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.
Volkswagen Crafter vs Jetour T2 i-DM: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 81,300 cheaperCrafter from ZAR 861,200 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
Crafter103 kW
T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
Crafter340 Nm
T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
Crafter1968 cc
T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Crafter16.7 km/l
T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Crafter195 mm
T2 i-DM190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forVolkswagen Crafter
50 Panel Van XLWB 8AT
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Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Crafter listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African launch specification
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Van
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
GVM class 5000 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
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4038 kg
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Length
7391 mm
4785 mm
Width
2040 mm
2006 mm
Height
2590 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
4490 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
70 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
6000 kg
2438 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
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580 l
Kerb Weight
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2138 kg
Payload Capacity
-
300 kg
Towing Capacity
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1600 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
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980 mm
Rear Legroom
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810 mm
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1494 l
12V Accessory Socket
Standard
-
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Front Power Outlet
Standard
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
6-8
1.3
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Bottle Holders
Standard
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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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Power Socket 12v
Standard
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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
crafter
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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
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
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Yes
Engine Warranty
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10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Rear Seat Split
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60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
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300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1968 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
103 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
340 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x2
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
8
Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
16.7 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.5 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.7 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
75
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Airbags
Driver and front passenger airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
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
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Cup Holders
Standard
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Crafter grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Interior Colours
Black
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
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Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
FM Radio
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6-inch
Audio
AM/FM stereo
-
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
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Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Radio
AM/FM
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Available
Body Type
Van
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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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
-
Underbody Protection
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Metal guard plate for front compartment
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
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Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
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Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
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750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
193238 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Idle CO2 Output
193238
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CO2 Emissions G Km
193238
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Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
Not Available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
Crafter
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1406000 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
flagship
Starting Price
1406000
779900
Starting Price Zar
1406000
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Crafter and T2 i-DM comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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