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Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Fortuner
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Model Introduced Year
2025
2006
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Currently sold Fortuner belongs to the second generation with periodic feature and safety upgrades
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Major updates in 2016 (new generation) and feature refreshes in 2021 with improved infotainment, safety tech, and design tweaks
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Color Note
-
White, Black, Silver, Dark Green, Grey
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 GD-6 4X4 GR-Sport 6AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
GVM 2735 kg; Toyota SA does not publish tare mass
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Length
4750 mm
4795 mm
Width
1930 mm
1855 mm
Height
1625 mm
1835 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2745 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
279 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
541 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1946 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
2735 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
493 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2800 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1015 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
979 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1048 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
928 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2755 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.5:1
Bore
Not Applicable
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW
150 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
500 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.2 sec
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
80 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
500 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
35 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Ladder frame
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
80 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
80
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Airbags
6
Side, curtain, driver, passenger and driver knee airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
5
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Premium dashboard layout, touchscreen infotainment, Android Auto & Apple CarPlay, comfortable seating, climate control
Interior Colours
-
5
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
40 W
Not Available
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Side Steps
-
Standard/available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
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
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Side Step
-
Standard/available
Source Model Column
-
fortuner
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
Not Available
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
5
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
2
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
279 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
279 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
9 services / 90 000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
999000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current Toyota South Africa lineup
Starting Price
995900
999000
Starting Price Zar
995900
999000
Spec
Deepal S07
Fortuner
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
3 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Fortuner 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: Deepal S07 65 vs Fortuner 79.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Fortuner 56.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Fortuner 89.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Fortuner 84.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Fortuner 43.
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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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
Deepal S07 leads by 4 points
Deepal S07 and Fortuner 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
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Fortuner
Performance
79/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
84/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 73 pts for Fortuner
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Fortuner may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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