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
Jolion Pro
Maximum Power
-
105 kW
Maximum Torque
-
210 Nm
Engine Size
-
1500 cc
Claimed Mileage
-
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
-
168 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
-
Airbags
-
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Kerb Weight
-
-
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
-
7 years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both Chery Q and Jolion Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Chery Q
+5 pts
Efficiency
Jolion Pro
+1 pts
Safety
Jolion Pro
+9 pts
Practicality
Jolion Pro
+15 pts
Ownership
Jolion Pro
+15 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Chery Q
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway Driving
🏆 Overall Winner
Jolion Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Fuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Chery Q
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Jolion Pro
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
Jolion Pro
Model Introduced Year
-
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
-
Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
-
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
-
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
-
Current
Body Style
-
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
-
2026
Production Status
-
published
Segment
-
SUV
Vehicle Type
-
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
-
1376-1540 kg
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Drivetrain Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
-
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox
-
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
-
7
Transmission Type
-
Automatic
Clutch Type
-
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
-
Yes
Drivetrain
-
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
-
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
-
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
-
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
-
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
-
Not Applicable
Low Range
-
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
-
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
-
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
-
7
Gear Shift Type
-
Automatic
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Claimed Mileage
-
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
-
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
-
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
55 l
Emission Standard
-
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
-
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
-
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
-
8.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
-
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
-
8.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
-
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
-
Not Applicable
Charging Type
-
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
-
8.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
-
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
-
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
-
55 l
Combined Driving Range
-
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
-
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Airbags
-
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
ABS
-
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
-
Not Available
Traction Control
-
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
-
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
-
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
-
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
-
Not Available
Brake Assist
-
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
-
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
AEB
-
Not Available
BA
-
Not Available
Brake Override System
-
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
-
Not Available
Driver Airbag
-
Not Available
EBD
-
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
-
Not Available
Hill Hold
-
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
-
Not Available
Side Airbags
-
Standard
TCS
-
Not Available
Knee Airbag
-
Not Available
ABS EBD
-
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
-
Not Available
Stability Control
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
-
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
-
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
-
Not Available
Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
-
Panoramic view monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
-
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
-
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
-
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
-
Not Available
Auto Wipers
-
Not Available
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
-
Not Available
Reverse Camera
-
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
-
Not Available
Park Assist
-
Not Available
Around View Monitor
-
Panoramic view monitor
Blind Spot Warning
-
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
-
Panoramic view monitor
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Seat Material
-
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
-
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
-
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
60 40 Split Seat
-
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
-
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
-
3
Seat Trim
-
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Climate Control
-
Not Available
Power Windows
-
Not Available
Keyless Entry
-
Not Available
Push Button Start
-
Not Available
Wireless Charging
-
Standard
Sunroof
-
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
-
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
-
Not Available
AC Type
-
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
jolion-pro
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
-
Panoramic view monitor
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
-
Standard
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Length
-
4472 mm
Width
-
1841 mm
Height
-
1619 mm
Wheelbase
-
2700 mm
Doors
-
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
-
55 l
Ground Clearance (Default)
-
168 mm
Seating Capacity
-
5 seats
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Engine
-
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
-
FWD
Top Speed
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
-
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
-
1500 cc
Transmission
-
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
-
Petrol
Maximum Power
-
105 kW
Maximum Torque
-
210 Nm
Motor Type
-
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
-
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
-
Not Applicable
Combined Power
-
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
-
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
-
Not Applicable
Motor Location
-
Not Applicable
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 Applicable
Battery Type
-
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
-
Not Applicable
Electric Range
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
-
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Android Auto
-
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
-
Wireless
Number of Speakers
-
Not Available
Navigation System
-
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Not Applicable
Wireless Apple CarPlay
-
Wireless
Infotainment System
-
SYNC
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
-
12.3
Infotainment Display
-
12.3
Infotainment Screen
-
12.3
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Touchscreen
-
12.3
Wireless Android Auto
-
Wireless
USB Ports
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
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
Jolion Pro
Approach Angle
-
Not Available
Departure Angle
-
Not Available
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Terrain Modes
-
Not Available
Locking Differential
-
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
-
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
-
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
168 mm
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Tyre Size
-
Not Available
Front Brake Type
-
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
-
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
-
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
-
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Handbrake Type
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
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
Jolion Pro
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
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
-
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
Jolion Pro
Warranty Years
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty
-
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
CO2 Emissions
-
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Chery Q
Jolion Pro
Ownership Role
-
Top
Price Source
-
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
-
466450 ZAR
Pricing Role
-
Current listed price
Starting Price
-
466450
Starting Price Zar
-
466450
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Jolion Pro leads by 7 points
Both Chery Q and Jolion Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Chery Q +5
Efficiency
Jolion Pro +1
Safety
Jolion Pro +9
Practicality
Jolion Pro +15
Ownership
Jolion Pro +15
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
9/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
Chery Q
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
0/100
Practicality
50/100
Ownership
50/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM Jolion Pro
wins with 46 pts
vs 39 pts for Chery Q
In structured scoring, Jolion Pro 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 Jolion Pro 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 Jolion Pro 51. 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, Jolion Pro 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: Chery Q 50, Jolion Pro 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, Jolion Pro 65. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Chery Q 50, Jolion Pro 45. 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 Jolion Pro edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The Jolion Pro 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 Jolion Pro in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Chery Q scores 50 vs 45.
Efficiency: Chery Q scores 50 vs 51.
Safety: Chery Q scores 0 vs 9.
Practicality: Chery Q scores 50 vs 65.
Ownership: Chery Q scores 50 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives Jolion Pro
the advantage in this comparison.
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