GWM H2 vs GWM Jolion Pro

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM H2 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 Pro in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro

1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT Petrol Current
ZAR 466,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy Jolion Pro
🛡 Safety H2
📦 Practicality H2
🔑 Ownership Jolion Pro
Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · Jolion Pro: current from ZAR 392,150

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H2 Jolion Pro
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 5500 rpm 105 kW
Maximum Torque 210 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1500 cc
Claimed Mileage 7.5 km/l 12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 175 mm 168 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed -
Airbags 4 Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Kerb Weight Not confirmed -
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 km 7 years / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.

The Bottom Line

Both H2 and Jolion Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency Jolion Pro +16 pts
Safety H2 +57 pts
Practicality H2 +1 pts
Ownership Jolion Pro +21 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H2

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Family Usage

Jolion Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H2

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

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 Pro
Model Introduced Year 2017 Current local generation year not confirmed
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. Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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. 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 Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1376-1540 kg
Spec H2 Jolion Pro
LSD Available Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Not Applicable
Engine Position Transverse Front-Mounted -
Gearbox 6-Speed DCT Automatic
Final Drive Ratio 4.12:1 Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 3.4 -
Number of Gears 6 7
Transmission Type Automatic DCT Automatic
Clutch Type Torque Converter DCT Not Applicable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type Automatic Automatic
Transmission Speeds 6 7
Drivetrain Layout Not confirmed Front-wheel drive
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Yes
4WD Engagement Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not confirmed Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Not confirmed Not Applicable
Differential Type Front Not confirmed Not Available
Differential Type Rear Not confirmed Not Available
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Axle Layout Not confirmed Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not confirmed Not Available
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed Automatic

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H2 leads by 6 points

Both H2 and Jolion Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 52 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 87% confidence
52
#1 Winner

H2

87% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 66
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Leads by 6 points
46
#2

Jolion Pro

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 65 Check Safety 9
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 9
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency Jolion Pro +16 Safety H2 +57 Practicality H2 +1 Ownership Jolion Pro +21

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H2

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

Jolion Pro

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 9/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H2 wins with 52 pts vs 46 pts for Jolion Pro

In structured scoring, H2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H2 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H2 35 vs Jolion Pro 51. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H2 66, Jolion Pro 9. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H2 44, Jolion Pro 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H2 66, Jolion Pro 65. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H2 45, Jolion Pro 45. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H2 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H2 and Jolion Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H2 scores 45 vs 45.

Efficiency: H2 scores 35 vs 51.

Safety: H2 scores 66 vs 9.

Practicality: H2 scores 66 vs 65.

Ownership: H2 scores 44 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H2 the advantage in this comparison.