Source type: Changan South Africa official model page and current South African brochure
Changan Deepal S07 vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
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.
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Decision summary
Changan Deepal S07 vs Suzuki Jimny 5-Door: the short answer
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny 5-Door.
Five key differences
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| Specification | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | Deepal S07160 kW | Jimny 5-Door75 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | Deepal S07320 Nm | Jimny 5-Door130 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | Deepal S07Not Applicable | Jimny 5-Door1462 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | Deepal S07Not Applicable | Jimny 5-Door14.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | Deepal S07165 mm | Jimny 5-Door210 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Deepal S07
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Jimny 5-Door
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
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
Jimny 5-Door
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2025 | 2025 |
| Generation | First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. | Fourth-generation Jimny five-door — JB74W. Uses identical powertrain, ladder-frame chassis, AllGrip Pro 4x4 system, and suspension geometry as the JB74 two-door. Body extended 360mm longer with full rear doors and a longer wheelbase |
| Facelift History | No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. | Two-door Jimny (JB74) returned to SA market in 2021 after a nine-year absence. Five-door variant (JB74W) launched globally in 2023 and introduced in South Africa in 2025 as a distinct model — not a trim level of the two-door. |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Applicable | 2025 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Applicable | Current |
| Body Style | Coupe SUV | SUV |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Battery-electric mid-size SUV | SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Passenger car | SUV |
| Color Note | - | Kinetic Yellow, Bluish Black Pearl, Solid White, Granite Grey Metallic, Chili Red, Brisk Blue Metallic |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | - | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1170 kg |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4750 mm | 3965 mm |
| Width | 1930 mm | 1645 mm |
| Height | 1625 mm | 1720 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2900 mm | 2590 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 165 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 0 l | 40 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 445 l | 211 l |
| Kerb Weight | 2073 kg | 1215 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 2490 kg | 1545 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 330 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 1300 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Rows | 2 rows | 2 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.75 m | 5.7 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 910 mm |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 900 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 600 mm |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | Single-motor battery-electric powertrain | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Applicable | K15B |
| Fuel Type | Electric | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | Not Applicable | 1462 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 Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Applicable | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | Not Applicable | 74 mm |
| Stroke | Not Applicable | 85.1 mm |
| Maximum Power | 160 kW | 75 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 320 Nm | 130 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| 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 | 4-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | Not Officially Disclosed | 140 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | Not Officially Disclosed | 15.5 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Selectable drive modes | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 61.7 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 107 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 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Drivetrain Layout | Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive | Rear Wheel Drive (2WD) / 4WD with Low-Range |
| LSD Available | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transfer Case | Not Officially Disclosed | Two-Speed Transfer Case (Hi / Lo Range) |
| Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 4.090:1 |
| Number of Gears | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Transmission Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Drivetrain | RWD | 4WD / AWD |
| 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 | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Speed Torque Converter Automatic |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | 4x2 | 4WD — AllGrip PRO Part-Time |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Engine Position | - | Longitudinal Front-Mounted |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 3.8 |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | Not Applicable | 14.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | Not Applicable | 12.8 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | Not Applicable | 18.2 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | Zero tailpipe emissions | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Real-world Mileage | Not Applicable | 14.9 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 | 40 |
| 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 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| Traction Control | Yes | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Hill Descent Control Standard |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Electronic | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Yes | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Direct TPMS | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Yes | Standard |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front and rear | All Seats |
| Front Parking Sensors | 2 sensors | Not Available |
| AEB | Yes | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| BA | Yes | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | 6 |
| EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Standard |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | 6 |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Front and rear outer seats | All Seats |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Front and rear | All Seats |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Standard |
| Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| TCS | Yes | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Alarm System | - | Standard |
| Central Locking | - | Remote Central Locking |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Standard |
| Speed Alert System | - | Standard |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | - | Not Independently Rated |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Active Head Restraints on Front Seats |
| Lane Change Warning | - | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | Not Available |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Standard |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | Standard — Low Speed AEB |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Yes | Not Available |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | Not Available |
| Auto Highbeam | Yes | Standard |
| Auto Wipers | Yes | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | 4 sensors | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Standard |
| 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 | - | Standard |
| EV Mode | - | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | - | Not Available |
| Front Camera | - | Not Available |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Parking Sensor | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Standard |
| Pre-Collision System | - | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | - | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Standard |
| Reversing Camera | - | Standard |
| Surround View Camera | HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis | Not Available |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Microfiber leather | Premium Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Heated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Ventilated Seats | Front | Not Applicable |
| Ambient Lighting | Multicolour LED | Not Applicable |
| Steering Wheel Material | Microfiber leather | Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Yes | Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Electric; adjustment count not disclosed | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Seat Trim | Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange | Premium Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Seat Adjustment | - | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Steering Type | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1270 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1155 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 2 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | - | 0 |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Analogue with Digital MID |
| Interior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Front Door Pockets |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Fabric Seats | - | Premium Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Armrest Front | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 377 |
| Driver Seat | - | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 9-inch touchscreen on GLX with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto, rear view camera from GLX, 6 airbags on GLX, AEB and lane departure warning on GLX, cruise control from GLX, keyless entry from GLX, AllGrip Pro 4WD selec |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | 2 |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Premium Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Interior Colours | - | 2 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | Not Available |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | All Seats |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Power Windows | All four windows; one-touch | All Windows |
| Keyless Entry | Yes | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Wireless Charging | 40 W | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Sunroof | Full-width panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Yes | Not Available |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Yes | Standard |
| AC Type | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | Not Available |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 377 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 377 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026) |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | Standard — Driver Height Adjustable |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Standard |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | 2 x 12V Socket |
| Speed Limiter | - | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | - | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | All Windows |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | Push Button Start |
| Engine Start Stop | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Engine Warranty | - | 4 Years |
| Front Armrest | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Front Power Outlet | - | 2 x 12V Socket |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 6.7 |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | Front Door Pockets |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Standard |
| Panoramic Roof | Full-width panoramic roof | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | - | All Windows |
| Push Button Start | Yes | Push Button Start |
| Rear Defogger | - | Standard |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Full Fold-Flat Rear Bench |
| Rear Wing | - | Not Available |
| Seat Type | - | Premium Fabric with Leather Trim |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | All Seats |
| Spare Wheel | Tyre repair kit | Full Size External Rear Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Standard |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Voice Command | - | Via Smartphone |
| Voice Command Support | - | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 15.5 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic climate control | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Automatic High Beam | - | Standard |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 2 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Standard Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI) |
| Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Difflock | - | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Analogue with Digital MID |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026) |
| Front Wiper | - | Standard |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Standard |
| Glove Box | - | Front Door Pockets |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | Standard |
| 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 | - | Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control |
| Mirror | - | Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | Standard |
| Power Socket 12v | - | 2 x 12V Socket |
| Powered Tailgate | - | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Standard |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors |
| Rim Size | 20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels | 15 Inches |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Standard |
| Sonar | - | Rear Ultrasonic Sensors |
| Sound System | 14 | 4 |
| Source Model Column | - | jimny-5-door |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Standard |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Ladder Frame |
| 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 | Standard |
| Trim Level | - | flagship |
| Unlocking | Yes | Standard |
| Variant Role | - | Performance-focused derivative |
| Vdc | - | Standard |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | Standard |
| Walk Away Lock | - | Standard |
| Wireless Charger | 40 W | 15W Wireless Charging |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 15.6-inch rotating touchscreen | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Yes | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Android Auto | Yes | Wireless Android Auto |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 14 | 4 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | 10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display | Analogue with Digital MID |
| USB Ports | 2 front and 1 rear | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | 15.6-inch | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Touchscreen | 15.6-inch | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Navigation System | - | Via Smartphone Mirroring |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Wireless Android Auto | Yes | Wireless Android Auto |
| FM Radio | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | - | Via Smartphone |
| AUX Input | - | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 15.6-inch | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | Not Available |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Rear Usb | - | 2 |
| Audio | - | Standard |
| Audio Speakers | 14 | 4 |
| Audio System | - | Standard |
| Display Audio | - | 9-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Multi Information Display | - | Analogue with Digital MID |
| Connected Services | - | Standard |
| Voice Control | - | Via Smartphone |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Wired Apple CarPlay |
| Radio | - | Standard |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Yes | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Daytime Running Lamps | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lamps | Rear fog lamp | Front Fog Lamps |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue | 6 |
| Headlights | Yes | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | 15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | Not Available |
| Body Cladding | - | Black Plastic Body Cladding |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Roof Type | - | Standard Fixed Roof with Black Contrast Roof Option |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electrically Foldable Black Mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | - | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Black Door Handles |
| Body Type | - | SUV — 5-Door Off-Road |
| DRL | LED | LED DRLs |
| Fog Lights | - | Front Fog Lamps |
| Front Fog Lights | - | Front Fog Lamps |
| Led Headlights | Yes | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Auto Headlights | - | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | LED | LED DRLs |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Black Door Handles |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | All Windows |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | Electrically Foldable Mirrors (New 2026) |
| Front Fog Lamps | Rear fog lamp | Front Fog Lamps |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlamps | Yes | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Headlight Type | Yes | LED Projector Headlamps |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Slide | - | Not Available |
| Sunroof Tilt | - | Not Available |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 36 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 50 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | 600 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | AllGrip PRO — Part-Time 4WD with Low-Range Gearbox |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 27 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | Standard Skid Plates |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 27 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | Front and Rear Recovery Hooks |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Hill Descent Control Standard |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 27 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 36 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 50 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 210 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Hill Descent Control Standard |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Wading Depth Mm | - | 600 mm |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 255/45 R20 | 195/80 R15 |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Solid disc | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Tyre repair kit | Full Size External Rear Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels | 15 Inches |
| Handbrake Type | Electronic parking brake | Conventional Handbrake |
| Wheel Type | - | 15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 265 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 220 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 96 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | S |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Tyre repair kit | Full Size External Rear Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | 195/80 R15 |
| Wheel Diameter | 20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels | 15 Inches |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | Not Available |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Conventional Handbrake |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Standard |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Full Size External Rear Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Direct TPMS | Standard |
| Wheel Material | - | 15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 15 Inches |
| Wheels | - | 15-inch Land Rover-Inspired Alloy Wheels |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | MacPherson independent | Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link independent | Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring |
| Front Track Width | - | 1265 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1265 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Ladder Frame |
| Power Steering | - | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) |
| Steering Column | - | Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Standard |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Chassis Material | - | Ladder Frame |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson independent | Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring |
| Rear Suspension Type | Multi-link independent | Rigid Rear Axle with Coil Spring |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic Gas Dampers |
| Suspension | - | Rigid Front Axle with Coil Spring |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 0 g/km | 173 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Not Available |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Applicable |
| Noise Level | - | 69 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | VVT on Intake Camshaft |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 RON Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | - | Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | Not Independently Rated |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | Within Euro 5 Limits |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 173 |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan | Not Included |
| Service Interval | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Approx Service Cost | - | Approx R2,800–R3,500 per Service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 12 Months |
| Maintenance Plan | - | Not Included |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 3.7 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 10,000 km or 6 Months |
| First Service At | - | 1,000 km Inspection |
| Service Plan Duration | 5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan | Not Included |
| Service Plan Distance | 5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan | Not Included |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Underbody Rust Protection and Skid Plates |
| Service Intervals | - | 15,000 km or 12 Months |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Current South African derivative | Flagship |
| Price Zar | 995900 ZAR | 489900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current South African retail price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 995900 | 489900 |
| Starting Price Zar | 995900 | 489900 |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km | 5 |
| Warranty Years | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km | 5 |
| Warranty Kilometers | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 3 Years Anti-Corrosion |
| Basic Warranty | Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km | 5 |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years Roadside Assistance |
| Spec | Deepal S07 | Jimny 5-Door |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 8.5 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 11.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 7.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 9.0 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | - | 6 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Jimny 5-Door 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 Jimny 5-Door 29.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Jimny 5-Door 57.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Jimny 5-Door 90.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Jimny 5-Door 49.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Jimny 5-Door 71.
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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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.
Deepal S07 leads by 19 points
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny 5-Door.
Deepal S07
Jimny 5-Door
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
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What the evidence means
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Jimny 5-Door 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 Jimny 5-Door questions
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