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LEPAS L4 vs LEPAS L8: the short answer
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Five key differences
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Specification
L4
L8
Maximum Power
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
L8-
Maximum Torque
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
L8-
Engine Size
L41499 cc
L8-
Combined Fuel Economy
L414.3 km/l
L8-
Ground Clearance
L4160 mm
L8-
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Spec
L4
L8
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
First-generation South African LEPAS L8 pre-launch programme
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
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Facelift Launched Since
2026
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
Compact SUV
Mid-size plug-in hybrid SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
L4
L8
Length
4406 mm
4688 mm
Width
1820 mm
1871 mm
Height
1635 mm
1689 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
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Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
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Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
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Kerb Weight
1346 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
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Payload Capacity
498 kg
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Towing Capacity
1200 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Number of Rows
2 rows
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Doors
5 doors
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Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
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Front Headroom
1005 mm
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Rear Headroom
975 mm
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Front Legroom
1040 mm
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Rear Legroom
890 mm
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Spec
L4
L8
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
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Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
16
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Valves per Cylinder
4
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
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Compression Ratio
9.5:1
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Bore
77.0 mm
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Stroke
80.5 mm
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Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
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Combined Power
Not Applicable
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Combined Torque
Not Applicable
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Motor Type
Not Applicable
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Number of Motors
Not Applicable
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Motor Location
Not Applicable
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Drive Type
FWD
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Transmission
6-Speed DCT
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Top Speed
185 km/h
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0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
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Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
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Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
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Launch Control
No
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Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
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Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
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Battery Type
Not Applicable
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Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
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Electric Range
Not Applicable
107 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
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AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
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Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
L4
L8
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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LSD Available
No
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Available
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Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
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Number of Gears
6
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Transmission Type
Automatic
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Clutch Type
Dual clutch
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Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
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Gear Shift Type
Automatic
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Drivetrain
FWD
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4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
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4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
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4WD Selector
Not Applicable
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Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
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Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
6
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Spec
L4
L8
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
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City Mileage
11.5 km/l
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Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
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Emission Standard
Euro 6B
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Standard
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Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
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Fuel Tank Litres
51
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Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1300 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
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Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
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Spec
L4
L8
Airbags
6
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ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
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Traction Control
Standard
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Hill Descent Control
Standard
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Hill Start Assist
Standard
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Child Safety Lock
Standard
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ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
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Brake Assist
Standard
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Standard
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Brake Override System
Yes
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
-
EBD
Standard
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Engine Immobiliser
Standard
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Hill Hold
Standard
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Passenger Airbag
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
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Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
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TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
L4
L8
Cruise Control
Adaptive
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Lane Keep Assist
Standard
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Lane Departure Warning
Standard
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Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
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360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree HD
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
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Auto Highbeam
Standard
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Auto Wipers
Standard
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
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Park Assist
No
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Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree HD
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
L4
L8
Seat Material
Faux leather
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Heated Seats
No
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Ventilated Seats
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Yes
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Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
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Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
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Seat Trim
Faux leather
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Spec
L4
L8
Climate Control
Climate control
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Power Windows
Front and rear
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Keyless Entry
Standard
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Push Button Start
Standard
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Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
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AC Type
Climate control
-
Spec
L4
L8
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
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Apple CarPlay
Standard
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Android Auto
Standard
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
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Number of Speakers
6
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
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USB Ports
2
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Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
13.2 inches
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
13.2 inches
Infotainment Screen Size
13.2-inch
13.2 inches
Spec
L4
L8
LED Headlamps
Standard
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Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
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Fog Lamps
Rear
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Roof Rails
Standard
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Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
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Headlights
Standard
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Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
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Spec
L4
L8
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
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Departure Angle
28.0 deg
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Wading Depth
400 mm
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Terrain Modes
No
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
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Spec
L4
L8
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
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Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
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Rear Brake Type
Disc
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Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
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Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
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Handbrake Type
Electronic
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Spec
L4
L8
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
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Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
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Spec
L4
L8
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
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Spec
L4
L8
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
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Spec
L4
L8
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Upcoming long-range electrified South African family SUV
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
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Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
419900
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Starting Price Zar
419900
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Spec
L4
L8
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
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In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and L8 comparison keeps the exact South African derivatives, lifecycle states, available prices and verified specifications side by side.
Hagalu has withheld an overall score because at least one selected vehicle does not yet have four comparable categories and 50% weighted source coverage. Missing catalogue evidence is not replaced with a neutral score or a guessed value.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Specification Index Withheld
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
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What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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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.
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.
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