Deepal S07 vs KGM Rexton

The Deepal S07 starts from $49,990 before on-road costs, while the KGM Rexton opens at $50,000. That makes the Deepal S07 the more affordable entry point by $10.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $54,989 and $55,000 respectively.

The Deepal S07 currently qualifies for the electric-vehicle FBT exemption, which can dramatically reduce the effective cost for novated lease buyers. The KGM Rexton does not: only battery-electric vehicles qualify.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

How long each takes to charge, from a household power point to ultra-rapid DC, estimated from battery size and max charge rates.

The Deepal S07 features a 15.6-inch touchscreen, while the KGM Rexton gets a 12.3-inch display and 12.3-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The Deepal S07 stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats, ventilated seats, V2L and Sony audio — features our data doesn't list for the KGM Rexton. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the Deepal S07 gets synthetic leather upholstery while the KGM Rexton offers leather.

The Deepal S07 uses a Electric producing 160kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a automatic to a RWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 7.9 seconds.

The KGM Rexton responds with a Turbo DDi Diesel making 149kW and 441Nm, paired to a 8-speed automatic driving all four wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 11.5 seconds.

The Deepal S07 has the clear power advantage at 160kW vs 149kW. In the 0-100 sprint (manufacturer-claimed), the Deepal S07 is 3.6s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The Deepal S07 measures 4,750mm long on a 2,900mm wheelbase, 100mm shorter than the KGM Rexton at 4,850mm (2,865mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Deepal S07 generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 445L in the Deepal S07 and 236L in the KGM Rexton, giving the Deepal S07 a 209L advantage. The KGM Rexton seats 7 vs 5.

For towing, the KGM Rexton leads with a 3,500kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 2,000kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Running cost data is not yet available for both models. We will update when figures are confirmed.

Warranty: 7 years / 160,000km (Deepal S07) vs 7 years / 999,999km (KGM Rexton). Both match on warranty length.