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Decision summary
LEPAS L4 vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
L4 starts ZAR 690,000 cheaperL4 from ZAR 299,900 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
L4
Mustang
Maximum Power
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
L41499 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
L414.3 km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
L4160 mm
Mustang143 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.
LEPAS L4
1.5T Pantera 6DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
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)
L4
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
L4
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
L4
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
2026
2016
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupé
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Sports car
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Color Note
-
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1660 kg
Spec
L4
Mustang
Length
4406 mm
4811 mm
Width
1820 mm
1915 mm
Height
1635 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
408 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
894 mm
Spec
L4
Mustang
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
4
8
Cylinder Layout
Inline
V
Valves
16
32
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
93 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
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
RWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
325.3 Nm/tonne
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
L4
Mustang
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
No
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
FWD
RWD
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 Available
Standard
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transmission Speeds
6
10
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
L4
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
61 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
61
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
L4
Mustang
Airbags
6
8
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Spec
L4
Mustang
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
No
Yes
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Spec
L4
Mustang
Seat Material
Faux leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
No
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Power adjustment
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Interior Colour Options
-
7
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Interior Colours
-
7
Spec
L4
Mustang
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
AC Type
Climate control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
408 l
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rim Size
17-inch
19 Inches
Sound System
6
10
Source Model Column
-
mustang
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
L4
Mustang
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
10
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
2
USB-A and USB-C
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
12
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
12
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
13.2-inch
12
Infotainment Display
-
Ford SYNC 4
Audio Speakers
6
10
Audio System
-
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Connected Services
-
Standard
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Standard
Spec
L4
Mustang
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Rear
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
No
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
-
7
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Standard
Spec
L4
Mustang
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
-
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
-
Wading Depth
400 mm
-
Terrain Modes
No
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
143 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
L4
Mustang
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
19 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Diameter
17-inch
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
L4
Mustang
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Independent multi-link
Front Track Width
-
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1607 mm
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
MagneRide Damping
-
Standard
Spec
L4
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
295 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
L4
Mustang
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Maintenance Plan
-
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Spec
L4
Mustang
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
419900
1545000
Starting Price Zar
419900
1545000
Spec
L4
Mustang
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
4 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and Mustang 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: L4 47 vs Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs Mustang 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Mustang leads by 13 points
Mustang has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, L4 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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