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.
D90 and UNI-S are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
UNI-S starts ZAR 510,000 cheaperD90 from ZAR 899,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
D90
UNI-S
Maximum Power
D90160 kW @ 4000 rpm
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
D90500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
D901996 cc
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
D9010.99 km/l
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
D90210 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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LDV D90
D90 Flagship
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
D90
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
UNI-S
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
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 more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
D90
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
Current South African D90 generation.
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2025
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
Seven-seat large SUV
SUV
Model Year
2025
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Length
5046 mm
4539 mm
Width
2016 mm
1865 mm
Height
1876 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2950 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
343 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
2370 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3100 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
730 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
3100 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.45 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
990 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
950 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Engine
2.0L twin-turbo diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SC20M218Q6B
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Twin Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
High-pressure common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
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
138 kW
Maximum Torque
500 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
300 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
175 km/h
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Sport, Normal, Eco
3 selectable modes
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 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
D90
UNI-S
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine four-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Intelligent/selectable 4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Centre + Rear + Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
DCT
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Steering wheel
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
8.77 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
12.82 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
75
51
Combined Driving Range
824.18
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
735.29 km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
6
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Seat Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-way electric + lumbar + massage + heating
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric + lumbar + heating + massage + ventilation
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Leather
Microfiber leather
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Climate Control
Automatic front and rear
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Standard
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Standard
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Panoramic
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Automatic front and rear
Automatic climate control
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.3
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Standard
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
12.3
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
12.3
12.8-inch
Spec
D90
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Standard
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Natural White; Metal Ash; Metal Black; Spruce Green
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
25 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
550 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
20 deg
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Tyre Size
265/50 R20
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
255/60 R18
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
20
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Double wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
5-link coil spring
Multi-link independent
Spec
D90
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Passenger vehicle
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
899900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
899900
469900
Starting Price Zar
899900
469900
Spec
D90
UNI-S
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This D90 and UNI-S 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: D90 82 vs UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: D90 45 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: D90 93 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: D90 78 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: D90 not separately scored vs UNI-S 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
D90 leads by 7 points
D90 and UNI-S 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
D90
Performance
82/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
78/100
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLDV D90
leads the specification evidence index with 76 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, D90 leads. However, UNI-S may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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