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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Tayron
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tayron
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
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 Tayron 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
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
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
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Tare Mass Kg
-
1640 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Length
4750 mm
4770 mm
Width
1930 mm
1852 mm
Height
1625 mm
1660 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2791 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
-
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
-
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1640 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
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
Tayron
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1400 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
Not Officially Disclosed
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
110 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
250 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
67.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
152.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
80 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
DCT
Drivetrain
RWD
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
11.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
17.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
14.5 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
Not Applicable
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
Tayron
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
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
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
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
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 Tayron grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
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
Not Available
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
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
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
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
tayron
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
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
14
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
SYNC
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
SYNC
Infotainment Screen Size
15.6-inch
SYNC
Connected Services
-
SYNC
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
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
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
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
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
201 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
201 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
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
Tayron
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
Tayron
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
899000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
995900
899000
Starting Price Zar
995900
899000
Spec
Deepal S07
Tayron
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Tayron 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 Tayron 46.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Tayron 58.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Tayron 81.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Tayron 84.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Tayron 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 10 points
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tayron remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Tayron
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
84/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 67 pts for Tayron
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Tayron may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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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