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Which One's Right for You?
E5 EM-i
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African model / exact generation number not separately published
Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No applicable South African facelift history established
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
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
published
Segment
Passenger vehicle
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 Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
Tare Mass Kg
-
1946 kg
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Length
4740 mm
4703 mm
Width
1905 mm
1886 mm
Height
1685 mm
1730 mm
Wheelbase
2755 mm
2738 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
Not Officially Disclosed
170 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
528 l
560 l
Kerb Weight
1770 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
Not Officially Disclosed
2400 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
5 seats
Number of Rows
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Doors
Not Officially Disclosed
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
-
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Engine
1.5L Naturally Aspirated Petrol + 160 kW Electric Drive
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1499 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
73 kW
268 kW
Maximum Torque
125 Nm
760 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors
1
Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location
Front
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.1 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Pure, Hybrid, Power
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
18.4 kWh
19.1 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
LFP
Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
105 km (WLTP)
106 km
AC Charging Power
6.6 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power
30 kW
Not Officially Disclosed
AC Charging Time
3 h
Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Time
20 min (30-80%)
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Gearbox
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
4WD / AWD
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
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Drivetrain
FWD
4x2
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Available
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Two-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
-
4WD/off-road drive mode support
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Claimed Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
16.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
51 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
90.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
51
55
Combined Driving Range
943 km
Over 1000 km
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Airbags
6
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Rear seats
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
TCS
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Emergency Braking
-
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
540-degree panoramic camera
Spec
E5 EM-i
H6 PHEV
Seat Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Seat Trim
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
-
10.25-inch
Interior Colour Options
-
3
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.
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
Vehicle: 6 years / 150,000 km; battery: 8 years / 200,000 km; roadside assistance: 5 years / unlimited km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years
In depth: how these cars differ
This E5 EM-i and H6 PHEV 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: E5 EM-i 39 vs H6 PHEV 98.
Efficiency index: E5 EM-i 79 vs H6 PHEV 96.
Safety-equipment index: E5 EM-i 91 vs H6 PHEV 90.
Practicality index: E5 EM-i 74 vs H6 PHEV 68.
Ownership-cover index: E5 EM-i not separately scored vs H6 PHEV 65.
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
H6 PHEV leads by 14 points
H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while E5 EM-i remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
E5 EM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
79/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 70 pts for E5 EM-i
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, E5 EM-i may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.
Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.
A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.
Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.
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