Omoda C9 SHS vs GWM H6 GT PHEV

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.

Omoda C9 SHS

C9 SHS AWD Plug-In Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 999,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 440 kW 🔧 915 Nm ⛽ 71.4 km/l

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Phev Automatic

ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l

＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance H6 GT PHEV

⛽ Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV

🛡 Safety C9 SHS

📦 Practicality C9 SHS

🔑 Ownership C9 SHS

H6 GT PHEV starts ZAR 999900 cheaper C9 SHS from ZAR 999,900 · H6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Engine Power	440 kW	321 kW
Torque	915 Nm	762 Nm
Engine Size	1.5 cc	1500 cc
Claimed Mileage	71.4 km/l	125 km/l
Ground Clearance	165 mm	170 mm
Boot / Load Bay	660 l	392 l
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight	-	2075 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	7 Years / 200 000 km	5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

C9 SHS holds a noticeable edge over H6 GT PHEV, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT PHEV +2 pts

Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +1 pts

Safety C9 SHS +85 pts

Practicality C9 SHS +18 pts

Ownership C9 SHS +4 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

C9 SHS

Strengths

Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency

Best suited to: Family Usage

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency

Weak Spots

Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

H6 GT PHEV

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Model Introduced Year	2025	Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation	Current South Africa C9 SHS range	Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History	Current South Africa version listed by official source	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	2025	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	Coupe SUV
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	active	published
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	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 4WD PHEV DHT

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Ground Clearance	165 mm	170 mm
Wheelbase	2800 mm	2738 mm
Length	4775 mm	4727 mm
Width	1920 mm	1940 mm
Height	1671 mm	1729 mm
Kerb Weight	-	2075 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight	2717 kg	2525 kg
Seating Capacity	5	5
Boot Space	660 l	392 l
Towing Capacity	-	1500 kg
Front Track Width	-	-
Rear Track Width	-	-
Turning Radius	-	-
Load Bed Length	660 l	392 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Front Legroom	-	-
Rear Legroom	-	-
Front Headroom	-	-
Rear Headroom	-	-
Front Shoulder Room	-	-
Rear Shoulder Room	-	-
Boot Space Seats Folded	1783 l	1390 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Max Payload	-	-
Boot Volume	660 l	392 l
Doors	5	5
Seats	5	5
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	55 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2717 kg	2525 kg
Ground Clearance Max	165 mm	170 mm
Ground Clearance Min	165 mm	170 mm
Ground Clearance Mm	165 mm	170 mm
Height Mm	1671 mm	1729 mm
Length Mm	4775 mm	4727 mm
Loadbox Length Mm	660 l	392 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-
Cargo Volume	660 l	392 l
Tare Mass Kg	-	2075 kg
Turning Circle	-	-
Turning Circle M	-	-
Width Mm	1920 mm	1940 mm

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Engine	1.5 TGDI plug-in hybrid	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
Engine Type	1.5 TGDI plug-in hybrid	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
Displacement	1.5 cc	1500 cc
Cylinders	4	-
Valves per Cylinder	16	-
Power	440 kW	321 kW
Power @ RPM	5500	-
Torque	915 Nm	762 Nm
Torque @ RPM	1750-4000	-
Fuel System	Petrol injection	-
Turbocharger	Standard	-
Top Speed	-	-
0-100 km/h	-	4.9 sec
Compression Ratio	-	-
Cylinder Bore	-	-
Piston Stroke	-	-
Engine Code	-	-
Power	590.0 bhp	43 bhp
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	PHEV
Cylinder Layout	Inline	-
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	-
Engine Type Config	1.5 TGDI plug-in hybrid	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
0–100 km/h	-	4.9 sec
Engine Displacement	1.5 cc	1500 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1.5 cc	1500 cc
Acceleration 0 100	-	4.9 sec
Engine Config	1.5 TGDI plug-in hybrid	1.5-litre turbo plug-in hybrid
Engine Cylinders	4	-
Engine Displacement Cc	1.5 cc	1500 cc
Engine Power kW	440 kW	321 kW
Engine Torque Nm	915 Nm	762 Nm
Engine Valves	16	-
Induction	Turbocharged	-
Max Power kW	440 kW	321 kW
Max Torque Nm	915 Nm	762 Nm
Maximum Power	440 kW	321 kW
Maximum Torque	915 Nm	762 Nm
Power kW Rpm	5500	-
Torque Nm Rpm	1750-4000	-
Turbo Type	Single turbo	-
EV Range	-	180 km
Active Exhaust	-	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Drive Type	AWD	Four-wheel drive
Drivetrain Layout	AWD	4WD / AWD
LSD Available	-	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Differential Lock	-	-
Paddle Shifters	Standard	-
Final Drive Ratio	-	-
Number of Gears	Hybrid DHT	-
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Clutch Type	Automatic clutch	-
Drivetrain	AWD	Four-wheel drive
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
4WD Engagement	-	Available
4WD Hi Range	-	Available
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	Standard	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
Low Range	-	-
Axle Layout	AWD	Four-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Transmission Speeds	Hybrid DHT	-
Drive Mode Selector	-	4WD/off-road drive mode support

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Claimed Mileage	71.4 km/l	125 km/l
City Mileage	-	102.5 km/l
Highway Mileage	-	145 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	-	55 l
Emission Standard	Euro VIb	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	-	-
Auto Start Stop	Standard	-
Average Fuel Consumption	1.4 l/100km	0.8 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption	1.4 l/100km	0.8 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency	1.4 l/100km	0.8 l/100km
Real-world Mileage	71.4 km/l	125 km/l
AC Charging Power	6.6	-
Charging Port Type	Plug-in hybrid AC/DC	-
Charging Time AC Full	5.5 h	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	25 min	-
Charging Type	AC and DC fast charging	-
Combined Consumption	1.4 l/100km	0.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	1.4 l/100km	0.8 l/100km
DC Charging Power	70	-
Fuel Economy Combined	1.4 l/100km	0.8 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres	-	55 l
Fuel Type	Plug-in Hybrid	PHEV
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Combined Driving Range	1100	1000
Electric Consumption	22.7	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	1100 km	-
Range Wltp	150 km	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Airbags	Multiple airbags	Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS	Standard	-
Electronic Stability Control	Standard	-
Traction Control	Standard	-
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist	Standard	-
Child Safety Lock	Standard	-
ISOFIX Mounts	Standard	-
Brake Assist	Standard	-
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Standard	-
Front Parking Sensors	Standard	-
AEB	Standard	-
BA	Standard	-
Brake Override System	Standard	-
Curtain Airbags	Standard	Standard
Driver Airbag	Standard	-
EBD	Standard	-
Engine Immobiliser	Standard	-
Hill Hold	Standard	-
Passenger Airbag	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Standard	-
Side Airbags	Standard	Standard
TCS	Standard	-
Knee Airbag	Standard	-
ABS EBD	Standard	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Cruise Control	Standard	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Lane Keep Assist	Standard	-
Lane Departure Warning	Standard	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Standard	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Standard	-
Parking Sensors	Standard	-
Rear View Camera	Standard	-
360 Degree Camera	Standard	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Standard	-
Driver Fatigue Alert	Standard	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	-	-
Auto Highbeam	Standard	-
Auto Wipers	Standard	-
Drive Modes	Eco / Normal / Sport	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Standard	-
Reverse Camera	Standard	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Standard	-
Park Assist	-	-
Around View Monitor	Standard	-
Blind Spot Warning	Standard	-
Forward Collision Warning	Standard	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Seat Material	Leatherette / leather	-
Heated Seats	Standard	-
Ventilated Seats	Standard	-
Ambient Lighting	Standard	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather	-
60 40 Split Seat	Standard	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	Power	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	Power	-
Seat Trim	Leatherette / leather	-
Interior Colour Options	-	3
Interior Courtesy Lamps	-	Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours	-	3
Seat Capacity	-	5
Seat Count	-	5

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Climate Control	Automatic	Dual-zone
Power Windows	Standard	-
Keyless Entry	Standard	-
Push Button Start	Standard	-
Wireless Charging	Standard	Standard
Sunroof	Standard	Panoramic sunroof
Electric Tailgate	Standard	Hands-free powered
Rain Sensing Wipers	Standard	-
AC Type	Automatic	Dual-zone
Gear Shift Type	Electric	Automatic
Seatbelt Reminder	Standard	-
Service Plan	5 Years / 75 000 km	5 Years / 75,000 km
Stability Control	Standard	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	-
Adaptive Dampers	-	-
Climate Zones	-	Dual-zone
Engine Warranty	-	5
Launch Control	-	-
Panoramic Roof	Standard	Panoramic sunroof
Performance Data Logger	-	-
Rev Matching	-	-
Skid Plates	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Voice Command	-	Standard
Accelerator 0 100	-	4.9 sec
Air Conditioning	Automatic	Dual-zone
Bed Extender	-	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Lift Gate	-	Hands-free powered
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Manual Aircon	-	Dual-zone
Powered Tailgate	-	Hands-free powered
Source Model Column	-	h6-gt-phev
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Tow Bar Type	-	-
Trailer Stability Assist	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level	-	flagship
Variant Role	-	Flagship / premium derivative
Wireless Charger	Standard	Standard

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Infotainment Screen	Touchscreen infotainment	SYNC
Apple CarPlay	Standard	-
Android Auto	Standard	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Standard	-
Number of Speakers	8	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Standard	-
USB Ports	Front and rear USB where listed	-
Infotainment Screen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	12.3
Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim	12.3
Navigation System	-	Standard
Voice Recognition	-	Standard
Infotainment Screen Size	10.25-inch or larger by trim	12.3
Infotainment Display	-	12.3
Connected Services	-	SYNC
Voice Control	-	Standard

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
LED Headlamps	Standard	-
Daytime Running Lamps	Standard	-
Fog Lamps	Standard	-
Roof Rails	Standard	-
Exterior Colour Options	Khaki white, carbon crystal black, moonlight silver, grey and other official Omoda market colours where listed.	3
Headlights	Standard	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Standard	Panoramic sunroof
Roof Type	-	Panoramic sunroof
Body Type	-	SUV
Electric Blind Sunroof	-	Panoramic sunroof
Exterior Colour Options	-	3
Load Bed Liner	-	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Approach Angle	-	-
Departure Angle	-	-
Wading Depth	-	-
Terrain Modes	Standard	-
Locking Differential	-	-
4WD System Type	AWD	Four-wheel drive
Breakover Angle	-	-
Underbody Protection	-	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Descent Control	Standard	Confirmed 4WD derivative
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Tyre Size	245/50 R20	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	-
Spare Wheel Type	-	-
Wheel Rim Size	245/50 R20	-
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Wheelbase Mm	2800 mm	2738 mm

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Front Suspension	MacPherson strut	-
Rear Suspension	Multi-link	-
MagneRide Damping	-	-

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
CO2 Emissions	-	0 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement	Petrol	PHEV
Hybrid System Type	-	Plug-in hybrid
Particulate Filter	-	-
Idle CO2 Output	-	0
CO2 Emissions G Km	-	0

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Gear Shift Indicator	Standard	Yes
Service Interval	-	10000
Approx Service Cost	-	Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty	-	8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan	-	5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval	-	10,000 km
First Service At	-	5000
Service Plan Duration	5 Years / 75 000 km	5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance	5 Years / 75 000 km	5 Years / 75,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	-	Yes
Alternator	-	110A
Battery Type	-	Lithium-Ion
Service Intervals	-	10000

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Ownership Role	flagship or capability-focused	Flagship
Price Source	Official model page price card	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar	999900 ZAR	799900 ZAR
Pricing Role	flagship or capability-focused	Current listed price
Starting Price	999900	799900
Starting Price Zar	999900	799900

Spec	C9 SHS	H6 GT PHEV
Warranty	7 Years / 200 000 km	5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years	7 Years / 200 000 km	5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	7 Years / 200 000 km	5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance	-	Yes
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	-	6 Years
Basic Warranty	7 Years / 200 000 km	5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance	-	Yes
Warranty Roadside Assistance	-	Yes

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

C9 SHS leads by 23 points

C9 SHS holds a noticeable edge over H6 GT PHEV, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 88 /100

Lead 23 points

Data 72% confidence

#1 Winner

C9 SHS

72% data confidence 4 strong categories

Best at Performance 98 Check Ownership 69

Performance 98

Efficiency 96

Safety 94

Practicality 78

Ownership 69

Leads by 23 points

H6 GT PHEV

81% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Performance 100 Check Safety 9

Performance 100

Efficiency 97

Safety 9

Practicality 60

Ownership 65

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance H6 GT PHEV +2 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +1 Safety C9 SHS +85 Practicality C9 SHS +18 Ownership C9 SHS +4

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

C9 SHS

Performance 98/100

Efficiency 96/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 78/100

Ownership 69/100

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100

Efficiency 97/100

Safety 9/100

Practicality 60/100

Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Omoda C9 SHS wins with 88 pts vs 65 pts for H6 GT PHEV

In structured scoring, C9 SHS emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 GT PHEV may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the C9 SHS edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: C9 SHS 96 vs H6 GT PHEV 97. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: C9 SHS 94, H6 GT PHEV 9. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: C9 SHS 69, H6 GT PHEV 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: C9 SHS 78, H6 GT PHEV 60. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: C9 SHS 98, H6 GT PHEV 100. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The C9 SHS edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The C9 SHS scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between C9 SHS and H6 GT PHEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: C9 SHS scores 98 vs 100.

Efficiency: C9 SHS scores 96 vs 97.

Safety: C9 SHS scores 94 vs 9.

Practicality: C9 SHS scores 78 vs 60.

Ownership: C9 SHS scores 69 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives C9 SHS the advantage in this comparison.

Omoda C9 SHS vs GWM H6 GT PHEV

Omoda C9 SHS

GWM H6 GT PHEV

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

C9 SHS

H6 GT PHEV

Which One's Right for You?

C9 SHS

H6 GT PHEV

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

C9 SHS leads by 23 points

C9 SHS

H6 GT PHEV

C9 SHS

H6 GT PHEV

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In Depth — Breaking It All Down