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Coolray
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Puma
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Coolray
Puma
Model Introduced Year
2026
2023
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First generation Puma in South Africa
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
New model introduced in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
2024
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2021
Production Status
active
discontinued
Segment
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1325 kg
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Length
4380 mm
4186 mm
Width
1795 mm
1805 mm
Height
1609 mm
1531 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2594 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
456 l
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
1325 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1775 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
450 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
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
981 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
947 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1047 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
898 mm
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
1-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
999 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
92 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
170 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
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
200 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
128.3 Nm/tonne
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
Puma
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
DCT
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
7-Speed Automatic DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Engine Position
-
Front Transverse
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
16.4 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
12 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
18 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
16.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport Partial Leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Ambient Sport Lighting
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Manual multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual multi-way
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way
Steering Type
-
Electric
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60/40 Split
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Rear Armrest
-
Standard
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Climate Control
Climate control
Automatic AC
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All Doors
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Smart Entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Automatic AC
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Repair Kit
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Automatic AC
Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Sound System
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Smart Entry
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
12-inch SYNC 4 Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
12-inch Full Digital
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
3
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10.1
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
10.1
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Spec
Coolray
Puma
LED Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Alloy Wheel Design
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Standard
Rear Spoiler
-
Sport Rear Spoiler
DRL
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Led Headlights
Yes
Full LED
Daytime Running Lights
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
LED
Headlamps
Yes
Full LED
Headlight Type
Yes
Full LED
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
25 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
500 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20 deg
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Solid Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wheel Type
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid Disc
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Tyre Repair Kit
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy wheels
19-inch Sport Alloy
Wheels
-
19-inch Sport Alloy
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1541 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1534 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion Beam
Spec
Coolray
Puma
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
118 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Standard
Hybrid System Type
-
Mild Hybrid
Noise Level
-
67 dB
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
Yes
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R5,000
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
Optional
Service Intervals
-
15,000 km or 1 Year
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Ownership Role
top
Private and family
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
459900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Historical listed price
Starting Price
429900
459900
Starting Price Zar
429900
459900
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3
Warranty Years
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Spec
Coolray
Puma
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
12 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
15 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
18 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
16
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and Puma 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 Puma 40.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs Puma 64.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs Puma 98.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs Puma 59.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs Puma 43.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Coolray leads by 6 points
Coolray and Puma 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
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Puma
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
64/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 61 pts for Puma
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, Puma may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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