Changan Deepal S07 vs GWM H6 PHEV

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.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
GWM H6 PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 749,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 268 kW 🔧 760 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs GWM H6 PHEV: the short answer

Deepal S07 and H6 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H6 PHEV starts ZAR 296,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 H6 PHEV
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW H6 PHEV268 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm H6 PHEV760 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable H6 PHEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable H6 PHEV90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm H6 PHEV170 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

H6 PHEV

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

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

H6 PHEV

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year 2025 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Color Note - Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Tare Mass Kg - 1946 kg
Spec Deepal S07 H6 PHEV
Length 4750 mm 4703 mm
Width 1930 mm 1886 mm
Height 1625 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 560 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2400 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and H6 PHEV 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: Deepal S07 65 vs H6 PHEV 98.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs H6 PHEV 96.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs H6 PHEV 90.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs H6 PHEV 68.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs H6 PHEV 65.

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

H6 PHEV leads by 7 points

Deepal S07 and H6 PHEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 84 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 72% source coverage
84
#1 Evidence leader

H6 PHEV

72% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 96
Safety 90
Practicality 68
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 points
77
#2

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +33 Efficiency H6 PHEV +6 Safety Deepal S07 +2 Practicality H6 PHEV +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 65/100

Deepal S07

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts vs 77 pts for Deepal S07

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, Deepal S07 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs H6 PHEV 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.