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Specification evidence leader
L4
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
L4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
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Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African Deliver 9 generation.
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Three-seat large panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Van
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Length
5940 mm
4406 mm
Width
2062 mm
1820 mm
Height
2755 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
3760 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
160 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
458 l
Kerb Weight
2361 kg
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
4000 kg
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
1580 kg
498 kg
Towing Capacity
2800 kg
1200 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
5.275 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
975 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
890 mm
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1499 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
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
15.9:1
9.5:1
Bore
83 mm
77.0 mm
Stroke
92 mm
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW @ 3500 rpm
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm @ 1500-2400 rpm
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
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
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
160 km/h
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
54.21 kW/tonne
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.89 Nm/tonne
167.2 Nm/tonne
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
L4
Gearbox
8-speed ZF automatic
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Available
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
4.13:1
Number of Gears
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Dual clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
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
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
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 6B
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
L4
Airbags
2
6
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
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
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
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes - front seats
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Yes
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
L4
Cruise Control
Standard
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Seat Material
Fabric
Faux leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Faux leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
6-way power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Fabric
Faux leather
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Climate Control
Not Available
Climate control
Power Windows
Standard
Front and rear
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Climate control
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
13.2-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
8-inch segment display
USB Ports
Standard
2
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
13.2-inch
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
13.2-inch
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
400 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
No
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
18.5 deg
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Tyre Size
215/75 R16C
215/60 R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
16
17-inch
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
CO2 Emissions
244 g/km
159 g/km
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 years / 75,000 km
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
757100 ZAR
419900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
757100
419900
Starting Price Zar
757100
419900
Spec
Deliver 9
L4
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
5 years / 150,000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deliver 9 and L4 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 L4 47.
Efficiency index: Deliver 9 44 vs L4 56.
Safety-equipment index: Deliver 9 50 vs L4 92.
Practicality index: Deliver 9 78 vs L4 59.
Ownership-cover index: Deliver 9 not separately scored vs L4 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
L4 leads by 3 points
Deliver 9 and L4 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
Deliver 9
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
78/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 61 pts for Deliver 9
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 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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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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