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Taigo
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V23
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Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
Taigo
V23
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
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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
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
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Model Year
Current
2026
Production Status
published
Published
Segment
SUV
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1220 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Taigo
V23
Length
4266 mm
4220 mm
Width
1757 mm
1915 mm
Height
1515 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
2554 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
440 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
1220 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1710 kg
2085 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
5.9 m
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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165 mm
Payload Capacity
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350–650 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Front Headroom
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1020 mm
Rear Headroom
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990 mm
Front Legroom
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1060 mm
Rear Legroom
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970 mm
Spec
Taigo
V23
Front Track Width
1531 mm
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Rear Track Width
1501 mm
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Front Suspension
Not Available
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
Power Steering
Standard
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MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Taigo
V23
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Standard
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Not Available
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
≈9.1 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
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Spec
Taigo
V23
Gearbox
DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4x2
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
DCT
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
4x2
2WD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Differential Type Front
Not Available
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Differential Type Rear
Not Available
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
DCT
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
4x2
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
Taigo
V23
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
13.0 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
40 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
40
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
Taigo
V23
Airbags
6
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
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AEB
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Spec
Taigo
V23
Cruise Control
Standard
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Front and rear
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Rear View Camera
Standard
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
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Reverse Camera
Standard
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear View Camera
Standard
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Reversing Camera
Standard
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Spec
Taigo
V23
Seat Material
Cloth
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Steering Type
Standard
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Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Front Armrest
Standard
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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
Standard
Leather steering wheel
Interior Colour Options
Black
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way power adjustment
Fabric Seats
Cloth
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Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way power adjustment
Armrest Front
Standard
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Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Taigo grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Trim Colour
Black
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Floor Mats
Standard
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Interior Colours
Black
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Seat Trim
Cloth
Leather
Spec
Taigo
V23
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
7
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
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USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
15.4 in
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.4 in
Connected Services
SYNC
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Touchscreen
SYNC
15.4 in
Spec
Taigo
V23
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
Taigo
V23
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
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Taigo
V23
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19 in
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
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Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
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Spec
Taigo
V23
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
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Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
123
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CO2 Emissions G Km
123
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Spec
Taigo
V23
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Spec
Taigo
V23
Service Plan
Not Available
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Spec
Taigo
V23
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
581500 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
581500
519900
Starting Price Zar
581500
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Taigo and V23 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: Taigo 36 vs V23 41.
Efficiency index: Taigo 63 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: Taigo 81 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: Taigo 66 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: Taigo not separately scored vs V23 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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Taigo and V23 image comparison
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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
V23 leads by 10 points
V23 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Taigo remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
V23
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Taigo
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexiCAUR V23
leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts
vs 61 pts for Taigo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, V23 leads. However, Taigo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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