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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
H1
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Coolray
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
H1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Coolray
H1
Model Introduced Year
2026
2015
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Facelift Launched Since
Not Applicable
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
Passenger vehicle
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Coolray
H1
Length
4380 mm
4002 mm
Width
1795 mm
1740 mm
Height
1609 mm
1567 mm
Wheelbase
2600 mm
2450 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
180 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
42 l
Boot/Cargo Space
330 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
1815 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
1770 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
5.2 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
975 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
950 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1020 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
840 mm
Spec
Coolray
H1
Engine
1.5L Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
GW4G15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
Not Officially Disclosed
1497 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
128 kW
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
290 Nm
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.6 sec
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Coolray
H1
Gearbox
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed CVT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
3.94:1
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Transmission Type
DCT
Automatic CVT
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
FWD
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.2
Spec
Coolray
H1
Claimed Mileage
15.38 km/l
7.0 km/l
City Mileage
11.3 km/l
6.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
15.3 km/l
8.2 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
42 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
15.38 km/l
7.0 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
45
42
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Spec
Coolray
H1
Airbags
6
4
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Officially Disclosed
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front seats
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Not Available
BA
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Front
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Front seats
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Yes
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Alarm System
-
Not Available
Central Locking
-
Remote Central Locking
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
H1
Cruise Control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
Coolray
H1
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Fabric
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Polyurethane
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way adjustable
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt Adjustable
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front Centre Armrest
Rear Armrest
-
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
-
1190 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
-
1150 mm
Cup Holders
-
4
Rear AC Vents
-
Not Available
Rear USB Ports
-
0
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Analogue Speedometer
Interior Colour Options
-
2
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
-
All Four Door Pockets
Spec
Coolray
H1
Climate Control
Climate control
Manual Air Conditioning
Power Windows
Not Officially Disclosed
Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AC Type
Climate control
Manual Air Conditioning
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1100 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
1100 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Standard
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Manual Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Standard Driver
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
1 x 12V Socket
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Not Officially Disclosed
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
Climate control
Manual Air Conditioning
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
15 Inches
Sound System
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Unlocking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Coolray
H1
Infotainment System
14.6-inch touchscreen
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Officially Disclosed
Partial Digital
USB Ports
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Infotainment Screen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
7
Touchscreen
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
7
Navigation System
-
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
No
FM Radio
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Not Available
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Infotainment Screen Size
14.6-inch HD touchscreen
7
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Speakers
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Spec
Coolray
H1
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
White, Red, Green, Grey, Silver
6
Headlights
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Not Available
Body Cladding
-
Plastic Body Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Manual Black Mirrors
Rear Wiper
-
Standard
Door Handle Finish
-
Body-Coloured
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Spec
Coolray
H1
Approach Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
23 deg
Departure Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
27 deg
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Ground Clearance Max
-
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
160 mm
Spec
Coolray
H1
Tyre Size
Not Officially Disclosed
195/65R15
Front Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Full Size Spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch alloy wheels
15 Inches
Handbrake Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
200 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Drum Rear
Tyre Load Index
-
89
Tyre Speed Rating
-
T
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Officially Disclosed
Full Size Spare
Wheel Diameter
18-inch alloy wheels
15 Inches
Wheels
-
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Spec
Coolray
H1
Front Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion Beam
Front Track Width
-
1490 mm
Rear Track Width
-
1480 mm
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt Adjustable
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Torsion Bar
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Standard
Shock Absorber Type
-
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Front Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Torsion Beam
Spec
Coolray
H1
CO2 Emissions
Not Officially Disclosed
165 g/km
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
71 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
95 Octane Unleaded
Particulate Filter
-
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Not Independently Rated
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Spec
Coolray
H1
Service Plan
5 years / 50,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Interval
-
15000
Approx Service Cost
-
1500
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
-
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000
First Service At
-
1000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 50,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 50,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Underbody Rust Protection
Service Intervals
-
15000
Spec
Coolray
H1
Ownership Role
top
Not confirmed
Price Zar
429900 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Not confirmed
Starting Price
429900
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
429900
Not confirmed
Spec
Coolray
H1
Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
Vehicle and engine: 5 years / 150,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Coolray
H1
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
7.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
7.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This Coolray and H1 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: Coolray 60 vs H1 30.
Efficiency index: Coolray 61 vs H1 35.
Safety-equipment index: Coolray 90 vs H1 68.
Practicality index: Coolray 56 vs H1 63.
Ownership-cover index: Coolray not separately scored vs H1 44.
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
Coolray leads by 18 points
Coolray holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Coolray
Performance
60/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGeely Coolray
leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Coolray leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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