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.
Suzuki Celerio vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer
Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Celerio.
Celerio starts ZAR 807,000 cheaperCelerio from ZAR 188,900 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Celerio
Deepal S07
Maximum Power
Celerio49 kW
Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque
Celerio89 Nm
Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size
Celerio998 cc
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Celerio18.2 km/l
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Celerio0 mm
Deepal S07165 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Suzuki Celerio
1.0 GL AMT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Celerio
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Deepal S07
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Celerio
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current market generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
Current market specification
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
Hatchback
Coupe SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Hatchback
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger car
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Length
3695 mm
4750 mm
Width
1655 mm
1930 mm
Height
1555 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2435 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
295 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
825 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1260 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
435 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
500 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
5.2 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Engine
1.0-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
K10C
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
998 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
3
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
12
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
49 kW
160 kW
Maximum Torque
89 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
Not Officially Disclosed
RWD
Transmission
5-Speed AMT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
12.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
18.0 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
59.4 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
107.9 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
Celerio
Deepal S07
Gearbox
5-speed automated manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
5-speed automated manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Dry single-plate clutch
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
2WD
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
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
5-speed automated manual
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
5
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
18.2 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
32 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
18.2 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
32
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Applicable
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Electronic
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
No
2 sensors
AEB
No
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
No
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Front and rear
Side Airbags
No
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
No
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
No
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
No
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Yes
Park Assist
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
No
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
No
Yes
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
No
Front
Ambient Lighting
No
Multicolour LED
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Yes
All four windows; one-touch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
No
40 W
Sunroof
No
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
No
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Yes
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Automatic climate control
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Android Auto
Android Auto
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
4
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
2 front and 1 rear
Infotainment Screen
7
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
7
15.6-inch
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
LED Headlamps
No
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
No
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Headlights
No
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Yes
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
No
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
16
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Multi-link independent
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
125 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
250000
995900
Starting Price Zar
250000
995900
Spec
Celerio
Deepal S07
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Celerio 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: Celerio 20 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: Celerio 69 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: Celerio 67 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: Celerio 43 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: Celerio 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 29 points
Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Celerio.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Celerio
Performance
20/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 48 pts for Celerio
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Celerio may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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