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 vs Rolls-Royce Phantom: the short answer
Deepal S07 and Phantom are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Deepal S07
Phantom
Maximum Power
Deepal S07160 kW
Phantom420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Deepal S07320 Nm
Phantom900 Nm @ 1700 rpm
Engine Size
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Phantom6749 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Deepal S07Not Applicable
Phantom6.29 km/l
Ground Clearance
Deepal S07165 mm
Phantom136 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Deepal S07
Deepal S07
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
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
Phantom
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Phantom
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
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Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Model Introduced Year
2025
2018
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Eighth-generation Phantom in standard-wheelbase Series II form
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
The eighth-generation Phantom was presented globally in 2017, introduced in South Africa in 2018 and received its light-touch Series II evolution in 2022
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Four-door luxury saloon
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Full-size super-luxury saloon
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Internal-combustion passenger car
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Length
4750 mm
5762 mm
Width
1930 mm
2018 mm
Height
1625 mm
1646 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
3552 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
136 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
136 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
90 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
530 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
2560 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
3235 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
675 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
0 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
6.55 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1046 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
978 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1041 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1105 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
6.75-litre twin-turbocharged V12 petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
N74B68A
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
6749 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
12
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
V
Valves
Not Applicable
48
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Twin Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.0:1
Bore
Not Applicable
89 mm
Stroke
Not Applicable
90.4 mm
Maximum Power
160 kW
420 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
900 Nm @ 1700 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
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
250 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
5.3 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Low
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
164.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
351.6 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
Phantom
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
8-speed ZF automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, rear-wheel drive with all-wheel steering
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
2.81:1
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
8-speed ZF automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Satellite Aided automatic gear selection
Drivetrain
RWD
Rear-wheel drive
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
No
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
8-speed ZF automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear-wheel-drive power delivery with active rear-axle steering
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
6.29 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
5.10 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
8.08 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
90 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6e (B6e)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic start/stop: No
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
6.29 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
90
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
566-581 km (calculated from 90 L and 15.5-15.9 l/100 km WLTP)
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
608 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
Traction Control
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Hill Descent Control
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Rear child-safety locks
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
ISOFIX child-seat mounts
Brake Assist
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Low tyre-pressure warning
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Engine immobiliser
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
AEB
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
BA
Yes
Dynamic Brake Control
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front Head Protection System
Driver Airbag
Yes
Driver airbag
EBD
Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine immobiliser
Hill Hold
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Front-passenger airbag
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Front and rear three-point pretensioning seatbelts; front force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Front driver and passenger seatbelt warning sensors
Side Airbags
Yes
Front side-impact airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Dynamic Stability Control
TCS
Yes
Dynamic Traction Control
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Active front knee protection
ABS EBD
Yes
Four-channel Anti-lock Braking System
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Dynamic Cruise Control; Active Cruise Control fitted to the referenced current vehicle
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Lane Departure Warning with Active Return
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function; pedestrian/bike warning with brake function
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Alertness Assistant
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Speed Limit Information
Auto Highbeam
Yes
High-Beam Assistance
Auto Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Park Distance Control, front and rear
Reverse Camera
Yes
Rear View Camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Active Cruise Control
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Park Assist and Reversing Assistant
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Surround View Camera with 3D view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Lane Change Warning with Blind Spot Detection
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Collision Warning with Brake Function
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
A-grade leather hides with Bespoke alternatives
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front ventilated seats fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Heated full-leather multifunction steering wheel
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Heated, electronically adjustable front seat with memory
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Leather seat trim fitted to the referenced exact 2026 vehicle; Bespoke alternatives available
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Front and rear power windows with one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Comfort Access keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push Button Start
Wireless Charging
40 W
Wireless smartphone charging
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
No
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Power open/close luggage compartment
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Rain-sensing variable-speed windshield wipers
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic four-zone climate control
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
SPIRIT infotainment operated by touch, controller and voice commands
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Apple CarPlay compatibility
Android Auto
Yes
Android Auto compatibility
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Bluetooth wireless technology
Number of Speakers
14
16
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
12.3-inch colour TFT display with LED backlighting
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
USB Type-C ports
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch Central Information Display with touchscreen, concealed behind retractable veneer when not in use
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
LED Headlamps
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Daytime-running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
No; vehicle not approved for roof loads
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Bespoke and two-tone exterior paint commissions
Headlights
Yes
Rolls-Royce LED headlights
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
No lockable differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
255/50 R21 109H M+S all-round; 255/45 R22 107Y front and 285/40 R22 110Y rear; 255/50 R21 109Y front and 285/45 R21 113Y rear
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Power-assisted ventilated disc brakes
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
No spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
21- and 22-inch approved fitments
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electromechanical parking brake acting on rear discs
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Double-wishbone front axle with self-levelling air suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Five-link rear axle with self-levelling air suspension
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
361 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 RON; minimum 91 RON
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship saloon balancing owner driving with formal rear-passenger use
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
-
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Price on application
Starting Price
995900
-
Starting Price Zar
995900
-
Spec
Deepal S07
Phantom
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
4 years; regional conditions apply
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Phantom 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 Phantom 96.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Phantom 29.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Phantom 95.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Phantom 67.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Phantom 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Deepal S07 leads by 2 points
Deepal S07 and Phantom 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
Phantom
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
95/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 75 pts for Phantom
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Phantom may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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