Changan Deepal S07 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado in South Africa

Toyota Land Cruiser Prado

2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,150,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Toyota Land Cruiser Prado: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser Prado remains close.

Land Cruiser Prado starts ZAR 15,900 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Land Cruiser Prado from ZAR 980,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Land Cruiser Prado
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Land Cruiser Prado150 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Land Cruiser Prado500 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Land Cruiser Prado2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Land Cruiser Prado12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Land Cruiser Prado220 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
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Land Cruiser Prado

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Land Cruiser Prado

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 Land Cruiser Prado
Model Introduced Year 2025 1996
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Current Prado represents the latest evolution of Toyota’s global Land Cruiser platform with modern safety and comfort upgrades
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Major redesigns in 2009, 2017 and latest generation updates improving technology and safety
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2017
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Color Note - White, Black, Silver, Grey, Dark Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.8 VX 4x4 Automatic
Tare Mass Kg - 2250 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Land Cruiser Prado
Length 4750 mm 4840 mm
Width 1930 mm 1885 mm
Height 1625 mm 1890 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2790 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 220 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 87 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 120 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2990 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m -
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed -

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Land Cruiser Prado comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Land Cruiser Prado 76.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Land Cruiser Prado 49.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Land Cruiser Prado 98.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Land Cruiser Prado 68.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Land Cruiser Prado 40.

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 8 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Land Cruiser Prado remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
69
#2

Land Cruiser Prado

92% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 40
Performance 76
Efficiency 49
Safety 98
Practicality 68
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Land Cruiser Prado +11 Efficiency Deepal S07 +41 Safety Land Cruiser Prado +6 Practicality Land Cruiser Prado +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

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

Land Cruiser Prado

Performance 76/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 40/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 69 pts for Land Cruiser Prado

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Land Cruiser Prado may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Land Cruiser Prado questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.