slow, but my 72 year old father in law is not looking to race anyone. Light on fuel, cheap to insure. Service plan and warranty was extended to 7 years, as a promo on launch of the car, so low running costs for me. The car has like 12 000km's after 3 years.

I am looking at changing it for the Across, given the extra features, but not sure yet. My in-laws don't even use Android Auto, so not sure if the other tech stuff will just be wasted.

At the same price point, the Suzuki's generally come with better spec and warranty/service plan versus the Toyota badged item. Plus, even though it's the same vehicle, the Suzuki is deemed lower risk for insurance.

The service from Suzuki Umhlanga was great. I did everything over whatsapp. Annual services are easy enough and my father in-law has been happy. They even have a decent breakfast sandwich and coffee in the morning. They call me a few times a year to check if we still happy with the vehicle and if there's anything we need help with.

 

[Benji]

Oh my god, this is really called Across I thought you misspelt that

how unfortunate

 

[MoeM2]

Thanks for feedback gents. Next step to go and physically check one out and test drive


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[Mytfine]

2 years in with the Suzuki I bought for my daughter and I am a fan of the brand for life now. Their products are just plain well designed, solid build quality and actually have some fun factor.