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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
G10+ Van 2.0D 8-Speed AutomaticDiesel8-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 565,200ex-showroom
⚡ 118 kW🔧 375 Nm⛽ 11.49 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Changan Alsvin vs LDV G10+ Van: the short answer
G10+ Van has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Alsvin remains close.
Alsvin starts ZAR 315,300 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · G10+ Van from ZAR 565,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
G10+ Van118 kW
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
G10+ Van375 Nm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
G10+ Van1996 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
G10+ Van11.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
G10+ VanNot Officially Disclosed
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
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
G10+ Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Alsvin
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
G10+ Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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
G10+ Van
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
No later South African facelift is published.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Sedan
Two-seat medium panel van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact sedan
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Van
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Length
4390 mm
5168 mm
Width
1725 mm
1980 mm
Height
1490 mm
1928 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
3198 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
5200 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
2085 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
3000 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
915 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2.0L turbo diesel
Engine Code
JL473QF
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1996 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
78 kW
118 kW
Maximum Torque
145 Nm
375 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
5-Speed DCT
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
160 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
56.59 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
179.86 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
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
8-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
8
Transmission Type
DCT
Torque-converter automatic
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
5
8
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
11.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
75 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Officially Disclosed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
11.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
75
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
862.07
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
789.47 km
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Airbags
2
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Fabric
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen multimedia system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
USB Ports
1 front USB port
Standard
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
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 Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
215/70 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Full-size spare
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Five-link coil spring
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
228 g/km
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
5 years / 100000 km
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Commercial vehicle
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
565200 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current go-live price
Starting Price
289900
565200
Starting Price Zar
289900
565200
Spec
Alsvin
G10+ Van
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin and G10+ Van 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 G10+ Van 61.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs G10+ Van 46.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs G10+ Van 50.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs G10+ Van 63.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs G10+ Van 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
G10+ Van leads by 13 points
G10+ Van has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Alsvin remains close.
Performance
G10+ Van +26
Efficiency
Alsvin +10
Safety
G10+ Van +18
Practicality
G10+ Van +9
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV G10+ Van
leads the specification evidence index with 56 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, G10+ Van 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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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.
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