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.
Toyota Coaster vs Changan Deepal S07: the short answer
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coaster remains close.
Deepal S07 starts ZAR 211,700 cheaperCoaster from ZAR 1,207,600 · Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coaster
Deepal S07
Maximum Power
Coaster110 kW
Deepal S07160 kW
Maximum Torque
Coaster420 Nm
Deepal S07320 Nm
Engine Size
Coaster2755 cc
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Coaster7.5 km/l
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Coaster180 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.
Toyota Coaster
2.8D GL 6AT
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)
Coaster
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Deepal S07
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Coaster
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
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
Generation
Current South African Coaster listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Midibus
Coupe SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Bus
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg
3670 kg
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Vehicle Type
Bus
Passenger car
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Length
6990 mm
4750 mm
Width
2080 mm
1930 mm
Height
2635 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
3935 mm
2900 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
165 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
472 l
445 l
Kerb Weight
3670 kg
2073 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
5325 kg
2490 kg
Payload Capacity
1655 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1400 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
23 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius
6.5 m
5.75 m
Front Headroom
981 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
953 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1045 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
896 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Power Steering
Standard
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Front Spring Type
Double wishbone
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Rear Spring Type
Leaf spring
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Front Suspension Type
Double wishbone
MacPherson independent
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Rear Axle Type
Leaf spring
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Rear Suspension Type
Leaf spring
Multi-link independent
Suspension
Double wishbone
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Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Overhead vents for all seats
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All four windows; one-touch
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
40 W
Sunroof
Not Available
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Overhead vents for all seats
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Overhead vents for all seats
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Fuel Consumption Combined
Not Available
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Air Conditioning
Overhead vents for all seats
Automatic climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Overhead vents for all seats
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Cabin Heating
Available above all seats
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
coaster
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Engine
Turbocharged Petrol
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2755 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
Common-rail direct injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW
160 kW
Maximum Torque
420 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
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.8 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Selectable drive modes
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
30 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
114.4 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
Coaster
Deepal S07
Gearbox
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain Layout
RWD/
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Drivetrain
RWD/
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
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
RWD/
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Claimed Mileage
7.5 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
6.1 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
8.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
95 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
7.5 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
95
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
Coaster
Deepal S07
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Electronic
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct TPMS
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front and rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
2 sensors
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front and rear outer seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front and rear
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Seat Material
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multicolour LED
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear USB Ports
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfiber leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Fabric Seats
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Coaster grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Leather Accented Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
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Floor Trim
Grey PVC
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Grey PVC or fabric depending on specification
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Infotainment System
Standard
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
14
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
USB Ports
Standard
2 front and 1 rear
AUX Input
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Standard
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
Standard
-
Rear Usb
Standard
-
Display Audio
Standard
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen
Standard
15.6-inch
Connected Services
Toyota Connect
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Standard
15.6-inch
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Exterior Colour Options
3
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Body Type
Bus
-
Exterior Colour Options
1
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Coaster
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 Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/45 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Maintenance Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
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Service Plan Duration
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan
9 services / 90 000 km
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
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Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
-
Spec
Coaster
Deepal S07
Ownership Role
Top
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
1207600 ZAR
995900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
1207600
995900
Starting Price Zar
1207600
995900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coaster 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: Coaster 64 vs Deepal S07 65.
Efficiency index: Coaster 38 vs Deepal S07 90.
Safety-equipment index: Coaster 88 vs Deepal S07 92.
Practicality index: Coaster 76 vs Deepal S07 66.
Ownership-cover index: Coaster 43 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 13 points
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Coaster remains close.
Moderate 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
Coaster
Performance
64/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
76/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 64 pts for Coaster
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Coaster 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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