To begin, I’d like to extend my sincere thanks to the Suzuki team. I had the opportunity to spend two days in Cape Town, and their hospitality was honestly amazing. You can really tell they put guests first and want everyone to have a great experience.
Getting into the review, I had the chance to drive the Suzuki Across GL Auto around Cape Town. Straight away, the car felt super smooth and easy to drive. Everything is simple and not overcomplicated, which I really appreciated.
The car has some nice modern features like a wireless charging pad, two charging ports (front and back), and a digital display behind the steering wheel. But what I liked most is that it’s not overwhelming. The touchscreen is easy to use, and you still get physical buttons for things like volume and aircon. That mix of digital and manual controls just works really well.
Comfort-wise, no complaints. The seats were comfortable, even after being on the road for a while. The steering wheel felt just right, and there’s a decent amount of space up front with cupholders and a good spot for your phone where the wireless charger comes in handy.
One thing that stood out was the driving experience, especially in real traffic. Driving through Cape Town in the morning meant dealing with traffic, narrow roads, and a few uphill sections, but the car handled it really well. It felt firm but not stiff, which made it easy to drive in tighter spaces. The brakes are a bit sensitive, so that takes a little getting used to, but they work well. The accelerator felt normal—nothing crazy—which is actually a good thing because it just feels like driving any other car.
They also spoke about the hybrid system and efficiency, and it makes sense. It’s more about saving fuel and being a bit more environmentally friendly, rather than trying to be something extreme
I do have a couple of small downsides. I’m about 6 foot 2, and while the front was perfectly fine since you can adjust everything, the back might be a bit tight for taller passengers in terms of headroom.
Also, the boot space was a bit of a letdown for me. For a car this size, I expected more. It could probably fit around three bags comfortably, but I wouldn’t see it as ideal for a full-on road trip with 4–5 people.
Overall though, even with the short time I had it, I actually enjoyed the car. The Suzuki Across is easy to drive, comfortable, and just makes sense for everyday use. I can also see why Suzuki is positioning it as more of a flagship or “halo” model.
Thomas Warmback – Proudly representing CHANGECARS
