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fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
E2 starts ZAR 50,000 cheaperE2 from ZAR 339,900 · UNI-S from ZAR 389,900
Five key differences
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Specification
E2
UNI-S
Maximum Power
E2Not Officially Disclosed
UNI-S138 kW
Maximum Torque
E2Not Officially Disclosed
UNI-S300 Nm
Engine Size
E2Not Applicable
UNI-S1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
E2Not Applicable
UNI-S14.49 km/l
Ground Clearance
E2161 mm
UNI-SNot Officially Disclosed
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Geely E2
Apex
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Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
E2
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
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
Hatchback
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Hatchback
Passenger car
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Length
4135 mm
4539 mm
Width
1805 mm
1865 mm
Height
1580 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2650 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
161 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
375 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1300 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Engine
Electric motor
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
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
Not Officially Disclosed
138 kW
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
11.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
39.4 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
325 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
25 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-motor, front-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Officially Disclosed
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
15.2
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Airbags
2
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Mechanical rear child safety locks
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Electronic anti-theft system
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Microfiber leather
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Climate Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic climate control
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Infotainment System
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
8.8-inch LCD
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
12.8-inch
Spec
E2
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Comet Gray, Aurora Green, Moon White, Nebula Beige, Star Silver
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
16-inch alloy wheels
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-link independent
Spec
E2
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
179 g/km
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 100,000 km
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Ownership Role
top
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
389900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
389900
469900
Starting Price Zar
389900
469900
Spec
E2
UNI-S
Warranty
Vehicle: 4 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
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