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.
Across starts ZAR 140,090 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · Destinator from ZAR 489,990
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Across
Destinator
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
Engine Size
1462 cc
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
18.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
210 mm
214 mm
Boot / Load Bay
333 l
152 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
-
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years / unlimited km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Across and Destinator are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Destinator
+17 pts
Efficiency
Across
+22 pts
Safety
Across
+18 pts
Practicality
Destinator
+1 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Destinator
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Destinator
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Across
Destinator
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
First-generation Destinator
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
South African launch specification introduced in March 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Current specification
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Medium seven-seat SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Across
Destinator
Length
4360 mm
4680 mm
Width
1795 mm
1840 mm
Height
1655 mm
1780 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
214 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
152 l
Payload Capacity
460 kg
590 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.4 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
-
1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2090 kg
Towing Capacity
-
0 kg
Front Headroom
-
890 mm
Rear Headroom
-
850 mm
Front Legroom
-
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
-
620 mm
Spec
Across
Destinator
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
Destinator
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic with nanoe X
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Destinator
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
4B40
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1499 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
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
11.0:1
Bore
74 mm
75 mm
Stroke
85 mm
84.8 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
120 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
250 Nm @ 2500-4000 rpm
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
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
80 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
166.7 Nm/tonne
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
Destinator
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Standard
No
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
6.386
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
CVT automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Floor-mounted selector
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Continuously variable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Clutch Type
-
Continuously variable pulley system
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Destinator
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
11.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
16 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
45 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
625
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
647 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
581 km
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
13.9 km/l
Spec
Across
Destinator
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
Yes
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
No
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
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
Yes
TCS
Standard through ESP
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
No
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
No
Child Safety Lock
-
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Brake Override System
-
Yes
Spec
Across
Destinator
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Yes
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
No
Auto Highbeam
Standard
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
No
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
No
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
No
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Park Assist
-
No
Spec
Across
Destinator
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
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
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Power adjustable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Manual adjustable
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
-
No
Spec
Across
Destinator
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Smartphone-link Display Audio
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
8-inch
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Front, second and third row
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
12.3-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
Across
Destinator
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Yes
Roof Rails
Grey
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
-
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
Quartz White Pearl, Graphite Grey Metallic, Blade Silver Metallic, Black Mica, Lunar Blue Mica
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Yes
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
Across
Destinator
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Approach Angle
-
21 deg
Departure Angle
-
25.5 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
-
Normal, Wet, Gravel, Mud, Tarmac
Breakover Angle
-
20.8 deg
Spec
Across
Destinator
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/55 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full-size alloy
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch alloy
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electric parking brake
Spec
Across
Destinator
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
5 years / 75,000 km; 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Across
Destinator
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Across
Destinator
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
172 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
Destinator
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.
New vehicle sold through Mitsubishi Motors South Africa
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
569990 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Official South African recommended retail price
Starting Price
464900
569990
Starting Price Zar
464900
569990
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Across leads by 4 points
Across and Destinator are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Destinator +17
Efficiency
Across +22
Safety
Across +18
Practicality
Destinator +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
Destinator
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
73/100
Practicality
63/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Suzuki Across
leads the catalogue index with 64 pts
vs 60 pts for Destinator
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Across leads. However, Destinator may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Across and Destinator 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 Destinator 51.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Destinator 54.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Destinator 73.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Destinator 63.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Destinator not separately scored.
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