Changan Deepal S07 vs Changan UNI-S

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
Changan UNI-S in South Africa

Changan UNI-S

1.5T AT CE Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 469,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 138 kW 🔧 300 Nm ⛽ 14.49 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Changan Deepal S07 vs Changan UNI-S: the short answer

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while UNI-S remains close.

UNI-S starts ZAR 606,000 cheaper Deepal S07 from ZAR 995,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Deepal S07 UNI-S
Maximum Power Deepal S07160 kW UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque Deepal S07320 Nm UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size Deepal S07Not Applicable UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Deepal S07Not Applicable UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance Deepal S07165 mm UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed

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

UNI-S

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
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

UNI-S

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Deepal S07 UNI-S
Model Introduced Year 2025 2026
Generation First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration. First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07. No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since Not Applicable Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending Not Applicable Not Applicable
Body Style Coupe SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Battery-electric mid-size SUV Compact SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger car Passenger car
Spec Deepal S07 UNI-S
Length 4750 mm 4539 mm
Width 1930 mm 1865 mm
Height 1625 mm 1680 mm
Wheelbase 2900 mm 2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not Officially Disclosed 167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 445 l 475 l
Kerb Weight 2073 kg 1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2490 kg 1825 kg
Payload Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors Not Officially Disclosed 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.75 m 5.66 m
Front Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed

In depth: how these cars differ

This Deepal S07 and UNI-S 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 UNI-S 59.

Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs UNI-S 55.

Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs UNI-S 92.

Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs UNI-S 68.

Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs UNI-S 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 8 points

Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while UNI-S remains close.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 8 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 8 points
69
#2

UNI-S

67% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 92 Check Efficiency 55
Performance 59
Efficiency 55
Safety 92
Practicality 68
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Deepal S07 +6 Efficiency Deepal S07 +35 Safety Level Practicality UNI-S +2

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

UNI-S

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 55/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 68/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Changan Deepal S07 leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 69 pts for UNI-S

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

Deepal S07 vs UNI-S 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.