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D90
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
J7 SHS
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
Current South Africa J7 SHS range
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2025
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Length
5046 mm
4500 mm
Width
2016 mm
1865 mm
Height
1876 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
174 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
990 mm
975 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
950 mm
910 mm
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW @ 4000 rpm
255 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
525 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
175 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
67.51 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
210.97 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
160 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Electric
Drivetrain
4WD
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
Standard
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4WD
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Hybrid DHT
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
100.0 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
17.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
23.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
100.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
75
60
Combined Driving Range
824.18
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.7
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
1200 km
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
Power
Seat Trim
Leather
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
12.3
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Standard
Standard
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
174 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
174 mm
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
range-specific
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
range-specific
Starting Price
899900
689900
Starting Price Zar
899900
689900
Spec
D90
J7 SHS
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and J7 SHS 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: D90 82 vs J7 SHS 91.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs J7 SHS 96.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs J7 SHS 94.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs J7 SHS 62.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs J7 SHS 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
J7 SHS leads by 9 points
J7 SHS has a modest catalogue-index lead, while D90 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
J7 SHS
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 76 pts for D90
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 SHS leads. However, D90 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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