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.
H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
H7 starts ZAR 100,000 cheaperGR86 from ZAR 749,900 · H7 from ZAR 649,900
Five key differences
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Specification
GR86
H7
Maximum Power
GR86173 kW @ 7000 rpm
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
GR86250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
H7420 Nm
Engine Size
GR862387 cc
H71999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
GR8610.9 km/l
H711.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
GR86130 mm
H7195 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 GR86
2.4 Automatic
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
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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)
GR86
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
GR86
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
H7
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
GR86
H7
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Auto Lights
Standard
Yes
Auto Wipers
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Cruise Control
Standard
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
No
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Parking Sensor
Rear
Front and Rear
Parking Sensors
Rear
Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Rear View Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera
Standard
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Standard
Yes
Reversing Camera
Standard
Yes
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Rear
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Active Engine Braking
-
No
Attention Assist
-
Yes
Automatic High Beam
-
Yes
Auto Park Assist
-
No
Eco Mode
-
Yes
Front Camera
-
Yes
Sport Mode
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
H7
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
Standard
Yes
Axle Layout
RWD
AWD
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drivetrain
RWD
All Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Rear Wheel Drive
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Longitudinal
Front Transverse
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
4
8
Gear Shift Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
Automatic
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
6-Speed Automatic with Paddle Shifters
8-Speed Automatic
LSD Available
Torsen LSD
No
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Standard
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
4
8
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.42
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque Converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Applicable
Yes
Drive Mode Selector
-
Yes
Reverse Gear Warning
-
Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
-
14.7:1
Spec
GR86
H7
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
-
20 deg
Approach Angle Deg
-
20 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
-
24 deg
Departure Angle Deg
-
24 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
130 mm
195 mm
Ground Clearance Min
130 mm
195 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
Not Available
No
Wading Depth
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Breakover Angle
Not Available
16 deg
Ramp Breakover Angle
-
16 deg
Ramp-over Angle
-
17 deg
Recovery Hooks
-
No
Spec
GR86
H7
60 40 Split Seat
50/50 Split
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Manual
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Armrest Front
Standard
Folding with storage
Armrest Rear
Not Available
Centre folding with cupholders
Driver Seat
Manual
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Manual
10-Way Electric
Fabric Seats
Sport Fabric/Suede
No
Folding Rear Seats
50/50 Split
60/40 Split
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
7-inch Digital
Digital Instrument Cluster
Interior Colour Options
5
2
Interior Colours
5
2
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Driver-focused cockpit, sports seats, digital cluster, infotainment system
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 14.6-inch on LT and LX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster on LT and LX. Head-up display on LT and LX. Genuine leather upholstery on LT
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Leather
Rear Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Not Available
Yes
Seat Adjustment
Manual
Yes
Seat Fold Type
50/50 Split
60/40 split fold
Seat Material
Sport Fabric/Suede
Leather
Seat Trim
Sport Fabric/Suede
Leather
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Electric
Yes
Rear USB Ports
2
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1430 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1390 mm
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Manual
4-Way Manual
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather Wrapped
Adjustable Front Seat
-
Yes
Boot Light
-
Yes
Boot Space Seats Down
-
1133
Cargo Hooks In Boot
-
Yes
Cargo Net
-
No
Cooled Seats
-
Yes
Cup Holders
-
Yes
Front Headrest
-
Adjustable
Interior Courtesy Lights
-
LED
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black with silver accents
Leather Seats
-
Yes
Driver Lumbar Support
-
Yes
Door Map Pockets
-
Yes
Memory Seats
-
Yes
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Rear Headrest
-
Adjustable
Rear Seat Ventilation
-
No
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
-
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
-
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
-
Yes
Seat Belt Warning
-
Yes
Third Row Seating Capacity
-
0
Third Row Seats
-
No
Spec
GR86
H7
ABS
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
ABS EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
Airbags
7
8
Alarm System
Standard
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Standard
Yes
BA
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
7
8
Driver Passenger Airbags
7
8
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
TCS
Standard
Yes
Traction Control
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
7
Yes
Passenger Airbag
7
Yes
EBD
Standard with Sport Mode
Yes
Side Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Fatigue Detection
-
Yes
Lane Change Warning
-
Yes
Safety Rating
-
5
Pedestrian Detection AEB
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Tracking System
-
Optional
Whiplash Protection
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
H7
AC Type
Manual AC
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
6.9 sec
150 sec
Air Conditioning
Manual AC
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
Standard
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Standard
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Standard
Full-length with storage
Climate Control
Manual AC
Yes
Climate Zones
Manual AC
2
Common Rail Injection
Direct + Port Injection
Direct Injection
Diff Lock
Not Applicable
No
Difflock
Not Applicable
No
Digital Speedometer
7-inch Digital
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Standard
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Standard
Yes
Engine Warranty
Not Applicable
5 Years / 100,000 km
Front Armrest
Standard
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
9.2
8.5
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Keyless Entry
Standard
Yes
Lift Gate
Not Available
Yes
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Manual Aircon
Manual AC
Yes
Mirror
All Doors
Electric Adjustable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Not Available
Yes
Passive Entry Start
Standard
Yes
Power Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Power Windows
All Doors
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Push Button Start
Standard
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
No
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Seat Split
50/50 Split
60/40
Rear Wing
Rear Spoiler
Integrated Spoiler
Rearview Mirror Inside
Standard
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Standard
Yes
Roof Rack Compatibility
Not Available
Yes
Seat Type
Sport Fabric/Suede
High Bolster Sports Seat
Side Impact Bars
Standard
Yes
Skid Plates
Not Available
No
Sonar
Rear
Front and Rear
Sound System
6
12
Source Model Column
gr86
h7
Spare Wheel
Space Saver
Yes
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame
Monocoque
Full front and rear
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Receiver hitch compatible
TPMS
Standard
Yes
Trim Level
top
flagship
Unlocking
Standard
Yes
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Standard with Track Mode
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
Yes
Voice Command Support
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Standard
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Standard
Yes
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
All Doors
Yes
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
820 l
Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
20
12V Accessory Socket
-
Yes
Active Safety Alert
-
Yes
Adaptive Dampers
-
Yes
Aero Kit
-
No
Automatic High Beam
-
Yes
Boot Opener
-
Yes
Bottle Holders
-
Yes
Chrome Exterior Highlights
-
Yes
Chrome Grille
-
Yes
Coat Hooks Rear
-
Yes
Cornering Lights
-
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
-
Yes
Door Opening Angle
-
90 deg
Door Sill Trim
-
Aluminium
Drag Coefficient
-
0.34
Driver Display
-
Digital
Driver Drowsiness Detection
-
Yes
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
-
Electric
Engine Check Warning
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
-
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
-
Yes
Front Power Outlet
-
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Front Wiper
-
Yes
Front Wipers Type
-
Variable intermittent
Fuel Lid Opener
-
Yes
Glove Box
-
Lockable illuminated
Glovebox Cooling
-
No
Grab Handles Rear
-
Yes
Headlamp Height Adjust
-
Yes
Headlamp Washer
-
No
Headrest Adjustable
-
Yes
Headrest Front
-
Adjustable
Headrest Rear
-
Adjustable
Heads Up Display
-
Yes
Heated Mirrors
-
Yes
Horn Type
-
Electric
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
-
Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist
-
Yes
Intercooler
-
Yes
Load Sill Height
-
Low
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
-
Yes
Electric Mirror Folding
-
Electric
Multi Function Steering
-
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
-
Yes
Panoramic Roof Size
-
Full-length
Pedal Covers
-
Aluminium-style
Performance Data Logger
-
No
Power Socket 12v
-
Yes
Puddle Lights
-
Yes
Reading Lights Front
-
Yes
Reading Lights Rear
-
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
-
Yes
Rear Defogger
-
Yes
Rear LED Combination Taillights
-
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
-
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
-
Yes
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
-
Yes
Remote Start
-
No
Rev Counter
-
Yes
Rev Matching
-
No
Ride Mode Selection
-
Yes
Roof Antenna
-
Shark Fin Antenna
Roof Load
-
80 kg
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
-
Yes
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
-
Yes
Service Reminder
-
Yes
Side Steps
-
No
Snow Mode
-
Yes
Speed Alert System
-
Yes
Speed Limiter
-
Yes
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
-
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Front
-
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
-
Yes
Steering Mounted Controls
-
Yes
Steering Response
-
Progressive
Sunvisors
-
Dual with vanity mirrors
Tachometer
-
Yes
Tail Lamps
-
Yes
Temperature Gauge
-
Yes
Tie Down Hooks
-
Yes
Trailer Hitch
-
No
Trailer Stability Assist
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trailer Sway Control
-
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Trip Computer
-
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
-
No
Uv Protection Glass
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror
-
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
-
Yes
Welcome Lighting
-
Yes
Wind Deflectors
-
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
237 l
820 l
Spec
GR86
H7
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8 km/l
9.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
10.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
63 l
Fuel Tank Litres
50
63
Highway Mileage
12 km/l
13.9 km/l
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.9 km/l
11.8 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Distance To Empty
-
Yes
Fuel Filler Cap
-
Lockable
Low Fuel Warning
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
H7
Alloy Wheel Design
18-inch BBS Alloy
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Auto Headlights
Standard
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Standard
Yes
Body Cladding
Not Available
Yes
Body Type
Sedan
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
LED
Yes
DRL
LED
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Colour Options
5
6
Exterior Mirror Electric
All Doors
Yes
Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Fog Lights
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
LED
Yes
Front Fog Lights
LED
Yes
Headlamp Levelling
Full LED
Yes
Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Headlight Type
Full LED
Yes
Headlights
Full LED
Yes
LED Headlamps
Full LED
Yes
Led Headlights
Full LED
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Roof Type
Not Available
Metal Roof
Rear Spoiler
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Door Handle Colour
-
Body Coloured
Exterior Mirror Folding
-
Electric
Exterior Mirror Heated
-
Yes
Exterior Mirror Memory
-
No
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
-
Yes
Front Overhang
-
880 mm
Led Taillights
-
Yes
Wing Mirror Type
-
Electric Adjustable
Rear Fog Lights
-
Yes
Rear Overhang
-
890 mm
Rear Wiper
-
Yes
Sunroof Slide
-
Yes
Sunroof Tilt
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
H7
Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Audio Speakers
6
12
Audio System
6
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Connected Services
Standard
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch Digital
Yes
Display Audio
8-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
2
3
Infotainment System
8-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Infotainment Display
8-inch Touchscreen
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
8-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Multi Information Display
7-inch Digital
Digital Instrument Cluster
Navigation System
Standard
Yes
Rear Usb
2
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
8-inch Touchscreen
Yes
Smartphone Connectivity
Standard
Yes
Number of Speakers
6
12
Touchscreen
8-inch Touchscreen
Yes
USB Ports
2
3
Voice Control
Standard
Yes
Voice Recognition
Standard
Yes
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Standard
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Standard
Yes
Audio
-
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
-
Yes
FM Radio
-
Yes
Head Up Display
-
Yes
Laminated Windscreen
-
Yes
Premium Audio
-
Yes
Radio
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
H7
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Yes
Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Yes
Warranty
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
3 Years
Yes
Warranty Years
3 years / 100 000 km
5 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
GR86
H7
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Not Available
Yes
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Solid Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Standard
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc Brembo
Ventilated Disc
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Standard
Yes
Rear Brake Type
Solid Disc
Disc
Spare Tyre
Space Saver
Yes
Spare Wheel Size Type
Space Saver
Steel
Spare Wheel Type
Space Saver
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Display
Standard
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Standard
Yes
Tyre Size
215/40 R18
235/50R20
Tyre Type
215/40 R18
Radial
Wheel Material
18-inch BBS Alloy
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Wheel Type
18-inch BBS Alloy
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Wheels
18-inch BBS Alloy
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch BBS Alloy
20
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Diameter
18-inch BBS Alloy
20
Auto Brake Hold
-
Yes
Electric Park Brake
-
Electronic
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
-
Yes
Front Brake Disc Diameter
-
308 mm
Front Tyre Width
-
235 mm
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Leather Wrapped
Parking Brake Type
-
Electronic
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
-
292 mm
Rear Tyre Width
-
235 mm
Spare Wheel Location
-
Under vehicle / boot floor
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
-
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Leather Wrapped
Tyre Load Index
-
94
Tyre Speed Rating
-
V
Wheel Cover
-
Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
-
Yes
Wheel Size Type
-
20
Spec
GR86
H7
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Optional
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10,000 km
Approx Service Cost
Approx R5,500
Included in Service Plan
Service Interval
10,000 km or 6 Months
10000
Service Intervals
10,000 km or 6 Months
10000
Service Plan
Optional
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Distance
Optional
5 Years / 75,000 km
Service Plan Duration
Optional
5 Years / 75,000 km
Alternator
-
110A
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
First Service At
-
5000
Engine Oil Capacity
-
5.5 l
Spec
GR86
H7
Body Style
Sedan
SUV
Color Note
White, Red, Black, Grey, Blue
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Segment
Sedan
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1270 kg
1830 kg
Vehicle Type
Sedan
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2024
Generation
Second generation GR86 with improved 2.4L engine
First generation, derived from Haval's larger SUV platform launched in 2023. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic model in suspension calibration and equipment loading.
Facelift History
Second generation introduced in 2022 with more power
First-generation H7 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the all-wheel-drive system calibration and the driver-assistance behaviour.
Facelift Launched Since
2022
2024
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Production Status
active
published
Spec
GR86
H7
Boot/Cargo Space
237 l
620 l
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 l
63 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1660 kg
2200 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
130 mm
195 mm
Height
1310 mm
1750 mm
Kerb Weight
1270 kg
1830 kg
Length
4265 mm
4772 mm
Seating Capacity
4 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.4 m
12.2 m
Wheelbase
2575 mm
2800 mm
Width
1775 mm
1910 mm
Payload Capacity
390 kg
550 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
125 mm
150 mm
Towing Capacity
1600 kg
1500 kg
Front Headroom
998 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
958 mm
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
891 mm
890 mm
Spec
GR86
H7
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
MacPherson Strut
Coil Spring
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1520 mm
1560 mm
Power Steering
Electric
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link Independent
Rear Spring Type
Double Wishbone
Coil Spring
Rear Suspension
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link Independent
Rear Suspension Type
Double Wishbone
Multi-Link Independent
Rear Track Width
1540 mm
1570 mm
Steering Column
Tilt and Telescopic
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
-
Yes
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
-
Yes
Shock Absorber Type
-
Hydraulic
Shock Absorbers
-
Hydraulic
Spec
GR86
H7
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km
198 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
177
198
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
177
198
Noise Level
70 dB
Low
Particulate Filter
Not Available
No
Start Stop System
Not Available
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
95 Octane Unleaded
Fuel Evaporation Control
-
EVAP Canister
Green NCAP Rating
-
4/5
Variable Valve Timing
-
Yes
Spec
GR86
H7
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
799900
Starting Price Zar
799900
799900
Spec
GR86
H7
Real-world City Mileage Max
10 l/100km
9.5 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
8 l/100km
7.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
13 l/100km
8.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
11 l/100km
6.0 l/100km
Owner Review Count
9
-
Spec
GR86
H7
Engine
2.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2387 cc
1999 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Boxer
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Dual Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
12.5:1
10.5:1
Maximum Power
173 kW @ 7000 rpm
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm @ 3700 rpm
420 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
RWD
AWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
8-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
226 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
6.9 sec
7.9 sec
Power-to-Weight Ratio
136.2 kW/tonne
101.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
196.9 Nm/tonne
229.5 Nm/tonne
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
Engine Code
Market-specific engine family
GW4C20D
Bore
82.0 mm
82.5 mm
Stroke
94.6 mm
93.1 mm
Quarter Mile
15.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
6500 rpm
Not Officially Disclosed
In depth: how these cars differ
This GR86 and H7 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: GR86 67 vs H7 80.
Efficiency index: GR86 45 vs H7 46.
Safety-equipment index: GR86 96 vs H7 100.
Practicality index: GR86 46 vs H7 71.
Ownership-cover index: GR86 43 vs H7 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.
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GR86 and H7 image comparison
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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
H7 leads by 13 points
H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while GR86 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
65/100
GR86
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
46/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H7
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 61 pts for GR86
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, GR86 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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