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.
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab vs Mahindra XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van: the short answer
H-100 Chassis Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van starts ZAR 70,901 cheaperH-100 Chassis Cab from ZAR 367,900 · XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van from ZAR 296,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Maximum Power
H-100 Chassis Cab58 kW
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H-100 Chassis Cab167 Nm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van200 Nm
Engine Size
H-100 Chassis Cab2607 cc
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H-100 Chassis Cab10.2 km/l
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van15.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H-100 Chassis Cab185 mm
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van201 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.
Hyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
2.6D Chassis Cab Aircon 5MT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
Specification evidence leader
H-100 Chassis Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H-100 Chassis Cab
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not Available
Generation
Current South African H-100 Chassis Cab listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current local listing
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Chassis cab
Van
Body Type Cab
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
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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
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Pickup
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1434 kg
1362 kg
Vehicle Type
Pickup
Van
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Length
4795 mm
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Width
1740 mm
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Height
1970 mm
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Wheelbase
2430 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
Not Applicable
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Kerb Weight
1434 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3015 kg
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Payload Capacity
1581 kg
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Towing Capacity
1200 kg
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Seating Capacity
3 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
2 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Wireless
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Manual air conditioning
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Engine Warranty
4
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Fuel Consumption Combined
9.8
6.6
Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Air Conditioning
Manual air conditioning
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Manual air conditioning
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
h-100-chassis-cab
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Trim Level
mid
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Variant Role
Commercial utility derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Engine
2.6-litre diesel
Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2607 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
58 kW
81 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
167 Nm
200 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
40.4 kW/tonne
59.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
116.5 Nm/tonne
146.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Gearbox
Manual
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
5
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Manual
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Manual
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
5
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Claimed Mileage
10.2 km/l
15.2 km/l
City Mileage
8.3 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
11.9 km/l
17.6 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
65 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.2 km/l
15.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
65 l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Airbags
Airbags not listed in official Hyundai H100 safety specification
2
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear sonar
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
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
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear sonar
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Seat Material
Cloth
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H-100 Chassis Cab grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Infotainment System
SYNC
9-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
USB2 plus rear 15W charge
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
Not Available
Multi Information Display
Digital display
-
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Bluetooth
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
Not Available
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
LED Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
Pickup
-
Led Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlamps
Halogen
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Led Taillights
-
Yes
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
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
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
185 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
185 mm
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Service Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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Battery Warranty
4
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Maintenance Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
15000 km / 12 months
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First Service At
15000
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Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45000 km
3 years / 55 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45000 km
3 years / 55 000 km
Alternator
120A
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Service Plan
3 Years / 45000 km
3 years / 55 000 km
Service Intervals
15000 km / 12 months
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Accessory Battery Type
Lead-acid
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Warranty Years
5
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 Years
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Basic Warranty
5
5 years / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Warranty
5
5 years / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
5 Years
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Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
Petrol
Spec
H-100 Chassis Cab
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Ownership Role
Mid
South Africa market model
Price Zar
391900 ZAR
296999 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
base
Starting Price
391900
296999
Starting Price Zar
391900
296999
In depth: how these cars differ
This H-100 Chassis Cab and XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: H-100 Chassis Cab 34 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 35.
Efficiency index: H-100 Chassis Cab 46 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 60.
Safety-equipment index: H-100 Chassis Cab 94 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 27.
Practicality index: H-100 Chassis Cab 58 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 50.
Ownership-cover index: H-100 Chassis Cab 65 vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van 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
H-100 Chassis Cab leads by 17 points
H-100 Chassis Cab holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H-100 Chassis Cab
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
65/100
XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
Performance
35/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
27/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexHyundai H-100 Chassis Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 59 pts
vs 42 pts for XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H-100 Chassis Cab leads. However, XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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H-100 Chassis Cab vs XUV 3XO Xprez Panel Van questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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