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Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
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Spec
Deepal S07
Jimny
Model Introduced Year
2025
2019
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Fourth generation (JB74 series); entirely new K15B engine replaces previous K13B; AllGrip Pro 4WD system replaces previous generation's 4WD setup; new body retains ladder-frame construction and live rear axle from all previous generations
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Fourth-generation Jimny launched globally in 2018 and in SA in 2019; minor specification updates in 2021 including updated connectivity; 5-door Jimny Sierra launched globally in 2023 but not confirmed for SA as of end-2025; no mechanical changes to the 3-door SA model since launch
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, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
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
-
1115 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
Jimny
Length
4750 mm
3625 mm
Width
1930 mm
1645 mm
Height
1625 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2250 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
85 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
1435 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
325 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
3 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
4.9 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
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
145 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 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
67.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
117.1 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
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
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
4-Speed Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Single Dry Plate Diaphragm
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic Torque Converter
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 Automatic Torque Converter
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
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
12.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
17.9 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
15.9 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
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
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
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
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
-
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
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
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
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
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
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
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
Fabric
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
-
Fabric
Armrest Front
-
Standard Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
-
377
Driver Seat
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
7-inch touchscreen with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, hill-hold control, dual front airbags, ABS and EBD, 4WD mode selector, fold-flat rear seats for cargo, snorkel available as dealer-fitted accessory
Interior Trim Colour
-
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
-
Fabric
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
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
All Windows
Keyless Entry
Yes
Smart Key System
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
40 W
Not Available
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
-
6.3
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
-
Fabric
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
-
14.5 sec
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Automatic Dual-Zone Climate Control
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
-
Smart Key System
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
-
Smart Key System
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
-
Smart Key System
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
-
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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
Smart Key System
Variant Role
-
Performance-focused derivative
Vdc
-
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
-
Smart Key System
Walk Away Lock
-
Smart Key System
Wireless Charger
40 W
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Jimny
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Yes
Wired 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
Wired 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
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
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
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
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
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
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
148 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
-
148
Spec
Deepal S07
Jimny
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Not Included
Service Interval
-
15,000 km or 12 Months
Approx Service Cost
-
Approx R2,500–R3,000 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
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
466900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
995900
466900
Starting Price Zar
995900
466900
Spec
Deepal S07
Jimny
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
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
7.0 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
9.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
7.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Jimny 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 29.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Jimny 61.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Jimny 88.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Jimny 44.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Jimny 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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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 20 points
Deepal S07 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jimny.
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
Jimny
Performance
29/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
44/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 57 pts for Jimny
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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