Toyota GR Supra vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

Toyota GR Supra in South Africa

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual Petrol 6-Speed Manual Current
ZAR 1,561,600 ex-showroom
⚡ 285 kW 🔧 500 Nm ⛽ 12 km/l
VS
GWM Jolion Pro Limited in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 431,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Toyota GR Supra vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer

GR Supra and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 1,093,350 cheaper GR Supra from ZAR 1,524,800 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification GR Supra Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power GR Supra285 kW Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque GR Supra500 Nm Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size GR Supra2998 cc Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy GR Supra12 km/l Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance GR Supra117 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.

Toyota GR Supra

3.0T Manual

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Hagalu Editorial Team ·

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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

GR Supra

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Performance

Jolion Pro Limited

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

GR Supra

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Jolion Pro Limited

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec GR Supra Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year 2021 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation A90 fifth generation – co-developed with BMW on the CLAR platform Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History Manual gearbox and power upgrade (280 kW→285 kW) in 2023 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 2023 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Sedan SUV
Color Note Matte White, Nitro Yellow, Renaissance Red, Gravure Grey, Tungsten Silver, Black 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
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active active
Segment Sedan SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1545 kg 1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type Sedan SUV
Spec GR Supra Jolion Pro Limited
Length 4380 mm 4470 mm
Width 1865 mm 1898 mm
Height 1294 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2470 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 117 mm 168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 125 mm 148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 290 l 291 l
Kerb Weight 1545 kg 1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1870 kg 1870 kg
Payload Capacity 325 kg 405 kg
Towing Capacity 1600 kg 2000 kg
Seating Capacity 2 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 1 rows 2 rows
Doors 4 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 6.3 m 5.8 m
Front Headroom 995 mm 1000 mm
Rear Headroom Not Applicable 960 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom Not Applicable 900 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This GR Supra 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: GR Supra 94 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.

Efficiency index: GR Supra 47 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.

Safety-equipment index: GR Supra 98 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.

Practicality index: GR Supra 40 vs Jolion Pro Limited 56.

Ownership-cover index: GR Supra 43 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.

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

GR Supra leads by 1 points

GR Supra and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 67 /100
Lead 1 points
Data 90% source coverage
67
#1 Evidence leader

GR Supra

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 98 Check Practicality 40
Performance 94
Efficiency 47
Safety 98
Practicality 40
Ownership 43
Leads by 1 points
66
#2

Jolion Pro Limited

90% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Ownership 94 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 90
Practicality 56
Ownership 94
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance GR Supra +49 Efficiency Jolion Pro Limited +4 Safety GR Supra +8 Practicality Jolion Pro Limited +16 Ownership Jolion Pro Limited +51

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

GR Supra

Performance 94/100
Efficiency 47/100
Safety 98/100
Practicality 40/100
Ownership 43/100

Jolion Pro Limited

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 56/100
Ownership 94/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Toyota GR Supra leads the specification evidence index with 67 pts vs 66 pts for Jolion Pro Limited

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, GR Supra leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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GR Supra vs Jolion Pro Limited questions

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.