Toyota C-HR vs GWM Jolion Pro

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

Toyota C-HR Discontinued model
Toyota C-HR in South Africa

Toyota C-HR

2.0 HEV GR Sport CVT Hybrid e-CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 499,000 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 134 kW 🔧 190 Nm ⛽ 19.2 km/l
VS
GWM Jolion Pro in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro

1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT Petrol Current
ZAR 466,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C-HR
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality Jolion Pro
🔑 Ownership Jolion Pro
Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Jolion Pro: current from ZAR 392,150

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec C-HR Jolion Pro
Maximum Power 134 kW 105 kW
Maximum Torque 190 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 19.2 km/l 12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 168 mm
Boot / Load Bay 377 l -
Airbags 7 Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Kerb Weight 1500 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 3 7 years / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived vehicles remain available for comparison. Verified specs stay visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

C-HR and Jolion Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C-HR +8 pts
Efficiency C-HR +27 pts
Safety C-HR +10 pts
Practicality Jolion Pro +3 pts
Ownership Jolion Pro +22 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

C-HR

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Jolion Pro

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

C-HR

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

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec C-HR Jolion Pro
Model Introduced Year 2023 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 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 2023 Original current-generation version
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 1376-1540 kg
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec C-HR Jolion Pro
Length 4390 mm 4472 mm
Width 1796 mm 1841 mm
Height 1550 mm 1619 mm
Wheelbase 2640 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 43 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 377 l -
Kerb Weight 1500 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1930 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m -
Doors Not confirmed 5 doors

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

C-HR leads by 5 points

C-HR and Jolion Pro are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 68 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 83% source coverage
68
#1 Index leader

C-HR

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Ownership 43
Performance 53
Efficiency 78
Safety 98
Practicality 62
Ownership 43
Leads by 5 points
63
#2

Jolion Pro

60% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 88
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C-HR +8 Efficiency C-HR +27 Safety C-HR +10 Practicality Jolion Pro +3 Ownership Jolion Pro +22

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

C-HR

Performance 53/100
Efficiency 78/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 62/100
Ownership 43/100

Jolion Pro

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Toyota C-HR leads the catalogue index with 68 pts vs 63 pts for Jolion Pro

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Jolion Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 C-HR and Jolion Pro 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: C-HR 53 vs Jolion Pro 45.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Jolion Pro 51.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Jolion Pro 88.

Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Jolion Pro 65.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 vs Jolion Pro 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.