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.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
UNI-S
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Deepal S07
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
UNI-S
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Model Introduced Year
2025
2026
Generation
First South African Deepal S07 retail generation in one five-seat configuration.
First current South African UNI-S retail generation, offered in CS, CL and CE grades.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Deepal S07.
No South African facelift has been announced since the UNI-S entered local retail sale in 2026.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Body Style
Coupe SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Battery-electric mid-size SUV
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger car
Passenger car
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Length
4750 mm
4539 mm
Width
1930 mm
1865 mm
Height
1625 mm
1680 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2656 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
165 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
167 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
445 l
475 l
Kerb Weight
2073 kg
1505 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2490 kg
1825 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.75 m
5.66 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Applicable
NE15TG-AC
Fuel Type
Electric
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
160 kW
138 kW
Maximum Torque
320 Nm
300 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
1
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Rear
Not Applicable
Drive Type
RWD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
190 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Selectable drive modes
3 selectable modes
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
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
80 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
UHE traction battery (chemistry not disclosed)
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
500 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
35 min (30-80%)
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Rear-motor, rear-wheel drive
Not Officially Disclosed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
DCT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-clutch
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
RWD
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Axle Layout
4x2
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
7
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
51 l
Emission Standard
Zero tailpipe emissions
Euro 6
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
14.49 km/l
Charging Port Type
European-standard AC and DC interfaces
Not Officially Disclosed
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Consumption
14.2 kWh/100 km (CLTC); 15.8 kWh/100 km (NEDC)
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Airbags
6
6
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Electronic
Not Officially Disclosed
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Direct TPMS
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front and rear
Driver and front passenger
Front Parking Sensors
2 sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front and rear outer seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front and rear
Driver and front passenger
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
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
Front and rear
Rear (6 sensors)
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
540-degree HD panoramic view
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Straight-in/straight-out automatic parking
Around View Monitor
HD 360-degree panoramic view with transparent chassis
540-degree HD panoramic view
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Seat Material
Microfiber leather
Microfiber leather
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Seats
Front
Front seat cushions
Ambient Lighting
Multicolour LED
Not Officially Disclosed
Steering Wheel Material
Microfiber leather
Microfiber leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with 4-way lumbar support
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric; adjustment count not disclosed
4-way electric
Seat Trim
Shadow Black or Heatwave Orange
Microfiber leather
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Climate Control
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Power Windows
All four windows; one-touch
All four windows; one-touch up/down
Keyless Entry
Yes
Passive entry
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
40 W
Not Officially Disclosed
Sunroof
Full-width panoramic roof
Electric panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Automatic climate control
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Infotainment System
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
12.8-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
14
8
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.2-inch LCD / augmented-reality head-up display
10.25-inch instrument display
USB Ports
2 front and 1 rear
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
Deepal S07
UNI-S
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
Lunar Rock Grey, Cold Star White, Starshine Black, Blazing Cloud Orange, Stardust Blue
Black, Putty Grey, Shadow Grey, Fluorite Grey, Moon White
Headlights
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Tyre Size
255/45 R20
225/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Solid disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
Temporary-use spare
Wheel Rim Size
20-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
19-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Multi-link independent
Multi-link independent
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
179 g/km
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km maintenance plan
5 years / 90,000 km
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Current South African derivative
Price Zar
995900 ZAR
469900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
995900
469900
Starting Price Zar
995900
469900
Spec
Deepal S07
UNI-S
Warranty
Vehicle: 5 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 150,000 km
5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance 5 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This Deepal S07 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: Deepal S07 65 vs UNI-S 59.
Efficiency index: Deepal S07 90 vs UNI-S 55.
Safety-equipment index: Deepal S07 92 vs UNI-S 92.
Practicality index: Deepal S07 66 vs UNI-S 68.
Ownership-cover index: Deepal S07 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
Deepal S07 leads by 8 points
Deepal S07 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while UNI-S remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Deepal S07
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
UNI-S
Performance
59/100
Efficiency
55/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
68/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Deepal S07
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 69 pts for UNI-S
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Deepal S07 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.
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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