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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Deepal S07
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
B40 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
2021
2025
Generation
Current B40 Plus Honor Edition within the locally served first B40 Plus generation, using body-on-frame construction and an electronic part-time 4WD system.
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
The B40 Plus launched in South Africa in October 2021. The current Honor Edition debuted locally in May 2025, adding electric seat adjustment and a sunroof to the City Hunter-based specification; BAIC now presents it as the sole current B40 Plus derivative.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Five-door body-on-frame off-road SUV
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2021
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Off-road SUV
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Length
4630 mm
4750 mm
Width
1925 mm
1930 mm
Height
1871 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2745 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
532 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
2110 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2535 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
425 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.75 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1045 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Engine
2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
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
165 kW @ 5500 rpm
160 kW
Maximum Torque
380 Nm @ 1750-4500 rpm
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
4WD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Comfort, Eco, Sport, Snow
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
78.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
180.1 Nm/tonne
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
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Gearbox
8AT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear electronic differential lock; Front optional electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
8-speed automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD transfer case
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Optional electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front and rear drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
9.0 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
7.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
10.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro IV
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
9.0 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
75
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
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Electronic
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
2 sensors
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Standard
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
Standard
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
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Approach Angle
37 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
31 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Snow, Sport, Comfort, Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear axle electronic differential lock
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Electronic time-sharing 4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
23 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth Mm
600 mm
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
265/65 R17
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Tyre Type
All-Terrain
-
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Electric parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Lightweight dual-tone alloy
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Front Suspension
Double wishbone independent front suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Five-link non-independent rear suspension
Multi-link independent
Chassis Type
Body-on-frame
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Service Interval
15000 km
-
Service Plan Duration
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan
4 years / 60000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Warranty Years
5 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 120000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
92 RON or higher petrol
-
Spec
B40 Plus
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
Private buyer ownership with BAIC South Africa warranty and service support
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
699500 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current ex-showroom price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
699500
995900
Starting Price Zar
699500
995900
In depth: how these cars differ
This B40 Plus 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: B40 Plus 71 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: B40 Plus 41 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: B40 Plus 57 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: B40 Plus 67 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: B40 Plus 62 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Deepal S07 leads by 16 points
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over B40 Plus.
Performance
B40 Plus +6
Efficiency
Deepal S07 +49
Safety
Deepal S07 +35
Practicality
B40 Plus +1
Moderate 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
B40 Plus
Performance
71/100
Efficiency
41/100
Safety
57/100
Practicality
67/100
Ownership
62/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 61 pts for B40 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, B40 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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