Dongfeng 06 vs GWM Jolion

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.

Dongfeng 06 in South Africa

Dongfeng 06

06 E3 Electric Single-Speed Reduction Gear Current
ZAR 579,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 120 kW 🔧 230 Nm
VS
GWM Jolion in South Africa

GWM Jolion

1.5T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Dongfeng 06 vs GWM Jolion: the short answer

Jolion has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 06 remains close.

Jolion starts ZAR 89,100 cheaper 06 from ZAR 499,000 · Jolion from ZAR 409,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification 06 Jolion
Maximum Power 06120 kW Jolion115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 06230 Nm Jolion250 Nm
Engine Size 06Not Applicable Jolion1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 06Not Applicable Jolion17.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 06170 mm Jolion190 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

06

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Jolion

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

06

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Jolion

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec 06 Jolion
Model Introduced Year 2026 2021
Generation Current South African 06 generation Jolion sold in South Africa is the first generation under the Jolion nameplate, derived from Haval's L.E.M.O.N. modular platform launched in 2020. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic version in suspension calibration (slightly softer for SA road conditions), cabin material grades (higher) and infotainment software localisation.
Facelift History Current South African launch version; no local facelift announced Haval Jolion received a mid-cycle update in 2023 that brought the 12.3-inch infotainment screen to LT as standard (replacing the original 10.25-inch unit), added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range, refined driver-assistance calibration, and updated front-end styling with revised headlamp signatures. The hybrid variants were introduced to the South African market in 2024 as a separate trim ladder rather than a powertrain option on existing trims.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active published
Segment Compact Electric SUV SUV
Vehicle Type Passenger Vehicle SUV
Color Note - Hamilton White, Crystal White, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Dignity Black. Some colours are limited to specific trim levels and availability changes annually.
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg - 1500 kg
Spec 06 Jolion
Length 4306 mm 4472 mm
Width 1868 mm 1841 mm
Height 1645 mm 1628 mm
Wheelbase 2715 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 190 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 155 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 0 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 500 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 500 kg 1500 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 500 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 500 kg -
Towing Capacity 750 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 11.4 m
Front Headroom 1010 mm 990 mm
Rear Headroom 980 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 920 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This 06 and Jolion 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: 06 42 vs Jolion 51.

Efficiency index: 06 31 vs Jolion 73.

Safety-equipment index: 06 88 vs Jolion 93.

Practicality index: 06 60 vs Jolion 60.

Ownership-cover index: 06 not separately scored vs Jolion 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

Jolion leads by 12 points

Jolion has a modest catalogue-index lead, while 06 remains close.

Evidence leader 68 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 96% source coverage
68
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 73
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 points
56
#2

06

83% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Efficiency 31
Performance 42
Efficiency 31
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion +9 Efficiency Jolion +42 Safety Jolion +5 Practicality Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 73/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

06

Performance 42/100
Efficiency 31/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 56 pts for 06

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion leads. However, 06 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

06 vs Jolion 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.