Changan Deepal S07 vs KIA Tasman

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
KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs KIA Tasman: the short answer

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

Tasman starts ZAR 315,905 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Tasman from ZAR 679,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Tasman
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Tasman2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Tasman12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Tasman252 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Changan Deepal S07

Deepal S07

Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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
Specification evidence leader

Tasman

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

Tasman

  • 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 Tasman
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First-generation Kia Tasman; South African retail launch April 2026
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. First generation; no facelift
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV Pickup
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Pickup
Vehicle Type Passenger car Pickup
Body Type Cab - Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Color Note - Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Tasman Orange, X-Pro Matte Green
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note - Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded
Tare Mass Kg - 2085 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Tasman
Length 4750 mm 5410 mm
Width 1930 mm 1930 mm
Height 1625 mm 1960 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3270 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 252 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 230 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 1173 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2317 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 3250 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1008 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 3500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 6.25 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1044 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1004 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1052 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 940 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Tasman 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 Tasman 72.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Tasman 51.

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

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Tasman 93.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Tasman 75.

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

Tasman leads by 1 points

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

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 1 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 Tasman +7 Efficiency Deepal S07 +39 Safety Tasman +2 Practicality Tasman +27

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 75/100

Deepal S07

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 77 pts for Deepal S07

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman 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 Tasman 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.