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.
T2 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Alsvin.
Alsvin starts ZAR 320,000 cheaperAlsvin from ZAR 249,900 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Alsvin
T2
Maximum Power
Alsvin78 kW
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Alsvin145 Nm
T2375 Nm
Engine Size
Alsvin1500 cc
T21998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Alsvin14.49 km/l
T210.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Alsvin150 mm
T2220 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
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
T2
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
T2
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
T2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African Alsvin generation launched with two locally named derivatives in 2025.
Current local listing
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced since the current range entered local retail sale.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Compact sedan
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
1880 kg
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Length
4390 mm
4785 mm
Width
1725 mm
2006 mm
Height
1490 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2535 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
150 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
390 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1069 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1470 kg
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
375 kg
Towing Capacity
705 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.5 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
935 mm
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
JL473QF
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
78 kW
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
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
4WD
Transmission
5-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T2
Gearbox
5-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
5
7
Transmission Type
DCT
7DCT
Clutch Type
Dual-clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
5
7
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Claimed Mileage
14.49 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.49 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Airbags
2
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
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
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (3 sensors)
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Seat Material
Leather and cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Foam with leather trim
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leather and cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
50W
Sunroof
Electric sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
255/60 R19 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Infotainment System
7-inch touchscreen
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch
USB Ports
1 front USB port
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Not Available
Touchscreen
7-inch LCD touchscreen
Not Available
Spec
Alsvin
T2
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
220 mm
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Tyre Size
185/55 R15
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
15-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
19
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Front Suspension
MacPherson
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Alsvin
T2
CO2 Emissions
163 g/km
210 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km (standard on CE; optional on CS)
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
289900 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
289900
679900
Starting Price Zar
289900
679900
Spec
Alsvin
T2
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This Alsvin and T2 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 T2 77.
Efficiency index: Alsvin 56 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: Alsvin 32 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: Alsvin 54 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: Alsvin not separately scored vs T2 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
T2 leads by 30 points
T2 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
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
Alsvin
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
32/100
Practicality
54/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 43 pts for Alsvin
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 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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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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