Changan Deepal S07 vs GWM Tank 500

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Changan Deepal S07 in South Africa

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07 Electric Current
ZAR 995,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 160 kW 🔧 320 Nm
VS
GWM Tank 500 in South Africa

GWM Tank 500

3.0T Hi4-T Luxury Plug-in Hybrid 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,149,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 40 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer

Tank 500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.

Deepal S07 starts ZAR 154,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Tank 500 from ZAR 1,149,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Tank 500
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Tank 500750 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Tank 5002999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Tank 50040 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Tank 500224 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tank 500

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 500

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 Tank 500
Model Introduced Year 2025 2025
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version.
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2025
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 2680 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Tank 500
Length 4750 mm 5060 mm
Width 1930 mm 1996 mm
Height 1625 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2950 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 224 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 3200 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed -
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3000 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 13 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 990 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 960 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Tank 500 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 Tank 500 100.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Tank 500 97.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Tank 500 100.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Tank 500 83.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Tank 500 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

Tank 500 leads by 13 points

Tank 500 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.

Evidence leader 90 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 96% source coverage
90
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 500

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 83
Ownership 65
Leads by 13 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 Tank 500 +35 Efficiency Tank 500 +7 Safety Tank 500 +8 Practicality Tank 500 +17

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 500

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 83/100
Ownership 65/100

Deepal S07

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 500 leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts vs 77 pts for Deepal S07

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, Deepal S07 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Tank 500 questions

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.