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.
Changan Alsvin vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer
Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Alsvin starts ZAR 746,000 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
Deepal S07165 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.
Changan Alsvin
1.5 AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
3.9/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Alsvin
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Deepal S07
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alsvin
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Sedan
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger car
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Length
4390 mm
4750 mm
Width
1725 mm
1930 mm
Height
1490 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
705 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
JL473QF
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
78 kW
160 kW
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
320 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
1
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Rear
Drive Type
FWD
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
80 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
500 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
35 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
45
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Electronic
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
2 sensors
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Multicolour LED
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All four windows; one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
40 W
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
USB Ports
1 front USB port
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
15.6-inch
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
289900
995900
Starting Price Zar
289900
995900
Spec
Alsvin
Deepal S07
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin and Deepal S07 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: Alsvin 35 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs Deepal S07 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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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
Deepal S07 leads by 34 points
Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Alsvin may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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