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Mustang
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SEAL
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Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Model Introduced Year
2016
2024
Generation
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 platform
First South African SEAL generation
Facelift History
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Fastback
Sedan
Color Note
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
-
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
Sedan
Medium Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1660 kg
-
Vehicle Type
Sedan
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Length
4811 mm
4800 mm
Width
1915 mm
1875 mm
Height
1408 mm
1460 mm
Wheelbase
2719 mm
2920 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
143 mm
145 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
120 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
0 l
Boot/Cargo Space
408 l
400 l
Kerb Weight
1660 kg
2185 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2245 kg
2631 kg
Payload Capacity
585 kg
446 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
2 doors
4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.1 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
987 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
954 mm
920 mm
Front Legroom
1031 mm
1110 mm
Rear Legroom
894 mm
810 mm
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Front Track Width
1617 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1607 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Independent Multi-Link
Multi-link
Power Steering
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Column
Tilt and telescopic
-
MagneRide Damping
Standard
-
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Automatic AC
Automatic
Power Windows
All Doors
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
408 l
-
AC Type
Automatic AC
Automatic
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
19 Inches
19
Sound System
12 with subwoofer
12
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
Mustang
SEAL
Engine
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
5038 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
8
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
V
Not Applicable
Valves
32
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Applicable
Bore
93 mm
Not Applicable
Stroke
92.7 mm
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
390 kW
Maximum Torque
540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
670 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
RWD
AWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
267 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.6 sec
3.8 sec
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Eco, Normal, Sport, Snow
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
201.2 kW/tonne
178.5 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
325.3 Nm/tonne
306.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
520 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
37 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-wheel drive
Front and rear electric drive units
LSD Available
Standard
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
10
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Crystal gear shifter
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Standard
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Rear-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
10
1
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Claimed Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
15 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
61 l
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
61
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
520 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
18.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
425 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
510 km
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Airbags
8
9
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Applicable
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Rear
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Seat Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Front
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Front
Standard
Steering Type
Electric power-assisted
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Instrument Cluster Type
12.4-inch LCD
-
Interior Colour Options
7
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
-
Interior Colours
7
-
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Infotainment System
Ford SYNC 4
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Standard
Number of Speakers
12 with subwoofer
12
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch LCD
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
2
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Ford SYNC 4
15.6
Infotainment Display
Ford SYNC 4
-
Audio Speakers
12 with subwoofer
12
Audio System
12 with subwoofer
-
Display Audio
Ford SYNC 4
-
Infotainment Screen
Ford SYNC 4
15.6
Multi Information Display
12.4-inch LCD
-
Connected Services
Standard
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
-
Touchscreen
Ford SYNC 4
15.6
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
LED
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Applicable
Exterior Colour Options
7
Sky Black, Atlantis Gray, Aurora White, North Ice Blue, Rosemary Gray, Wind Grass Green
Body Type
Sedan
-
Exterior Colour Options
7
-
Headlights
Full LED
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Standard
-
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Approach Angle
-
13 deg
Departure Angle
-
14 deg
Wading Depth
-
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
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
Mustang
SEAL
Tyre Size
255/40 R19
235/45 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
19 Inches
19
Wheel Diameter
19 Inches
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Size Type
19 Inches
-
Wheels
19 Inches
-
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Maintenance Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
-
Service Plan Duration
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Mustang
SEAL
CO2 Emissions
295 g/km
0 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
Mustang
SEAL
Ownership Role
Flagship
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
1545000 ZAR
1211900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Starting Price
1545000
1211900
Starting Price Zar
1545000
1211900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Mustang and SEAL 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: Mustang 96 vs SEAL 100.
Efficiency index: Mustang 48 vs SEAL 90.
Safety-equipment index: Mustang 96 vs SEAL 98.
Practicality index: Mustang 56 vs SEAL 57.
Ownership-cover index: Mustang not separately scored vs SEAL 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
SEAL leads by 10 points
SEAL has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Mustang remains close.
Performance
SEAL +4
Efficiency
SEAL +42
Safety
SEAL +2
Practicality
SEAL +1
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEAL
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
57/100
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
56/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEAL
leads the specification evidence index with 86 pts
vs 76 pts for Mustang
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEAL leads. However, Mustang may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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