Changan Deepal S07 vs Chery Tiggo 9

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
Chery Tiggo 9 in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 9

Vanguard AWD 2.0T Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 779,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 12.0 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Chery Tiggo 9: the short answer

Deepal S07 and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Tiggo 9 starts ZAR 306,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Tiggo 9 from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Tiggo 9
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Tiggo 9187 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Tiggo 9390 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Tiggo 92000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Tiggo 912.0 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Tiggo 9147 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
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Tiggo 9

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

Tiggo 9

  • 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 Tiggo 9
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Current South Africa Tiggo 9 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 - 1980 kg
Spec Deepal S07 Tiggo 9
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 147 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 147 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 65 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 448 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 2587 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 607 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 1425 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

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Tiggo 9 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 80.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Tiggo 9 47.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Tiggo 9 94.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Tiggo 9 67.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Tiggo 9 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 3 points

Deepal S07 and Tiggo 9 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 3 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 3 points
74
#2

Tiggo 9

69% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 47
Performance 80
Efficiency 47
Safety 94
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 9 +15 Efficiency Deepal S07 +43 Safety Tiggo 9 +2 Practicality Tiggo 9 +1

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 9

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 67/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 74 pts for Tiggo 9

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Tiggo 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Deepal S07 vs Tiggo 9 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.