Toyota C-HR vs Changan Deepal S07

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota C-HR vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C-HR remains close.

Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Deepal S07: current from ZAR 995,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C-HR Deepal S07
Maximum Power C-HR134 kW Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque C-HR190 Nm Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size C-HR1987 cc Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy C-HR19.2 km/l Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance C-HR160 mm Deepal S07165 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C-HR

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year 2023 2025
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since 2023 Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending 2024 Not Applicable
Body Style 5-door Crossover SUV Coupe SUV
Model Year 2021 2026
Production Status discontinued active
Segment SUV Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg -
Vehicle Type 5-door Crossover SUV Passenger car
Spec C-HR Deepal S07
Length 4390 mm 4750 mm
Width 1796 mm 1930 mm
Height 1550 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg 2490 kg
Payload Capacity 430 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity 1600 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 1 doors Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 5.75 m
Front Headroom 993 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom 946 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom 1030 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom 881 mm Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This C-HR 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: C-HR 53 vs Deepal S07 65.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Deepal S07 90.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Deepal S07 92.

Practicality index: C-HR 57 vs Deepal S07 66.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Deepal S07 leads by 10 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C-HR remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 10 points
67
#2

C-HR

91% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 57
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +12 Efficiency Deepal S07 +12 Safety C-HR +6 Practicality Deepal S07 +9

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 67 pts for C-HR

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, C-HR may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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C-HR vs Deepal S07 questions

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.