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Jaecoo J5 vs Mahindra S4 Refrigeration: the short answer
Compare the available model information below. Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
J5 starts ZAR 117,249 cheaperJ5 from ZAR 339,900 · S4 Refrigeration from ZAR 457,149
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Specification
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Maximum Power
J5115 kW @ 5500 rpm
S4 Refrigeration103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
J5230 Nm
S4 Refrigeration320 Nm
Engine Size
J51500 cc
S4 Refrigeration2179 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
J513.3 km/l
S4 Refrigeration13 km/l
Ground Clearance
J5174 mm
S4 Refrigeration210 mm
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Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
Current South Africa J5 range
Current local listing
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Van
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
Not Available
1955-2055 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Length
4380 mm
-
Width
1860 mm
-
Height
1650 mm
-
Wheelbase
2620 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
174 mm
210 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
175 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
480 l
-
Kerb Weight
1435 kg
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1852 kg
3150 kg
Payload Capacity
440 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1175 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
-
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Front Legroom
1045 mm
-
Rear Legroom
900 mm
-
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Front Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Not Available
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1284 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.7
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2179 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
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
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm
320 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
FWD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
CVT
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
Eco, Normal, Sport
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
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
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Gearbox
CVT
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
FWD
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
CVT
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Automatic clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Electric
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
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
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
CVT
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
CVT
Not Applicable
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Claimed Mileage
13.3 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
10.7 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.7 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Available
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
13.3 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
80
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
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Airbags
Multiple airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
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
Standard
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
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
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not Applicable
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Not Available
Android Auto
Standard
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
4-6
Not Available
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Available
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
Not Available
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Khaki white, carbon crystal black, model green, olive grey, moonlight silver and two-tone colours where listed.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
174 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
174 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Tyre Size
18-inch alloy
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
CO2 Emissions
172.4 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Diesel
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Service Plan
5 Year / 75 000 km
5 years / 90 000 km
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Ownership Role
entry-value
South Africa market model
Price Zar
339900 ZAR
500749 ZAR
Pricing Role
entry-value
top
Starting Price
339900
457149
Starting Price Zar
339900
457149
Spec
J5
S4 Refrigeration
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This J5 and S4 Refrigeration comparison brings together local model information and available derivatives for South Africa. Prices and specifications appear only where they have been recorded for this market.
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