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Agya
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DOLPHIN
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Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Model Introduced Year
2015
2024
Generation
Second generation Agya for South Africa
First South African DOLPHIN generation
Facelift History
Updated with refreshed styling and features
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2021
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
2024
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Hatchback
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
discontinued
Active
Segment
Hatchback
Compact Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
870 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Length
3760 mm
4290 mm
Width
1665 mm
1770 mm
Height
1520 mm
1570 mm
Wheelbase
2455 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
155 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
130 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
235 l
345 l
Kerb Weight
870 kg
1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1265 kg
2068 kg
Payload Capacity
395 kg
410 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
4.7 m
5.25 m
Front Headroom
983 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
951 mm
900 mm
Front Legroom
1048 mm
1130 mm
Rear Legroom
899 mm
740 mm
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Front Track Width
1445 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1430 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric
-
Steering Column
Height Adjustable
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Multi-link
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Engine
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
3
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
4
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
11.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
51 kW @ 6000 rpm
150 kW
Maximum Torque
91 Nm @ 3600 rpm
310 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
CVT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
155 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
14.0 sec
7.0 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.6 kW/tonne
90.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
104.6 Nm/tonne
187.0 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
60.48 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
403.2 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
427 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
7 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
80 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
CVT Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front motor, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Yes
Not Available
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
CVT Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Yes
Instrument cluster switch gear selector
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
CVT Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Claimed Mileage
18.0 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
20 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
35 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
18.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
35
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
427 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
15.9 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
315 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
398 km
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Airbags
4
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
Standard
-
Central Locking
Standard
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Yes
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Seat Material
Fabric
Synthetic leather
Seat Adjustment
Manual
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Steering Type
Electric
-
Steering Adjustment
Height Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Yes
Synthetic leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual multi-way
Electric adjustment
Seat Trim
Yes
Synthetic leather
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Climate Control
Manual AC
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual AC
Automatic
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Spare Wheel
Full Size Steel
Tyre repair kit
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Automatic
Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17
Sound System
4
6
Unlocking
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Infotainment System
7-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
6
Navigation System
Not Available
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Audio Speakers
4
6
Infotainment Screen
10.1
12.8
Touchscreen
10.1
12.8
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
LED Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Alloy Wheel Design
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple manufacturer colours
Atlantis Grey + Black, Blue + Grey, Ski White + Grey
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Headlamps
LED Projector
Standard
Headlight Type
LED Projector
Standard
Headlights
LED Projector
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Approach Angle
25 deg
16 deg
Departure Angle
23 deg
23 deg
Wading Depth
500 mm
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
155 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
155 mm
-
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Tyre Size
185/60 R15
205/50 R17
Wheel Type
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Steel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Steel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Diameter
15-inch Alloy Wheels
17
Handbrake Type
Yes
Electronic parking brake
Wheels
15-inch Alloy Wheels
-
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Service Interval
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R2,800
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Service Plan
Yes
3 years/60000 km service plan
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 1 Year
-
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Warranty Years
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3
3 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
CO2 Emissions
98 g/km
0 g/km
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
-
Noise Level
68 dB
-
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Real-world City Mileage Min
15 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
18 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
22 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
19
-
Spec
Agya
DOLPHIN
Ownership Role
Private and family
extended-range derivative
Price Zar
229900 ZAR
602900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Historical listed price
extended-range derivative
Starting Price
229900
602900
Starting Price Zar
229900
602900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Agya and DOLPHIN 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: Agya 22 vs DOLPHIN 66.
Efficiency index: Agya 70 vs DOLPHIN 90.
Safety-equipment index: Agya 71 vs DOLPHIN 98.
Practicality index: Agya 51 vs DOLPHIN 56.
Ownership-cover index: Agya 43 vs DOLPHIN 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
DOLPHIN leads by 26 points
DOLPHIN has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Agya.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
DOLPHIN
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Agya
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
70/100
Safety
71/100
Practicality
51/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD DOLPHIN
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 50 pts for Agya
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, DOLPHIN leads. However, Agya may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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