Changan Deepal S07 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

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
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Executive 7DCT 2.0TGDI Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 609,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max: the short answer

Deepal S07 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 8 Pro Max starts ZAR 386,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro Max from ZAR 609,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Tiggo 8 Pro Max187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Tiggo 8 Pro Max390 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Tiggo 8 Pro Max2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Tiggo 8 Pro Max13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Tiggo 8 Pro Max203 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

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

Which One's Right for You?

Deepal S07

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Model Introduced Year 2025 2023
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Current South Africa Tiggo 8 Pro Max range
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2023
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1658 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Length 4750 mm 4720 mm
Width 1930 mm 1860 mm
Height 1625 mm 1705 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2710 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 203 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 203 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 117 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1658 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2211 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 553 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.6 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1020 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 985 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1055 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 945 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 94.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 58.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 6 points

Deepal S07 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 58% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

Deepal S07

58% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Performance 65
Performance 65
Efficiency 90
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 6 points
71
#2

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 75
Efficiency 52
Safety 94
Practicality 58
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 8 Pro Max +10 Efficiency Deepal S07 +38 Safety Tiggo 8 Pro Max +2 Practicality Deepal S07 +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Deepal S07

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

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 58/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 71 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro Max

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Tiggo 8 Pro Max may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Deepal S07 vs Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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.