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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
Santa Fe Hybrid
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Current South African Santa Fe Hybrid listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Seven-seat SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.6T Hybrid Elite AWD 6AT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1980 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Length
4750 mm
4830 mm
Width
1930 mm
1900 mm
Height
1625 mm
1770 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2815 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
177 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
67 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
413 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
2675 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
695 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Self Charging Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1598 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
175.2 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
367 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
175.2 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
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
88.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
80 kWh
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
4WD / AWD
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
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Active on-demand all-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
67 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13.3 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
67
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Airbags
6
Driver, passenger, side and curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Santa Fe Hybrid grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
40 W
Wireless
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2253 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
4
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.5
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
-
9.5 sec
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Source Model Column
-
santa-fe-hybrid
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
SYNC
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6-inch
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Bluetooth
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
3
Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
177 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
177 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
Battery Warranty
-
4
Maintenance Plan
-
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
-
15000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
3 Years / 45000 km
Alternator
-
120A
Service Intervals
-
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
1249900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
995900
1249900
Starting Price Zar
995900
1249900
Spec
Deepal S07
Santa Fe Hybrid
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
5 Years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Santa Fe Hybrid 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 Santa Fe Hybrid 72.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 59.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 89.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Santa Fe Hybrid 73.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Santa Fe Hybrid 65.
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 Santa Fe Hybrid are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Santa Fe Hybrid +7
Efficiency
Deepal S07 +31
Safety
Deepal S07 +3
Practicality
Santa Fe Hybrid +7
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
Santa Fe Hybrid
Performance
72/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 73 pts for Santa Fe Hybrid
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Santa Fe Hybrid may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South African models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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