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.
C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 remains close.
T2 starts ZAR 430,000 cheaperC9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Five key differences
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Specification
C9 SHS
T2
Maximum Power
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
T2180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed
T2375 Nm
Engine Size
C9 SHS1500 cc
T21998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
C9 SHS71.4 km/l
T210.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
C9 SHS165 mm
T2220 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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Omoda C9 SHS
C9 SHS AWD
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
C9 SHS
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
T2
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?
C9 SHS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T2
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South Africa C9 SHS range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
1880 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3855 kg
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Length
4775 mm
4785 mm
Width
1920 mm
2006 mm
Height
1671 mm
1880 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
140 mm
220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2195 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2717 kg
2255 kg
Payload Capacity
522 kg
375 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1040 mm
Rear Headroom
970 mm
1020 mm
Front Legroom
1070 mm
1055 mm
Rear Legroom
960 mm
935 mm
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Front Track Width
Not Available
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1695 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1783 l
1494 l
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRH4J15
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
14.5:1
10.2:1
Bore
72.0 mm
80.5 mm
Stroke
92.0 mm
98.1 mm
Maximum Power
Not Officially Disclosed
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
375 Nm
Combined Power
440 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
915 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Permanent-magnet synchronous traction motors
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
3
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Front and rear axles
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
4WD
Transmission
3-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
13.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6000 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
200.5 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
416.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
34.46 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
31.0 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion traction battery
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
322 V
Not Applicable
Electric Range
150 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
70 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
5 h 30 min (30-100%)
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
25 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Gearbox
3-Speed DHT
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
3
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
AWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Electrically controlled AWD using front hybrid drive and rear electric drive with automatic torque management
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
Standard
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
DHT
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
3
7
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Claimed Mileage
71.4 km/l
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
7.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.9 km/l
10.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
71.4 km/l
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC fast charging
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
70
Combined Driving Range
1100
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
22.7
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Standard
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Cruise Control
Standard
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Seat Material
Leatherette / leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Leatherette / leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
8
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Available
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Standard
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Standard
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
220 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Crawl Control
-
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
CO2 Emissions
Not Available
210 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
South Africa market model
Price Zar
999900 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
flagship
Starting Price
999900
679900
Starting Price Zar
999900
679900
Spec
C9 SHS
T2
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 SHS and T2 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: C9 SHS 92 vs T2 77.
Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs T2 43.
Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs T2 93.
Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs T2 70.
Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs T2 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
C9 SHS leads by 14 points
C9 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
C9 SHS
Performance
92/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
43/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
70/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexOmoda C9 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 73 pts for T2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, T2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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