Overview
- An initial shipment of just over 450 units departed from the Mundra and Pipavav ports in Gujarat, with deliveries bound for regions including South Africa.
- Export models carry the Suzuki Across badge, which is distinct from the UK-market Across that is a Toyota RAV4–based plug-in hybrid.
- The export specification mirrors India’s Victoris with a 1.5-litre petrol engine and either a 5-speed manual or 6-speed automatic, while select markets will also get a 1.5-litre hybrid with an e‑CVT.
- Maruti Suzuki plans to introduce the model in 100-plus markets as part of its Made-in-India program, citing a 4.67x rise in exports from 2020 to 2025.
- In South Africa, the Across is planned as Suzuki’s new flagship above the Grand Vitara, with local specifications and pricing yet to be confirmed.