Toyota C-HR vs GWM Jolion

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 in South Africa

GWM Jolion

1.5T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance C-HR
Fuel Economy C-HR
🛡 Safety C-HR
📦 Practicality C-HR
🔑 Ownership Jolion
Recorded price context C-HR: last listed from ZAR 429,000 · Jolion: current from ZAR 409,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec C-HR Jolion
Maximum Power 134 kW 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 190 Nm 250 Nm
Engine Size 1987 cc 1497 cc
Claimed Mileage 19.2 km/l 17.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 160 mm 190 mm
Boot / Load Bay 377 l 340 l
Airbags 7 6
Kerb Weight 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

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

Where They Actually Differ

Performance C-HR +2 pts
Efficiency C-HR +5 pts
Safety C-HR +5 pts
Practicality C-HR +2 pts
Ownership Jolion +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
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Jolion

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

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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jolion

  • 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
Model Introduced Year 2023 2021
Generation Second generation on TNGA-C platform – hybrid-only in SA 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 All-new second generation launched in SA in 2023 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 2023 2024
Tare Mass Kg 1500 kg 1500 kg
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
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
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Color Note Not confirmed 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.
Spec C-HR Jolion
Drivetrain Layout Front Wheel Drive Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
LSD Available Not Applicable No
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable No
Gearbox e-CVT (Electronic CVT) DHT Hybrid Transmission
Transmission Type e-CVT (Electronic CVT) Automatic
Gearbox Type e-CVT (Electronic CVT) DHT Hybrid Transmission
4WD Engagement Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not confirmed Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Not confirmed No
Clutch Type Not confirmed Wet Multi-Disc
Differential Lock Not confirmed No
Differential Type Front Not confirmed Not Available
Differential Type Rear Not confirmed Not Available
Drive Mode Selector Not confirmed Yes
Drivetrain Not confirmed Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position Not confirmed Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio Not confirmed 3.73
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Number of Gears Not confirmed 2
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Yes
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed Automatic
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning Not confirmed Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock Not confirmed 14.7:1
Transfer Case Guard Not confirmed Not Available
Transmission Speeds Not confirmed 2
Axle Layout Not confirmed FWD

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 0 points

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

Index leader 68 /100
Lead 0 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 0 points
68
#2

Jolion

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 73
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C-HR +2 Efficiency C-HR +5 Safety C-HR +5 Practicality C-HR +2 Ownership Jolion +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

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

How to Read This Comparison

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

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, C-HR leads. However, Jolion 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 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 51.

Efficiency index: C-HR 78 vs Jolion 73.

Safety-equipment index: C-HR 98 vs Jolion 93.

Practicality index: C-HR 62 vs Jolion 60.

Ownership-cover index: C-HR 43 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.