GWM H2 vs Jetour T2

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
VS
Jetour T2 in South Africa

Jetour T2

Odyssey 2.0TD+7DCT 4WD Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance T2
Fuel Economy T2
🛡 Safety T2
📦 Practicality T2
🔑 Ownership T2
Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · T2: current from ZAR 569,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H2 T2
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 5500 rpm 180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 210 Nm 375 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1998 cc
Claimed Mileage 7.5 km/l 10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 175 mm 220 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed 580 l
Airbags 4 Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight Not confirmed -
Seating Capacity Not confirmed -
Warranty 3 Years / 100,000 km 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty

= 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

T2 holds a noticeable edge over H2, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance T2 +32 pts
Efficiency T2 +8 pts
Safety T2 +28 pts
Practicality T2 +8 pts
Ownership T2 +33 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H2

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use
🏆 Overall Winner

T2

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H2

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

T2

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • 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 T2
Model Introduced Year 2017 2026
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 local listing
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. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2022 2026
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed Current
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg Not confirmed 3885 kg
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1700-1934 kg
Spec H2 T2
LSD Available Not Applicable Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Differential Lock Not Applicable Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
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 7DCT
Clutch Type Torque Converter DCT Not Applicable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive 4WD
Gearbox Type Automatic 7DCT
Transmission Speeds 6 7
Drivetrain Layout Not confirmed 4WD
Gear Shift Indicator Not confirmed Not Applicable
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
Front Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not confirmed Not Applicable
Low Range Not confirmed Not Applicable
Axle Layout Not confirmed 2WD
Rear Differential Lock Not confirmed Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type Not confirmed Not Applicable

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

T2 leads by 22 points

T2 holds a noticeable edge over H2, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 74 /100
Lead 22 points
Data 78% confidence
74
#1 Winner

T2

78% data confidence 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 43
Safety 94
Practicality 74
Ownership 77
Leads by 22 points
52
#2

H2

87% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 66 Check Efficiency 35
Performance 45
Efficiency 35
Safety 66
Practicality 66
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance T2 +32 Efficiency T2 +8 Safety T2 +28 Practicality T2 +8 Ownership T2 +33

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

T2

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 74/100
Ownership 77/100

H2

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour T2 wins with 74 pts vs 52 pts for H2

In structured scoring, T2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H2 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 T2 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 T2 43. 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, T2 94. 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, T2 77. 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, T2 74. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H2 45, T2 77. 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 T2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The T2 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 T2 in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H2 scores 45 vs 77.

Efficiency: H2 scores 35 vs 43.

Safety: H2 scores 66 vs 94.

Practicality: H2 scores 66 vs 74.

Ownership: H2 scores 44 vs 77.

Final structured scoring gives T2 the advantage in this comparison.