GWM H2 vs GWM Jolion GT

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Historical comparison

Every selected record is historical. Verified South African specifications and last-listed prices remain available for owners and used-car shoppers.

GWM H2 Discontinued model GWM Jolion GT Discontinued model
GWM H2 in South Africa

GWM H2

1.5T LT Petrol 6-Speed DCT Discontinued model
ZAR 339,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 110 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 7.5 km/l
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GWM Jolion GT in South Africa

GWM Jolion GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Discontinued model
ZAR 629,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 6.5 km/l
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Decision summary

GWM H2 vs GWM Jolion GT: the short answer

Jolion GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H2 remains close.

Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H2 Jolion GT
Maximum Power H2110 kW @ 5500 rpm Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H2210 Nm Jolion GT380 Nm
Engine Size H21497 cc Jolion GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H27.5 km/l Jolion GT6.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H2175 mm Jolion GT185 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for GWM H2 1.5T LT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

Evidence for GWM Jolion GT 2.0T Hybrid LT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H2

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

Jolion GT

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

Which One's Right for You?

H2

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jolion GT

  • 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 warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec H2 Jolion GT
Model Introduced Year 2017 2024
Generation First generation Haval H2 in SA, on sale 2017-2022. Discontinued in favour of the Jolion, which used a more modern platform and powertrain. First generation, sharing platform fundamentals with the regular Jolion but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated to position as a halo product within the Haval lineup.
Facelift History H2 received a mid-cycle update in 2019 that brought minor exterior styling changes, improved infotainment software and refinements to the DCT calibration. Updates continued through the model life to address recurring DCT issues, with the final 2022 specification being notably improved over the original 2017 launch model. First-generation Jolion GT launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have improved driver-assistance calibration and refined hybrid system behaviour during cold starts on the Highveld.
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2024
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1600 kg
Spec H2 Jolion GT
Length 4290 mm 4500 mm
Width 1800 mm 1855 mm
Height 1645 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2560 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 175 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 52 l 55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1800 kg 2200 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.4 m 11.6 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 960 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1040 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 870 mm 890 mm
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 298 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 1600 kg
Towing Capacity Not confirmed 1500 kg

In depth: how these cars differ

This H2 and Jolion GT 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: H2 45 vs Jolion GT 68.

Efficiency index: H2 35 vs Jolion GT 39.

Safety-equipment index: H2 72 vs Jolion GT 93.

Practicality index: H2 66 vs Jolion GT 57.

Ownership-cover index: H2 44 vs Jolion GT 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

Jolion GT leads by 12 points

Jolion GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H2 remains close.

Evidence leader 66 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 96% source coverage
66
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion GT

96% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 39
Performance 68
Efficiency 39
Safety 93
Practicality 57
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 points
54
#2

H2

82% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 72 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 72
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion GT +23 Efficiency Jolion GT +4 Safety Jolion GT +21 Practicality H2 +9 Ownership Jolion GT +21

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion GT

Performance 68/100
Efficiency 39/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 65/100

H2

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 66/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion GT leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts vs 54 pts for H2

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion GT leads. However, H2 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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H2 vs Jolion GT questions

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.