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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
H2
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
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Duster
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H2
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Spec
Duster
H2
Model Introduced Year
2026
2017
Generation
Current South Africa Duster range
First generation Haval H2 in SA, on sale 2017-2022. Discontinued in favour of the Jolion, which used a more modern platform and powertrain.
Facelift History
Current South Africa version listed by official source
H2 received a mid-cycle update in 2019 that brought minor exterior styling changes, improved infotainment software and refinements to the DCT calibration. Updates continued through the model life to address recurring DCT issues, with the final 2022 specification being notably improved over the original 2017 launch model.
Facelift Launched Since
2026
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Not confirmed
Body Style
SUV
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
Not confirmed
Production Status
active
Not confirmed
Segment
SUV
Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg
1451 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
Not confirmed
Spec
Duster
H2
Length
4343 mm
4290 mm
Width
2095 mm
1800 mm
Height
1661 mm
1645 mm
Wheelbase
2658 mm
2560 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
217 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
217 mm
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
52 l
Boot/Cargo Space
594 l
Not confirmed
Kerb Weight
1451 kg
Not confirmed
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1950 kg
1800 kg
Payload Capacity
499 kg
Not confirmed
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Not confirmed
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
Not confirmed
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.35 m
5.4 m
Front Headroom
1007 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
974 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
892 mm
870 mm
Spec
Duster
H2
Front Track Width
Not Available
1510 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Available
1500 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link Independent
Chassis Type
-
Monocoque
Power Steering
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Column
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
-
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Yes
Shock Absorber Type
-
Gas-Filled Dampers
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-Link Independent
Spec
Duster
H2
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Manual / automatic by trim
Yes
Power Windows
Standard
One-Touch Front and Rear
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
1050 l
AC Type
Manual / automatic by trim
Yes
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Headlamps
-
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
-
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
594 l
1050 l
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electric Fold
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Not Available
12V Accessory Socket
-
2 x 12V Sockets
Speed Limiter
-
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Full Size Spare
Air Conditioning
Manual / automatic by trim
Yes
Rim Size
Not Available
17 Inches
Sound System
4-6
6
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Duster
H2
Engine
1.2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Mild Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
GW4G15A
Fuel Type
Petrol Mild Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Mild Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1200 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Petrol injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
9.8:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
75 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84.7 mm
Maximum Power
96 kW
110 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
230 Nm @ 2000 rpm
210 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Manual
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
10.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Normal, Sport
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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 Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Duster
H2
Gearbox
Manual
6-Speed DCT
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Not confirmed
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.12:1
Number of Gears
Not Available
6
Transmission Type
Manual
Automatic DCT
Clutch Type
Manual clutch
Torque Converter DCT
Gear Shift Indicator
Standard
Not confirmed
Gear Shift Type
Manual
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
4WD
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Engagement
Not Available
Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Gearbox Type
Manual
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Axle Layout
4WD
Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds
Not Available
6
Engine Position
-
Transverse Front-Mounted
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
3.4
Spec
Duster
H2
Claimed Mileage
17.5 km/l
7.5 km/l
City Mileage
14.1 km/l
6.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
20.3 km/l
8.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
52 l
Emission Standard
Euro VIb
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Standard
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.5 km/l
7.5 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Litres
50
52
Combined Driving Range
Not Available
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Available
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Available
Not confirmed
Range Real World Mixed
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Duster
H2
Airbags
Front airbags
4
ABS
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
2 Rear ISOFIX
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front Seats
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not confirmed
Brake Override System
Standard
Not confirmed
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
EBD
Standard
Not confirmed
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not confirmed
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not confirmed
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not confirmed
Side Airbags
Standard
Not confirmed
Stability Control
Standard
Yes
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not confirmed
ABS EBD
Standard
Yes
Alarm System
-
Optional
Central Locking
-
Remote Keyless
Side Impact Beams
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Not Available
Safety Rating
-
4
Whiplash Protection
-
Active Head Restraints
Lane Change Warning
-
Not Available
Spec
Duster
H2
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Standard
Front and Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear Parking Sensors
Standard
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Spec
Duster
H2
Seat Material
Fabric or cloth trim
Fabric with Leather Accents
Heated Seats
Not Available
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Available
1210 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Available
1170 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane / synthetic
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
Not confirmed
Seat Trim
Fabric
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
-
Electric 6-Way Driver
Steering Type
-
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and Telescopic
Folding Rear Seats
-
60:40 Split Fold
Front Armrest
-
Front and Rear Armrests
Rear Armrest
-
Yes with Cup Holders
Cup Holders
-
6
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Rear USB Ports
-
1 USB
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Colour Digital Display
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Door Map Pockets
-
Door Pockets + Overhead
Leather Seats
-
Yes
Spec
Duster
H2
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment
Not confirmed
Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Android Auto
Standard
No
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
4-6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Standard
Yes
USB Ports
Front and rear USB where listed
2
Infotainment Screen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Touchscreen
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Navigation System
-
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
No
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
No
FM Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Voice Recognition
-
Not Available
AUX Input
-
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
10.25-inch or larger by trim
8
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Not Available
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
Audio Speakers
4-6
6
Spec
Duster
H2
LED Headlamps
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED DRL
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Halogen Fog Lights
Roof Rails
Standard
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
Official Renault South Africa colours vary by model and dealer stock.
6
Headlights
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Chrome Exterior Finish
-
Chrome Door Handles
Body Cladding
-
Body-Coloured Cladding
Rear Spoiler
-
Not Available
Roof Type
-
Standard Fixed Roof
Wing Mirror Type
-
Power Folding Mirrors
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Door Handle Finish
-
Chrome Handles
Body Type
-
SUV
DRL
Standard
LED DRL
Led Headlights
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Daytime Running Lights
Standard
LED DRL
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Halogen Fog Lights
Headlamps
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Headlight Type
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Spec
Duster
H2
Approach Angle
Not Available
22 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
26 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
0 mm
Terrain Modes
Standard
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
AWD / 4WD as listed
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
217 mm
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
217 mm
175 mm
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
0 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
1 Rear Tow Hook
Spec
Duster
H2
Tyre Size
Not Available
215/60R17
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Full Size Spare
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
17 Inches
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
-
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
254 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
200 mm
Parking Brake Type
-
Drum Rear
Tyre Load Index
-
92
Tyre Speed Rating
-
V
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
-
Drum
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Full Size Spare
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
17 Inches
Wheels
-
Aluminium Alloy Wheels
Spec
Duster
H2
CO2 Emissions
129 g/km
175 g/km
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
95 Octane Unleaded
Start Stop System
-
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Applicable
Noise Level
-
71 dB
Variable Valve Timing
-
Continuous Variable Valve Timing (CVVT)
Particulate Filter
-
Not Applicable
Euro Emission Standard
-
Euro 5
Green NCAP Rating
-
Moderate
Idle CO2 Output
-
Within Euro 5 Limits
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
Evaporative Emission Control
Spec
Duster
H2
Service Plan
2 year / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Interval
-
10000
Approx Service Cost
-
1800
Battery Warranty
-
12 Months
Maintenance Plan
-
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
-
4.0 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10000
First Service At
-
1000
Service Plan Duration
2 year / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
2 year / 30 000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Rust Protection Coating
Service Intervals
-
10000
Spec
Duster
H2
Ownership Role
range-specific
Not confirmed
Price Zar
549999 ZAR
Not confirmed
Pricing Role
range-specific
Not confirmed
Starting Price
549999
Not confirmed
Starting Price Zar
549999
Not confirmed
Spec
Duster
H2
Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Years
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Basic Warranty
5 Year / 150 000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
Duster
H2
Real-world City Mileage Min
-
5.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
-
6.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
-
8.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
-
9.2 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
In depth: how these cars differ
This Duster and H2 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: Duster 50 vs H2 45.
Efficiency index: Duster 72 vs H2 35.
Safety-equipment index: Duster 91 vs H2 72.
Practicality index: Duster 71 vs H2 66.
Ownership-cover index: Duster not separately scored vs H2 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
Duster leads by 16 points
Duster holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H2.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Duster
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
72/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
71/100
H2
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexRenault Duster
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 54 pts for H2
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Duster leads. However, H2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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