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
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Maximum Power
-
268 kW
Maximum Torque
-
760 Nm
Engine Size
-
1500 cc
Claimed Mileage
-
90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
170 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
560 l
Airbags
-
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
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1980 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
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7 years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
H6 PHEV dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H6 PHEV
+48 pts
Efficiency
H6 PHEV
+46 pts
Safety
H6 PHEV
+38 pts
Practicality
H6 PHEV
+18 pts
Ownership
H6 PHEV
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Chery Q
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
🏆 Overall Winner
H6 PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Chery Q
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
H6 PHEV
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
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Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
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Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
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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
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Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
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Current
Body Style
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SUV
Color Note
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Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
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Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
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Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Model Year
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2026
Production Status
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published
Segment
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SUV
Vehicle Type
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SUV
Tare Mass Kg
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1946 kg
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Drivetrain Layout
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4WD / AWD
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox
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Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
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Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
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Yes
Drivetrain
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4x2
4WD Engagement
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Available
4WD Hi Range
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Available
4WD Lo Range
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Not Applicable
4WD Selector
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Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
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Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
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4WD/off-road drive mode support
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
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Automatic
Low Range Ratio
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Not Applicable
Low Range
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Not Applicable
Axle Layout
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Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
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90.9 km/l
City Mileage
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74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
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105.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
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55 l
Emission Standard
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Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
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Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
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Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
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1.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
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1.1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
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1.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
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90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
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Not Applicable
Charging Type
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Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
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1.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
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1.1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
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1.1 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
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55
Combined Driving Range
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Over 1000 km
Electric Consumption
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
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Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
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Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Airbags
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Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
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Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
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Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
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Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
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Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
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Standard
BA
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Not Available
Brake Override System
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Not Available
Curtain Airbags
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Standard
Driver Airbag
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Not Available
EBD
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Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
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Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
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Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
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Not Available
Side Airbags
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Standard
TCS
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Not Available
Knee Airbag
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Not Available
ABS EBD
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Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
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Not Available
Stability Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
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Standard
Lane Departure Warning
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Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
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Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
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Not Available
Parking Sensors
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Not Available
Rear View Camera
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Not Available
360 Degree Camera
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540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
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Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
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Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
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Not Available
Auto Highbeam
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Not Available
Auto Wipers
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Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
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Not Available
Reverse Camera
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Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
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Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
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540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Emergency Braking
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Standard
Forward Collision Warning
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Not Available
Pre-Collision System
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Standard
Surround View Camera
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540-degree panoramic camera
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Seat Material
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Not Applicable
Heated Seats
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Front
Ventilated Seats
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Front
Ambient Lighting
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Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
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10.25-inch
Interior Colour Options
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3
60 40 Split Seat
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Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
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Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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Not Applicable
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
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3
Seat Trim
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Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
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Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
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Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Climate Control
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Dual-zone
Power Windows
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Not Available
Keyless Entry
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Not Available
Push Button Start
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Not Available
Wireless Charging
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Standard
Sunroof
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Not Available
Electric Tailgate
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Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
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Not Available
AC Type
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Dual-zone
Adaptive Dampers
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Not Available
Climate Zones
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Dual-zone
Engine Warranty
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5
Heads Up Display
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Full-colour
Performance Data Logger
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Not Available
Rev Matching
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Not Available
Skid Plates
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Air Conditioning
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Dual-zone
Bed Extender
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Not Available
Canopy Fitment
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Not Available
Digital Speedometer
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10.25-inch
Load Bed Cover
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Not Available
Load Bed Light
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Not Available
Load Bed Steps
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Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
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Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
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Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
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Not Available
Manual Aircon
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Dual-zone
Heated Steering Wheel
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Standard
Sound System
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9
Source Model Column
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h6-phev
Sport Plus Mode
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Not Available
Sports Bar
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Not Available
Surround View Monitor
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540-degree panoramic camera
Tailgate Damper
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Not Available
Tailgate Lock
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Not Available
Tow Bar Type
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Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
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Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trim Level
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flagship
Variant Role
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Flagship / premium derivative
Load Bed Length
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Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
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1445 l
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Length
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4703 mm
Width
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1886 mm
Height
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1730 mm
Wheelbase
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2738 mm
Doors
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5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
55 l
Kerb Weight
-
1980 kg
Towing Capacity
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1500 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
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170 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
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560 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
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2400 kg
Seating Capacity
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5 seats
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Engine
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1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Cylinders
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Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
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Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
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Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
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4WD
Top Speed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
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Turbocharged
Bore
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
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1500 cc
Transmission
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
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19.1 kWh
DC Charging Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
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Plug-in Hybrid
Maximum Power
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268 kW
Maximum Torque
-
760 Nm
Motor Type
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Hybrid System
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Plug-in Hybrid
Combined Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
-
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
-
106 km
AC Charging Power
-
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
-
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Apple CarPlay
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Wireless
Android Auto
-
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Wireless
Number of Speakers
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9
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
10.25-inch
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Infotainment System
-
Coffee OS
Infotainment Screen Size
-
Coffee OS
Infotainment Display
-
Coffee OS
Audio Speakers
-
9
Audio System
-
9
Display Audio
-
Coffee OS
Head Up Display
-
Full-colour
Infotainment Screen
-
Coffee OS
Multi Information Display
-
10.25-inch
Connected Services
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Wireless
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Touchscreen
-
Coffee OS
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wireless
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
LED Headlamps
-
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
-
Not Available
Fog Lamps
-
Not Available
Roof Rails
-
Not Available
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Headlights
-
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
170 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
170 mm
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Tyre Size
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Brake
-
Standard
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Front Suspension
-
Not Available
Rear Suspension
-
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
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
-
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
-
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Service Plan
-
7 years / 75 000 km
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Warranty Years
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Warranty
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Spec
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
CO2 Emissions
-
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
Chery Q
H6 PHEV
Ownership Role
-
Flagship
Price Source
-
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
-
749900 ZAR
Pricing Role
-
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
749900
Starting Price Zar
-
749900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
H6 PHEV leads by 34 points
H6 PHEV dominates this comparison with clear advantages across multiple categories.
🏆GWM H6 PHEV
wins with 73 pts
vs 39 pts for Chery Q
In structured scoring, H6 PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Chery Q may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the H6 PHEV 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: Chery Q 50 vs H6 PHEV 96. 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: Chery Q 0, H6 PHEV 38. 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: Chery Q 50, H6 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: Chery Q 50, H6 PHEV 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Chery Q 50, H6 PHEV 98. 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 H6 PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The H6 PHEV 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 Chery Q and H6 PHEV in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Chery Q scores 50 vs 98.
Efficiency: Chery Q scores 50 vs 96.
Safety: Chery Q scores 0 vs 38.
Practicality: Chery Q scores 50 vs 68.
Ownership: Chery Q scores 50 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives H6 PHEV
the advantage in this comparison.
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