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T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
UNI-S
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
T1
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2026
2026
Generation
Current local listing
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
Not listed by current South African source page.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not Applicable
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3808 kg
-
Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1811 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger car
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Length
4705 mm
4539 mm
Width
1967 mm
1865 mm
Height
1840 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
1811 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2208 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
375 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
1030 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
930 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Front Track Width
1690 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Multi-link independent
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
50W
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Yes
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
-
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Automatic climate control
Engine Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.0
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Spare Wheel
145/80 R18 space saver
Temporary-use spare
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.2:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
80.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
98.12 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
138 kW
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
300 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
180 km/h
190 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
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T1
UNI-S
Gearbox
Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
7DCT
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
7DCT
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
2WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
11.1 km/l
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
10.4 km/l
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
51 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
11.1 km/l
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
70
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Cruise Control
No
Cruise Control
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
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Microfiber leather
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
9 Sony Speakers
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
1 USB-A and 1 USB-C in front
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
12.8-inch
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
12.8-inch
Spec
T1
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Underbody Protection
Metal guard plate for front compartment
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
-
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
145/80 R18 space saver
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
19
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
145/80 R18 space saver
Temporary-use spare
Electric Park Brake
Yes
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Spec
T1
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km
179 g/km
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
634900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
634900
469900
Starting Price Zar
634900
469900
Spec
T1
UNI-S
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 and UNI-S comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: T1 44 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: T1 93 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: T1 67 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: T1 not separately scored vs UNI-S 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.
Specification Evidence Index
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 3 points
T1 and UNI-S 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
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 leads. However, UNI-S 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.
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