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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
ZS Pro
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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ZS Pro
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
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Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2025
2025
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
SUV
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Length
4750 mm
4430 mm
Width
1930 mm
1818 mm
Height
1625 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
450 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
500 kg
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
875 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
865 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1496 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Inline
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW
125 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
275 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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
197.84 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
ZS Pro
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
Front-wheel drive
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 Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.5 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
55
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
ZS Pro
Airbags
6
6
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
Not Available
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
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
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
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
Not Available
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
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Available
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
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
PVC
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
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
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
14
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
Digital driver display
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
4
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
12.3-inch
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
12.3-inch
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Headlights
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Torsion Beam
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
995900
431500
Starting Price Zar
995900
431500
Spec
Deepal S07
ZS Pro
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 and ZS Pro 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 ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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 12 points
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ZS Pro remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 65 pts for ZS Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 leads. However, ZS Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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