Changan Deepal S07 vs Lexus RX

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 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

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

Lexus RX

RX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,642,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 11.5 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Lexus RX: the short answer

Deepal S07 and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Deepal S07 starts ZAR 520,600 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · RX from ZAR 1,516,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 RX
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm RX430 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable RX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable RX11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm RX185 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

RX

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

RX

  • 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 RX
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Fifth-generation Lexus RX luxury SUV
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Current fifth-generation South African range with petrol, hybrid, performance-hybrid and plug-in-hybrid choices
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current South African specification checked 2026-07-17
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1895-2005 kg
Spec Deepal S07 RX
Length 4750 mm 4890 mm
Width 1930 mm 1920 mm
Height 1625 mm 1695 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 67.5 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 612 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2590 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.9 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 RX 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 RX 85.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs RX 46.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs RX 93.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs RX 75.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs RX 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 0 points

Deepal S07 and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 0 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 0 points
77
#2

RX

70% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 85
Efficiency 46
Safety 93
Practicality 75
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RX +20 Efficiency Deepal S07 +44 Safety RX +1 Practicality RX +9

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

RX

Performance 85/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 75/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 77 pts for RX

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