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Changan Deepal S05 REEV vs Suzuki Grand Vitara: the short answer
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Specification
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Maximum Power
Deepal S05 REEV-
Grand Vitara76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Deepal S05 REEV-
Grand Vitara137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Engine Size
Deepal S05 REEV-
Grand Vitara1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Deepal S05 REEV-
Grand Vitara17.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Deepal S05 REEV-
Grand Vitara210 mm
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Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Generation
Officially previewed first South African Deepal S05 REEV; final retail generation and grade matrix remain unpublished.
Third generation YHB-series Grand Vitara; shared platform with Toyota Urban Cruiser (a partnership-specific platform development); mild-hybrid system uses belt-integrated starter generator technology; all-new design and powertrain versus the previous generation
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
upcoming
published
Segment
Upcoming range-extended electric SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Model Introduced Year
-
2022
Facelift History
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Third-generation Grand Vitara launched in SA in 2022; previous second-generation model discontinued in SA in 2015; current generation is a complete redesign on a new platform shared with the Toyota Urban Cruiser
Facelift Launched Since
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2022
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Color Note
-
Pearl Arctic White, Metallic Grandeur Grey, Metallic Midnight Blue, Premium Silver, Pearl Burning Red
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 Hybrid GLX AllGrip AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1225 kg
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Engine
Range-extended electric powertrain
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Mild Hybrid
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
12V Mild Hybrid
Engine Code
-
K15C
Engine Displacement
-
1462 cc
Cylinders
-
4
Cylinder Layout
-
Inline
Valves
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16
Valves per Cylinder
-
4
Aspiration
-
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
-
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
-
10.5:1
Bore
-
74 mm
Stroke
-
85.1 mm
Maximum Power
-
76 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
-
137 Nm @ 4400 rpm
Combined Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
-
4WD
Transmission
-
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
-
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
-
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Ownership Role
Upcoming South African promotional preview; final derivatives not published
Flagship
Pricing Role
Announced price not publicly listed
Current listed price
Price Zar
-
542900 ZAR
Starting Price
-
542900
Starting Price Zar
-
542900
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Length
-
4345 mm
Width
-
1795 mm
Height
-
1645 mm
Wheelbase
-
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
-
310 l
Kerb Weight
-
1225 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
1680 kg
Payload Capacity
-
530 kg
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Doors
-
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.4 m
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
-
935 mm
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Front Track Width
-
1565 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1565 mm
Front Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
-
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Chassis Material
-
Monocoque
Front Suspension Type
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Rear Axle Type
-
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
-
Multi-Link Independent with Coil Spring
Shock Absorbers
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Climate Control
-
Automatic Climate Control
Power Windows
-
All Four Windows
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Sunroof
-
Panoramic Glass Roof
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
708 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
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708 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard — Driver Height Adjustable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
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1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
AC Type
-
Automatic Climate Control
Auto Dimming Irvm
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Automatic Climate Control
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
All Four Windows
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
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4 Years
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Front Power Outlet
-
1 x 12V Socket
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.6
Glovebox Cooling
-
All Four Door Pockets
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Panoramic Roof
-
Panoramic Glass Roof
Power Mirrors
-
All Four Windows
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Rear Defogger
-
Standard
Rear Seat Split
-
60:40 Split Fold
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
All Seats
Spare Wheel
-
Space Saver Spare
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar
-
Standard
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Standard
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Voice Command
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Via Smartphone
Voice Command Support
-
Via Smartphone Mirroring
Accelerator 0 100
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13.5 sec
Air Conditioning
-
Automatic Climate Control
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Bottle Holders
-
4
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Common Rail Injection
-
Multi-Point Fuel Injection with 12V ISG
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Electrically Adjustable Auto-Fold Mirrors
Front Wiper
-
Standard
Front Wipers Type
-
Standard
Glove Box
-
All Four Door Pockets
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Lift Gate
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
-
Automatic Climate Control
Mirror
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Power Socket 12v
-
1 x 12V Socket
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Remote Side Mirror
-
Electrically Adjustable Body-Coloured Mirrors
Rim Size
-
17 Inches
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Standard Roof Rails
Side Impact Bars
-
Standard
Sonar
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Sound System
-
6
Source Model Column
-
grand-vitara
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Standard
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Standard
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
-
Monocoque
Surround View Monitor
-
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
-
Standard
Trim Level
-
flagship
Unlocking
-
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Not Available
Walk Away Lock
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
-
Standard 15W Wireless Charger
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Gearbox
-
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain Layout
-
All Wheel Drive (AWD)
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Final Drive Ratio
-
4.388:1
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
2.8
Number of Gears
-
6
Transmission Type
-
6-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Drivetrain
-
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Standard Sport Paddle Shifters
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
AWD — AllGrip Auto
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
6
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Claimed Mileage
-
17.9 km/l
City Mileage
-
14.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
45 l
Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
-
17.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
-
45
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Airbags
-
6
ABS
-
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
-
Standard
Traction Control
-
Standard
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Child Safety Lock
-
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
-
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
-
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
All Seats
Speed Alert System
-
Standard — Audible Warning at 120 km/h
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints on Front Seats
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Standard
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
6
EBD
-
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
-
Standard
Hill Hold
-
Standard
Passenger Airbag
-
6
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
All Seats
Seatbelt Reminder
-
All Seats
Side Airbags
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Standard
TCS
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
6
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Cruise Control
-
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
-
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
-
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Rear View Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
360 Degree Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Lights
-
Standard
Auto Wipers
-
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Reverse Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Standard Adaptive Cruise Control
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Front Camera
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Parking Sensor
-
Rear Ultrasonic Sensors
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Standard
Rear View Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Reverse Camera Type
-
360-Degree Surround View
Reversing Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View
Surround View Camera
-
360-Degree Surround View Camera
Spec
Deepal S05 REEV
Grand Vitara
Seat Material
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Front Shoulder Room
-
1455 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1430 mm
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Steering Wheel Material
-
Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue with Digital Trip Display
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
60 40 Split Seat
-
60:40 Split Fold
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Fabric Seats
-
Leatherette Seat Trim
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Armrest Front
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
-
Integrated in Seat Back
Boot Space Seats Down
-
708
Driver Seat
-
Manual 6-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
9-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, dual-zone climate control (GLX and Hybrid), 360-degree surround view camera (GLX AT and Hybrid), adaptive cruise control (GLX and Hybrid), blind-spot monitoring (GL
This Deepal S05 REEV and Grand Vitara comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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