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Spec
T1
XUV700
Model Introduced Year
2026
Not Available
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
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
3808 kg
-
Model Year
Current
Current
Production Status
Active
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1811 kg
2040 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
T1
XUV700
Length
4705 mm
4695 mm
Width
1967 mm
1890 mm
Height
1840 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
190 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Boot/Cargo Space
574 l
240 l
Kerb Weight
1811 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2208 kg
-
Payload Capacity
375 kg
-
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
-
Minimum Turning Radius
5.7 m
-
Front Headroom
1030 mm
-
Rear Headroom
1010 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
930 mm
-
Spec
T1
XUV700
Front Track Width
1690 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1700 mm
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut suspension
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-link independent suspension
Not Available
Spec
T1
XUV700
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive keyless entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Push button start
Wireless Charging
50W
Wireless front charger
Sunroof
Yes
Skyroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1455 l
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone climate control
Dual-zone fully 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
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Roof Load
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
-
Towbar
Yes
-
Spec
T1
XUV700
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRF4J20
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1998 cc
1997 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
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
149 kW @ 5000 rpm
Maximum Torque
375 Nm
380 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
180 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM, CUSTOM
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
73 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
186.3 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
T1
XUV700
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Not Applicable
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
6
Transmission Type
7DCT
6-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4WD
Not Applicable
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
6-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
2WD
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
T1
XUV700
Claimed Mileage
11.1 km/l
13 km/l
City Mileage
9.1 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
10.4 km/l
15.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
70 l
60 l
Emission Standard
VI B
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.1 km/l
13 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
70
60
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
T1
XUV700
Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
7
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Latest Gen Electronic Stability Programme
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Driver knee airbag
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1
XUV700
Cruise Control
No
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
360 Degree Camera
Yes
360-degree camera view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Driver drowsiness detection
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera and park assist
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
360-degree camera view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Blind view monitoring
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Spec
T1
XUV700
Seat Material
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Multi
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way powered driver seat with memory
Seat Trim
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Leatherette
Spec
T1
XUV700
Infotainment System
15.6-inch infotainment system
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
9 Sony Speakers
12-speaker Sony 3D sound system
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Touchscreen
15.6-inch
26.03-inch dual HD superscreen
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Standard
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Standard
Spec
T1
XUV700
LED Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
See OEM source page for colour availability.
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Headlamps
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Headlights
Yes
Clear-view LED headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Skyroof
Spec
T1
XUV700
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
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
Not Applicable
Crawl Control
Yes
-
Spec
T1
XUV700
Tyre Size
235/60 R19
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc brake
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc brake
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
19
R18 diamond-cut alloy wheels
Brake Type Front
Ventilated disc brake
-
Brake Type Rear
Solid disc brake
-
Spare Tyre
145/80 R18 space saver
Not Available
Electric Park Brake
Yes
Standard
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic park brake
Towing Unbraked Kg
750 kg
-
Wheel Material
Alloy
-
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic park brake
Spec
T1
XUV700
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Spec
T1
XUV700
Service Plan
7-year/75,000 km service plan
5 years / 100 000 km
Spec
T1
XUV700
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
634900 ZAR
627899 ZAR
Pricing Role
flagship
flagship
Starting Price
634900
495199
Starting Price Zar
634900
495199
Spec
T1
XUV700
Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
Basic Warranty
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
5 years / 150 000 km
In depth: how these cars differ
This T1 and XUV700 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 XUV700 66.
Efficiency index: T1 44 vs XUV700 53.
Safety-equipment index: T1 93 vs XUV700 94.
Practicality index: T1 67 vs XUV700 67.
Ownership-cover index: T1 not separately scored vs XUV700 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 1 points
T1 and XUV700 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
XUV700
Performance
66/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
67/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 71 pts for XUV700
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 leads. However, XUV700 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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