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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Hiace
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published Practicality
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ALCAZAR
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Hiace
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Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African ALCAZAR listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
H300 generation – front-engine layout replacing the previous cab-over design
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Current H300 generation launched in SA in 2019 – major redesign from rear-engine layout
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat SUV
Van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Silver
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1445 kg
2080 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Length
4560 mm
5380 mm
Width
1800 mm
1880 mm
Height
1710 mm
2285 mm
Wheelbase
2760 mm
2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
200 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
180 l
5200 l
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
3500 kg
Payload Capacity
645 kg
1420 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
6.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
992 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1032 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Leaf Spring
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson Strut
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual AC
Power Windows
Not Available
Front Only
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
180 l
5200 l
AC Type
Not Available
Manual AC
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
4
5 Years / 150,000 km
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
8.5
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Rim Size
18 Inches
Not Available
Source Model Column
alcazar
hiace
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
base
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Front Only
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Front Only
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
18.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Not Available
Manual AC
Bottle Holders
-
Standard
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Manual Aircon
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
Front Only
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
Not Available
2
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
TPMS
Not Available
Not Available
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Vdc
-
Standard
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Wireless
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Diesel
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1493 cc
2494 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
85 kW
75 kW
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
260 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
58.8 kW/tonne
36.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
173 Nm/tonne
125 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Gearbox
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
FR
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD/
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
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
5
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
City Mileage
13.7 km/l
10.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.8 km/l
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
50 l
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Airbags
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
2
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
2
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
2
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Seat Material
Cloth
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
3
2
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Fabric Seats
Cloth
Fabric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen ALCAZAR grade before assuming a feature is included.
Commercial-focused interior, large cargo area, basic but durable fittings
Interior Colours
3
2
Seat Trim
Cloth
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Cup Holders
-
Standard
Rear USB Ports
-
1
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Infotainment System
SYNC
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
1
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Multi Information Display
Digital display
Not Available
Connected Services
SYNC
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
Not Available
Touchscreen
SYNC
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Display
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1
Audio Speakers
Not Available
2
Audio System
-
2
Display Audio
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
2
Body Type
SUV
Van
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
2
Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
18 Inches
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
DRL
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Front Only
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
200 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
200 mm
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/75 R16C
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
18 Inches
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
18 Inches
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
18 Inches
-
Wheels
18 Inches
Not Available
Wheel Type
18 Inches
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full-Size
Tyre Type
-
195/75 R16C
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Material
18 Inches
Not Available
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Warranty Years
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Warranty
5
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
3 Years
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
209 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
209
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
209
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Ownership Role
Top
Base
Price Zar
669900 ZAR
680900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
669900
680900
Starting Price Zar
669900
680900
Spec
ALCAZAR
Hiace
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
9.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
10 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
7
In depth: how these cars differ
This ALCAZAR and Hiace 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: ALCAZAR 44 vs Hiace 37.
Efficiency index: ALCAZAR 68 vs Hiace 48.
Safety-equipment index: ALCAZAR 89 vs Hiace 44.
Practicality index: ALCAZAR 64 vs Hiace 71.
Ownership-cover index: ALCAZAR 65 vs Hiace 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.
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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
ALCAZAR leads by 17 points
ALCAZAR holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hiace.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ALCAZAR
Performance
44/100
Efficiency
68/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
Hiace
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai ALCAZAR
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 49 pts for Hiace
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ALCAZAR leads. However, Hiace may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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