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Everest vs T2 i-DM
A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Diesel
10-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 1,340,000
ex-showroom
⚡ 184 kW
🔧 600 Nm
⛽ 11.8 km/l
BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD ATTO 3
BYD ATTO 8
BYD DOLPHIN
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
BYD SEAL
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
BYD SEALION 7
BYD SHARK 6 DMO
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ford Everest
Ford Mustang
Ford Ranger Platinum
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Sport
Ford Ranger Tremor
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger XL
Ford Ranger XLT
Ford Territory
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Van
GWM H6
GWM H6 GT
GWM H6 GT PHEV
GWM H6 PHEV
GWM H7
GWM Jolion
GWM Jolion Pro
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
GWM Ora 03
GWM ORA 5
GWM P300
GWM P500
GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 500
Honda Amaze
Honda Civic RS
Honda Civic Type R
Honda CR-V
Honda Elevate
Honda Fit
Honda HR-V
Hyundai ALCAZAR
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
Hyundai EX-8 Tipper
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
Hyundai EXTER
Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Hyundai H-100 Tipper
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria Panelvan
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Venue Cargo
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
Isuzu MU-X
Jaecoo J5
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 SHS
Jetour Dashing
Jetour T1
Jetour T1 i-DM
Jetour T2
Jetour T2 i-DM
Jetour X70 Plus
KIA Carens
KIA Carnival
KIA K2500
KIA K2700
KIA Pegas
KIA Picanto
KIA Picanto Panel Van
KIA Seltos
KIA Sonet
KIA Sonet Panel Van
KIA Sorento
KIA Sportage
KIA Tasman
Leapmotor C10 REEV
LEPAS L4
Lexus ES
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus NX
Lexus RX
Lexus RZ
Lexus UX
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Mahindra S6 Ambulance
Mahindra S6 Mining
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra XUV3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Mahindra XUV700
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-60
Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3
Mitsubishi Destinator
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
Mitsubishi Xpander
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Navara Double Cab
Nissan Navara Single Cab
Nissan X-Trail
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 SHS
Omoda C5-X
Omoda C7
Omoda C9
Omoda C9 SHS
Renault Captur
Renault Duster
Renault Kiger
Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
Renault Trafic Panel Van
Renault Trafic Passenger
Renault Triber
Renault Triber Express
Renault Triber Express III
RIDDARA RD6
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II
Suzuki Across
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Dzire
Suzuki Eeco
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Suzuki S-Presso
Suzuki Super Carry
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift Sport
Suzuki XL6
Tata Curvv
Tata Harrier
Tata Punch
Tata Tiago
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota Coaster
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Hatch
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota GR86
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Supra
Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile
Toyota Hilux Double Cab
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Quantum Bus
Toyota Quantum Panel Van
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Rumion
Toyota Starlet
Toyota Starlet Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Vitz
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Volkswagen Polo-Vivo
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Volkswagen Transporter Vans
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Vivo Xpress
Chery Chery Q (upcoming)
Chery KP31 (upcoming)
Chery Tiggo V (upcoming)
DENZA B5 (upcoming)
DENZA B8 (upcoming)
Ford Ranger Super Duty (upcoming)
Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty (upcoming)
Hyundai New CRETA (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 EV (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 SHS (upcoming)
Leapmotor B03X (upcoming)
Leapmotor B05 (upcoming)
Leapmotor B10 (upcoming)
LEPAS L6 (upcoming)
LEPAS L8 (upcoming)
Lexus All-New ES (upcoming)
Mazda All-New CX-5 (upcoming)
Nissan New Patrol (upcoming)
Nissan Tekton (upcoming)
Omoda C4 (upcoming)
Tata Osprey (upcoming)
Tata Sierra (upcoming)
Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation (upcoming)
Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle (upcoming)
Volkswagen T-Roc Second Generation (upcoming)
Ford EcoSport (archived)
Ford Puma (archived)
Ford Ranger (archived)
GWM Cannon (archived)
GWM Cannon Alpha (archived)
GWM H1 (archived)
GWM H2 (archived)
GWM Jolion GT (archived)
GWM Ora Good Cat (archived)
GWM P Series (archived)
GWM Steed 5 (archived)
GWM Steed 6 (archived)
Hyundai Creta (archived)
Hyundai Elantra (archived)
Hyundai H1 (archived)
Hyundai i30 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 6 (archived)
Hyundai Kona (archived)
Hyundai Palisade (archived)
Hyundai Santa Fe (archived)
Hyundai Venue (archived)
Isuzu D-Max (archived)
Mahindra KUV100 (archived)
Mahindra XUV300 (archived)
Mahindra XUV500 (archived)
Nissan Navara (archived)
Nissan NP200 (archived)
Nissan NP300 Hardbody (archived)
Nissan Patrol (archived)
Nissan Qashqai (archived)
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith (archived)
Rolls-Royce Dawn (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Spectre (archived)
Rolls-Royce Wraith (archived)
Toyota Agya (archived)
Toyota Camry (archived)
Toyota C-HR (archived)
Toyota Corolla Sedan (archived)
Toyota Hilux (archived)
Toyota Hilux Custom Builds (archived)
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 (archived)
Toyota Quantum (archived)
Toyota Yaris (archived)
Volkswagen Golf (archived)
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (archived)
VS
T2 i-DM
Plug-in Hybrid
3-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 779,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW
🔧 220 Nm
⛽ 76.9 km/l
BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD ATTO 3
BYD ATTO 8
BYD DOLPHIN
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
BYD SEAL
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
BYD SEALION 7
BYD SHARK 6 DMO
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ford Everest
Ford Mustang
Ford Ranger Platinum
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Sport
Ford Ranger Tremor
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger XL
Ford Ranger XLT
Ford Territory
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Van
GWM H6
GWM H6 GT
GWM H6 GT PHEV
GWM H6 PHEV
GWM H7
GWM Jolion
GWM Jolion Pro
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
GWM Ora 03
GWM ORA 5
GWM P300
GWM P500
GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 500
Honda Amaze
Honda Civic RS
Honda Civic Type R
Honda CR-V
Honda Elevate
Honda Fit
Honda HR-V
Hyundai ALCAZAR
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
Hyundai EX-8 Tipper
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
Hyundai EXTER
Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Hyundai H-100 Tipper
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria Panelvan
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Venue Cargo
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
Isuzu MU-X
Jaecoo J5
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 SHS
Jetour Dashing
Jetour T1
Jetour T1 i-DM
Jetour T2
Jetour T2 i-DM
Jetour X70 Plus
KIA Carens
KIA Carnival
KIA K2500
KIA K2700
KIA Pegas
KIA Picanto
KIA Picanto Panel Van
KIA Seltos
KIA Sonet
KIA Sonet Panel Van
KIA Sorento
KIA Sportage
KIA Tasman
Leapmotor C10 REEV
LEPAS L4
Lexus ES
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus NX
Lexus RX
Lexus RZ
Lexus UX
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Mahindra S6 Ambulance
Mahindra S6 Mining
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra XUV3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Mahindra XUV700
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-60
Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3
Mitsubishi Destinator
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
Mitsubishi Xpander
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Navara Double Cab
Nissan Navara Single Cab
Nissan X-Trail
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 SHS
Omoda C5-X
Omoda C7
Omoda C9
Omoda C9 SHS
Renault Captur
Renault Duster
Renault Kiger
Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
Renault Trafic Panel Van
Renault Trafic Passenger
Renault Triber
Renault Triber Express
Renault Triber Express III
RIDDARA RD6
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II
Suzuki Across
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Dzire
Suzuki Eeco
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Suzuki S-Presso
Suzuki Super Carry
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift Sport
Suzuki XL6
Tata Curvv
Tata Harrier
Tata Punch
Tata Tiago
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota Coaster
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Hatch
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota GR86
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Supra
Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile
Toyota Hilux Double Cab
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Quantum Bus
Toyota Quantum Panel Van
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Rumion
Toyota Starlet
Toyota Starlet Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Vitz
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Volkswagen Polo-Vivo
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Volkswagen Transporter Vans
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Vivo Xpress
Chery Chery Q (upcoming)
Chery KP31 (upcoming)
Chery Tiggo V (upcoming)
DENZA B5 (upcoming)
DENZA B8 (upcoming)
Ford Ranger Super Duty (upcoming)
Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty (upcoming)
Hyundai New CRETA (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 EV (upcoming)
Jaecoo J5 SHS (upcoming)
Leapmotor B03X (upcoming)
Leapmotor B05 (upcoming)
Leapmotor B10 (upcoming)
LEPAS L6 (upcoming)
LEPAS L8 (upcoming)
Lexus All-New ES (upcoming)
Mazda All-New CX-5 (upcoming)
Nissan New Patrol (upcoming)
Nissan Tekton (upcoming)
Omoda C4 (upcoming)
Tata Osprey (upcoming)
Tata Sierra (upcoming)
Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation (upcoming)
Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle (upcoming)
Volkswagen T-Roc Second Generation (upcoming)
Ford EcoSport (archived)
Ford Puma (archived)
Ford Ranger (archived)
GWM Cannon (archived)
GWM Cannon Alpha (archived)
GWM H1 (archived)
GWM H2 (archived)
GWM Jolion GT (archived)
GWM Ora Good Cat (archived)
GWM P Series (archived)
GWM Steed 5 (archived)
GWM Steed 6 (archived)
Hyundai Creta (archived)
Hyundai Elantra (archived)
Hyundai H1 (archived)
Hyundai i30 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 5 (archived)
Hyundai IONIQ 6 (archived)
Hyundai Kona (archived)
Hyundai Palisade (archived)
Hyundai Santa Fe (archived)
Hyundai Venue (archived)
Isuzu D-Max (archived)
Mahindra KUV100 (archived)
Mahindra XUV300 (archived)
Mahindra XUV500 (archived)
Nissan Navara (archived)
Nissan NP200 (archived)
Nissan NP300 Hardbody (archived)
Nissan Patrol (archived)
Nissan Qashqai (archived)
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Wraith (archived)
Rolls-Royce Dawn (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Phantom Drophead Coupé (archived)
Rolls-Royce Spectre (archived)
Rolls-Royce Wraith (archived)
Toyota Agya (archived)
Toyota Camry (archived)
Toyota C-HR (archived)
Toyota Corolla Sedan (archived)
Toyota Hilux (archived)
Toyota Hilux Custom Builds (archived)
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 (archived)
Toyota Quantum (archived)
Toyota Yaris (archived)
Volkswagen Golf (archived)
Volkswagen Tiguan Allspace (archived)
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BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
BYD ATTO 3
BYD ATTO 8
BYD DOLPHIN
BYD DOLPHIN SURF
BYD SEAL
BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
BYD SEALION 7
BYD SHARK 6 DMO
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro Panel Van
Chery Tiggo 7
Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 7 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 PHEV
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Chery Tiggo 9
Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV
Ford Everest
Ford Mustang
Ford Ranger Platinum
Ford Ranger Raptor
Ford Ranger Sport
Ford Ranger Tremor
Ford Ranger Wildtrak
Ford Ranger XL
Ford Ranger XLT
Ford Territory
Ford Tourneo Custom
Ford Transit Custom
Ford Transit Van
GWM H6
GWM H6 GT
GWM H6 GT PHEV
GWM H6 PHEV
GWM H7
GWM Jolion
GWM Jolion Pro
GWM Jolion Pro Limited
GWM Ora 03
GWM ORA 5
GWM P300
GWM P500
GWM Tank 300
GWM Tank 500
Honda Amaze
Honda Civic RS
Honda Civic Type R
Honda CR-V
Honda Elevate
Honda Fit
Honda HR-V
Hyundai ALCAZAR
Hyundai EX-8 Chassis Cab
Hyundai EX-8 Dropside
Hyundai EX-8 Tipper
Hyundai EX-8 Van Body
Hyundai EXTER
Hyundai Grand i10
Hyundai Grand i10 Cargo
Hyundai Grand i10 Sedan
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
Hyundai H-100 Deck
Hyundai H-100 Tipper
Hyundai i20
Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid
Hyundai Staria
Hyundai Staria Panelvan
Hyundai Tucson
Hyundai Venue Cargo
Isuzu D-Max Arctic Trucks AT35
Isuzu D-Max Double Cab
Isuzu D-Max Extended Cab
Isuzu D-Max Single Cab
Isuzu D-Max X-Rider
Isuzu MU-X
Jaecoo J5
Jaecoo J7
Jaecoo J7 SHS
Jetour Dashing
Jetour T1
Jetour T1 i-DM
Jetour T2
Jetour T2 i-DM
Jetour X70 Plus
KIA Carens
KIA Carnival
KIA K2500
KIA K2700
KIA Pegas
KIA Picanto
KIA Picanto Panel Van
KIA Seltos
KIA Sonet
KIA Sonet Panel Van
KIA Sorento
KIA Sportage
KIA Tasman
Leapmotor C10 REEV
LEPAS L4
Lexus ES
Lexus GX
Lexus LX
Lexus NX
Lexus RX
Lexus RZ
Lexus UX
Mahindra Bolero
Mahindra Bolero MaXX Pik-Up
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dew
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dusk
Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Storm
Mahindra Pik Up Double Cab
Mahindra Pik Up Single Cab
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer
Mahindra S4 Refrigeration
Mahindra S6 Ambulance
Mahindra S6 Mining
Mahindra Scorpio-N
Mahindra XUV3XO
Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Mahindra XUV700
Mazda CX-3
Mazda CX-30
Mazda CX-5
Mazda CX-60
Mazda Mazda2
Mazda Mazda3
Mitsubishi Destinator
Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross
Mitsubishi Outlander
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport
Mitsubishi Triton Double Cab
Mitsubishi Triton Single Cab
Mitsubishi Xpander
Nissan Magnite
Nissan Navara Double Cab
Nissan Navara Single Cab
Nissan X-Trail
Omoda C5
Omoda C5 SHS
Omoda C5-X
Omoda C7
Omoda C9
Omoda C9 SHS
Renault Captur
Renault Duster
Renault Kiger
Renault Kwid
Renault Kwid Limited Edition
Renault Trafic Panel Van
Renault Trafic Passenger
Renault Triber
Renault Triber Express
Renault Triber Express III
RIDDARA RD6
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost
Rolls-Royce Black Badge Spectre Series II
Rolls-Royce Cullinan
Rolls-Royce Ghost
Rolls-Royce Ghost Extended
Rolls-Royce Phantom
Rolls-Royce Phantom Extended
Rolls-Royce Spectre Series II
Suzuki Across
Suzuki Baleno
Suzuki Celerio
Suzuki Dzire
Suzuki Eeco
Suzuki Ertiga
Suzuki Fronx
Suzuki Grand Vitara
Suzuki Ignis
Suzuki Jimny
Suzuki Jimny 5-Door
Suzuki S-Presso
Suzuki Super Carry
Suzuki Swift
Suzuki Swift Sport
Suzuki XL6
Tata Curvv
Tata Harrier
Tata Punch
Tata Tiago
Toyota bZ4X
Toyota Coaster
Toyota Corolla
Toyota Corolla Cross
Toyota Corolla Hatch
Toyota Fortuner
Toyota GR86
Toyota GR Corolla
Toyota GR Supra
Toyota GR Yaris
Toyota Hiace
Toyota Hiace Ses'fikile
Toyota Hilux Double Cab
Toyota Hilux Single Cab
Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 300
Toyota Land Cruiser 76
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Double Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser 79 Single Cab
Toyota Land Cruiser FJ
Toyota Land Cruiser Prado
Toyota Quantum Bus
Toyota Quantum Panel Van
Toyota RAV4
Toyota Rumion
Toyota Starlet
Toyota Starlet Cross
Toyota Urban Cruiser
Toyota Vitz
Volkswagen Amarok
Volkswagen Caddy
Volkswagen Caddy Cargo
Volkswagen Crafter
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI
Volkswagen Golf GTI
Volkswagen Polo
Volkswagen Polo Sedan
Volkswagen Polo-Vivo
Volkswagen Taigo
Volkswagen Tayron
Volkswagen T-Cross
Volkswagen Tiguan
Volkswagen Touareg
Volkswagen Transporter Kombi
Volkswagen Transporter Vans
Volkswagen T-Roc
Volkswagen Vivo Xpress
Chery Chery Q
Chery KP31
Chery Tiggo V
DENZA B5
DENZA B8
Ford Ranger Super Duty
Hyundai All-new GT-11 Mighty
Hyundai New CRETA
Jaecoo J5 EV
Jaecoo J5 SHS
Leapmotor B03X
Leapmotor B05
Leapmotor B10
LEPAS L6
LEPAS L8
Lexus All-New ES
Mazda All-New CX-5
Nissan New Patrol
Nissan Tekton
Omoda C4
Tata Osprey
Tata Sierra
Toyota Hilux Single Cab New Generation
Volkswagen T7 Multivan Caravelle
Volkswagen T-Roc Second Generation
Ford EcoSport (archived)
Ford Puma (archived)
Ford Ranger (archived)
GWM Cannon (archived)
GWM Cannon Alpha (archived)
GWM H1 (archived)
GWM H2 (archived)
GWM Jolion GT (archived)
GWM Ora Good Cat (archived)
GWM P Series (archived)
GWM Steed 5 (archived)
GWM Steed 6 (archived)
Hyundai Creta (archived)
Hyundai Elantra (archived)
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All Specs
Spec index
Verdict
FAQs
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡
Performance
Everest
⛽
Fuel Economy
T2 i-DM
🛡
Safety
T2 i-DM
📦
Practicality
Everest
🔑
Ownership
Not enough comparable data
T2 i-DM starts ZAR 45,100 cheaper
Everest from ZAR 825,000 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
2993 cc
1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
11.8 km/l
76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
226 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
259 l
580 l
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
2138 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Everest and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Everest
+46 pts
Efficiency
T2 i-DM
+46 pts
Safety
T2 i-DM
+11 pts
Practicality
Everest
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Practicality
T2 i-DM
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?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Vehicle Details
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2015
2026
Generation
Currently sold Everest belongs to the latest generation with enhanced comfort and safety systems
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Large SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Dimensions
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Length
4914 mm
4785 mm
Width
1923 mm
2006 mm
Height
1842 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
810 mm
Suspension & Chassis
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Comfort & Convenience
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1494 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
everest
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Engine & Performance
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
6
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
24
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
600 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission & Drivetrain
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Full-Time Four Wheel Drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
10-Speed Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD / AWD
2WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
Not Applicable
Mileage & Efficiency
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
80
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Safety
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Driver Assistance
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Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
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
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Interior
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Infotainment & Connectivity
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Exterior
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
Not Available
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Off-road Capability
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
226 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
226 mm
190 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Tyres, Wheels & Brakes
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Warranty
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Environmental & Emissions
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Variable Valve Timing
No
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Hybrid
Service & Maintenance
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
Not Available
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Pricing & Ownership
▾
Spec
Everest
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
1340000 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
1340000
779900
Starting Price Zar
1340000
779900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
Everest leads by 4 points
Everest and T2 i-DM are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Index leader
77
/100
Lead
4
points
Data
67%
source coverage
77
#1
Index leader
Everest
67% source coverage
3 strong categories
Best at
Performance 91
Check
Efficiency 52
Performance
91
Efficiency
52
Safety
81
Practicality
77
Leads by 4 points
73
#2
T2 i-DM
66% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Efficiency 98
Check
Performance 45
Performance
45
Efficiency
98
Safety
92
Practicality
66
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Everest +46
Efficiency
T2 i-DM +46
Safety
T2 i-DM +11
Practicality
Everest +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score
View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
Everest
How to Read This Comparison
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Ford Everest
leads the catalogue index with 77 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, Everest leads. However, T2 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Other comparisons that people in the same boat tend to check out.
Questions Buyers Usually Ask
Which is better — Everest or T2 i-DM?
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Which is more fuel-efficient — Everest or T2 i-DM?
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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.
Which is the safer car — Everest or T2 i-DM?
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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.
Which is cheaper to own over five years?
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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.
Which is the better family car — Everest or T2 i-DM?
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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.
Which has more engine performance — Everest or T2 i-DM?
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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.
Which holds its value better in South Africa?
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Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Which is better off-road — Everest or T2 i-DM?
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Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Which has lower monthly running costs?
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Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
Is the Everest worth the extra price over the T2 i-DM?
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It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Everest and T2 i-DM comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Everest 91 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 81 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Everest not separately scored vs T2 i-DM 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.