The Suzuki company has introduced a completely new model called the Across in the Seychelles. This event is notable because the car has no relation to Toyota, unlike its European namesake.
New Name, Familiar Foundation
The new Suzuki Across for the Seychelles is essentially a rebranded Maruti Suzuki Victoris crossover, which debuted in India in September 2025. This signifies a complete break from the previous European version of the Across, which was a reworked Toyota RAV4.
Externally, the car is identical to the Indian Victoris, except for the badge on the rear. The main change inside is the steering wheel position. Since Suzuki plans to export the Victoris worldwide, the appearance of its left-hand-drive version for markets like the Seychelles was only a matter of time.
Dimensions and Platform
The new Across has a length of 4,360 mm and a wheelbase of 2,600 mm. This makes it significantly more compact than the previous RAV4-like Across, which was 4,635 mm long. Both versions—the Victoris and the new Across—are built on the Suzuki Heartect platform, which also underpins the Grand Vitara, Vitara, and S-Cross.
Interestingly, Suzuki has just unveiled another model with the same Across name, but this one no longer has any ties to Toyota.
Engines and Transmissions
In the Seychelles market, the car is offered with a naturally aspirated 1.5-liter gasoline engine producing 102 hp. Available transmission options are a five-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. The latter can be combined with all-wheel drive.
Official photos also reveal the presence of a hybrid version. It is likely the same powertrain as in the Indian Victoris: a combination of a 1.5-liter gasoline engine and an electric motor with a combined output of 114 hp. This self-charging hybrid system is paired with Suzuki’s AllGrip Select all-wheel drive.
Possibility of Appearance in Europe
As of now, Suzuki has not announced plans to sell this model in Europe or the UK. However, the company has confirmed that the Victoris will be exported to over 100 countries worldwide.
Reading between the lines, one can assume that the Victoris-based Across is a real candidate for the European market, especially in hybrid form. It might appear under a new name. Such a car could become a competitor to the affordable Dacia Bigster crossover, likely occupying a lower price niche than the not very successful Toyota-based Across version, which never gained popularity.
The dual use of the same name for different cars in different markets may create confusion for consumers, but it also demonstrates the flexibility of Suzuki’s strategy. The company uses joint developments with Toyota where it is beneficial but simultaneously actively promotes its own products, such as the Victoris/Across, in markets where affordability and compact dimensions are important. The success of this model in Europe, if it arrives there, will depend on correct positioning and pricing policy, as the compact crossover segment remains extremely competitive.