A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
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Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Coolray
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
Coolray
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
Coolray
Length
4360 mm
4380 mm
Width
1795 mm
1795 mm
Height
1655 mm
1609 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
330 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Officially Disclosed
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
Coolray
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Climate control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
74 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
128 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Coolray
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
DCT
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
15.38 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
11.3 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
15.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
15.38 km/l
Spec
Across
Coolray
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Front
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Front seats
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard through ESP
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Yes
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Yes
Auto Wipers
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Yes
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
6-way adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
14.6-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
-
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
-
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
Across
Coolray
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Grey
Not Officially Disclosed
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
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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
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Officially Disclosed
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch alloy wheels
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
Coolray
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
5 years / 50,000 km
Spec
Across
Coolray
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Across
Coolray
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
Coolray
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.
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Price Zar
464900 ZAR
429900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
464900
429900
Starting Price Zar
464900
429900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Coolray comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Coolray 60.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Coolray 61.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Coolray 90.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Coolray 46.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Coolray not separately scored.
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.
Specification Evidence Index
A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Across leads by 0 points
Across and Coolray are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Coolray +26
Efficiency
Across +15
Safety
Across +1
Practicality
Across +16
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
46/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Across
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, Coolray may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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