Changan Deepal S07 vs LEPAS L4

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 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
LEPAS L4 in South Africa

LEPAS L4

1.5T Pantera 6DCT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 419,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 108 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs LEPAS L4: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.

L4 starts ZAR 696,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · L4 from ZAR 299,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 L4
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable L41499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable L414.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm L4160 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

L4

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • 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 stronger published space and capacity figures

L4

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 L4
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
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 Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Spec Deepal S07 L4
Length 4750 mm 4406 mm
Width 1930 mm 1820 mm
Height 1625 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 458 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 1844 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 498 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1200 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 5.275 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1005 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 975 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1040 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and L4 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 L4 47.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs L4 56.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs L4 92.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs L4 59.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs L4 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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Deepal S07 leads by 13 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 13 points
64
#2

L4

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 47
Performance 47
Efficiency 56
Safety 92
Practicality 59
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +18 Efficiency Deepal S07 +34 Safety Level Practicality Deepal S07 +7

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

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

L4

Performance 47/100
Efficiency 56/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 59/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 64 pts for L4

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, L4 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 L4 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.