Geely Coolray vs LEPAS L4

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Geely Coolray in South Africa

Geely Coolray

Vertex Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 429,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 128 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 15.38 km/l
VS
LEPAS L4 in South Africa

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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Decision summary

Geely Coolray vs LEPAS L4: the short answer

Coolray and L4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

L4 starts ZAR 70,000 cheaper Coolray from ZAR 369,900 · L4 from ZAR 299,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Coolray L4
Maximum Power Coolray128 kW L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Coolray290 Nm L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed L41499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Coolray15.38 km/l L414.3 km/l
Ground Clearance CoolrayNot Officially Disclosed L4160 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Coolray

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

L4

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Coolray

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

L4

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Coolray L4
Model Introduced Year 2026 2026
Generation Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History No applicable South African facelift history established The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Passenger vehicle Compact SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Coolray L4
Length 4380 mm 4406 mm
Width 1795 mm 1820 mm
Height 1609 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2600 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) Not Officially Disclosed 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 45 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 330 l 458 l
Kerb Weight 1815 kg 1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) Not Officially Disclosed 1844 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 498 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1200 kg
Seating Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 5 seats
Number of Rows Not Officially Disclosed 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius Not Officially Disclosed 5.275 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1005 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Coolray and L4 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: Coolray 60 vs L4 47.

Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs L4 56.

Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs L4 92.

Practicality index: Coolray 46 vs L4 59.

Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs L4 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

Coolray leads by 0 points

Coolray and L4 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 64 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 63% source coverage
64
#1 Evidence leader

Coolray

63% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Practicality 46
Performance 60
Efficiency 61
Safety 90
Practicality 46
Leads by 0 points
64
#2

L4

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 59
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Coolray +13 Efficiency Coolray +5 Safety L4 +2 Practicality L4 +13

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Coolray

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 46/100

L4

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 59/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Geely Coolray leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts vs 64 pts for L4

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Coolray vs L4 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.