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T2
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Spec
Across
T2
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
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Spec
Across
T2
Length
4360 mm
4785 mm
Width
1795 mm
2006 mm
Height
1655 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
333 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
460 kg
375 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
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
935 mm
Spec
Across
T2
Front Track Width
1530 mm
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
1535 mm
1695 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Power Steering
Electronic rack-and-pinion
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic adjustment
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Across
T2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear; driver one-touch up/down
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Front Qi charger standard
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Smart powered hands-free tailgate
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Rear Window Defroster
Electric demister
-
12V Accessory Socket
2 x 12V (front and luggage area)
-
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Heads Up Display
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
Electric folding
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Full-size spare
255/60 R19 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Across
T2
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15C
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
12V Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
10.2:1
Bore
74 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
85 mm
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
75.8 kW @ 6000 rpm
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
136.8 Nm @ 4400 rpm
375 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
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
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
T2
Gearbox
6-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.683
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Straight-gate automatic selector
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
2WD front-wheel drive
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Spec
Across
T2
Claimed Mileage
18.9 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
15.3 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
22.0 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
VI B
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
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
70
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
T2
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard through ESP
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
2 rear anchor positions
Yes
Brake Assist
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
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
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
DSBS II brake assist
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats only
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard through ESP
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Across
T2
Cruise Control
Adaptive
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Alert
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Surround-view camera
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Weaving alert
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Surround-view camera
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
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
-
Spec
Across
T2
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
64-colour LED
Multi
Rear Armrest
Standard with cup holders
-
Cup Holders
4 (2 front, 2 rear)
-
Rear AC Vents
Standard
Yes
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
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Across
T2
Infotainment System
10.1-inch display audio
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wired or wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8-speaker Infinity
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch colour TFT information display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
4 Type-C (2 front, 2 rear)
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/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
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
Apple CarPlay and Android Auto via USB or Wi-Fi
-
Touchscreen
10.1-inch
Not Available
Spec
Across
T2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Yes
Roof Rails
Grey
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
Machined 17-inch
Alloy
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
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Rear Wiper
Fixed intermittent
-
Led Taillights
Connected rear LED tail lamps
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Front Fog Lamps
Front standard; rear not available
Yes
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
Across
T2
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
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
220 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
Across
T2
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
255/60 R19
Wheel Type
Machined 17-inch
Alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
255/60 R19 full size
Parking Brake Type
Electric
-
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch machined alloy
19
Electric Park Brake
Standard
Yes
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Full-size spare
255/60 R19 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
Machined 17-inch
Alloy
Spec
Across
T2
Service Interval
15,000 km or 12 months, whichever comes first
-
Service Plan
4 years / 60,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Across
T2
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 years
-
Roadside Assistance
5 years
-
Warranty
5 years / 200,000 km promotional warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Across
T2
CO2 Emissions
121 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
Standard
Yes
Hybrid System Type
12V SHVS mild hybrid with integrated starter generator
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
Across
T2
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.
South Africa market model
Price Zar
464900 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
the safety-and-comfort flagship
flagship
Starting Price
464900
679900
Starting Price Zar
464900
679900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Across and T2 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 T2 77.
Efficiency index: Across 76 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Across 91 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Across 62 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Across not separately scored vs T2 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
T2 leads by 9 points
T2 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Across remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Across
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
76/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 64 pts for Across
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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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