Dongfeng 007 vs Toyota GR86

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 929,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 400 kW 🔧 640 Nm
VS
Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 007 vs Toyota GR86: the short answer

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.

GR86 starts ZAR 49,100 cheaper 007 from ZAR 799,000 · GR86 from ZAR 749,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 007 GR86
Maximum Power 007400 kW GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque 007640 Nm GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Engine Size 007Not Applicable GR862387 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 007Not Applicable GR8610.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 007150 mm GR86130 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

007

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

GR86

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

Which One's Right for You?

007

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 007 GR86
Model Introduced Year 2026 2022
Generation Current South African 007 generation Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Electric Fastback Sedan Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle Sedan
Color Note - White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1270 kg
Spec 007 GR86
Length 4880 mm 4265 mm
Width 1895 mm 1775 mm
Height 1460 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase 2915 mm 2575 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 150 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 135 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 452 l 237 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 1660 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg 390 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 998 mm
Rear Headroom 945 mm 958 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 930 mm 891 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 007 and GR86 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 GR86 67.

Efficiency index: 007 31 vs GR86 45.

Safety-equipment index: 007 95 vs GR86 96.

Practicality index: 007 60 vs GR86 46.

Ownership-cover index: 007 not separately scored vs GR86 43.

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 14 points

007 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 83% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

007

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 100
Efficiency 31
Safety 95
Practicality 60
Leads by 14 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance 007 +33 Efficiency GR86 +14 Safety GR86 +1 Practicality 007 +14

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

007

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 95/100
Practicality 60/100

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Dongfeng 007 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 007 leads. However, GR86 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 GR86 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.