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Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
C7
Osprey
Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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Engine Size
1600 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
13.3 km/l
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Ground Clearance
176 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
614 l
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Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
Kerb Weight
1578 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
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The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
C7
Osprey
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
Current South Africa C7 range
Upcoming South African-market Tata Osprey compact SUV; Tata confirms Osprey as the local name for Nexon
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
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Facelift Launched Since
2026
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
upcoming
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1578 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
C7
Osprey
Length
4660 mm
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Width
1875 mm
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Height
1670 mm
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Wheelbase
2720 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
176 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
614 l
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Kerb Weight
1578 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2090 kg
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Towing Capacity
1250 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Doors
5 doors
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Front Track Width
Not Available
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Rear Track Width
Not Available
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Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
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Rear Suspension
Multi-link
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Automatic
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Power Windows
Standard
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Standard
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Electric Tailgate
Standard
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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Boot Space Seats Folded
1371 l
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AC Type
Automatic
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Engine
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1600 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Petrol injection
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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Maximum Power
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
290 Nm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
7-Speed DCT
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Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
91.9 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
183.8 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Gearbox
7 DCT
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Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Standard
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
7
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
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Gear Shift Type
Electric
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
7 DCT
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
FWD
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
7
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
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City Mileage
10.7 km/l
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Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
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Emission Standard
Euro VIb
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
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Charging Type
AC/DC
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Fuel Tank Litres
51
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Combined Driving Range
Not Available
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Electric Consumption
Not Available
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Range Real World Highway
Not Available
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Airbags
Multiple airbags
6
ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
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Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Cruise Control
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Standard
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Standard
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Standard
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
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Heated Seats
Standard
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Ventilated Seats
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Standard
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
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Steering Wheel Material
Leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
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Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
8
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
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USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
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Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
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Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
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Spec
C7
Osprey
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sequential LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
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Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
176 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
176 mm
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Tyre Size
235/50 R19
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
235/50 R19
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Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
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Spec
C7
Osprey
CO2 Emissions
173 g/km
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Service Plan
5 Years / 70 000 km
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Ownership Role
mid-to-high value
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
Price Zar
539900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
mid-to-high value
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
539900
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Starting Price Zar
539900
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Spec
C7
Osprey
Warranty
5 Years / 150 000 km
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Catalogue Score Withheld
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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
How to Read This Comparison
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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.
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It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This C7 and Osprey comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
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