iCAUR 03T vs Geely Coolray

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.

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
VS
Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs Geely Coolray: the short answer

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

Coolray starts ZAR 270,000 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · Coolray from ZAR 369,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T Coolray
Maximum Power 03T135 kW Coolray128 kW
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm Coolray290 Nm
Engine Size 03TNot Applicable CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l Coolray15.38 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm Coolray180 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.

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

Geely Coolray

Vertex

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

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

Coolray

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

Which One's Right for You?

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

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T Coolray
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published active
Segment Electric SUV Passenger vehicle
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Facelift History - No applicable South African facelift history established
Facelift Launched Since - Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending - Not Applicable
Spec 03T Coolray
Length 4433 mm 4380 mm
Width 1916 mm 1795 mm
Height 1741 mm 1609 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 45 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 330 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 1815 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows 2 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors 5 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom 1020 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 990 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1060 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 970 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity - Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and Coolray 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: 03T 51 vs Coolray 60.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs Coolray 61.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs Coolray 90.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs Coolray 56.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs Coolray 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

03T leads by 8 points

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

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 8 points
Data 67% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Leads by 8 points
67
#2

Coolray

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 56
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 56
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +9 Efficiency 03T +38 Safety 03T +3 Practicality 03T +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

03T

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

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 56/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR 03T leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 67 pts for Coolray

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

03T vs Coolray 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.