iCAUR 03T vs GWM H6

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

iCAUR 03T in South Africa

iCAUR 03T

2WD Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 639,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
VS
GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

iCAUR 03T vs GWM H6: the short answer

03T and H6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H6 starts ZAR 50,000 cheaper 03T from ZAR 639,900 · H6 from ZAR 589,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 03T H6
Maximum Power 03T135 kW H6115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 03T220 Nm H6260 Nm
Engine Size 03TNot applicable — battery electric vehicle H61497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 03TNot applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l H617.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 03T190 mm H6198 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

03T

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

H6

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

03T

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

H6

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 03T H6
Model Introduced Year 2026 2022
Generation South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current 03T generation. H6 sold in South Africa is the third generation H6 under the Haval brand, launched globally in 2021 and adapted for SA in 2022. Suspension and powertrain calibration is tuned for South African road conditions and fuel quality.
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status Published published
Segment Electric SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger vehicle SUV
Color Note - Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Cosmos Grey. Two-tone roof options on LT and LX with selected base colours.
Dealer Stock Note - Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1680 kg
Facelift History - H6 received a mid-cycle update in late 2024 that brought refined hybrid system calibration for South African altitude and fuel quality, an upgraded driver-assistance package across all variants, the 14.6-inch infotainment screen as standard on LT and LX (replacing the original 12.3-inch unit), and revised exterior detailing including new alloy wheel designs.
Facelift Launched Since - 2024
Facelift Version Ending - Current
Spec 03T H6
Length 4433 mm 4653 mm
Width 1916 mm 1886 mm
Height 1741 mm 1730 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 190 mm 198 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 165 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity Not applicable — battery electric vehicle 58 l
Boot/Cargo Space 450 L rear seats up; 1,238 L with rear seats folded; 40 L rear storage box 530 l
Kerb Weight 1600–1950 kg 1680 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2173 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 350–650 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.9 m 11.8 m
Front Headroom 1020 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 990 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1060 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 970 mm 890 mm
Towing Capacity - 1500 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This 03T and H6 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.

Performance index: 03T 51 vs H6 51.

Efficiency index: 03T 99 vs H6 70.

Safety-equipment index: 03T 93 vs H6 93.

Practicality index: 03T 64 vs H6 69.

Ownership-cover index: 03T not separately scored vs H6 65.

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

03T leads by 5 points

03T and H6 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 67% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

03T

67% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 99 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 99
Safety 93
Practicality 64
Leads by 5 points
70
#2

H6

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 93
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency 03T +29 Safety Level Practicality H6 +5

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

03T

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 99/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 64/100

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index iCAUR 03T leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 70 pts for H6

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, 03T leads. However, H6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

03T vs H6 questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.