{"id":54168,"date":"2026-03-28T04:24:01","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:24:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/?p=54168"},"modified":"2026-03-28T04:24:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T04:24:01","slug":"suzuki-across-pricing-south-africa-podcast","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/eduzim.co.zw\/news\/2026\/03\/28\/suzuki-across-pricing-south-africa-podcast\/","title":{"rendered":"PODCAST: Suzuki Across gets pricing right in war against Chinese"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<p><h2>New SUV set to make waves with its mild hybrid powertrain and generous spec levels.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>A clever pricing strategy will put the newly-introduced Suzuki Across in good stead in a very competitive compact SUV segment staggered with Chinese products from the likes of Chery, GWM Haval, Omoda, Jaecoo and BAIC.<\/p>\n<p>Starting at R349 900 for the well-specced entry level GL manual, the Japanese carmaker has taken on the Chinese at their own game through attractive pricing and generous specification levels.<\/p>\n<p>Being slightly bigger and featuring a newer powertrain, the Across has slotted in above the Grand Vitara in Suzuki\u2019s SUV line-up.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-suzuki-across-makes-a-pitstop\">Suzuki Across makes a Pitstop<\/h2>\n<p>On this week\u2019s episode of <em>The Citizen Motoring<\/em>\u2018s <em>Pitstop<\/em> podcast, we discuss the Across\u2019 launch strategy. We were rather sceptical ahead of its arrival due to the Grand Vitara\u2019s poor sales, but have to admit that Suzuki got it spot on.<\/p>\n<p>Under the bonnet, the Suzuki Across features the K15C 1.5-litre naturally aspirated petrol engine with mild electrical assistance that was initially offered on the Grand Vitara. Paired to a 12-volt rather than a 48-volt system, the mill produces 76kW of power and 137Nm of torque. This is one kilowatt and one Newton Metre down from the stalwart K15B 1.5-litre engine\u2018s outputs in the Grand Vitara, Fronx, Ertiga and Fronx.<\/p>\n<p>The mild hybrid mill sends the twist to the front wheels via either five-speed manual transmission or six-speed auto box in the GL. The latter is the sole choice in the GLX. Suzuki claims a combined fuel consumption of 5.3L\/100km regardless of transmission.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-generous-standard-spec-sheet\">Generous standard spec sheet<\/h3>\n<p>Standard across the range is a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 10.1-inch infotainment system with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, wireless charger, keyless entry and push-button start. All models also get LED fog lamps, hands-free electric tailgate, rear air-conditioning vents, reverse camera, rear parking sensors, six airbags, cruise control and electronic stability programme.<\/p>\n<p>The R464 900 Suzuki Across GLX gets electric driver\u2019s seat, panoramic glass sunroof, ventilated front seats, head-up display, 360-degree surround camera, and advanced driver\u2019s assistance system like blind-spot monitoring.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div>\n<h3>Support Local Journalism<\/h3>\n<p>Add The Citizen as a Preferred Source on Google and follow us on Google News to see more of our trusted reporting in Google News and Top Stories.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\" async src=\"https:\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script>\r\n<!-- Africa tv video display -->\r\n<ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\r\n     style=\"display:block\"\r\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1669381584671856\"\r\n     data-ad-slot=\"3579572842\"\r\n     data-ad-format=\"auto\"\r\n     data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\r\n<script data-jetpack-boost=\"ignore\">\r\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\r\n<\/script><br \/>\n#PODCAST #Suzuki #pricing #war #Chinese<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>New SUV set to make waves with its mild hybrid powertrain and generous spec levels. 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