You would be forgiven for doing a double take when you look at the Suzuki Across for the first time, as its design closely mirrors that of the Toyota RAV4. And there’s a very good reason for that resemblance. The Across is part of a collaboration between the two Japanese carmakers. It’s a situation we are seeing a lot more of these days, to cut down development costs. It also offers Toyota access to markets where Suzuki is very strong, especially India.
But it’s not just a straightforward case of replacing a few badges. Suzuki has put its own stamp on the car with a completely redesigned front end, amongst other styling cues.
