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.
T1 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
T1 i-DM starts ZAR 60,000 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
GR86
T1 i-DM
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
T1 i-DM190 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Toyota GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
GR86
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
-
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Emergency Braking
Not Available
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and rear
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
RWD
2WD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drivetrain
RWD
2WD
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
2WD
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
190 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
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 Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Armrest Front
Standard
-
Armrest Rear
Not Available
-
Driver Seat
Manual
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
-
Interior Colour Options
5
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
-
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
-
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Electric
-
Rear USB Ports
2
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seats
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
7
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Alarm System
Standard
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
-
BA
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
-
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Central Locking
Standard
-
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
7
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
7
Not Available
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
AC Type
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
-
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Standard
-
Climate Control
Manual AC
Dual-zone climate control
Climate Zones
Manual AC
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
-
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
-
Difflock
Not Applicable
-
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
-
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
-
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Not Available
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
1.1
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
-
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Lift Gate
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
-
Mirror
All Doors
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Standard
-
Power Mirrors
All Doors
-
Power Windows
All Doors
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
-
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
60/40
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Standard
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
-
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
-
Side Impact Bars
Standard
-
Skid Plates
Not Available
-
Sonar
Rear
-
Sound System
6
9 Sony speakers
Source Model Column
gr86
-
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
top
-
Unlocking
Standard
Not Available
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Voice Command Support
Standard
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
-
Walk Away Lock
Standard
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
50W
Wireless Charging
Not Available
50W
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
1455 l
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
19
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
74.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
90.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
70
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
105.5 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
90.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy
Auto Headlights
Standard
-
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
-
Body Cladding
Not Available
-
Body Type
Sedan
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
DRL
LED
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
-
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
LED
-
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lights
LED
-
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
-
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Roof Type
Not Available
-
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
-
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Audio Speakers
6
9 Sony speakers
Audio System
6
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
10.25-inch
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
-
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
-
Navigation System
Standard
-
Rear Usb
2
-
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Number of Speakers
6
9 Sony speakers
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
15.6-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Voice Control
Standard
-
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
-
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Solid disc brake
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
-
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated disc brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
-
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Not Available
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
-
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Not Available
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
235/60 R19
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
-
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
19
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
19
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Maintenance Plan
Optional
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
-
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
-
Service Plan
Optional
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
Optional
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Duration
Optional
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Current local listing
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
574 l
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
70 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
2348 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
190 mm
Height
1310 mm
1843 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
2048 kg
Length
4265 mm
4705 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.7 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2800 mm
Width
1775 mm
1967 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
300 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
190 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
930 mm
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1690 mm
Power Steering
Electric
-
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
-
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-link independent suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-link independent suspension
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
1700 mm
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
25 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Idle CO2 Output
177
-
Noise Level
70 dB
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
799900
689900
Starting Price Zar
799900
689900
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
T1 i-DM
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
12.0:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
226 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
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
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
SQRH4J15
Bore
82.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
92 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and T1 i-DM 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: GR86 67 vs T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs T1 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T1 i-DM leads by 11 points
T1 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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