Suzuki Across.
Suzuki has launched the new Across, a plug-in hybrid SUV with the capability and styling of a full-fledged modern SUV.
The Suzuki Across is based on the Toyota RAV4. It is the first model supplied from Toyota Motor Corporation under a new collaborative business agreement.
The SUV sports robust polygonal motifs across the body which form a bold, SUV physique. Characteristic SUV wheel arch moldings, a sporty large open grille, and a bumper with a prominent silver under garnish that helps to express the car’s all-round capabilities.
The interior features a 9-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay compatibility for iPhone, and Android Auto and MirrorLink for other compatible smartphones.
Suzuki claims the cabin features “well-crafted quality upholstery and accents throughout the vehicle”, “complemented by soft padding on the dashboard and door trims.”
The large 490-litre boot provides plenty of space to store luggage for a wide range of lifestyles and purposes.
An 18.1kWh lithium ion battery powers both electric motors in the Across.
The Suzuki Across utilises a 180bhp electric motor that develops 270Nm of peak torque. It is paired to the A25A-FXS 182bhp Dynamic Force engine, which functions as a charger for the battery and provides power assistance to the electric motor during high-speed driving if required.
An additional 54bhp electric motor powers the rear wheels for enhanced stability during take-off on slippery surfaces and better handling when cornering on varying road surfaces.
Suzuki tells us we can expect a high-quality interior with plenty of padded surfaces.
An 18.1kWh lithium-ion battery mounted beneath the floor acts as the intermediary for the motive sources.
Sales of the Suzuki Across in European markets are set to start in late 2020.
Read our comparison test between the Toyota RAV4, Skoda Karoq and Subaru Forester here!
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