LDV D90 vs Jetour T1 i-DM

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.

LDV D90 in South Africa

LDV D90

D90 Flagship Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 899,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 10.99 km/l
VS
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

LDV D90 vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer

D90 and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

T1 i-DM starts ZAR 210,000 cheaper D90 from ZAR 899,900 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification D90 T1 i-DM
Maximum Power D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size D901996 cc T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy D9010.99 km/l T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance D90210 mm T1 i-DM190 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

D90

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

D90

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

T1 i-DM

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec D90 T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation Current South African D90 generation. Current local listing
Facelift History No later South African facelift is published. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Seven-seat large SUV SUV
Model Year 2025 Current
Production Status active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 3948 kg
Tare Mass Kg - 2048 kg
Spec D90 T1 i-DM
Length 5046 mm 4705 mm
Width 2016 mm 1967 mm
Height 1876 mm 1843 mm
Wheelbase 2950 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 210 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 343 l 574 l
Kerb Weight 2370 kg 2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 3100 kg 2348 kg
Payload Capacity 730 kg 300 kg
Towing Capacity 3100 kg 1600 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 5.7 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 1030 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 1010 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 950 mm 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This D90 and T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM 41.

Efficiency index: D90 45 vs T1 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs T1 i-DM 93.

Practicality index: D90 78 vs T1 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs T1 i-DM 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

D90 leads by 4 points

D90 and T1 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 76 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 68% source coverage
76
#1 Evidence leader

D90

68% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 45
Performance 82
Efficiency 45
Safety 93
Practicality 78
Leads by 4 points
72
#2

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance D90 +41 Efficiency T1 i-DM +53 Safety Level Practicality D90 +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

D90

Performance 82/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 78/100

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index LDV D90 leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, T1 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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D90 vs T1 i-DM 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.