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Suzuki Across vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 23,700 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200
Five key differences
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Specification
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size
Across1462 cc
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Across18.9 km/l
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Across210 mm
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Across
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Across
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Model Introduced Year
2026
2020
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Pickup
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Length
4360 mm
5325 mm
Width
1795 mm
1855 mm
Height
1655 mm
1795 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
269 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
484 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2203 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2870 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
850 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
6.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
992 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1540 mm
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
1550 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Tread (mm) 1540
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Tread (mm) 1550
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
2315 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1575 mm
Climate Control
Automatic
Manual
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Front One Touch Driver only
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard Remote
Push Button Start
Standard
Rotary (Mechanical)
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
Yes
Sunroof
Panoramic
No
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
No
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
Manual
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
2315 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1575 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
K15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
2393 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
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.5:1
Bore
74 mm
92 mm
Stroke
85 mm
90 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
400 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
4WD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 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
Hilux Single Cab
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Yes
Number of Gears
6
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Manual
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
4WD Part-Time
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
6-speed manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
4x2
4WD Part-Time
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
1 l
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
18.9 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
80
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
Hilux Single Cab
Airbags
6
Side, Curtain, Driver, Passenger, Driver Knee
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Standard,
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Front Buzzer + Light
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
ELR, Pretensioner, Force Limiter
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Front Buzzer + Light
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard through ESP
Standard,
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard Front + Rear
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Yes
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
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
4 Spoke Urethane
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Without
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
Driver & Passenger Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
Driver & Passenger Manual
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Fabric
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
Standard 2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
Standard TFT
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
2
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
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
Toyota Display Audio, DAB
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Standard LED
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
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
Across
Hilux Single Cab
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.
Commercial and leisure
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
636300 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
Flagship
Starting Price
464900
636300
Starting Price Zar
464900
636300
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and Hilux Single Cab 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 Hilux Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs Hilux Single Cab 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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 10 points
Hilux Single Cab has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Performance
Hilux Single Cab +33
Efficiency
Across +15
Safety
Hilux Single Cab +2
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab 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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