Suzuki Across vs Jetour T1 i-DM

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Suzuki Across in South Africa

Suzuki Across

1.5 GLX 6AT Petrol Mild Hybrid 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 464,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 76 kW 🔧 137 Nm ⛽ 18.9 km/l
VS
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Across vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer

T1 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.

Across starts ZAR 340,000 cheaper Across from ZAR 349,900 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Across T1 i-DM
Maximum Power Across75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque Across136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size Across1462 cc T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Across18.9 km/l T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Across210 mm T1 i-DM190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Across

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Across

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

T1 i-DM

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Across T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation First South African generation of the current Across Current local listing
Facelift History All-new March 2026 South African launch model; no facelift yet Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Five-door compact SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment C-segment family SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1200-1250 kg 2048 kg
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 3948 kg
Spec Across T1 i-DM
Length 4360 mm 4705 mm
Width 1795 mm 1967 mm
Height 1655 mm 1843 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 333 l 574 l
Kerb Weight Not Officially Disclosed 2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 2348 kg
Payload Capacity 460 kg 300 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.7 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1030 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1010 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Across and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.

Efficiency index: Across 76 vs T1 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs T1 i-DM 93.

Practicality index: Across 62 vs T1 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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.

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

T1 i-DM leads by 8 points

T1 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 64% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Leads by 8 points
64
#2

Across

73% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 34
Performance 34
Efficiency 76
Safety 91
Practicality 62
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T1 i-DM +7 Efficiency T1 i-DM +22 Safety T1 i-DM +2 Practicality T1 i-DM +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

Across

Performance 34/100
Efficiency 76/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 62/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour T1 i-DM leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 64 pts for Across

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM 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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Across vs T1 i-DM questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.