Changan Deepal S07 vs Toyota GR Supra

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.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Toyota GR Supra: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.

Deepal S07 starts ZAR 528,900 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 GR Supra
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW GR Supra285 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm GR Supra500 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable GR Supra2998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable GR Supra12 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm GR Supra117 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

GR Supra

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

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 GR Supra
Model Introduced Year 2025 2021
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2023
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Sedan
Vehicle Type Passenger car Sedan
Color Note - Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1545 kg
Spec Deepal S07 GR Supra
Length 4750 mm 4380 mm
Width 1930 mm 1865 mm
Height 1625 mm 1294 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2470 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 117 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 52 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 290 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1545 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 325 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 2 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 1 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 6.3 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 995 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and GR Supra 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 GR Supra 94.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs GR Supra 47.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs GR Supra 98.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs GR Supra 40.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs GR Supra 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.

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

Deepal S07 leads by 10 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR Supra remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 10 points
67
#2

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +29 Efficiency Deepal S07 +43 Safety GR Supra +6 Practicality Deepal S07 +26

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 67 pts for GR Supra

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, GR Supra may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Deepal S07 vs GR Supra questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.