A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
X70 Plus starts ZAR 59,600 cheaperTaigo from ZAR 514,500 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Maximum Power
85 kW
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
200 Nm
230 Nm
Engine Size
1000 cc
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
16.1 km/l
12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
168 mm
200 mm
Boot / Load Bay
440 l
1680 l
Airbags
6
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1220 kg
1576 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Taigo and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
X70 Plus
+9 pts
Efficiency
Taigo
+13 pts
Safety
X70 Plus
+10 pts
Practicality
X70 Plus
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Taigo
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader
X70 Plus
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Taigo
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not Available
Generation
Current South African Taigo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Rear
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
-
Reversing Camera
Standard
-
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Cloth
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Standard
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Blue
Front Armrest
Standard
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Standard
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
Black
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Fabric Seats
Cloth
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Armrest Front
Standard
-
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.
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black
-
Floor Mats
Standard
-
Interior Colours
Black
-
Seat Trim
Cloth
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
SYNC
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Yes
Android Auto
Not Available
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
10.25-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
10.25-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
10.25-inch
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
200 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Leather Steering Wheel
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Standard
-
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Non full-size
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km
179 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
123
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
123
-
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Basic Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty
3 years / 120 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Service Plan
Not Available
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Spec
Taigo
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
South Africa market model
South Africa market model
Price Zar
581500 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Active local lineup
top
Starting Price
581500
484900
Starting Price Zar
581500
484900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
X70 Plus leads by 5 points
Taigo and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
X70 Plus +9
Efficiency
Taigo +13
Safety
X70 Plus +10
Practicality
X70 Plus +11
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
Taigo
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
66/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆Jetour X70 Plus
leads the catalogue index with 66 pts
vs 61 pts for Taigo
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, X70 Plus leads. However, Taigo may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Taigo and X70 Plus 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: Taigo 36 vs X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: Taigo 63 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: Taigo 81 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: Taigo 66 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: Taigo not separately scored vs X70 Plus 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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