We're Driving The Suzuki Across, What Would You Like To Know About This RAV4 Clone? | Carscoops carscoops
is sharing most of its body panels with the Toyota RAV4 with the exception of the front end. While one would hope that this is a uniquely-designed face, this is not actually the case. The headlights and the grille come from the Chinese-specwhich is another RAV4 sibling. Thankfully, the Suzuki features a redesigned front bumper with different intakes and a fancy aluminum-style skid plate.
Predictably, the interior is all RAV4, with Suzuki limiting its input in the badge on the steering wheel. Thankfully the graphics on the 9-inch infotainment are generic so you won’t be seeing any 3D models of Toyota’s SUV hiding in plain sight. The Across is only available in the high-spec GLX trim which means you get everything you could ask for in terms of standard equipment. Unfortunately, you don’t get the new 12.
As for the EV-only range, it is longer than most PHEVs, with a WLTP figure of 75 km between charges. A full charge of the 18.1 kWh lithium-ion battery normally takes 2.45 hours in a wallbox from the now-standard 6 kW onboard AC charger, although our Across is a pre-2022 example with the lesser 3 kW cable meaning it will take us five and a half hours to recharge.
So this was our quick introduction to the Suzuki Across. Now the mic goes to you as we gather your questions before writing the full review of the midsize SUV.