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C7
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Length
4660 mm
4750 mm
Width
1875 mm
1930 mm
Height
1670 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
176 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
512 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1250 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
5.6 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1090 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
750 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Front Track Width
Not Available
-
Rear Track Width
Not Available
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All four windows; one-touch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
40 W
Sunroof
Standard
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SQRF4J16
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1600 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
9.9:1
Not Applicable
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.8 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
160 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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
FWD
RWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
190 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.4 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 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
C7
Deepal S07
Gearbox
7 DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
7 DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
FWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Charging Type
AC/DC
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Available
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Airbags
Multiple airbags
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
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
2 sensors
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
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
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Standard
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multicolour LED
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
15.6-inch
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
-
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
539900
995900
Starting Price Zar
539900
995900
Spec
C7
Deepal S07
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C7 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: C7 61 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: C7 52 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: C7 94 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: C7 67 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: C7 not separately scored 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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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 8 points
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while C7 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
C7
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 69 pts for C7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, C7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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