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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
J7
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Deliver 9
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
J7
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Model Introduced Year
2026
2024
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
Current South Africa J7 range
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Length
5940 mm
4500 mm
Width
2062 mm
1865 mm
Height
2755 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
12330 l
584 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
1531 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
1939 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
434 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
3 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
7.1 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
975 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
910 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J16C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1600 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
83 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
92 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
145 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
290 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
7 DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
7 DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
7
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Claimed Mileage
10.75 km/l
14.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
11.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Euro VI
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
20 l
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Standard
Real-world Mileage
10.75 km/l
14.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
51
Combined Driving Range
860.22
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
800 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Airbags
2
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Seat Material
Fabric
Fabric or cloth trim
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Polyurethane / synthetic
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual / automatic by trim
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
AC Type
Not Available
Manual / automatic by trim
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1349 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4-6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
235/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
235/55 R18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
163 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 Year / 70 000 km
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
entry-value
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
entry-value
Starting Price
757100
519900
Starting Price Zar
757100
519900
Spec
Deliver 9
J7
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 Year / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 and J7 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: Deliver 9 66 vs J7 59.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs J7 56.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs J7 91.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs J7 67.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 not separately scored vs J7 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
J7 leads by 8 points
J7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Deliver 9 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
J7
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
67/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 leads. However, Deliver 9 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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