Suzuki Across vs Toyota Corolla Cross
Value retention, real cost and monthly money, compared on the same 2026 South African data.
The Toyota Corolla Cross wins on money kept: 79% retained after three years vs 73%, worth about R 81 900 at trade-in time.
Both curves, one chart
Head to head
| Across | Corolla Cross | |
|---|---|---|
| New price (from) | R 349 900 | R 424 900 |
| ±Monthly instalment | R 6 116/m | R 7 427/m |
| Retained after 1 year | 85% | 90% |
| Retained after 3 years | 73% | 79% |
| Value after 3 years | R 254 387 | R 336 286 |
| Lost to depreciation (3y) | R 95 513 | R 88 614 |
| Value after 5 years | R 211 910 | R 289 979 |
| Our tier | Strong mainstream | Legendary retainer |
Suzuki Across →
Suzuki's newest SA model arrived in 2026 as a mild-hybrid crossover slotting between the Fronx and Grand Vitara. It is built in India, where it is sold as the Victoris, and shares the Grand Vitara's platform and 1.5 petrol engine. The nameplate is too new here for any resale track record.
Known for: mild-hybrid crossover value
Toyota Corolla Cross →
Built at Prospecton since late 2021, the Corolla Cross quickly became one of South Africa's top-selling passenger vehicles. The hybrid versions are a big part of its appeal, offering genuine fuel savings without charging infrastructure. Demand has outstripped supply at times, and used examples trade remarkably close to new prices.
Known for: locally built hybrid suv with waiting lists
Common questions
Which holds value better, the Suzuki Across or the Toyota Corolla Cross?
The Toyota Corolla Cross. It keeps about 79% of its price after three years against 73% for the Suzuki Across, a gap of 6 points.
Which is cheaper to own over three years?
Depreciation is the biggest ownership cost. The Suzuki Across loses about R 95 513 over three years and the Toyota Corolla Cross loses about R 88 614. Fuel, insurance and servicing can narrow or widen that, but the depreciation gap is the number to start from.
What do they cost per month?
On typical finance (10% deposit, 72 months, 11.75%), the Suzuki Across runs about R 6 116 per month and the Toyota Corolla Cross about R 7 427, before fees and insurance.
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Modelled estimates on a retail basis; spec levels and real transaction prices vary.