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Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
EX-8 Dropside
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current South African EX-8 Dropside listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Dropside truck
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
2650 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Van
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Length
4360 mm
6620 mm
Width
1795 mm
2100 mm
Height
1655 mm
2355 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
3850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
100 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
-
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2650 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
7800 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
5150 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
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
EX-8 Dropside
Front Track Width
1530 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Not Available
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
ex-8-dropside
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
mid
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
3.9-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
3907 cc
Cylinders
4
4
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
103 kW @ 2800 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
373 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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
38.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
140.8 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
EX-8 Dropside
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Rear-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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Manual
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Rear-wheel drive
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
5.2 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
4.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
6.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
100 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
5.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
100
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
EX-8 Dropside
Airbags
6
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai EX8 brochure
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Not Available
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not Applicable
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen EX-8 Dropside grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Not Available
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
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Grey
Not Available
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
3
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
200 mm
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
Not Available
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
15000 km / 12 months
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 years
5 Years
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Roadside Assistance
5 years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years
5 Years
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
Across
EX-8 Dropside
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.
Mid
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
656500 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
464900
656500
Starting Price Zar
464900
656500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and EX-8 Dropside 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 EX-8 Dropside 58.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs EX-8 Dropside 31.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs EX-8 Dropside 94.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs EX-8 Dropside 67.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs EX-8 Dropside 65.
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
Across leads by 0 points
Across and EX-8 Dropside 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
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
EX-8 Dropside
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
31/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Across
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for EX-8 Dropside
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, EX-8 Dropside may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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