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Decision summary
Mahindra S4 Game Viewer vs JAC T9 PHEV: the short answer
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.
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Maximum Power
S4 Game Viewer103 kW @ 3750 rpm
T9 PHEV160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
S4 Game Viewer320 Nm
T9 PHEV370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Engine Size
S4 Game Viewer2179 cc
T9 PHEV2000 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
S4 Game Viewer12.7 km/l
T9 PHEV-
Ground Clearance
S4 Game Viewer210 mm
T9 PHEV-
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Evidence forMahindra S4 Game Viewer
S4 Game Viewer 4x4
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
Not Available
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Generation
Current local listing
Upcoming South African T9 plug-in-hybrid promotional preview
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
Pickup
Double-cab pickup
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
upcoming
Segment
Pickup
Double-cab bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
2155 kg
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Vehicle Type
Pickup
Plug-in hybrid light commercial vehicle
Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Ground Clearance (Default)
210 mm
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Kerb Weight
2155 kg
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Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
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Payload Capacity
995 kg
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Towing Capacity
-
3500 kg
Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link rigid axle
Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Not Available
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Power Windows
Not Available
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Keyless Entry
Not Available
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Push Button Start
Not Available
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Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
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Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
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Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Not Available
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Fuel Consumption Combined
7.9
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Engine
2.2-litre Turbocharged Diesel
2.0-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
2179 cc
2000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
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Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
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Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
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Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
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
103 kW @ 3750 rpm
160 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
370 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
290 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
670 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Permanent Magnet Synchronous Motor
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front and rear
Drive Type
4WD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
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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
Not Officially Disclosed
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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
47.8 kW/tonne
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
148.5 Nm/tonne
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Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
31.2 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Lithium Iron Phosphate (LFP)
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
-
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
4 h 30 min
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
85 min
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Gearbox
Manual
-
Drivetrain Layout
4x4
Front and rear electric motors
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
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Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic differential locks on both axles
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
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Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
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Transmission Type
Manual
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Clutch Type
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
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Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
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Drivetrain
4x4
Dual-motor AWD
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 Applicable
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Manual
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Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
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Low Range
Not Applicable
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Axle Layout
4x2
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Electronic differential lock
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
12.7 km/l
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City Mileage
10.3 km/l
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Highway Mileage
14.9 km/l
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Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
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Emission Standard
Not Applicable
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AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
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Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
-
Real-world Mileage
12.7 km/l
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Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
CCS2 AC/DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC/DC
Fuel Tank Litres
80
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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
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Airbags
Driver and passenger airbags
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ABS
Not Available
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Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
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Traction Control
Not Available
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Hill Descent Control
Not Available
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Hill Start Assist
Not Available
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Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
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Brake Assist
Not Available
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Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
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Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Not Available
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BA
Not Available
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Brake Override System
Not Available
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Curtain Airbags
Not Available
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Driver Airbag
Not Available
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EBD
Not Available
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Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
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Passenger Airbag
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
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Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
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Side Airbags
Not Available
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Stability Control
Not Available
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TCS
Not Available
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Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Not Available
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Cruise Control
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
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Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
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360 Degree Camera
Not Available
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Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
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Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver monitoring confirmed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
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Auto Wipers
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
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Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
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Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Seat Material
Not Applicable
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Heated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
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Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
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Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Infotainment System
Not Available
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Apple CarPlay
Not Available
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Android Auto
Not Available
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Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
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Number of Speakers
Not Available
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
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Infotainment Screen
Not Available
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Touchscreen
Not Available
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Not Available
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Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
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Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
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Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
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Headlights
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
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Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
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Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
210 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
210 mm
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Tyre Size
Not Available
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Front Brake Type
Not Available
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Rear Brake Type
Not Available
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Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Diesel
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Service Plan
5 years / 90 000 km
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Spec
S4 Game Viewer
T9 PHEV
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Upcoming South African promotional preview
Price Zar
548249 ZAR
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Pricing Role
top
Announced price not publicly listed
Starting Price
503749
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Starting Price Zar
503749
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In depth: how these cars differ
This S4 Game Viewer and T9 PHEV 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.
Use the key-spec and full-spec tables to compare the fields that are confirmed. For a purchase decision, verify current availability, exact derivative equipment, finance, insurance and ownership cover with the relevant manufacturer or authorised retailer.
Specification Index Withheld
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Score withheld: fewer than four comparable categories or less than 50% weighted source coverage for at least one vehicle.
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.
What the evidence means
No overall winner is declared because the selected vehicles do not yet meet Hagalu's minimum like-for-like source-coverage threshold. Compare the confirmed rows and verify the exact derivative before buying.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
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.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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