Omoda C9 SHS vs Toyota GR86

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.

Omoda C9 SHS in South Africa

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom
⛽ 71.4 km/l
VS
Toyota GR86 in South Africa

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic Petrol 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 173 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 10.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Omoda C9 SHS vs Toyota GR86: the short answer

C9 SHS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over GR86.

GR86 starts ZAR 250,000 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · GR86 from ZAR 749,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification C9 SHS GR86
Maximum Power C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
Maximum Torque C9 SHSNot Officially Disclosed GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
Engine Size C9 SHS1500 cc GR862387 cc
Combined Fuel Economy C9 SHS71.4 km/l GR8610.9 km/l
Ground Clearance C9 SHS165 mm GR86130 mm

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

Independent editorial assessment

Hagalu editorial ratings

When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Toyota GR86

2.4 Automatic

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

C9 SHS

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

GR86

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

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

  • 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

GR86

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec C9 SHS GR86
Model Introduced Year 2025 2022
Generation Current South Africa C9 SHS range Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
Facelift History Current South Africa version listed by official source Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
Facelift Launched Since 2025 2022
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV Sedan
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment SUV Sedan
Tare Mass Kg Not Available 1270 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Sedan
Color Note - White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Dealer Stock Note - Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Spec C9 SHS GR86
Length 4775 mm 4265 mm
Width 1920 mm 1775 mm
Height 1671 mm 1310 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2575 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 165 mm 130 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 140 mm 125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 70 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 660 l 237 l
Kerb Weight 2195 kg 1270 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2717 kg 1660 kg
Payload Capacity 522 kg 390 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 4 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.8 m 5.4 m
Front Headroom 1005 mm 998 mm
Rear Headroom 970 mm 958 mm
Front Legroom 1070 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 960 mm 891 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This C9 SHS and GR86 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: C9 SHS 92 vs GR86 67.

Efficiency index: C9 SHS 96 vs GR86 45.

Safety-equipment index: C9 SHS 94 vs GR86 96.

Practicality index: C9 SHS 69 vs GR86 46.

Ownership-cover index: C9 SHS not separately scored vs GR86 43.

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

C9 SHS leads by 26 points

C9 SHS has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over GR86.

Evidence leader 87 /100
Lead 26 points
Data 55% source coverage
87
#1 Evidence leader

C9 SHS

55% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 96 Check Practicality 69
Performance 92
Efficiency 96
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Leads by 26 points
61
#2

GR86

87% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 96 Check Ownership 43
Performance 67
Efficiency 45
Safety 96
Practicality 46
Ownership 43
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance C9 SHS +25 Efficiency C9 SHS +51 Safety GR86 +2 Practicality C9 SHS +23

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

C9 SHS

Performance 92/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100

GR86

Performance 67/100
Efficiency 45/100
Safety 96/100
Practicality 46/100
Ownership 43/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Omoda C9 SHS leads the specification evidence index with 87 pts vs 61 pts for GR86

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, C9 SHS leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

C9 SHS vs GR86 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.