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Decision summary
Suzuki Ertiga vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer
Jolion Pro Limited has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Ertiga starts ZAR 126,550 cheaperErtiga from ZAR 304,900 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power
Ertiga77 kW
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque
Ertiga138 Nm
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size
Ertiga1462 cc
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Ertiga16.1 km/l
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Ertiga0 mm
Jolion Pro Limited168 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Suzuki Ertiga
1.5 GL AT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Ertiga
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Ertiga
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year
2026
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current market generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Current market specification
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
2026
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
MPV
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
MPV
SUV
Vehicle Type
MPV
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
Tare Mass Kg
-
1376-1540 kg
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Length
4395 mm
4470 mm
Width
1735 mm
1898 mm
Height
1690 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2740 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
0 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
209 l
291 l
Kerb Weight
1180 kg
1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1760 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
580 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
950 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
K15B/K15C
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1462 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Multi-point fuel injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
12.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
73.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
85.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
77 kW
105 kW
Maximum Torque
138 Nm
210 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
FWD
Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
170 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
65.3 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
116.9 Nm/tonne
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
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Gearbox
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
2WD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
4.3
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
7
Transmission Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter / CVT
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Floor-mounted selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
2WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
No
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
4-speed automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front driven axle
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
4
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
16.0 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
19.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
45 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 6 equivalent
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
45
55 l
Combined Driving Range
700
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
650 km
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
600 km
Not Applicable
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Airbags
6
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
ABS
Not Applicable
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Applicable
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
No
Not Available
AEB
No
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
No
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
No
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Applicable
Standard
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Cruise Control
Cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
No
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
No
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Applicable
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
No
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear
4 rear sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
No
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
No
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
No
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
No
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Applicable
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
No
Standard
Park Assist
No
Not Available
Around View Monitor
No
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Applicable
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
No
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
No
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Seat Material
Fabric upholstery
Leatherette
Heated Seats
No
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
No
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Urethane
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual adjustment
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Fabric upholstery
Black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
Floor Mats
-
Limited-edition branded carpets
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Climate Control
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Yes
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
No
Not Available
Sunroof
No
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
No
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Applicable
Standard
AC Type
Manual air conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
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 Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
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-limited
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
No
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
No
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Infotainment System
Touchscreen infotainment system
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Number of Speakers
4
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
7-inch LCD
USB Ports
USB-A / USB-C
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Infotainment Screen
7
12.4
Touchscreen
7
12.4
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Android Auto
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
7
12.4
Infotainment Display
-
12.4
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
LED Headlamps
No
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
No
Rear
Roof Rails
No
Black
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
3
Headlights
No
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
No
Standard
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Exterior Trim
-
Green exterior accents
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Approach Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Applicable
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Applicable
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Applicable
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
168 mm
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
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Tyre Size
195/60 R16
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Space-saver spare wheel
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Wheel Rim Size
16
18
Handbrake Type
Manual parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Brake Caliper Colour
-
Green
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Front Suspension
MacPherson strut
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam
Torsion beam composite
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
CO2 Emissions
145 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Service Plan
5 Years / 90000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 90000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 90000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Ownership Role
Suzuki ownership programme
Top
Price Zar
250000 ZAR
431450 ZAR
Pricing Role
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Current listed price
Starting Price
250000
431450
Starting Price Zar
250000
431450
Spec
Ertiga
Jolion Pro Limited
Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 Years / 200000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 200000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 200000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Ertiga and Jolion Pro Limited comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Ertiga 34 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.
Efficiency index: Ertiga 62 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.
Safety-equipment index: Ertiga 67 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.
Practicality index: Ertiga 49 vs Jolion Pro Limited 56.
Ownership-cover index: Ertiga not separately scored vs Jolion Pro Limited 94.
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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Jolion Pro Limited leads by 14 points
Jolion Pro Limited has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ertiga remains close.
Performance
Jolion Pro Limited +11
Efficiency
Ertiga +11
Safety
Jolion Pro Limited +23
Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited +7
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
94/100
Ertiga
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
49/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion Pro Limited
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 52 pts for Ertiga
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro Limited leads. However, Ertiga may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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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