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Across
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C-HR
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Spec
Across
C-HR
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
2024
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
5-door Crossover SUV
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
C-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1500 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
5-door Crossover SUV
Spec
Across
C-HR
Length
4360 mm
4390 mm
Width
1795 mm
1796 mm
Height
1655 mm
1550 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2640 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
43 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
377 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1930 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
430 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
1 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
993 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
946 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
881 mm
Spec
Across
C-HR
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not confirmed
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Double Wishbone
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Double Wishbone
Spec
Across
C-HR
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart Key
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Space Saver
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual-zone Automatic
Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Sound System
8-speaker Infinity
8
Unlocking
Standard
Smart Key
Wireless Charger
Front Qi charger standard
Standard
Spec
Across
C-HR
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.0L Hybrid Petrol-Electric
Engine Code
K15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1987 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Hybrid Synergy Drive
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
85 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
134 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
190 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
1 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent-magnet synchronous electric motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Integrated transmission electric motor
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
e-CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Across
C-HR
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Yes
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Yes
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
e-CVT (Electronic CVT)
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Across
C-HR
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
19.2 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
17 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
21 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
43 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Yes
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
19.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
43
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
C-HR
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Standard
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Spec
Across
C-HR
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Yes
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Standard
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
Not confirmed
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Manual multi-way
Boot Light
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Power Driver
Steering Type
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Rear Centre Armrest
Spec
Across
C-HR
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
2
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
Not confirmed
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
10.1
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Spec
Across
C-HR
LED Headlamps
Standard
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
LED
Roof Rails
Grey
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Exterior Colour Options
Magma Grey Metallic; Sizzling Red Metallic; Exuberant Blue Pearl Metallic; Arctic White Pearl; Bluish Black Pearl; Mystic Green Pearl; Splendid Silver Pearl Metallic; and GLX two-tone combinations of Splendid Silver, Sizzling Red or Exuberant Blue with a Bluish Black roof
Multiple manufacturer colours
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
Not confirmed
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
LED
Headlights
Standard
LED Matrix
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
GR Sport Spoiler
DRL
LED standard
LED
Led Headlights
Standard
LED Matrix
Daytime Running Lights
LED standard
LED
Headlamps
Standard
LED Matrix
Headlight Type
Standard
LED Matrix
Spec
Across
C-HR
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
160 mm
Spec
Across
C-HR
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/50 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Space Saver
Parking Brake Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Yes
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Disc
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Space Saver
Wheel Diameter
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Wheels
Machined 17-inch
18-inch GR Sport Alloy
Spec
Across
C-HR
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
Not confirmed
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
Yes
Spec
Across
C-HR
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 years
3 Years
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Roadside Assistance
5 years
3 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3
Spec
Across
C-HR
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
105 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not confirmed
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Not confirmed
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
C-HR
Ownership Role
A buyer who values AEB, blind-spot monitoring, adaptive cruise, surround-view parking and cooled front-seat comfort enough to accept a R92,000 premium over GL 6AT.
Private and family
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
499000 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Historical listed price
Starting Price
464900
499000
Starting Price Zar
464900
499000
Spec
Across
C-HR
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
7 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and C-HR comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Across 34 vs C-HR 53.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs C-HR 78.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs C-HR 98.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs C-HR 57.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs C-HR 43.
These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C-HR leads by 3 points
Across and C-HR are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C-HR
Performance
53/100
Efficiency
78/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
43/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota C-HR
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C-HR leads. However, Across may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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