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Decision summary
Ford Everest vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion Pro Limited remains close.
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 393,550 cheaperEverest from ZAR 825,000 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450
Five key differences
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Specification
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power
Everest184 kW @ 3250 rpm
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque
Everest600 Nm
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size
Everest2993 cc
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Everest11.8 km/l
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Everest226 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.
Ford Everest
3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
Hagalu editorial rating
4.3/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Everest
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited
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
Which One's Right for You?
Everest
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year
2022
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current-generation Ford Everest
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
Major generational update in 2022 with improved safety, technology, and design
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
2022
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 3.0TD V6 Platinum 10AT 4WD
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2450 kg
1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Length
4914 mm
4470 mm
Width
1923 mm
1898 mm
Height
1842 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
2900 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
170 mm
148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
259 l
291 l
Kerb Weight
2450 kg
1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3150 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
680 kg
405 kg
Towing Capacity
3500 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
7 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
3 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.9 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
972 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
953 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1058 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
912 mm
900 mm
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Independent double wishbone
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Coil spring with Watts linkage
Torsion beam composite
Chassis Type
Ladder Frame
-
Chassis Material
Ladder Frame
-
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Yes
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
everest
jolion-pro-limited
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Sub Frame
Ladder Frame
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
top
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Voice Command
-
Standard
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine
3-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Ford 3.0 V6 turbo diesel
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2993 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
6
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
24
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Common-rail direct injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
16.0:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.0 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
94.6 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
184 kW @ 3250 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
600 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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
16.2 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
4800 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
75.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
244.9 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
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine Position
Front longitudinal
-
Gearbox
10-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Two-speed electronic transfer case
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
10
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque converter
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic selector
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Electronic shift-on-the-fly
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Yes
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Electronic 4WD selector
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
-
Front Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
2.7
Not Applicable
Low Range
Yes
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front and rear driven axles
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
10
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
13.7 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Airbags
6
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Yes
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Standard
Side Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Cruise Control
Adaptive cruise control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
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
Front and rear
4 rear sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Seat Material
Leather-accented upholstery
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Leather
Interior Colour Options
5
3
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Power adjustment
4-way manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Premium interior design, large touchscreen, digital cluster, driver assistance features
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.
Interior Colours
5
3
Seat Trim
Leather-accented upholstery
Black leatherette
Floor Mats
-
Limited-edition branded carpets
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
Infotainment System
SYNC 4 infotainment system
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Number of Speakers
10
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
7-inch LCD
USB Ports
USB-A and USB-C
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Infotainment Screen Size
12
12.4
Infotainment Screen
12
12.4
Connected Services
SYNC
Wireless
Touchscreen
12
12.4
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Display
-
12.4
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
Everest
Jolion Pro Limited
LED Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED daytime running lights
Standard
Fog Lamps
Yes
Rear
Roof Rails
Yes
Black
Exterior Colour Options
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
This Everest 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: Everest 88 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.
Efficiency index: Everest 52 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.
Safety-equipment index: Everest 92 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.
Practicality index: Everest 77 vs Jolion Pro Limited 56.
Ownership-cover index: Everest 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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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
Everest leads by 13 points
Everest has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion Pro Limited remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Everest
Performance
88/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
77/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
94/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Everest
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 66 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Everest leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited 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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