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Lexus All-New ES vs Changan Alsvin: the short answer
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Five key differences
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Specification
All-New ES
Alsvin
Maximum Power
All-New ES-
Alsvin78 kW
Maximum Torque
All-New ES-
Alsvin145 Nm
Engine Size
All-New ES-
Alsvin1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
All-New ES-
Alsvin14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
All-New ES-
Alsvin150 mm
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Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Generation
Eighth-generation South African Lexus ES preview
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Body Style
Sedan
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
active
Segment
Premium executive sedan
Compact sedan
Vehicle Type
Passenger Vehicle
Passenger car
Model Introduced Year
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2025
Facelift History
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No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Facelift Launched Since
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Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
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Not Applicable
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Torsion beam
Front Suspension
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MacPherson
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Ownership Role
Electrified premium executive sedan
Current South African derivative
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current South African retail price
Price Zar
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289900 ZAR
Starting Price
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289900
Starting Price Zar
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289900
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Length
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4390 mm
Width
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1725 mm
Height
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1490 mm
Wheelbase
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2535 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
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150 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
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390 l
Kerb Weight
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1069 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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1470 kg
Payload Capacity
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Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
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705 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Doors
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4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.5 m
Front Headroom
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
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Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Engine
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1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
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JL473QF
Fuel Type
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Petrol
Hybrid System
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Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
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1500 cc
Cylinders
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4
Cylinder Layout
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
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Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
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Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
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Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
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Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
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Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
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78 kW
Maximum Torque
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145 Nm
Combined Power
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Not Applicable
Combined Torque
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Not Applicable
Motor Type
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Not Applicable
Number of Motors
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Not Applicable
Motor Location
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Not Applicable
Drive Type
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FWD
Transmission
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5-Speed DCT
Top Speed
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180 km/h
0-100 km/h
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Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
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Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
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Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
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Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
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Not Applicable
Battery Type
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Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
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Not Applicable
Electric Range
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
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Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
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Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
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Not Applicable
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Gearbox
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5-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
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Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
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Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
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Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
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Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
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Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
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5
Transmission Type
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DCT
Clutch Type
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Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
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Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
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Automatic
Drivetrain
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FWD
4WD Engagement
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
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Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
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Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
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Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
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Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
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Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
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5
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Claimed Mileage
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14.49 km/l
City Mileage
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Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
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45 l
Emission Standard
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Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Yes
Real-world Mileage
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14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
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45
Combined Driving Range
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Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
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Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
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Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Airbags
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2
ABS
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Yes
Electronic Stability Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
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Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
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Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
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Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
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Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
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Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
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Front seats
Front Parking Sensors
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Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
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Not Officially Disclosed
BA
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Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
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Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
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Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
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Yes
EBD
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Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
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Yes
Hill Hold
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Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
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Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
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Front seats
Side Airbags
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Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
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Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
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Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
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Yes
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Cruise Control
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Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
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Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
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Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
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Rear (3 sensors)
Rear View Camera
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Yes
360 Degree Camera
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Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
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Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
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Yes
Reverse Camera
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Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
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Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
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Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
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Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Seat Material
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Leather and cloth
Heated Seats
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Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
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Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
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Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
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Foam with leather trim
60 40 Split Seat
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Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
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4-way manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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4-way manual
Seat Trim
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Leather and cloth
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Climate Control
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Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
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Not Officially Disclosed
Keyless Entry
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Not Officially Disclosed
Push Button Start
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Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
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Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
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Electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
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Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
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Manual air conditioning
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Infotainment System
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7-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
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Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
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Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
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Yes
Number of Speakers
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4
Digital Instrument Cluster
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Not Officially Disclosed
USB Ports
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1 front USB port
Infotainment Screen
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7-inch LCD touchscreen
Touchscreen
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7-inch LCD touchscreen
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
LED Headlamps
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Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
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LED
Fog Lamps
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Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
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Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
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Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
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Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Approach Angle
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Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
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Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
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Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
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Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
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Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
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Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Tyre Size
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185/55 R15
Front Brake Type
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Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
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Drum
Spare Wheel Type
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Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
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15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
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Mechanical parking brake
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
CO2 Emissions
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163 g/km
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Service Plan
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5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
Spec
All-New ES
Alsvin
Warranty
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5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This All-New ES and Alsvin comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Specification Index Withheld
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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