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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
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T1 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current local listing
Current local listing
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3808 kg
3948 kg
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1811 kg
2048 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Length
4705 mm
4705 mm
Width
1967 mm
1967 mm
Height
1840 mm
1843 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
574 l
Kerb Weight
1811 kg
2048 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2208 kg
2348 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
300 kg
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.7 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
1010 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
930 mm
930 mm
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Front Track Width
1690 mm
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
1700 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
50W
50W
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
1455 l
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone climate control
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.0
1.1
Rear Seat Split
60/40
60/40
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
Yes
Yes
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
12.0:1
Bore
80.5 mm
72 mm
Stroke
98.12 mm
92 mm
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
250 kW
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
530 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
180 km/h
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
125 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
265 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
Not Applicable
100 km
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
180 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
2WD
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
7DCT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
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 Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
7DCT
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
11.1 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.4 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
70 l
Emission Standard
VI B
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.1 km/l
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
70
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seats
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
9 Sony Speakers
9 Sony speakers
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
15.6-inch
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
15.6-inch
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
190 mm
Crawl Control
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
19
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
750 kg
Wheel Material
Alloy
Alloy
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km
25 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Hybrid
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in Hybrid
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Battery Warranty
-
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
634900 ZAR
689900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship
Starting Price
634900
689900
Starting Price Zar
634900
689900
Spec
T1
T1 i-DM
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Basic Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 and T1 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: T1 77 vs T1 i-DM 41.
Efficiency index: T1 44 vs T1 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: T1 93 vs T1 i-DM 93.
Practicality index: T1 67 vs T1 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: T1 not separately scored vs T1 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
T1 leads by 0 points
T1 and T1 i-DM 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
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 72 pts for T1 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 leads. However, T1 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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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