GWM H2 vs Jetour X70 Plus

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 X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy X70 Plus
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality X70 Plus
🔑 Ownership X70 Plus
Recorded price context H2: last listed from ZAR 299,900 · X70 Plus: current from ZAR 454,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H2 X70 Plus
Maximum Power 110 kW @ 5500 rpm 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 210 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1498 cc
Claimed Mileage 7.5 km/l 12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 175 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay Not confirmed 1680 l
Airbags 4 Front and front side airbags plus side 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

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The Bottom Line

X70 Plus has a slight advantage, but H2 remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency X70 Plus +15 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality X70 Plus +25 pts
Ownership X70 Plus +25 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H2

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

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H2

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

X70 Plus

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • 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 X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year 2017 Not Available
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 Original current-generation version
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
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1527-1694 kg
Spec H2 X70 Plus
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 6
Transmission Type Automatic DCT 6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type Torque Converter DCT Not Applicable
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Not Applicable
Gearbox Type Automatic 6-Speed DCT
Transmission Speeds 6 6
Drivetrain Layout Not confirmed Not Applicable
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 Not Applicable
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

X70 Plus leads by 12 points

X70 Plus has a slight advantage, but H2 remains highly competitive.

Winner 64 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 71% confidence
64
#1 Winner

X70 Plus

71% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 50
Safety 66
Practicality 91
Ownership 69
Leads by 12 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 Level Efficiency X70 Plus +15 Safety Level Practicality X70 Plus +25 Ownership X70 Plus +25

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

X70 Plus

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 91/100
Ownership 69/100

H2

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

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Jetour X70 Plus wins with 64 pts vs 52 pts for H2

In structured scoring, X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 50. 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, X70 Plus 66. 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, X70 Plus 69. 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, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H2 45, X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H2 scores 45 vs 45.

Efficiency: H2 scores 35 vs 50.

Safety: H2 scores 66 vs 66.

Practicality: H2 scores 66 vs 91.

Ownership: H2 scores 44 vs 69.

Final structured scoring gives X70 Plus the advantage in this comparison.