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Changan Hunter K50 REEV vs Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn: the short answer
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Karoo Special Edition Dawn starts ZAR 127,201 cheaperHunter K50 REEV from ZAR 799,900 · Karoo Special Edition Dawn from ZAR 672,699
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Specification
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Maximum Power
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Karoo Special Edition Dawn103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Karoo Special Edition Dawn320 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter K50 REEV2000 cc
Karoo Special Edition Dawn2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter K50 REEVNot Officially Disclosed
Karoo Special Edition Dawn10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter K50 REEV220 mm
Karoo Special Edition Dawn210 mm
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Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn hero image.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn exterior view 1.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn exterior view 2.
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Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn exterior view 3.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn exterior view 4.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn exterior view 5.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn interior view 1.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn interior view 2.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn interior view 3.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn interior view 4.Current Mahindra Karoo Special Edition Dawn interior view 5.
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Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Model Introduced Year
2025
Not Available
Generation
First South African Hunter K50 REEV generation, offered as one CE 4WD derivative.
Current local listing
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter K50 REEV.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
Pickup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Range-extended electric double-cab bakkie
Pickup
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
-
2055-2155 kg
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Length
5380 mm
-
Width
1980 mm
-
Height
1875 mm
-
Wheelbase
3180 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
220 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
195 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Kerb Weight
2290 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3300 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
1010 kg
-
Towing Capacity
2200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
4 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Range-Extender Generator
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Series Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
2179 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
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
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
Not Officially Disclosed
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
320 Nm
Combined Power
200 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
470 Nm
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
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
Economy, Comfort, Sports
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
31.18 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
131 km (NEDC)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
3.3 kW
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
22 kW
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
30 min
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Gearbox
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Motor four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Single-speed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Fixed-ratio electric drive
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
8.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
80
Combined Driving Range
More than 1,000 km (OEM claim; cycle not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Airbags
6
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Driver and front passenger
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Driver and front passenger
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic parking view
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front seat cushions
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Grey/Brown microfiber leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch and anti-pinch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
1489 mm
Load Bed Width
-
1520 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.3
Loadbox Length Mm
-
1489 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
-
1520 mm
Roof Rack Compatibility
-
Roof rack listed as Karoo Special Edition feature
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Infotainment System
12.3-inch touchscreen
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
7.5-inch colour LCD
Not Applicable
USB Ports
1 USB-A and 2 USB-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
Not Available
Touchscreen
12.3-inch HD touchscreen
Not Available
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Front and rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Not Officially Disclosed
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Rear overfenders and off-road front bumpers listed
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wading Depth
600 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Motor four-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Tyre Size
265/60 R18 HT
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair tools
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Diesel
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
672699 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
flagship
Starting Price
799900
672699
Starting Price Zar
799900
672699
Spec
Hunter K50 REEV
Karoo Special Edition Dawn
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; high-voltage components: 8 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter K50 REEV and Karoo Special Edition Dawn comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
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Hunter K50 REEV vs Karoo Special Edition Dawn questions
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
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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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