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.
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Maximum Power
150 kW
268 kW
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
760 Nm
Engine Size
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Not Applicable
90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
175 mm
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
310 l
560 l
Airbags
7
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1980 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ATTO 3 remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H6 PHEV
+33 pts
Efficiency
H6 PHEV
+6 pts
Safety
ATTO 3
+9 pts
Practicality
H6 PHEV
+17 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
ATTO 3
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Catalogue-index leader
H6 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
ATTO 3
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2023
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
First South African ATTO 3 generation
Current South African H6 PHEV 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
published
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
-
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1946 kg
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Length
4455 mm
4703 mm
Width
1875 mm
1886 mm
Height
1615 mm
1730 mm
Wheelbase
2720 mm
2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
175 mm
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
0 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
310 l
560 l
Kerb Weight
1750 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2160 kg
2400 kg
Payload Capacity
410 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
5.25 m
-
Front Headroom
1010 mm
-
Rear Headroom
920 mm
-
Front Legroom
1070 mm
-
Rear Legroom
760 mm
-
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Engine
Single-motor battery-electric powertrain
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Electric
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
Not Applicable
1500 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Not Applicable
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
150 kW
268 kW
Maximum Torque
310 Nm
760 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
160 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.3 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
85.7 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
177.1 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
60.48 kWh
19.1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
403.2 V
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
420 km
106 km
AC Charging Power
7 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
80 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
9 h 42 min (0-100%)
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
44 min (10-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Gearbox
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front motor, front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
LSD Available
Not Available
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
3.476
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
1
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Gearshift lever
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Single-speed reduction gear
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x2
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
1
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
16.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Not Applicable
Charging Type
AC and DC
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
Not Applicable
55
Combined Driving Range
420 km
Over 1000 km
Electric Consumption
15.6 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
310 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
390 km
Not Applicable
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Airbags
7
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Standard
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Standard
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Standard
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Standard
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning
Standard
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Seat Material
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Standard
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Front
Ambient Lighting
Standard
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Electric adjustment
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Synthetic leather
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
10.25-inch
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Climate Control
Automatic
Dual-zone
Power Windows
Standard
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Standard
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
AC Type
Automatic
Dual-zone
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1445 l
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Climate Zones
-
Dual-zone
Engine Warranty
-
5
Heads Up Display
-
Full-colour
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Air Conditioning
Automatic
Dual-zone
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
-
10.25-inch
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
Manual Aircon
-
Dual-zone
Heated Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Sound System
8
9
Source Model Column
-
h6-phev
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Standard
540-degree panoramic camera
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
-
flagship
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Infotainment System
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Coffee OS
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Wireless
Number of Speakers
8
9
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full LCD instrument display
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
12.8
Coffee OS
Touchscreen
12.8
Coffee OS
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Wireless
Infotainment Screen Size
12.8
Coffee OS
Infotainment Display
-
Coffee OS
Audio Speakers
8
9
Audio System
-
9
Display Audio
-
Coffee OS
Head Up Display
-
Full-colour
Multi Information Display
-
10.25-inch
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear fog lamp
Not Available
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Surfing Blue, Cosmos Black, Climbing Grey, Skiing White
3
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
346.85 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Snow
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Available
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
13 deg
Not Available
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Tyre Size
215/55 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Temporary spare wheel
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Multi-link
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
0 g/km
Hybrid System Type
-
Plug-in hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
PHEV
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
0
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
0
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Service Plan
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
8 years / 150 000 km
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
4 years/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Ownership Role
extended-range derivative
Flagship
Price Zar
783900 ZAR
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
extended-range derivative
Current listed price
Starting Price
783900
749900
Starting Price Zar
783900
749900
Spec
ATTO 3
H6 PHEV
Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
H6 PHEV leads by 9 points
H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while ATTO 3 remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
ATTO 3
Performance
65/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
51/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM H6 PHEV
leads the catalogue index with 84 pts
vs 75 pts for ATTO 3
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 PHEV leads. However, ATTO 3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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 3 and H6 PHEV 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 3 65 vs H6 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: ATTO 3 90 vs H6 PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: ATTO 3 99 vs H6 PHEV 90.
Practicality index: ATTO 3 51 vs H6 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: ATTO 3 not separately scored vs H6 PHEV 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.
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