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Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
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Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Model Introduced Year
2025
2019
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
H300 platform – purpose-built SA taxi configuration
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Current generation launched 2019 with improved safety features
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Van
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Van
Color Note
-
White
Dealer Stock Note
-
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2080 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Length
4750 mm
5380 mm
Width
1930 mm
1880 mm
Height
1625 mm
2285 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2985 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
483 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
3500 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1420 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
16 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
6.5 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
998 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
954 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
890 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.5-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
2494 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
75 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
260 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
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
150 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 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
36.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
125 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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
FR
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain
RWD
RWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
RWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
11 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
9.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
11.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
70 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 4
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
11 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
70
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
Hiace Ses'fikile
Airbags
6
2
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
2
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
2
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Alarm System
-
Standard
Central Locking
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
-
Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
-
2
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
2
ESC With Traction Control
-
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Auto Lights
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
-
Not Available
Parking Sensor
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
-
Not Available
Reversing Camera
-
Not Available
Surround View Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Fabric
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
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Manual
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Fabric
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual
Steering Type
-
Hydraulic
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt
Folding Rear Seats
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear USB Ports
-
1
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Not Available
Interior Colour Options
-
1
Adjustable Driver Seat
-
Manual
Fabric Seats
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Not Available
Driver Seat
-
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
High-capacity 16-seat configuration, basic but durable interior for high daily use
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
Interior Colours
-
1
Seat Fold Type
-
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Manual AC
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Front Only
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
Manual AC
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Manual AC
Electric Folding Mirrors
-
Front Only
Engine Start Button Illumination
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest
-
Not Available
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.1
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Full-width panoramic roof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Power Mirrors
-
Front Only
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
-
Standard
Rear Wing
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Seat Type
-
Fabric
Spare Wheel
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Stabilizer Bar
-
Front
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt
Voice Command
-
Not Available
Voice Command Support
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
18.0 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Manual AC
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Centre Console
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Common Rail Direct Injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
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
-
Manual AC
Mirror
-
Front Only
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Passive Entry Start
-
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
-
Standard
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Not Available
Sonar
-
Not Available
Sound System
14
2
Source Model Column
-
hiace-sesfike
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Front
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt
Surround View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
TPMS
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Trim Level
-
base
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Variant Role
-
Entry or fleet-access 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
40 W
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
2
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
1
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Navigation System
-
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6-inch
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Rear Usb
-
1
Audio Speakers
14
2
Audio System
-
2
Display Audio
-
6.8-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
-
1
Multi Information Display
-
Not Available
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Not Available
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
1
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Not Available
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
Van
DRL
LED
Not Available
Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
-
Not Available
Led Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Auto Headlights
-
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
1
Exterior Mirror Electric
-
Front Only
Front Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Headlamp Levelling
-
Not Available
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
175 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
195/75 R16C
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Brake Type Front
-
Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Tyre repair kit
Full-Size
Tyre Type
-
195/75 R16C
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Not Available
Brakes
-
Disc
Cornering Brake Control
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Hydraulic Brake Assist
-
Standard
Spare Wheel Size Type
-
Full-Size
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Display
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Wheel Material
-
Not Available
Wheels
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Leaf Spring
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Power Steering
-
Hydraulic
Steering Column
-
Tilt
Front Spring Type
-
MacPherson Strut
Rear Spring Type
-
Leaf Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Front
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson independent
MacPherson Strut
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Axle Type
-
Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent
Leaf Spring
Suspension
-
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
218 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 4
Idle CO2 Output
-
218
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
218
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Battery Warranty
-
5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Base
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
549300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
995900
549300
Starting Price Zar
995900
549300
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
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
Spec
Deepal S07
Hiace Ses'fikile
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
10 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
12.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
10.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
8
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Hiace Ses'fikile 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 Hiace Ses'fikile 37.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 45.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 44.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Hiace Ses'fikile 80.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Hiace Ses'fikile 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 27 points
Deepal S07 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Hiace Ses'fikile.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Hiace Ses'fikile
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
44/100
Practicality
80/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 50 pts for Hiace Ses'fikile
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Hiace Ses'fikile may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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