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Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
L4
Osprey
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
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Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
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Engine Size
1499 cc
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Combined Fuel Economy
14.3 km/l
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Ground Clearance
160 mm
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Boot / Load Bay
458 l
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Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
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Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
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= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
The verified specification tables are ready to compare, but Hagalu has withheld a ranked verdict because the selected vehicles do not yet meet the minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold.
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
L4
Osprey
Model Introduced Year
2026
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Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Upcoming South African-market Tata Osprey compact SUV; Tata confirms Osprey as the local name for Nexon
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
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger Car
Spec
L4
Osprey
Length
4406 mm
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Width
1820 mm
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Height
1635 mm
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Wheelbase
2700 mm
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Ground Clearance (Default)
160 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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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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Spec
L4
Osprey
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
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Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Petrol
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Hybrid System
Not Applicable
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Engine Displacement
1499 cc
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Cylinders
4
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Cylinder Layout
Inline
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
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Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
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Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
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Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
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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
Not Officially Disclosed
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0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Eco, Standard, Sport
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Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
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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
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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
Osprey
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
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Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
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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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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 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
Osprey
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
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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
Osprey
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
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Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
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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Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Standard
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BA
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
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Driver Airbag
Standard
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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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Side Airbags
Standard
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Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
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Spec
L4
Osprey
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
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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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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Around View Monitor
Standard
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Blind Spot Warning
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Standard
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Spec
L4
Osprey
Seat Material
Faux leather
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Ventilated Seats
Standard
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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
Osprey
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
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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
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Spec
L4
Osprey
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
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Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
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USB Ports
2
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Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
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Touchscreen
13.2-inch
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Spec
L4
Osprey
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Sequential LED
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
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
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Spec
L4
Osprey
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
L4
Osprey
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
Osprey
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
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Spec
L4
Osprey
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
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Spec
L4
Osprey
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Upcoming South African passenger vehicle
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
Osprey
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
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Catalogue Score Withheld
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Use the verified key-spec and full-spec tables on this page. A ranked index will appear only after every selected vehicle has source-backed data in at least four categories and reaches 50% weighted coverage.
How to Read This Comparison
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This L4 and Osprey 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.
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