Changan Deepal S07 vs Renault Trafic Passenger

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
Renault Trafic Passenger in South Africa

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+ Diesel 9-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,049,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Renault Trafic Passenger: the short answer

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

Trafic Passenger starts ZAR 15,901 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · Trafic Passenger from ZAR 979,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 Trafic Passenger
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW Trafic Passenger125 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm Trafic Passenger380 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable Trafic Passenger1997 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable Trafic Passenger13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm Trafic Passenger199 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

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

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

Read the review and score breakdown

Renault Trafic Passenger

Techno+

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

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)

Specification evidence leader

Deepal S07

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

Trafic Passenger

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

Trafic Passenger

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 Trafic Passenger
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. Current long-wheelbase nine-seat Trafic Passenger introduced to the South African retail range in 2026 with 125 kW Blue dCi power and EAG9 automatic transmission
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. Current Trafic face and smart-cockpit specification with three South African grades: Evolution, Evolution+ and Techno+
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Current
Body Style Coupe SUV MPV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Large MPV
Vehicle Type Passenger car MPV
Spec Deepal S07 Trafic Passenger
Length 4750 mm 5480 mm
Width 1930 mm 1956 mm
Height 1625 mm 1973 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 3498 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 199 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 160 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 80 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 1890 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 2160 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 3070 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 910 kg
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed 2500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 9 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 3 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 6.9 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1019 mm
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed 1060 mm
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 1028 mm
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed 930 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 55.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs Trafic Passenger 55.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs Trafic Passenger 90.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs Trafic Passenger 88.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs Trafic Passenger 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 4 points

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

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 4 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 4 points
73
#2

Trafic Passenger

81% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Performance 55
Performance 55
Efficiency 55
Safety 90
Practicality 88
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +10 Efficiency Deepal S07 +35 Safety Deepal S07 +2 Practicality Trafic Passenger +22

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

Trafic Passenger

Performance 55/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 88/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 73 pts for Trafic Passenger

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, Trafic Passenger 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 Trafic Passenger 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.