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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
ZS Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Territory
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
ZS Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Model Introduced Year
2024
2025
Generation
First-generation South African Territory, 2026 update
Current South African ZS Pro compact SUV with a 1.5-litre turbo engine, CVT and two-grade matrix.
Facelift History
2026 South African design and equipment update
Launched locally in 2025 while the value-led ZS remained current.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current 2026 update
Current
Body Style
SUV
Five-door compact SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2025
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1705 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Length
4685 mm
4430 mm
Width
1935 mm
1818 mm
Height
1706 mm
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2726 mm
2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
161 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
448 l
443 l
Kerb Weight
1705 kg
1390 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2025 kg
1840 kg
Payload Capacity
320 kg
450 kg
Towing Capacity
1310 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.68 m
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
997 mm
875 mm
Rear Headroom
971 mm
865 mm
Front Legroom
1034 mm
1060 mm
Rear Legroom
956 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Front Track Width
1635 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1635 mm
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic electric sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
1422 l
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
1422 l
-
AC Type
Not Available
Automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
territory
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Sub Frame
Monocoque
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Engine
1.8-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1799 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Gasoline Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
138 kW @ 5200 rpm
125 kW
Maximum Torque
318 Nm @ 1750-3000 rpm
275 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
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Eco, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.9 kW/tonne
89.93 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
186.5 Nm/tonne
197.84 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
Territory
ZS Pro
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Standard
Gear Shift Type
7-Speed DCT
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
Front-wheel drive
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 Available
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
7-Speed DCT
Continuously Variable Transmission
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Claimed Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
City Mileage
10.9 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.9 km/l
18.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
EURO 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
13.5 km/l
14.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
60
55
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
Territory
ZS Pro
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Seat Material
Not Applicable
PVC
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Powered
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Large infotainment display, digital cluster, panoramic sunroof, roomy cabin
-
Interior Colours
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
PVC
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Infotainment System
SYNC
12.3-inch touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Standard
Android Auto
Not Available
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital driver display
USB Ports
Not Available
4
Infotainment Screen Size
SYNC
12.3-inch
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
12.3-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
-
Touchscreen
SYNC
12.3-inch
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Standard
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
5
Arctic White, Black Pearl, Monument Silver, Diamond Red, Como Blue
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
5
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Approach Angle
Not Available
19.0 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
28.0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
190 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
Territory
ZS Pro
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/50R18
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T145/80R18
Non-full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
18-inch
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Warranty Years
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
5 years / unlimited km
-
Basic Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
4 years / 120 000 km
7 years / 200,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
4 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
CO2 Emissions
168 g/km
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Service Plan
6 years / 90 000 km
5 years / 60,000 km
Spec
Territory
ZS Pro
Ownership Role
Current flagship derivative
Passenger vehicle
Price Zar
643900 ZAR
431500 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current official listed price
Current South African MSRP
Starting Price
643900
431500
Starting Price Zar
643900
431500
In depth: how these cars differ
This Territory and ZS Pro 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: Territory 60 vs ZS Pro 56.
Efficiency index: Territory 53 vs ZS Pro 58.
Safety-equipment index: Territory 81 vs ZS Pro 91.
Practicality index: Territory 60 vs ZS Pro 55.
Ownership-cover index: Territory not separately scored vs ZS Pro 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
ZS Pro leads by 1 points
Territory and ZS Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Territory +4
Efficiency
ZS Pro +5
Safety
ZS Pro +10
Practicality
Territory +5
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
ZS Pro
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
55/100
Territory
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
53/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexMG ZS Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 64 pts for Territory
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, ZS Pro leads. However, Territory may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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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.
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