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L4
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T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Current South African launch specification
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Tare Mass Kg
-
2138 kg
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Length
4406 mm
4785 mm
Width
1820 mm
2006 mm
Height
1635 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
2438 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
970 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
980 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
810 mm
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
12.0:1
Bore
77.0 mm
72 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
2WD
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
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
51
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
AEB
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Faux leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1494 l
Engine Warranty
-
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
1.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Spare Wheel
Temporary T-type spare tyre
255/55 R20 full size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
2
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear
Yes
Roof Rails
Standard
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Not Available
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
400 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
No
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Ground Clearance Max
-
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
190 mm
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
20
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary T-type spare tyre
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1695 mm
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Hybrid
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
flagship
Starting Price
419900
779900
Starting Price Zar
419900
779900
Spec
L4
T2 i-DM
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and T2 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: L4 47 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs T2 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.
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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
T2 i-DM leads by 9 points
T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while L4 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T2 i-DM
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM 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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