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Decision summary
GWM H6 GT PHEV vs Toyota Hilux Xtra Cab: the short answer
H6 GT PHEV and Hilux Xtra Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hilux Xtra Cab starts ZAR 293,600 cheaperH6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900 · Hilux Xtra Cab from ZAR 506,300
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Maximum Power
H6 GT PHEV321 kW
Hilux Xtra Cab150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
H6 GT PHEV762 Nm
Hilux Xtra Cab500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Engine Size
H6 GT PHEV1500 cc
Hilux Xtra Cab2755 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT PHEV125 km/l
Hilux Xtra Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT PHEV170 mm
Hilux Xtra Cab312 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.
GWM H6 GT PHEV
1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Specification evidence leader
H6 GT PHEV
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Hilux Xtra Cab
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H6 GT PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hilux Xtra Cab
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Ninth-generation Hilux Xtra Cab launched in South Africa in 2026
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
All-new ninth-generation South African model introduced in 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Body Style
Coupe SUV
Pickup
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Light Commercial Vehicle
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Length
4727 mm
5320 mm
Width
1940 mm
1855 mm
Height
1729 mm
1860 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
3085 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
312 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
1336.7 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
2900 kg
Payload Capacity
480 kg
820 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
6.0 m
6.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Independent double wishbone with coil springs
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Rigid axle with leaf springs
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Smart entry
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Not Available
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Voice Command
Standard
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Accelerator 0 100
4.9 sec
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Dual-zone automatic
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Lift Gate
Hands-free powered
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Powered Tailgate
Hands-free powered
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Source Model Column
h6-gt-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
2.8-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
1GD-FTV
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
2755 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
15.6:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
103.6 mm
Maximum Power
321 kW
150 kW @ 3000-3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
500 Nm @ 1600-2800 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
176 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
10.7 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
72.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
240.4 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
180 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Front-engine, 4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Two-speed transfer case
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Available
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.909:1
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter lock-up
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted automatic selector
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
Part-Time 4WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Part-time selectable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Electronic rotary selector
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Torque-converter automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
2.566:1
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
13.2 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
12.2 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 2 without OBD
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Available
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
13.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
80
Combined Driving Range
1000
1056
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
849 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
792 km
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
7
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Applicable
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Applicable
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Front
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front ELR pretensioners and force limiters
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Front
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Cruise Control
Not Available
All-speed adaptive
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
Hilux Xtra Cab
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 GT PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
Commercial, fleet, agricultural and leisure pickup
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
842200 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
799900
842200
Starting Price Zar
799900
842200
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and Hilux Xtra Cab 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.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs Hilux Xtra Cab not separately scored.
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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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
H6 GT PHEV leads by 4 points
H6 GT PHEV and Hilux Xtra Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
65/100
Hilux Xtra Cab
Performance
74/100
Efficiency
52/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
81/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 82 pts
vs 78 pts for Hilux Xtra Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Hilux Xtra Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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