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LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT

Price in South Africa, real specs & fuel economy — 2026

Model year 2026 Generation First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV Current version 2026 Body style SUV
L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.
ZAR 419,900
On-road in
ZAR 433,999
What makes up this price?
Vehicle price (ex-showroom)
ZAR 419,900
Registration allowance
ZAR 4,200
Licensing allowance
ZAR 1,600
Inspection / roadworthy allowance
ZAR 1,100
Dealer handling / delivery
ZAR 3,000
Insurance
ZAR 4,199
Other fees
ZAR 0
Ex-showroom ZAR 419,900
Estimated finance from ZAR 7,368/month Ex-showroom basis · approx. 20% deposit · 11.5% p.a. · 60 months · no balloon
Engine:1499cc (1.5L) Torque:225Nm (166 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:160mm (6.3″) Power:108kW (145 bhp) Boot458L (16.2 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 14.3 km/l (34 mpg)
City 11.5 km/l (27 mpg)
Highway 16.8 km/l (40 mpg)

On-road pricing varies by dealer. Fuel figures are manufacturer claims or source-backed estimates where a separate city/highway cycle is not published; your real numbers depend on traffic, terrain and driving style.

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Hagalu editorial rating: 4.3/5 Review

Estimate monthly vehicle finance for the LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT in South Africa. The default illustration uses the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest over 60 months and no balloon payment.

Estimated monthly instalment
ZAR 7,368
Total Interest
ZAR 107,051
Total Payable
ZAR 442,051
Principal Interest

* Illustrative estimate based on the ex-showroom price, approximately 20% deposit, 11.5% nominal annual interest, 60 months and no balloon payment. Excludes initiation fees, monthly service fees, credit-life insurance and vehicle insurance. Your lender quotation may differ.

Vehicle specifications and buying guidance • Hagalu

LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT

L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is a South African SUV with a suv body and petrol power.

The LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is the range flagship at R419,900. It uses the same 108 kW and 225 Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and six-speed dual-clutch transmission as Javan, so the extra R50,000 is not a performance upgrade. Cabin upgrades include faux-leather upholstery, powered and ventilated driver seating, a sunroof, six speakers and the 13.2-inch touchscreen. Pantera retains the shared five-seat packaging and 458-litre boot, so it does not create more basic cargo room than Amur or Javan. Buyers should sit in both front positions, check rear headroom below the roof installation and test whether the seat ventilation and powered adjustment justify the premium. Ownership cover includes the published five-year or 150,000 km vehicle warranty, five-year or 75,000 km service plan, long first-owner engine warranty and two-year LEPAS Care provision for the DCT models. For someone focused on the turbo engine and automatic gearbox, Javan provides the same core mechanical package for less. The Pantera formed part of the first-generation L4 range launched in South Africa in March 2026; no local facelift has been announced. A turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine produces 108 kW and 225 Nm through a six-speed dual-clutch transmission to the front wheels. Faux-leather trim, powered and ventilated driver seating, a sunroof, six speakers and a 13.2-inch touchscreen lead the flagship cabin specification. Pantera is for the L4 buyer who places a high value on six airbags, the full published assistance package, surround-view visibility and upgraded seating comfort. The L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is not best understood by one headline number. Its appeal comes from the interaction between an active listing, a South African price reference of R419,900 and engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol. Its appeal comes from the interaction between a Automatic transmission, Petrol power and the top trim for L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT. Those details decide whether it is an easy fit for family travel, or whether a nearby model with a different package would make more sense once the ownership budget is written down for L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT

LEPAS L4 — Quick Facts

LEPAS L4 Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 Amur 5MT Base Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Manual ZAR 299,900
1.5T Javan 6DCT Mid Petrol Efficiency14.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 369,900
1.5T Pantera 6DCT Top Petrol Efficiency14.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 419,900
Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Efficiency / range Transmission Price
1.5 Amur 5MT Base Petrol Efficiency14.5 km/l Manual ZAR 299,900
1.5T Javan 6DCT Mid Petrol Efficiency14.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 369,900
1.5T Pantera 6DCT Top Petrol Efficiency14.3 km/l Automatic ZAR 419,900
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LEPAS L4 Specifications

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Model Introduced Year
2026
Body Style
SUV
Generation
First-generation LEPAS L4 compact SUV
Model Year
2026
Production Status
Active
Segment
Compact SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Facelift Launched Since
2026
Facelift History
The L4 launched as the first LEPAS model in South Africa in 2026.
Length
4406 mm
Width
1820 mm
Height
1635 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
458 l
Kerb Weight
1346 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1844 kg
Payload Capacity
498 kg
Towing Capacity
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.275 m
Front Headroom
1005 mm
Rear Headroom
975 mm
Front Legroom
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
Cylinders
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Valves
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-Point Electronic Fuel Injection
Compression Ratio
9.5:1
Bore
77.0 mm
Stroke
80.5 mm
Maximum Power
108 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
225 Nm @ 2000-4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
185 km/h
0-100 km/h
10.2 sec
Quarter Mile
17.6 sec
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
80.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
167.2 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
LSD Available
No
Gearbox
6-speed dual-clutch automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
6
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
FWD
Axle Layout
4x2
Low Range
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
4.13:1
Number of Gears
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Clutch Type
Dual clutch
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.8 km/l
Fuel Tank Litres
51
Auto Start Stop
Standard
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 6B
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
Highway Mileage
16.8 km/l
City Mileage
11.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
14.3 km/l
Brake Assist
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
ABS
Standard
Airbags
6
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
BA
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
TCS
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes - front seats
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
AEB
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
EBD
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Park Assist
No
Cruise Control
Adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Parking Sensors
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Around View Monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way power
Seat Trim
Faux leather
Steering Wheel Material
Faux leather
Heated Seats
No
Ventilated Seats
Standard
Seat Material
Faux leather
Keyless Entry
Standard
Climate Control
Climate control
Power Windows
Front and rear
Push Button Start
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Sunroof
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
AC Type
Automatic climate control
Android Auto
Standard
Touchscreen
Standard
USB Ports
2
Infotainment System
13.2-inch
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Infotainment Screen
13.2-inch
Digital Instrument Cluster
8-inch segment display
Roof Rails
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
LEPAS South Africa colour availability varies by derivative and launch allocation.
Fog Lamps
Rear
Headlights
LED
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED Headlamps
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Terrain Modes
No
Wading Depth
400 mm
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
18.5 deg
Approach Angle
20.0 deg
Departure Angle
28.0 deg
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic
Tyre Size
215/60 R17
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary T-type spare tyre
Wheel Rim Size
17-inch
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam semi-independent suspension
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut independent suspension
Service Plan
5 years / 75,000 km
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km
Pricing Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Price Zar
419900 ZAR
Ownership Role
safety and comfort flagship derivative
Starting Price
419900
Starting Price Zar
419900
Driving fit

Where the LEPAS L4 Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Pantera is therefore easiest to justify when its additional airbags, assistance systems, camera coverage and cabin features will improve everyday safety or comfort, rather than when the buyer simply wants the most expensive badge. A shopper researching L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT should separate need from showroom appeal

City
A road demonstration remains necessary because a DCT's response in crawling traffic and the effect of the wheel and tyre package on ride cannot be judged from specifications. Around town, L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of a 6-Speed DCT transmission becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
Pantera has six airbags and the broad L4 driver-assistance suite, plus a 540-degree surround-view system. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT out with the load it normally carries. A South African price reference of R419,900 gives context, but a number cannot show how engine of 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol feels on a gradient
Off-Road
Pantera also remains front-wheel drive with 160 mm minimum clearance; flagship equipment does not turn it into an off-road edition. If the L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a 6-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission against the stated drivetrain
4.3/5
Hagalu editorial score 4.3 out of 5 Reviewed by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT — Should You Buy It?

4.3/5
LEPAS L4 Pantera desk review: the complete safety flagship
Hagalu editorial review by Hagalu Editorial Team · 2026-08-02

This is an evidence-based desk review using official South African price, specification and ownership sources; no road test or customer-review evidence is claimed. Pantera receives the range's highest score because six airbags, the published assistance suite, 540-degree camera, powered and ventilated seating and upgraded cabin equipment materially broaden the L4 package. It shares Javan's capable 108 kW/225 Nm turbo-DCT drivetrain and 458-litre boot. Value remains good rather than exceptional because it costs R50,000 more than Javan without adding output, and real ride, DCT smoothness and long-term repair experience have not been independently measured. It is the strongest choice when safety and comfort equipment—not badge hierarchy—drives the purchase.

Desk research: Scored from verified published sources and Hagalu's South African buyer analysis; this vehicle was not road-tested for this review. This is a Hagalu editorial score, not a customer rating.

Safety 4.5/5 · 20%
4.5/5
Value 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Practicality 4.2/5 · 20%
4.2/5
Ownership 4.3/5 · 15%
4.3/5
Powertrain suitability 4.1/5 · 15%
4.1/5
Comfort & technology 4.5/5 · 10%
4.5/5

Evidence reviewed: Hagalu maintains the detailed source record internally so this page does not promote third-party vehicle websites.

How this score is calculated · Methodology v1.0

L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT deserves a closer look when its price, equipment and powertrain fit the owner’s route.

L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in an active listing and accept the limitation represented by a power output of 108 kW @ 5500 rpm

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: top
  • ✓Status: active
  • ✓South African price: R419,900
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 108 kW @ 5500 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: 6-Speed DCT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT budget.
  • ✕A short L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT stock and support terms.

LEPAS L4 FAQs

The current recommended retail price listed for the LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is R419,900. This is the vehicle price before finance interest, insurance, registration and any dealer-added options.

The current south african range comprises 1.5 Amur 5MT, 1.5T Javan 6DCT, 1.5T Pantera 6DCT. Prices and equipment are shown by derivative so buyers can compare the actual local range rather than specifications from another market.

The listed ground clearance for the LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is 160 mm. Use that number as a practical comparison point against similar cars, especially if you regularly deal with steep driveways, gravel roads or uneven parking areas.

The listed engine capacity for the LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is 1499 cc, with output shown as 108 kW (145 bhp). Where a model has more than one derivative, compare the specific variant because fuel type, gearbox and drivetrain can change the way it drives.

The combined fuel-economy figure shown for the LEPAS L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT is around 14.3 km/l.

Pantera is therefore easiest to justify when its additional airbags, assistance systems, camera coverage and cabin features will improve everyday safety or comfort, rather than when the buyer simply wants the most expensive badge. A shopper researching L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT should separate need...

A road demonstration remains necessary because a DCT's response in crawling traffic and the effect of the wheel and tyre package on ride cannot be judged from specifications. Around town, L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration.

Pantera has six airbags and the broad L4 driver-assistance suite, plus a 540-degree surround-view system. On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the L4 1.5T Pantera 6DCT out with the load it normally carries.

Buyers researching the LEPAS L4 often compare it with rivals such as Suzuki Fronx , Toyota Starlet Cross , MG ZS , Chery Tiggo 4 Cross , Toyota Urban Cruiser . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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