Source type: Geely South Africa official model page and applicable brochure/launch material
Geely E5 EM-i vs KIA Sonet Panel Van
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
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ZAR 359,995
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⚡ 85 kW
🔧 143 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Decision summary
Geely E5 EM-i vs KIA Sonet Panel Van: the short answer
E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sonet Panel Van remains close.
Sonet Panel Van starts ZAR 260,004 cheaper
E5 EM-i from ZAR 599,999 · Sonet Panel Van from ZAR 339,995
Five key differences
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| Specification | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | E5 EM-i73 kW | Sonet Panel Van85 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | E5 EM-i125 Nm | Sonet Panel Van143 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Engine Size | E5 EM-i1499 cc | Sonet Panel Van1497 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | E5 EM-iNot Officially Disclosed | Sonet Panel Van16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | E5 EM-i172 mm | Sonet Panel Van211 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
E5 EM-i
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Sonet Panel Van
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?
E5 EM-i
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Sonet Panel Van
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2025 | 2022 |
| Generation | Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published | Commercial derivative of first-generation Sonet BC3 platform |
| Facelift History | No applicable South African facelift history established | No significant facelift; tracks Sonet passenger model updates |
| Facelift Launched Since | Not Applicable | Original current-generation version |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not Applicable | Current |
| Body Style | SUV | Van |
| Model Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| Production Status | active | active |
| Segment | Passenger vehicle | Van |
| Vehicle Type | SUV | Van |
| Color Note | - | Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl |
| Dealer Stock Note | - | Mid grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Tare Mass Kg | - | 1230 kg |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4740 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1905 mm | 1790 mm |
| Height | 1685 mm | 1635 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2755 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 172 mm | 211 mm |
| Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) | Not Officially Disclosed | 190 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 l | 45 l |
| Boot/Cargo Space | 528 l | 1296 l |
| Kerb Weight | 1770 kg | 1230 kg |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | Not Officially Disclosed | 1670 kg |
| Payload Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 350 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 1100 kg |
| Seating Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 seats |
| Number of Rows | Not Officially Disclosed | 1 rows |
| Doors | Not Officially Disclosed | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | Not Officially Disclosed | 10.4 m |
| Front Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Front Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | 1030 mm |
| Rear Legroom | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | Not Officially Disclosed | G4LC |
| Fuel Type | Plug-in Hybrid | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Plug-in Hybrid | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1499 cc | 1497 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | Not Officially Disclosed | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Not Officially Disclosed | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 13.0:1 |
| Bore | Not Officially Disclosed | 75 mm |
| Stroke | Not Officially Disclosed | 84.5 mm |
| Maximum Power | 73 kW | 85 kW @ 6300 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 125 Nm | 143 Nm @ 4000 rpm |
| Combined Power | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Combined Torque | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Motor Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Number of Motors | 1 | Not Applicable |
| Motor Location | Front | Not Applicable |
| Drive Type | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | Not Officially Disclosed | CVT |
| Top Speed | 170 km/h | 172 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 8.1 sec | 11.2 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Pure, Hybrid, Power | No |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 69.1 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 116.3 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | 18.4 kWh | Not Applicable |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Battery Type | LFP | Not Applicable |
| Battery Voltage | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Range | 105 km (NEDC) | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Power | 6.6 kW | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Power | 30 kW | Not Applicable |
| AC Charging Time | 3 h | Not Applicable |
| DC Charging Time | 20 min (30-80%) | Not Applicable |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Gearbox | Not Officially Disclosed | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Drivetrain Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel drive | FWD |
| LSD Available | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Transfer Case | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Final Drive Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 3.56 |
| Number of Gears | Not Officially Disclosed | CVT |
| Transmission Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Continuously Variable Transmission |
| Clutch Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Torque Converter |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Gear Shift Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Automatic |
| Drivetrain | FWD | 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 Officially Disclosed | No |
| Front Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Gearbox Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT) |
| Low Range Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Axle Layout | Not Officially Disclosed | FWD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Speeds | Not Officially Disclosed | CVT |
| Engine Position | - | Front Transverse |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | - | 15.1:1 |
| Differential Type Front | - | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | - | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | - | Not Available |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 13.7 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 20.0 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 51 l | 45 l |
| Emission Standard | Not Officially Disclosed | Euro 6 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | Not Officially Disclosed | 16.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 51 | 45 |
| Combined Driving Range | 943 km | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Highway | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Low Fuel Warning | - | Yes |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 6 | 6 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Traction Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | Rear seats | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Yes | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| AEB | Yes | No |
| BA | Yes | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Yes | Yes |
| Passenger Airbag | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | No |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Yes | Yes |
| Stability Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| TCS | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Yes |
| Alarm System | - | Yes |
| Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | - | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | - | No |
| Safety Rating | - | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | - | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | - | No |
| Fatigue Detection | - | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | - | No |
| Anti Theft Alarm | - | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | - | 6 |
| ESC With Traction Control | - | Yes |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Lane Keep Assist | Yes | No |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | No |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Yes | No |
| Parking Sensors | Rear | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Yes | No |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Yes | No |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Yes | No |
| Auto Highbeam | Yes | No |
| Auto Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | No |
| Park Assist | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Around View Monitor | Yes | No |
| Blind Spot Warning | Yes | No |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Auto Lights | - | No |
| Eco Mode | - | No |
| EV Mode | - | No |
| Sport Mode | - | No |
| Emergency Braking | - | No |
| Front Camera | - | No |
| Parking Distance Sensors | - | Yes |
| Parking Sensor | - | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Pre-Collision System | - | No |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | - | No |
| Rear View Camera | - | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | - | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | - | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Yes | No |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Cloth |
| Heated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Steering Wheel Material | Not Officially Disclosed | Leather |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 6-Way Manual |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not Officially Disclosed | 4-Way Manual |
| Seat Trim | Not Officially Disclosed | Cloth |
| Seat Adjustment | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Steering Type | - | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Folding Rear Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Armrest | - | Centre Armrest |
| Rear Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | - | 1380 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | - | 1330 mm |
| Cup Holders | - | 4 |
| Rear AC Vents | - | No |
| Rear USB Ports | - | No |
| Instrument Cluster Type | - | Digital |
| Interior Colour Options | - | Black |
| Driver Lumbar Support | - | No |
| Door Map Pockets | - | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Adjustable Front Seat | - | 4-Way Manual |
| Cooled Seats | - | No |
| Fabric Seats | - | Yes |
| Front Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | - | No |
| Memory Seats | - | No |
| Rear Headrest | - | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | - | Centre Armrest |
| Armrest Rear | - | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Down | - | 1143 |
| Driver Seat | - | 6-Way Manual |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | - | 2-seat cab, sealed cargo bulkhead, touchscreen infotainment, air conditioning, 205mm ground clearance |
| Interior Trim Colour | - | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | - | Cloth |
| Interior Colours | - | Black |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | - | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | - | No |
| Seat Belt Warning | - | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | - | Yes |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Climate Control | Automatic climate control | No |
| Power Windows | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Wireless Charging | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Sunroof | Panoramic power sunroof with power sunshade | No |
| Electric Tailgate | Yes | No |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| AC Type | Automatic climate control | No |
| Load Bed Length | - | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | - | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | - | No |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 1143 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | - | 1143 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | - | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | - | No |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | - | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | - | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | - | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | - | No |
| Aero Kit | - | No |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | - | No |
| Boot Opener | - | Remote |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | - | No |
| Chrome Grille | - | Yes |
| Climate Zones | - | 1 |
| Door Ajar Warning | - | Yes |
| Drag Coefficient | - | 0.34 |
| Driver Display | - | Digital Cluster |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | - | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | - | No |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Engine Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | - | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | - | Yes |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | - | 5.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | - | Remote |
| Glovebox Cooling | - | No |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | - | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | - | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | - | Yes |
| Heads Up Display | - | No |
| Hill Start Assist | - | Yes |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | - | Yes |
| Intercooler | - | No |
| Multi Function Steering | - | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Panoramic power sunroof with power sunshade | No |
| Performance Data Logger | - | No |
| Power Mirrors | - | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Rear Defogger | - | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | - | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | - | Yes |
| Rear Wing | - | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | - | No |
| Rev Matching | - | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | - | No |
| Roof Antenna | - | Yes |
| Seat Type | - | Fabric Seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | - | Yes |
| Service Reminder | - | Yes |
| Side Steps | - | No |
| Skid Plates | - | No |
| Spare Wheel | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Speed Alert System | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar | - | Yes |
| Steering Mounted Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Response | - | Normal |
| Tachometer | - | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | - | Yes |
| Telescopic Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tilt Steering | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Trip Computer | - | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | - | No |
| Vanity Mirror | - | Yes |
| Voice Command | - | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | - | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | - | 11.2 sec |
| Air Conditioning | Automatic climate control | No |
| Automatic High Beam | - | No |
| Battery Preconditioning | - | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | - | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | - | 4 |
| Canopy Fitment | - | Not Available |
| Centre Console | - | Centre Armrest |
| Common Rail Injection | - | Gasoline Direct Injection |
| Diff Lock | - | No |
| Difflock | - | No |
| Digital Speedometer | - | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | - | No |
| Front Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | - | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | - | Yes |
| Glove Box | - | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | - | No |
| Intelligent Battery System | - | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | - | No |
| Lift Gate | - | No |
| Load Bed Cover | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | - | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Length Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | - | Not Available |
| Loadbox Width Mm | - | Not Applicable |
| Manual Aircon | - | No |
| Mirror | - | Electric |
| One Pedal Driving | - | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | - | No |
| Power Socket 12v | - | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | - | No |
| Reading Lights Rear | - | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | - | No |
| Rear Diff Lock | - | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | - | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | - | No |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | - | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | - | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | - | Yes |
| Remote Start | - | No |
| Rim Size | 19-inch alloy wheels | 215/60 R16 |
| Roof Load | - | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | - | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | - | Yes |
| Sonar | - | Yes |
| Sound System | 16 | 4 |
| Source Model Column | - | sonet-panel-van |
| Sport Plus Mode | - | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | - | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | - | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | - | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | - | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Sub Frame | - | Unibody |
| Surround View Monitor | Yes | No |
| Tailgate Damper | - | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | - | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | - | Not Available |
| TPMS | Yes | Yes |
| Trim Level | - | mid |
| Unlocking | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | - | Yes |
| Variant Role | - | Commercial utility derivative |
| Vdc | - | Yes |
| Vehicle To Grid | - | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | - | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | - | No |
| Walk Away Lock | - | No |
| Wireless Charger | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Infotainment System | 15.4-inch HD Flyme touchscreen | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 16 | 4 |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| USB Ports | Not Officially Disclosed | 2 |
| Infotainment Screen | 15.4-inch HD touchscreen | 8.0 |
| Touchscreen | 15.4-inch HD touchscreen | 8.0 |
| Navigation System | - | Yes |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | Wireless Apple CarPlay | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| FM Radio | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | - | Yes |
| AUX Input | - | No |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 15.4-inch HD touchscreen | 8.0 |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | - | No |
| Audio Controls On Steering | - | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | - | 8.0 |
| Rear Usb | - | No |
| Premium Audio | - | No |
| Audio | - | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 16 | 4 |
| Audio System | - | Yes |
| Display Audio | - | 8.0-inch Touchscreen |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | - | 2 |
| Head Up Display | - | No |
| Multi Information Display | - | Digital |
| Connected Services | - | Yes |
| Voice Control | - | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | - | Yes |
| Radio | - | Yes |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Roof Rails | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | Snowy White, Frost Grey, Jade Green, Basil Green, Mica Blue, Obsidian Black | Multiple |
| Headlights | Yes | No |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | No |
| Alloy Wheel Design | - | Steel |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | - | No |
| Body Cladding | - | No |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Roof Type | - | Standard |
| Wing Mirror Type | - | Electric |
| Rear Wiper | - | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | - | Body Colour |
| Body Type | - | Panel Van |
| DRL | Yes | Yes |
| Fog Lights | - | No |
| Front Fog Lights | - | No |
| Led Headlights | Yes | No |
| Led Taillights | - | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | - | Yes |
| Front Overhang | - | 800 mm |
| Rear Overhang | - | 695 mm |
| Auto Headlights | - | No |
| Automatic Headlamps | - | No |
| Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | - | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | - | 2 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | - | Body Colour |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | - | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | - | No |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| Headlamp Levelling | - | No |
| Headlamps | Yes | No |
| Headlight Type | Yes | No |
| Load Bed Liner | - | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | - | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | - | Yes |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 21 deg |
| Departure Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 35 deg |
| Wading Depth | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Officially Disclosed | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Applicable |
| Breakover Angle | Not Officially Disclosed | 16 deg |
| Underbody Protection | - | No |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | - | 16 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | - | No |
| Hill Descent Control | Yes | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | - | 18 deg |
| Approach Angle Deg | - | 21 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | - | 35 deg |
| Energy Recovery Display | - | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | - | 211 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | - | 211 mm |
| Off Road Descent Control | - | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | - | Not Available |
| Crawl Control | - | Not Available |
| Rear Skid Plate Guard | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | - | Not Available |
| Skid Plates Transfer Case | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Mud | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | - | Not Available |
| Terrain Response System | - | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | - | Not Available |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | Not Officially Disclosed | 215/60 R16 |
| Front Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Drum |
| Spare Wheel Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Wheel Rim Size | 19-inch alloy wheels | 215/60 R16 |
| Handbrake Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Electronic |
| Wheel Type | - | Steel |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | - | 280 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | - | 236 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | - | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | - | 102 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | - | H |
| Brake Type Front | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | - | Drum |
| Spare Tyre | Not Officially Disclosed | Temporary Spare |
| Tyre Type | - | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | - | 215 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | - | 215 mm |
| Wheel Diameter | 19-inch alloy wheels | 215/60 R16 |
| Auto Brake Hold | - | Electronic |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | - | No |
| Brakes | - | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | - | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | - | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | - | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | - | Not Available |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | - | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | - | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | - | Temporary Spare |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | - | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | - | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | - | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Wheel Material | - | Steel |
| Wheel Size Type | - | 215/60 R16 |
| Wheels | - | Steel |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Front Suspension | Not Officially Disclosed | MacPherson Strut |
| Rear Suspension | Not Officially Disclosed | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Front Track Width | - | 1544 mm |
| Rear Track Width | - | 1536 mm |
| Chassis Type | - | Unibody |
| Power Steering | - | Yes |
| Steering Column | - | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | - | Coil Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | - | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | - | Telescopic |
| Chassis Material | - | Unibody |
| Front Suspension Type | Not Officially Disclosed | MacPherson Strut |
| MagneRide Damping | - | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | - | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Rear Suspension Type | Not Officially Disclosed | Coupled Torsion Beam |
| Shock Absorbers | - | Telescopic |
| Suspension | - | MacPherson Strut |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | Not Officially Disclosed | 138 g/km |
| Start Stop System | - | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | - | Not Available |
| Noise Level | - | 67 dB |
| Variable Valve Timing | - | CVVT |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | - | 93 Octane |
| Particulate Filter | - | No |
| Euro Emission Standard | - | Euro 6 |
| Green NCAP Rating | - | 4 |
| Idle CO2 Output | - | 145 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | - | Yes |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | - | 138 |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Service Plan | 6 years / 90,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Interval | - | 15000 |
| Approx Service Cost | - | R3,000 per service |
| Battery Warranty | - | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | - | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | - | 4.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | - | 15000 |
| First Service At | - | 15000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 6 years / 90,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 6 years / 90,000 km | 3 Years / 45,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | - | Yes |
| Alternator | - | Yes |
| Service Intervals | - | 15000 |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | top | Mid |
| Price Zar | 679999 ZAR | 359995 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Current South African retail price | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | 679999 | 359995 |
| Starting Price Zar | 679999 | 359995 |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Years | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | - | 5 Years |
| Basic Warranty | Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km | 7 Years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | - | 5 Years |
| Spec | E5 EM-i | Sonet Panel Van |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | - | 11.6 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | - | 15.1 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | - | 18.0 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | - | 21.0 l/100km |
In depth: how these cars differ
This E5 EM-i and Sonet Panel Van 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs Sonet Panel Van 36.
Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs Sonet Panel Van 65.
Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs Sonet Panel Van 72.
Practicality index: E5 EM-i 71 vs Sonet Panel Van 59.
Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs Sonet Panel Van 71.
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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Specification Evidence Index
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-index readout
E5 EM-i leads by 10 points
E5 EM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Sonet Panel Van remains close.
Evidence leader
69
/100
Lead
10
points
Data
55%
source coverage
69
#1
Evidence leader
E5 EM-i
55% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Safety 91
Check
Performance 39
Performance
39
Efficiency
79
Safety
91
Practicality
71
Leads by 10 points
59
#2
Sonet Panel Van
99% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 72
Check
Performance 36
Performance
36
Efficiency
65
Safety
72
Practicality
59
Ownership
71
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
E5 EM-i +3
Efficiency
E5 EM-i +14
Safety
E5 EM-i +19
Practicality
E5 EM-i +12
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
E5 EM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
Sonet Panel Van
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Geely E5 EM-i
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 59 pts for Sonet Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, E5 EM-i leads. However, Sonet Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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E5 EM-i vs Sonet Panel Van questions
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