A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.
1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCTPetrol7-Speed DCTCurrent
ZAR 431,450ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW🔧 210 Nm⛽ 12.3 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceJolion Pro Limited
⛽Fuel EconomyATTO 2 DM-i
🛡SafetyATTO 2 DM-i
📦PracticalityATTO 2 DM-i
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 18,450 cheaperATTO 2 DM-i from ZAR 449,900 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power
72 kW @ 6000 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
122 Nm @ 4500 rpm
210 Nm
Engine Size
1498 cc
1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
19.6 km/l
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
168 mm
Boot / Load Bay
425 l
291 l
Airbags
6
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
1465 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
ATTO 2 DM-i and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Jolion Pro Limited
+8 pts
Efficiency
ATTO 2 DM-i
+30 pts
Safety
ATTO 2 DM-i
+2 pts
Practicality
ATTO 2 DM-i
+1 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
ATTO 2 DM-i
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
ATTO 2 DM-i
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African ATTO 2 DM-i generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
Active
active
Segment
Compact SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
Passenger vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1376-1540 kg
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Length
4330 mm
4470 mm
Width
1830 mm
1898 mm
Height
1675 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
425 l
291 l
Kerb Weight
1510 kg
1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
490 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
750 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.25 m
-
Front Headroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1100 mm
-
Rear Legroom
760 mm
-
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
4 rear sensors
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Standard
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
Floor Mats
-
Limited-edition branded carpets
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Standard
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
jolion-pro-limited
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
7-inch LCD
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Infotainment Screen
12.8
12.4
Touchscreen
12.8
12.4
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8
12.4
Infotainment Display
-
12.4
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Rear
Roof Rails
Standard
Black
Exterior Colour Options
Obsidian Black, Midnight Blue, Time Grey, Skiing White
3
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Exterior Trim
-
Green exterior accents
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Approach Angle
18 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
342.95 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Snow
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
16.0 deg
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
168 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Tyre Size
R16
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Tyre repair kit
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Wheel Rim Size
16
18
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Brake Caliper Colour
-
Green
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam composite
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
CO2 Emissions
69 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Service Plan
4 years/60000 km service plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
4 years/60000 km service plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years/60000 km service plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Ownership Role
higher-equipment derivative
Top
Price Zar
489900 ZAR
431450 ZAR
Pricing Role
higher-equipment derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
489900
431450
Starting Price Zar
489900
431450
Spec
ATTO 2 DM-i
Jolion Pro Limited
Warranty
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years/150000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/150000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
ATTO 2 DM-i leads by 0 points
ATTO 2 DM-i and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
ATTO 2 DM-i
Performance
37/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
56/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
94/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD ATTO 2 DM-i
leads the catalogue index with 65 pts
vs 65 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, ATTO 2 DM-i leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This ATTO 2 DM-i and Jolion Pro Limited comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: ATTO 2 DM-i 37 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.
Efficiency index: ATTO 2 DM-i 81 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 2 DM-i 92 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.
Practicality index: ATTO 2 DM-i 56 vs Jolion Pro Limited 55.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 2 DM-i not separately scored vs Jolion Pro Limited 94.
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.
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