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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
H1
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Across
H1
Model Introduced Year
2026
2015
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
On sale
Not confirmed
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
H1
Length
4360 mm
4002 mm
Width
1795 mm
1740 mm
Height
1655 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
460 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.2 m
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1770 kg
Front Headroom
-
975 mm
Rear Headroom
-
950 mm
Front Legroom
-
1020 mm
Rear Legroom
-
840 mm
Spec
Across
H1
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
1480 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Bar
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Torsion Beam
Spec
Across
H1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Not Available
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
1 x 12V Socket
AC Type
Automatic
Manual Air Conditioning
Heads Up Display
Standard
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
Not confirmed
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1100 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1100 l
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Manual Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard Driver
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Manual Air Conditioning
Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
15 Inches
Sound System
8-speaker Infinity
4
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Front Qi charger standard
Not Available
Spec
Across
H1
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
GW4G15
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
73.5 mm
Stroke
85 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
135 Nm @ 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
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
13.5 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
H1
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
6-Speed CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
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
3.94:1
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic CVT
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.2
Clutch Type
-
Torque Converter
Spec
Across
H1
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
7.0 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
6.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
8.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
42 l
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
Not confirmed
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Spec
Across
H1
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
H1
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Spec
Across
H1
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Not Applicable
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
Not Available
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
4
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Not confirmed
Boot Light
Standard
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electronic rack-and-pinion
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front Centre Armrest
Front Shoulder Room
-
1190 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1150 mm
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue Speedometer
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Spec
Across
H1
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
No
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Partial Digital
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
1
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Audio, cruise control and hands-free phone
Not Available
Rear Usb
2 Type-C
Not confirmed
Audio System
Infinity premium 8-speaker
Not confirmed
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2 front Type-C and 2 rear Type-C
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
10.1-inch
7
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
7
Navigation System
-
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
No
Wireless Android Auto
Wired or wireless
No
FM Radio
-
Standard
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
10.1-inch
7
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
4
Spec
Across
H1
LED Headlamps
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
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
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
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
6
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
Standard
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Manual Black Mirrors
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
LED standard
Not Available
Led Headlights
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
LED standard
Not Available
Headlamps
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type
Standard
Halogen Headlamps
Spec
Across
H1
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
160 mm
Approach Angle
-
23 deg
Departure Angle
-
27 deg
Wading Depth
-
0 mm
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Spec
Across
H1
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
195/65R15
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Full Size Spare
Parking Brake Type
Electric
Drum Rear
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
15 Inches
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not confirmed
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
200 mm
Tyre Load Index
-
89
Tyre Speed Rating
-
T
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
Full Size Spare
Wheel Diameter
17-inch machined alloy
15 Inches
Wheels
Machined 17-inch
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Spec
Across
H1
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
15000
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
1500
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000
First Service At
-
1000
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Across
H1
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
5 years
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Across
H1
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
165 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
95 Octane Unleaded
Noise Level
-
71 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
Particulate Filter
-
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Spec
Across
H1
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.
Not confirmed
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Not confirmed
Starting Price
464900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
464900
Not confirmed
Spec
Across
H1
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
7.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and H1 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 H1 30.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs H1 35.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs H1 68.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs H1 63.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs H1 44.
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 15 points
Across holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Performance
Across +4
Efficiency
Across +41
Safety
Across +23
Practicality
H1 +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexSuzuki Across
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Across leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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