Dongfeng 007 vs iCAUR 03T

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Dongfeng 007 in South Africa

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 620 Nm ⛽ 0 km/l
VS
iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
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Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs iCAUR 03T: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 03T remains close.

03T starts ZAR 60,000 cheaper 007 from ZAR 699,900 · 03T from ZAR 639,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 03T
Maximum Power 007400 kW 03T135 kW
Maximum Torque 007620 Nm 03T220 Nm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable 03TNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy 0070 km/l 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Ground Clearance 0070 mm 03T190 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Dongfeng 007

007 E2 540

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

iCAUR 03T

2WD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 03T
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation.
Facelift History Current launch specification -
Facelift Launched Since 2026 -
Facelift Version Ending Current -
Body Style Sedan SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Active Published
Segment Executive electric sedan Electric SUV
Vehicle Type Sedan Passenger vehicle
Spec 007 03T
Length 4880 mm 4433 mm
Width 1895 mm 1916 mm
Height 1460 mm 1741 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2715 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 165 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box
Kerb Weight 2100 kg 1600–1950 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2550 kg 2173 kg
Payload Capacity 450 kg 350–650 kg
Towing Capacity 750 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.9 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 1020 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 990 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1060 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 970 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and 03T comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 007 100 vs 03T 51.

Efficiency index: 007 90 vs 03T 99.

Safety-equipment index: 007 88 vs 03T 93.

Practicality index: 007 53 vs 03T 64.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs 03T not separately scored.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

007 leads by 8 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 03T remains close.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 64% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

007

64% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 53
Performance 100
Efficiency 90
Safety 88
Practicality 53
Leads by 8 points
75
#2

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +49 Efficiency 03T +9 Safety 03T +5 Practicality 03T +11

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 53/100

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 75 pts for 03T

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, 03T may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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007 vs 03T questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.