Changan Deepal S07 vs Lexus RZ

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 RZ in South Africa

Lexus RZ

RZ 550e F SPORT Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 1,977,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 300 kW 🔧 269 Nm
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Lexus RZ: the short answer

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

Deepal S07 starts ZAR 686,700 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · RZ from ZAR 1,682,600

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 RZ
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW RZ300 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm RZ268.6 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable RZNot Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable RZNot Applicable
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm RZ200 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

RZ

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

RZ

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 RZ
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Updated dedicated battery-electric Lexus RZ range launched locally in 2026
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026 South African range introduces RZ 500e, RZ 550e F SPORT and RZ 600e F SPORT Performance derivatives
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 active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Luxury SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 2145-2165 kg
Spec Deepal S07 RZ
Length 4750 mm 4805 mm
Width 1930 mm 1895 mm
Height 1625 mm 1635 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2850 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 0 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 522 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2180 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2640 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 460 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 750 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1013 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1008 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1069 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 953 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and RZ 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 RZ 83.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs RZ 90.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs RZ 94.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs RZ 62.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs RZ 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

RZ leads by 5 points

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

Evidence leader 82 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 60% source coverage
82
#1 Evidence leader

RZ

60% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 62
Performance 83
Efficiency 90
Safety 94
Practicality 62
Leads by 5 points
77
#2

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RZ +18 Efficiency Level Safety RZ +2 Practicality Deepal S07 +4

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

RZ

Performance 83/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 62/100

Deepal S07

Performance 65/100
Efficiency 90/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus RZ leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts vs 77 pts for Deepal S07

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