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Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Current South Africa Tiggo 9 PHEV 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
2026
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
-
2265 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Length
4750 mm
4810 mm
Width
1930 mm
1925 mm
Height
1625 mm
1741 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
183 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
448 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
2265 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
2886 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
621 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
5.9 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1025 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
990 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW
455 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
920 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
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
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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)
160 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
35 min (30-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
3 DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
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
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
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
3 DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
AWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid DHT
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
13.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
70 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
AC and DC
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
1400
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Available
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
1400 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Airbags
6
Multiple airbags
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Standard
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
Power
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
40 W
Standard
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
2065 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Standard
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
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
Standard
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
AWD / 4WD as listed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
147 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
147 mm
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
20-inch alloy
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
20-inch alloy
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
33 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
flagship or capability-focused
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
989900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship or capability-focused
Starting Price
995900
989900
Starting Price Zar
995900
989900
Spec
Deepal S07
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and Tiggo 9 PHEV 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 Tiggo 9 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 72.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 94.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 70.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 PHEV 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
Tiggo 9 PHEV leads by 8 points
Tiggo 9 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deepal S07 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tiggo 9 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
70/100
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChery Tiggo 9 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 77 pts for Deepal S07
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 9 PHEV leads. However, Deepal S07 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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