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G10+ Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
J7 SHS
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Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Model Introduced Year
2026
2025
Generation
Current South African G10+ Van generation.
Current South Africa J7 SHS range
Facelift History
No later South African facelift is published.
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Two-seat medium panel van
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Van
SUV
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Length
5168 mm
4500 mm
Width
1980 mm
1865 mm
Height
1928 mm
1670 mm
Wheelbase
3198 mm
2672 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
174 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
5200 l
500 l
Kerb Weight
2085 kg
1795 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3000 kg
2210 kg
Payload Capacity
915 kg
420 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1300 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
975 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
910 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Engine
2.0L turbo diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1996 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Petrol injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
118 kW
255 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
525 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
56.59 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
179.86 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
40 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
160 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
20 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Gearbox
8-speed automatic
DHT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine rear-wheel drive
FWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Hybrid DHT
Transmission Type
Torque-converter automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Automatic clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
DHT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
FWD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
Hybrid DHT
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Claimed Mileage
11.49 km/l
100.0 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
17.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
23.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
75 l
60 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro VIb
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Real-world Mileage
11.49 km/l
100.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in hybrid AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
75
60
Combined Driving Range
862.07
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.7
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Range Real World Mixed
789.47 km
1200 km
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Airbags
2
Multiple airbags
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Applicable
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
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
Standard
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
Not Available
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
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Seat Material
Fabric
Leatherette / leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Power
Seat Trim
Fabric
Leatherette / leather
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic
Power Windows
Standard
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Applicable
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Infotainment System
Touchscreen multimedia system
Touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Available
Standard
USB Ports
Standard
Front and rear USB where listed
Infotainment Screen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Touchscreen
Not Officially Disclosed
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
LED Headlamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
Headlights
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
174 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
174 mm
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Tyre Size
215/70 R16
235/50 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
16
235/50 R19
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electronic parking brake
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Five-link coil spring
Multi-link
Front Track Width
-
Not Available
Rear Track Width
-
Not Available
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
CO2 Emissions
228 g/km
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Service Plan
5 years / 100000 km
5 Year / 75 000 km
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Ownership Role
Commercial vehicle
range-specific
Price Zar
565200 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current go-live price
range-specific
Starting Price
565200
689900
Starting Price Zar
565200
689900
Spec
G10+ Van
J7 SHS
Warranty
5 years / 200000 km
7 Year / 200 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This G10+ Van and J7 SHS 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: G10+ Van 61 vs J7 SHS 91.
Efficiency index: G10+ Van 46 vs J7 SHS 96.
Safety-equipment index: G10+ Van 50 vs J7 SHS 94.
Practicality index: G10+ Van 63 vs J7 SHS 62.
Ownership-cover index: G10+ Van not separately scored vs J7 SHS 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
J7 SHS leads by 29 points
J7 SHS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over G10+ Van.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
J7 SHS
Performance
91/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
62/100
G10+ Van
Performance
61/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
50/100
Practicality
63/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJaecoo J7 SHS
leads the specification evidence index with 85 pts
vs 56 pts for G10+ Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, J7 SHS leads. However, G10+ Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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