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Decision summary
Changan Hunter Diesel vs BMW i7: the short answer
i7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hunter Diesel.
Hunter Diesel starts ZAR 2,503,100 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · i7 from ZAR 2,953,000
Five key differences
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Specification
Hunter Diesel
i7
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
i7400 kW
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
i7745 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
i7Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
i7Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
i7140 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
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Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader
i7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
i7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Model Introduced Year
2025
2022
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
G70 four-door electric luxury sedan with dual-motor all-wheel drive.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
Current G70 i7 xDrive60 in South African specification.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Sedan
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
Premium Sedan
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Car
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Length
5330 mm
5391 mm
Width
1930 mm
1950 mm
Height
1875 mm
1544 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
3215 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
500 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
2715 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
3250 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
610 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
5.6 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
982 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
945 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
880 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
BMW eDrive electric drive
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Diesel
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
110 kW
400 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
745 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent-magnet synchronous motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear axles
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
64.8 kWh
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
400 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
590 km (BMW stated)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
130 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
6 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
30 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
All-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Gears
6
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
4WD
AWD
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 Officially Disclosed
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
1
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
0 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
CCS Combo
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
0
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
590-625 km (BMW stated)
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
22.2–25
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
360 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
420 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Parking Assist Professional
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Seat Material
Leather
BMW Individual leather 'Merino' - Black
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and rear
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
Electric multi-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
Electric multi-way
Seat Trim
Leather
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
AC Type
Manual climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
BMW Live Cockpit Professional (includes head-up display)
USB Ports
3
2
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
14.9
Touchscreen
10-inch
14.9
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
Multiple manufacturer colours
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
4WD
All-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
225/50 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Electronic
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Multi-link
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
0 g/km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
5 years / 100000 km BMW Motorplan
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Private, business and fleet
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
2953000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current recommended retail price
Starting Price
569900
2953000
Starting Price Zar
569900
2953000
Spec
Hunter Diesel
i7
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and i7 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: Hunter Diesel 62 vs i7 100.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs i7 90.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs i7 92.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs i7 65.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored vs i7 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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A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.
Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
i7 leads by 18 points
i7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Hunter Diesel.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
i7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
65/100
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBMW i7
leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts
vs 69 pts for Hunter Diesel
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, i7 leads. However, Hunter Diesel may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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.
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