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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
X70 Plus
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
L4
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X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Current local listing
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
Original current-generation version
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
Tare Mass Kg
-
1576 kg
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Length
4406 mm
4724 mm
Width
1820 mm
1900 mm
Height
1635 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
1680 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
2076 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
500 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 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
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
980 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
900 mm
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
77.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
230 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
180 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
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
X70 Plus
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not Applicable
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
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Not Applicable
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
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Euro V
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
57
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
X70 Plus
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
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
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Standard
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Faux leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Blue
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Climate Control
Climate control
Not Available
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
Yes
AC Type
Climate control
Not Available
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1680 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Spare Wheel
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Non full-size
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Not Applicable
USB Ports
2
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
10.25-inch
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
10.25-inch
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Yes
Fog Lamps
Rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Yes
Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Headlight Type
Standard
Yes
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
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
Ground Clearance Max
-
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
200 mm
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
19
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Non full-size
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
179 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
top
Starting Price
419900
484900
Starting Price Zar
419900
484900
Spec
L4
X70 Plus
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs X70 Plus 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
X70 Plus leads by 2 points
L4 and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour X70 Plus
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for L4
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X70 Plus 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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