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Across
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Current South African H6 PHEV 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
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
C-segment family SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
1946 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Length
4360 mm
4703 mm
Width
1795 mm
1886 mm
Height
1655 mm
1730 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
560 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2400 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
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
H6 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone
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
Standard
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
Dual-zone
Heads Up Display
Standard
Full-colour
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1445 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Dual-zone
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual-zone
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
10.25-inch
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
Manual Aircon
-
Dual-zone
Heated Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Sound System
8-speaker Infinity
9
Source Model Column
-
h6-phev
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
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
1500 cc
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
268 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
760 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
19.1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
106 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
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
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
16.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 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
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Over 1000 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Airbags
6
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard through ESP
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front
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
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
10.25-inch
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Coffee OS
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
9
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25-inch
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
9
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
-
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
Coffee OS
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Wireless
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
Coffee OS
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1-inch
Coffee OS
Infotainment Display
-
Coffee OS
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
9
Display Audio
-
Coffee OS
Head Up Display
-
Full-colour
Multi Information Display
-
10.25-inch
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
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
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
170 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
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
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
12 months / 15 000 km
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
6 Years
Roadside Assistance
5 years
7 years
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 years
7 years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 years
7 years
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
PHEV
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
Across
H6 PHEV
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.
Flagship
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Current listed price
Starting Price
464900
749900
Starting Price Zar
464900
749900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and H6 PHEV 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 H6 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs H6 PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs H6 PHEV 90.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs H6 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs H6 PHEV 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 PHEV leads by 20 points
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Across.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV 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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