Changan Deepal S07 vs Toyota Quantum

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota Quantum Archived range page
Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

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

Toyota Quantum

Quantum 2.8 LWB 11-Seater Diesel 6-Speed Manual Archived range page
ZAR 862,700 last listed
Earlier grouped range This earlier grouped listing remains available with its historical specifications. Current body-style or trim pages remain separate.
⚡ 130 kW 🔧 420 Nm
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Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Toyota Quantum: the short answer

Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.

Recorded price context Deepal S07: current from ZAR 995,900 · Quantum: last listed from ZAR 862,700

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Quantum
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Quantum130 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Quantum420 Nm @ 1400-2600 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable QuantumNot Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm QuantumNot Officially Disclosed

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Deepal S07 Quantum
Model Introduced Year 2025 2021
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Quantum GL Bus, 2021 South African specification
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. 2021 South African Quantum GL Bus specification retained as a historical reference
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2021
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable 2021
Body Style Coupe SUV Bus
Model Year 2026 2021
Production Status active discontinued
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Passenger Van
Vehicle Type Passenger car Van
Spec Deepal S07 Quantum
Length 4750 mm 5265 mm
Width 1930 mm 1950 mm
Height 1625 mm 1990 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3210 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l Not Officially Disclosed
Kerb Weight 2073 kg Not Officially Disclosed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 3445 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 11 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows Not Officially Disclosed
Doors Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Quantum comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.

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Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.

Specification Score Withheld

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Fail closed

Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.

Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.

What the evidence means

No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.

Deepal S07 vs Quantum 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.