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.
Geely Coolray vs Changan Hunter Diesel: the short answer
Coolray and Hunter Diesel are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Coolray starts ZAR 80,000 cheaperCoolray from ZAR 369,900 · Hunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Maximum Power
Coolray128 kW
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Maximum Torque
Coolray290 Nm
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Engine Size
CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Coolray15.38 km/l
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Ground Clearance
Coolray180 mm
Hunter Diesel226 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.
Geely Coolray
Vertex
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)
Coolray
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Double-cab bakkie
Vehicle Type
SUV
Light commercial vehicle
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Length
4380 mm
5330 mm
Width
1795 mm
1930 mm
Height
1609 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
3180 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
226 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
2060 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
3080 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
13 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
D20TCID
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW
110 kW
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
350 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4WD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Torque-Converter Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
10.99 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
10.99 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
All seating rows
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
All seating rows
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (2 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
6-way electric with lumbar support
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Climate Control
Climate control
Manual climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Type
Climate control
Manual climate control
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
10-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
4.2-inch driver information display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10-inch
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
28 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
265/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Mechanical parking brake
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Double-wishbone independent
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Leaf spring
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
239 g/km
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Ownership Role
top
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
429900
569900
Starting Price Zar
429900
569900
Spec
Coolray
Hunter Diesel
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and Hunter Diesel 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: Coolray 60 vs Hunter Diesel 62.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Hunter Diesel 45.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Hunter Diesel 88.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs Hunter Diesel 75.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel leads by 2 points
Coolray and Hunter Diesel 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
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 67 pts for Coolray
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel leads. However, Coolray 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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