If you look at the 2026 Suzuki Across and think you are seeing double, you aren’t wrong. This car is the result of a long standing collaboration between two Japanese giants, and it essentially serves as Suzuki’s version of the iconic Toyota RAV4 Plug in Hybrid. For the 2026 model year, Suzuki hasn’t reinvented the wheel, but they have definitely given the driver’s seat a significant upgrade.
While the exterior remains largely unchanged from the previous year, the 2026 Suzuki Across is all about what is happening on the inside. It is the flagship of the Suzuki lineup in Europe, designed to offer a premium, low emission alternative for families who aren’t quite ready to go fully electric but want the benefits of a massive battery for their daily commute.
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The massive digital leap inside the cabin
The most immediate change you will notice when stepping into the 2026 Suzuki Across is the screen real estate. The old, somewhat dated infotainment system has been swapped out for a crisp 12.9 inch central touchscreen. This isn’t just a bigger TV for your dashboard; it runs a much faster processor that makes navigating through menus and maps feel as smooth as a modern smartphone.
Complementing the center screen is a new 12.3 inch digital instrument cluster behind the steering wheel. It is highly customizable, allowing you to choose between several layouts including a rugged “Tough” look or a more streamlined “Smart” design. For those who want to keep their eyes on the road, the 2026 Suzuki Across now features a sophisticated head up display. This projects your current speed, navigation prompts, and safety alerts directly onto the windshield, making it feel like you are driving a car from the future.
Power meets efficiency under the hood
Underneath the metal, the 2026 Suzuki Across retains the powerhouse setup that made it a hit with company car drivers. It uses a 2.5 liter four cylinder petrol engine paired with two electric motors. This combination delivers a total system output of 302 horsepower, which is a lot of muscle for a family SUV. It can sprint from zero to 62 mph in just 6.1 seconds, which is faster than many dedicated sports hatchbacks.
Because it is based on the latest Toyota tech, the 2026 Suzuki Across features a large 22.7 kWh battery pack. On a full charge, it can travel up to 46 miles on pure electricity alone. For the average person, that covers the daily school run and the commute to work without ever burning a drop of petrol. When the battery does run low, it functions like a traditional hybrid, ensuring you never have “range anxiety” on long weekend road trips.
Mastering the elements with E-Four AWD
One of the standout technical features of the 2026 Suzuki Across is the E-Four electronic all wheel drive system. Unlike traditional 4x4s that use a heavy mechanical driveshaft to send power to the back, the Across uses an independent electric motor on the rear axle. This allows the car to precisely control how much torque goes to each wheel in milliseconds.
If you are driving on a rainy motorway or a muddy track, the system can shift power from a 100:0 front bias to a 20:80 rear bias. There is even a dedicated “Trail” mode that acts like an automatic limited slip differential. It applies the brakes to wheels that are spinning and sends the power to the wheels with the most grip. It makes the 2026 Suzuki Across feel incredibly planted and secure, regardless of what the weather is doing outside.
Safety that watches your back
Suzuki has packed the 2026 Suzuki Across with a full suite of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS). The car uses a mix of millimeter wave radar and a high resolution camera to scan the road ahead. The Pre-Collision System can now detect not just other cars, but also pedestrians and cyclists, even in low light conditions.
Other standard tech includes Lane Tracing Assist, which helps keep you centered in your lane on the highway, and Dynamic Radar Cruise Control. The latter is a lifesaver in stop and go traffic, as it can bring the car to a complete halt and then resume speed automatically when the car in front moves. For the 2026 Suzuki Across, these aren’t expensive optional extras; they are part of the standard package, emphasizing the “one spec fits all” luxury approach Suzuki is taking with this model.
