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MODEL TESTED CHANGAN DEEPAL S07 Price £39,990 Power 215bhp Torque 236lb ft 0-60mph 7.5sec 30-70mph 6.5sec Top speed 112mph 70-0mph 44.5m (9deg C, damp patches) Range 233/240/285 miles (average/touring