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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
Palisade
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not confirmed
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Not confirmed
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
-
1952 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Length
4750 mm
Not confirmed
Width
1930 mm
Not confirmed
Height
1625 mm
Not confirmed
Wheelbase
2900 mm
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
71 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1952 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
Not confirmed
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
Not confirmed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
2199 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW
142 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
440 Nm
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
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
72.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
225.4 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
Palisade
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
RWD
Not confirmed
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
8.2 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
6.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
9.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
71 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not confirmed
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
8.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not confirmed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
71
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Not confirmed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Not confirmed
AEB
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Not confirmed
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not confirmed
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Not confirmed
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Wireless Charging
40 W
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Smart power tailgate
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Air Conditioning
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20 Inches
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not confirmed
Android Auto
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
14
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Not confirmed
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
Not confirmed
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not confirmed
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Not confirmed
Headlights
Yes
Not confirmed
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Roof Type
-
Dual sunroof
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
245/50 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not confirmed
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not confirmed
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20 Inches
Wheels
-
20 Inches
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not confirmed
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 105 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 105 000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Not confirmed
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
1204500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
995900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
995900
Not confirmed
Spec
Deepal S07
Palisade
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Palisade 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 Palisade 74.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Palisade 40.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Palisade 90.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Palisade 79.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Palisade 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 4 points
Deepal S07 and Palisade are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Palisade
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
40/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
79/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 73 pts for Palisade
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Palisade may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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