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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Deepal S07
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
C9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
Current South Africa C9 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
2024
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
Not Available
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Length
4775 mm
4750 mm
Width
1920 mm
1930 mm
Height
1671 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
143 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
660 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
1872 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2281 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
409 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1500 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
5.8 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
970 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1070 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
960 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
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
C9
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
1783 l
-
AC Type
Automatic
Automatic climate control
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 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
10.2:1
Not Applicable
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
98.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
192 kW @ 5500 rpm
160 kW
Maximum Torque
400 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
AWD
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Off-Road
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
102 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
213 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
C9
Deepal S07
Gearbox
8 AT
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
AWD
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
8
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
AWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Intelligent electronically controlled on-demand AWD with automatic front/rear torque distribution
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
8 AT
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
AWD
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 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
11.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
65
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
C9
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
C9
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
C9
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
C9
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
C9
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
C9
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
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
-
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
245/50 R20
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
245/50 R20
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
197 g/km
0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Service Plan
5 Years / 75 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
885900 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship or capability-focused
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
885900
995900
Starting Price Zar
885900
995900
Spec
C9
Deepal S07
Warranty
7 Years / 200 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This C9 and Deepal S07 comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: C9 81 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: C9 46 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: C9 94 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: C9 68 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: C9 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.
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 3 points
C9 and Deepal S07 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
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
C9
Performance
81/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 74 pts for C9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, C9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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