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Across starts ZAR 15,000 cheaperAcross from ZAR 349,900 · ORA 5 from ZAR 364,900
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Specification
Across
ORA 5
Maximum Power
Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
ORA 5150 kW
Maximum Torque
Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
ORA 5260 Nm
Engine Size
Across1462 cc
ORA 5Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Across18.9 km/l
ORA 5Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Across210 mm
ORA 5175 mm
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Spec
Across
ORA 5
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First South African generation of the current Across
First-generation ORA 5; South African launch specification
Facelift History
All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet
No facelift; first South African model year
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door compact SUV
Compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
On sale
On sale
Segment
C-segment family SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1200-1250 kg
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Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Length
4360 mm
4471 mm
Width
1795 mm
1833 mm
Height
1655 mm
1641 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
175 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
-
Payload Capacity
460 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
-
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Front Track Width
1530 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Electric Power Steering
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Four-door one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Driver door
Push Button Start
Standard
-
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
50 W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic glass roof
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Automatic front wiper
Electric Folding Mirrors
Electric folding
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Rear Air Vents
-
Yes
Rear Shelf Board
-
Yes
Heat-pump Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
K15C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
74 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Eco, Well Being, Standard, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
58.33 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (NEDC)
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
ORA 5
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Paddle Shifters
Standard
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
-
Number of Gears
6
-
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Electronic column shifter
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
-
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Low Range
Not Applicable
-
Axle Layout
4x2
-
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transmission Speeds
6
-
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Engine auto stop/start system standard
-
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
-
Charging Type
Not Applicable; non-plug-in mild hybrid
-
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable; no electric-only driving range
520 km NEDC
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable; no electric-only range
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Spec
Across
ORA 5
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Yes
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats only; rear reminder not available
Front-row reminder
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
No
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
DSBS II brake assist
-
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
No
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Alert and braking
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Front row
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard through ESP
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available; six-airbag layout is front, side and curtain
-
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
-
Manual
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Yes
Integrated Brake Control
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive
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
Alert and braking
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
360-degree panoramic view
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
-
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
360-degree panoramic view
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
DSBS II warning
Yes
Surround View Camera
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Prevention
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
-
Yes
Auto Hold
-
Yes
Steering Modes
-
Light, Comfort, Sport
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Synthetic leather
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front seat and backrest
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Multi-colour rhythmic
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfibre leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard single-fold rear seat
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual; no height adjustment
4-way electric
Boot Light
Standard
-
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with copper stitching
Grey synthetic leather
Heated Seats
-
Front
Driver Seat Memory
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
14.6-inch touchscreen with voice control
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
3 (front Type-A and Type-C; rear Type-C)
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
14.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
14.6-inch
Voice Control
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Rear LED
Roof Rails
Grey
Yes
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
Emerald Green, Matte Grey, Ayers Grey, Hamilton White, Sterling Silver, Night Black, Brilliant Rose with a black roof, and Lake Blue with a black roof
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
Yes
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Rear LED
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
-
LED
LED Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
-
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
-
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
225/60 R18
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
-
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
-
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary T135/90 D17
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
18-inch alloy
Electric Park Brake
Standard
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Across
ORA 5
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; 12 months / 15,000 km intervals
Spec
Across
ORA 5
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
7 years / 200,000 km
High-voltage Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
Across
ORA 5
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
0 g/km tailpipe
Start Stop System
Standard
-
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
ORA 5
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.
A home-charging buyer who wants the ORA 5 electric powertrain and every locally listed comfort, convenience and driver-assistance feature.
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
599900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
the electric flagship and highest-priced ORA 5
Starting Price
464900
R599,900
Starting Price Zar
464900
599900
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