Changan Deepal S07 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 904,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 133 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport: the short answer

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

Pajero Sport starts ZAR 205,910 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Pajero Sport
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Pajero Sport133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Pajero Sport430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Pajero Sport2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Pajero Sport12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Pajero Sport218 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
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Pajero Sport

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Pajero Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year 2025 2017
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Current specification
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 Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car Passenger vehicle
Spec Deepal S07 Pajero Sport
Length 4750 mm 4825 mm
Width 1930 mm 1815 mm
Height 1625 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 218 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 68 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 193 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2775 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 695 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2850 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1022 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 957 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1067 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 880 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 65.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Pajero Sport 49.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Pajero Sport 72.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Pajero Sport 71.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Pajero Sport 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 12 points

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

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 12 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 12 points
65
#2

Pajero Sport

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 65
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Deepal S07 +41 Safety Deepal S07 +20 Practicality Pajero Sport +5

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

Pajero Sport

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 65 pts for Pajero Sport

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 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.