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Dongfeng BOX vs Foton Miler Lite: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Miler Lite starts ZAR 90,000 cheaperBOX from ZAR 399,900 · Miler Lite from ZAR 309,900
Five key differences
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Specification
BOX
Miler Lite
Maximum Power
BOX70 kW
Miler Lite92 kW
Maximum Torque
BOX160 Nm
Miler Lite320 Nm
Engine Size
BOXNot Applicable
Miler Lite2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
BOX0 km/l
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance
BOX0 mm
Miler LiteNot Officially Disclosed
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Dongfeng BOX
BOX E3 430
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African generation
South African Miler Lite launch specification, positioned between a conventional bakkie and a larger commercial truck.
Facelift History
Current launch specification
Introduced in South Africa in 2026, with no later facelift identified.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Hatchback
Dropside truck
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Electric city hatchback
Code 8 light truck
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Length
4020 mm
4910 mm
Width
1810 mm
1970 mm
Height
1570 mm
2170 mm
Wheelbase
2663 mm
2480 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
326 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1370 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1820 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
450 kg
1645 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
3 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 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
Miler Lite
Engine
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2000 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
Turbocharged
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
92 kW
Maximum Torque
160 Nm
320 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
140 km/h
110 km/h
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
Miler Lite
Gearbox
Single-speed reduction gear
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.33
Number of Gears
1
5
Transmission Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
275 mm clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electronic shift-by-wire
Manual
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
1
5
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Claimed Mileage
0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
City Mileage
0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity
0 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
0 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Port Type
CCS2 / Type 2
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
DC fast charging | AC charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
0
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Driving Range
430
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
9.8
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
322 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
366 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traction Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Driver
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
No
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Stability Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
TCS
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Fabric
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Manual fore/aft and backrest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Fabric
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Air conditioning
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Remote central locking
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Air conditioning
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
Not Officially Disclosed
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
3.5-inch instrument panel
USB Ports
USB-A | USB-C
Not Officially Disclosed
Infotainment Screen
12.8
Not Officially Disclosed
Touchscreen
12.8
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Roof Rails
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Dongfeng factory exterior colours
Not Officially Disclosed
Headlights
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Tyre Size
215/55 R17
195/75 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Officially Disclosed
Wheel Rim Size
17
16-inch wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Central drum
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Non-independent leaf spring
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Non-independent leaf spring
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
Service plans available
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Ownership Role
Dongfeng South Africa ownership programme
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
449900 ZAR
339900 ZAR
Pricing Role
South African retail / indicative price reference
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
449900
339900
Starting Price Zar
449900
339900
Spec
BOX
Miler Lite
Warranty
5 Years / 150000 km
5 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This BOX and Miler Lite comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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What the evidence means
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