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Grand i10 Cargo
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T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Grand i10 Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Panel van
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Van
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
900-950 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
Van
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Length
3815 mm
4785 mm
Width
1680 mm
2006 mm
Height
1520 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
1210 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
Not Officially Disclosed
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
300 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
2 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
1 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.7 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
970 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
980 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
810 mm
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
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
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual
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
Wireless
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1210 l
1494 l
AC Type
Manual
Dual-zone climate control
Climate Zones
Manual
-
Engine Warranty
4
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.9
1.3
Hill Start Assist
Standard
-
Air Conditioning
Manual
Dual-zone climate control
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
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
Manual Aircon
Manual
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Rim Size
14 Inches
20
Sonar
Rear
-
Source Model Column
grand-i10-cargo
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Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Engine
Not Officially Disclosed
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1197 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
61 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
114 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
Not Applicable
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
16.9 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
13.6 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.9 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 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
16.9 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
37
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
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Airbags
2 front airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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
Standard
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
2 front airbags
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
2 front airbags
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
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
2 front airbags
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Standard
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
Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
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
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
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
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Rear
-
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Cloth
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
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital instrument cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
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
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
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
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Grand i10 Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
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
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.6-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
15.6-inch
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Available
Body Type
Van
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlamps
Halogen
Yes
Headlight Type
Halogen
Yes
Headlights
Halogen
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
165 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
165 mm
190 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
-
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
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
14 Inches
20
Wheel Diameter
14 Inches
20
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Wheel Size Type
14 Inches
-
Wheels
14 Inches
Alloy
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
14 Inches
Alloy
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
Battery Warranty
4
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
-
First Service At
15000
-
Service Plan Duration
1 year / 15 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
1 year / 15 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Alternator
120A
-
Service Plan
1 year / 15 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
-
Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Warranty
5 years / 150 000 km plus 2 years / 50 000 km powertrain
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
-
Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Spec
Grand i10 Cargo
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
299900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
299900
779900
Starting Price Zar
299900
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Grand i10 Cargo and T2 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: Grand i10 Cargo 30 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: Grand i10 Cargo 66 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: Grand i10 Cargo 40 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: Grand i10 Cargo 64 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: Grand i10 Cargo 65 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
T2 i-DM leads by 22 points
T2 i-DM holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Grand i10 Cargo.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
Grand i10 Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
66/100
Safety
40/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 51 pts for Grand i10 Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM leads. However, Grand i10 Cargo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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