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.
Dongfeng BOX vs Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan: the short answer
BOX and Grand i10 Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Grand i10 Sedan starts ZAR 120,000 cheaperBOX from ZAR 399,900 · Grand i10 Sedan from ZAR 279,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Maximum Power
BOX70 kW
Grand i10 Sedan61 kW
Maximum Torque
BOX160 Nm
Grand i10 Sedan114 Nm
Engine Size
BOXNot Applicable
Grand i10 Sedan1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
BOX0 km/l
Grand i10 Sedan16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
BOX0 mm
Grand i10 Sedan165 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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Dongfeng BOX
BOX E3 430
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Specification evidence leader
BOX
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Grand i10 Sedan
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
BOX
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Grand i10 Sedan
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African generation
Current South African Grand i10 Sedan listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current launch specification
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Hatchback
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Electric city hatchback
Sedan
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Sedan
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
940-1037 kg
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Length
4020 mm
3995 mm
Width
1810 mm
1680 mm
Height
1570 mm
1520 mm
Wheelbase
2663 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
37 l
Boot/Cargo Space
326 l
402 l
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1820 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
450 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Engine
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
70 kW
61 kW
Maximum Torque
160 Nm
114 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
140 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
10.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
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
42.3 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
40.2 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
400 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
430 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
11 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
60 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
4
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
4
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
16.9 km/l
City Mileage
0 km/l
13.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
19.9 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
37 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
16.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
CCS2 / Type 2
Not Applicable
Charging Type
DC fast charging | AC charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
0
37
Combined Driving Range
430
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
9.8
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
322 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
366 km
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Airbags
6
2 front airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
AEB
No
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2 front airbags
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2 front airbags
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2 front airbags
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear
Parking Sensor
-
Rear
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Sedan grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Wireless
Sunroof
No
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Manual
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Climate Zones
-
Manual
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.9
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Manual
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Manual
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
17
15 Inches
Sonar
-
Rear
Source Model Column
-
grand-i10-sedan
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
USB-A | USB-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.8
SYNC
Touchscreen
12.8
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Not Available
Roof Rails
No
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Dongfeng factory exterior colours
3
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
DRL
LED
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lights
LED
LED
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
-
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
-
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
-
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
165 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
165 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Diameter
17
15 Inches
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Wheel Size Type
-
15 Inches
Wheels
-
15 Inches
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90000 km
1 year / 15 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90000 km
1 year / 15 000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa ownership programme
Top
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
South African retail / indicative price reference
Current listed price
Starting Price
449900
309900
Starting Price Zar
449900
309900
Spec
BOX
Grand i10 Sedan
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Years
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This BOX and Grand i10 Sedan 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: BOX 36 vs Grand i10 Sedan 30.
Efficiency index: BOX 90 vs Grand i10 Sedan 66.
Safety-equipment index: BOX 70 vs Grand i10 Sedan 40.
Practicality index: BOX 47 vs Grand i10 Sedan 64.
Ownership-cover index: BOX not separately scored vs Grand i10 Sedan 65.
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
BOX leads by 7 points
BOX and Grand i10 Sedan are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
BOX +6
Efficiency
BOX +24
Safety
BOX +30
Practicality
Grand i10 Sedan +17
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
BOX
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
47/100
Grand i10 Sedan
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexDongfeng BOX
leads the specification evidence index with 58 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Sedan
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, BOX leads. However, Grand i10 Sedan may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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