A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
L4 and XUV3XO are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
XUV3XO starts ZAR 39,901 cheaperL4 from ZAR 299,900 · XUV3XO from ZAR 259,999
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
L4
XUV3XO
Maximum Power
L4108 kW @ 5500 rpm
XUV3XO82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
L4225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
XUV3XO200 Nm
Engine Size
L41499 cc
XUV3XO1197 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
L414.3 km/l
XUV3XO18 km/l
Ground Clearance
L4160 mm
XUV3XO201 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 ·
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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)
Specification evidence leader
L4
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
XUV3XO
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
L4
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
XUV3XO
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
L4
XUV3XO
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
-
1362 kg
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Length
4406 mm
3990 mm
Width
1820 mm
1821 mm
Height
1635 mm
1647 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2600 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
201 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
364 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
1362 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
-
Payload Capacity
498 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
-
Rear Headroom
975 mm
-
Front Legroom
1040 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
4
3
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
82 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
200 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
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
185 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
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
60.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
146.8 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
XUV3XO
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
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 automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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 automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
6
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
18 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
20.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
14.3 km/l
18 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
42
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
XUV3XO
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Front parking sensors
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Seat belt reminder for all passengers
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Blind View Monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Reverse parking sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
360 Degree Camera
Standard
360-degree surround view system
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
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse parking sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Rear view camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
360-degree surround view system
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Blind View Monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Seat Material
Faux leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Height-adjustable driver seat
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Height-adjustable driver seat
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Leatherette
Rear Armrest
-
Rear armrest with cup holder
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
-
Standard
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Climate Control
Climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Remote keyless entry
Push Button Start
Standard
Push button start
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Standard
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
364 l
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Standard
12V Accessory Socket
-
12V socket
Front Armrest
-
Front armrest with storage
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
10.25-inch digital cluster
USB Ports
2
Front USB-A and rear USB-C
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Touchscreen
13.2-inch
10.25-inch HD infotainment
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wired Apple CarPlay
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Steering audio control
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED signature lamp
Fog Lamps
Rear
LED front fog lamps
Roof Rails
Standard
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Skyroof
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
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
-
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
R16 steel wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Electronic parking brake
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic parking brake
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic parking brake with auto hold
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Torsion beam with coil springs
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
South Africa market model
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
374999 ZAR
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
flagship
Starting Price
419900
259999
Starting Price Zar
419900
259999
Spec
L4
XUV3XO
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This L4 and XUV3XO 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 XUV3XO 40.
Efficiency index: L4 56 vs XUV3XO 69.
Safety-equipment index: L4 92 vs XUV3XO 84.
Practicality index: L4 59 vs XUV3XO 66.
Ownership-cover index: L4 not separately scored vs XUV3XO 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
L4 leads by 0 points
L4 and XUV3XO 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
L4
Performance
47/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
59/100
XUV3XO
Performance
40/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
84/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexLEPAS L4
leads the specification evidence index with 64 pts
vs 64 pts for XUV3XO
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, L4 leads. However, XUV3XO may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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