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 vs Suzuki Ignis: the short answer
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ignis.
Ignis starts ZAR 758,000 cheaperDeepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Ignis from ZAR 237,900
Five key differences
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Specification
Deepal S07
Ignis
Maximum Power
Deepal S07160 kW
Ignis60 kW
Maximum Torque
Deepal S07320 Nm
Ignis113 Nm
Engine Size
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ignis1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Ignis18.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
Deepal S07165 mm
Ignis0 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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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.
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
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Ignis
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Ignis
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Current market generation
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Hatchback
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Hatchback
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Hatchback
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Length
4750 mm
3700 mm
Width
1930 mm
1690 mm
Height
1625 mm
1595 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2435 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
32 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
260 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
865 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
1330 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
465 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Z12E/K12
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
12.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW
60 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
113 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
5-Speed AMT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
18.0 sec
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
69.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
130.6 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
Ignis
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
5-speed automated manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.3
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-speed automated manual
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dry single-plate clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
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
No
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
5-speed automated manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
5
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
32 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 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
32
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
700
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
600 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
No
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Ventilated Seats
Front
No
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
No
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Manual adjustment
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
40 W
Yes
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Applicable
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
14
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Digital instrument display
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
USB-A / USB-C
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
9
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
9
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
16
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Manual parking brake
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion beam
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
125 g/km
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 Years / 90000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
312500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
995900
312500
Starting Price Zar
995900
312500
Spec
Deepal S07
Ignis
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Ignis 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 Ignis 23.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Ignis 69.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Ignis 87.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Ignis 42.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Ignis not separately scored.
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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Deepal S07 leads by 23 points
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Ignis.
Moderate 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
Ignis
Performance
23/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
42/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 54 pts for Ignis
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Ignis may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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