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Across
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E5 EM-i
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Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
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
active
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Passenger vehicle
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
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Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Length
4360 mm
4740 mm
Width
1795 mm
1905 mm
Height
1655 mm
1685 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2755 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
172 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
528 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1770 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
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
E5 EM-i
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
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
Panoramic power sunroof with power sunshade
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Automatic climate control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
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
73 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
125 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.1 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Pure, Hybrid, Power
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
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
105 km (NEDC)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
30 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
943 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Rear seats
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Standard through ESP
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
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
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Officially Disclosed
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
15.4-inch HD Flyme touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
16
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
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
15.4-inch HD touchscreen
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Yes
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
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
Spec
Across
E5 EM-i
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
E5 EM-i
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
679999 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
464900
679999
Starting Price Zar
464900
679999
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and E5 EM-i 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 E5 EM-i 39.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs E5 EM-i 79.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs E5 EM-i 91.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs E5 EM-i 71.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs E5 EM-i 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.
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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
E5 EM-i leads by 5 points
Across and E5 EM-i 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
E5 EM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely E5 EM-i
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i 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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