KIA K2700 vs Jetour T1 i-DM

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.

KIA K2700 in South Africa

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 404,995 ex-showroom
⚡ 56 kW 🔧 152 Nm ⛽ 10.5 km/l
VS
Jetour T1 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 689,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

KIA K2700 vs Jetour T1 i-DM: the short answer

T1 i-DM has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

K2700 starts ZAR 337,905 cheaper K2700 from ZAR 351,995 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification K2700 T1 i-DM
Maximum Power K270056 kW @ 3200 rpm T1 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque K2700152 Nm @ 2000 rpm T1 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size K27002665 cc T1 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy K270010.5 km/l T1 i-DM90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance K2700195 mm T1 i-DM190 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.

KIA K2700

2.7D Workhorse Tipper

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Jetour T1 i-DM

T1 i-DM

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

K2700

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

T1 i-DM

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

K2700

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

T1 i-DM

  • 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

Spec K2700 T1 i-DM
Front Brake Disc Diameter 280 mm -
Front Brake Type Ventilated Disc Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Front Ventilated Disc Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type Drum Solid disc brake
Brake Type Rear Drum Solid disc brake
Rear Brake Drum Diameter 260 mm -
Parking Brake Type Manual -
Tyre Size 185R14C 235/60 R19
Wheel Rim Size 185R14C 19
Front Tyre Width 185 mm -
Rear Tyre Width 185 mm -
Wheel Diameter 185R14C 19
Wheel Type Steel Alloy
Tyre Type Radial -
Tyre Load Index 112 -
Tyre Speed Rating L -
Spare Tyre Full-Size Spare Not Available
Spare Wheel Type Full-Size Spare Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitoring No Yes
Tyre Pressure Display No -
Hydraulic Brake Assist No -
Autonomous Emergency Brake No -
Steering Wheel Audio Controls No -
Wheel Material Steel Alloy
Wheels Steel Alloy
Spare Wheel Size Type Full-Size Spare -
Handbrake Type Manual Not Applicable
Electric Park Brake Manual -
Wheel Size Type 185R14C -
Fifth Wheel Prep Not Available -
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls No -
Steering Wheel Phone Controls No -
Leather Steering Wheel Urethane -
Steering Wheel Trim Urethane -
Brakes Ventilated Disc -
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution No -
Cornering Brake Control No -
Auto Brake Hold Manual -
Towing Unbraked Kg - 750 kg
Spec K2700 T1 i-DM
Intercooler No -
Rev Matching No -
Performance Data Logger No -
Fuel Consumption Combined 9.5 1.1
Engine Start Stop No Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button No Not Available
Engine Start Button Illumination No -
Engine Check Warning Yes -
Drag Coefficient 0.45 -
Load Bed Length 1800 mm Not Applicable
Load Bed Width 1500 mm Not Applicable
Stabilizer Bar Yes -
Steering Response Normal -
Skid Plates No -
Side Steps No -
Spare Wheel Full-Size Spare Not Available
Tyre Repair Kit No -
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner Yes -
Hill Start Assist No -
Speed Limiter Yes -
Speed Alert System No -
Impact Sensing Door Unlock Yes -
Surround View Monitor No Yes
Adaptive Dampers No -
Wireless Charging No 50W
Voice Command No -
Voice Command Support No -
Digital Speedometer No -
Driver Display Analogue Cluster -
Heads Up Display No -
Tachometer Yes -
Trip Computer Yes -
Multi Function Steering No -
Steering Mounted Controls No -
Air Conditioning No Dual-zone climate control
AC Type No Dual-zone climate control
Climate Control No Dual-zone climate control
Climate Zones 1 -
Rear Air Conditioning No -
Glovebox Cooling No -
Seat Type Vinyl Seats -
Driver Seat Height Adjustment No -
Rear Seat Split No 60/40
Headrest Adjustable Yes -
Front Armrest No -
Vanity Mirror No -
12V Accessory Socket Yes -
Front Power Outlet No -
Rear Reading Lamps No -
Keyless Entry No Not Available
Push Button Start No Not Available
Push Button Start No Not Available
Remote Engine Start No -
Remote Start No -
Remote Central Locking Yes -
Door Ajar Warning Yes -
Fuel Lid Opener Manual -
Boot Opener Manual -
Power Windows No Not Available
Power Mirrors No -
Heated Mirrors No -
Electric Folding Mirrors No -
Electric Mirror Folding No -
Remote Side Mirror No -
Auto Dimming Irvm No -
Auto Dimming Mirror No -
Rain Sensing Wipers No Not Available
Rear Window Defroster No -
Rear Defogger No -
Follow Me Home Headlamps No -
Tail Lamps No -
Automatic Headlamps No Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust Yes -
Headlamp Washer No -
Sunroof No Yes
Panoramic Roof No Yes
Roof Antenna Yes -
Rear Wing No -
Aero Kit No -
Chrome Grille No -
Chrome Exterior Highlights No -
Ride Mode Selection No -
Electric Tailgate No Yes
Powered Tailgate No -
Engine Warranty 5 Years / 150,000 km 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Service Reminder Yes -
Loadbox Length Mm 1800 mm Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm 1500 mm Not Applicable
Trim Level flagship -
Variant Role Flagship / premium derivative -
Common Rail Injection Direct Injection -
Diff Lock No -
Difflock No -
Vdc No -
TPMS No Yes
Sonar No -
Automatic High Beam No -
Steering Column Adjustment Tilt and Telescopic -
Tilt Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Telescopic Steering Tilt and Telescopic -
Bottle Holders 2 -
Glove Box Yes -
Manual Aircon No -
Intelligent Keyless Entry No -
Passive Entry Start No -
Wireless Charger No 50W
Lift Gate No -
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors No -
Power Socket 12v Yes -
Sound System 2 9 Sony speakers
Roof Rack Compatibility No -
Mirror Manual -
Rim Size 185R14C 19
Stabilizer Bar Front Yes -
Stabilizer Bar Rear No -
Sub Frame Body-on-Frame -
Vehicle To Grid Not Available -
Vehicle To Load Not Available -
One Pedal Driving Not Available -
Regenerative Braking Levels Not Available -
Rear Electric Motor Not Available -
Battery Preconditioning Not Available -
Source Model Column k2700 -
Intelligent Battery System Not Available -
Front Diff Lock Not Available -
Rear Diff Lock Not Available -
Loadbox Depth Mm Not Available -
Load Bed Cover Not Available -
Load Bed Light Not Available -
Load Bed Steps Not Available -
Loadbox Rope Hooks Not Available -
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets Not Available -
Bed Extender Not Available -
Canopy Fitment Not Available -
Sports Bar Not Available -
Tailgate Damper Not Available -
Tailgate Lock Not Available -
Tow Bar Type Not Available -
Unlocking No Not Available
Walk Away Lock No -
Walk Away Auto Door Lock No -
Rear LED Combination Taillights No -
Front Wiper No -
Front Wipers Type No -
Rearview Mirror Inside No -
Vanity Mirror Illuminated No -
Reading Lights Rear No -
Centre Console No -
Side Impact Bars Yes -
Boot Space Seats Folded Not Applicable 1455 l
Roof Load - 300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar - Yes

In depth: how these cars differ

This K2700 and T1 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: K2700 32 vs T1 i-DM 41.

Efficiency index: K2700 43 vs T1 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: K2700 0 vs T1 i-DM 93.

Practicality index: K2700 68 vs T1 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: K2700 49 vs T1 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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

T1 i-DM leads by 35 points

T1 i-DM has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2700.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 35 points
Data 64% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

T1 i-DM

64% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 41
Performance 41
Efficiency 98
Safety 93
Practicality 66
Leads by 35 points
37
#2

K2700

84% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 68 Check Safety 0
Performance 32
Efficiency 43
Safety 0
Practicality 68
Ownership 49
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T1 i-DM +9 Efficiency T1 i-DM +55 Safety T1 i-DM +93 Practicality K2700 +2

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T1 i-DM

Performance 41/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 66/100

K2700

Performance 32/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 0/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour T1 i-DM leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 37 pts for K2700

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 i-DM leads. However, K2700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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K2700 vs T1 i-DM 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.