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Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
XUV700
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
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Current local listing
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
2040 kg
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Length
4750 mm
4695 mm
Width
1930 mm
1890 mm
Height
1625 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
-
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1997 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
380 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
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
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
186.3 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
80 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
500 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
35 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
RWD
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
60 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
60
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Airbags
6
7
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Wireless Charging
40 W
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
14
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Skyroof
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
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
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic park brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
995900
495199
Starting Price Zar
995900
495199
Spec
Deepal S07
XUV700
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and XUV700 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 XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs XUV700 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.
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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 XUV700 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 71 pts for XUV700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, XUV700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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