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H6 GT PHEV
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T2 i-DM
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
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.
Current South African launch specification
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
Coupe SUV
SUV
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
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
2041 kg
2138 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
4038 kg
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Length
4727 mm
4785 mm
Width
1940 mm
2006 mm
Height
1729 mm
1875 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Boot/Cargo Space
392 l
580 l
Kerb Weight
2075 kg
2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2525 kg
2438 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
300 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
-
970 mm
Front Legroom
-
980 mm
Rear Legroom
-
810 mm
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Hands-free powered
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
1390 l
1494 l
AC Type
Dual-zone
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
Engine Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Panoramic Roof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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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 climate control
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
-
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
50W
Automatic Headlamps
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Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
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1.3
Rear Seat Split
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60/40
Spare Wheel
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRH4J15
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1499 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
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
72 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Maximum Power
321 kW
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
762 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
265 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
610 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front
Drive Type
4WD
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
3-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
200 km/h
0-100 km/h
4.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
18.4 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range
180 km
90 km
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
50 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
3 h 0 min (30-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
27 min (30-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Not Applicable
2WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not Applicable
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
125 km/l
76.9 km/l
City Mileage
10.6 km/l
62.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.0 km/l
89.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
125 km/l
76.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 and CCS2
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging
Fuel Tank Litres
55
70
Combined Driving Range
1000
1200
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
22
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
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.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and memory
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch
Apple CarPlay
Not Available
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Available
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Not Available
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
15.6-inch
Connected Services
SYNC
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Voice Control
Standard
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Touchscreen
12.3
15.6-inch
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
Not Available
Roof Type
Panoramic sunroof
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Body Type
SUV
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Electric Blind Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Panoramic sunroof
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Metal guard plate for front compartment
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
190 mm
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R20
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
20
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
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Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
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Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
255/55 R20 full size
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Service Interval
10000
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
10000
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
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Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
30 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
Plug-in Hybrid
Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Hybrid
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
-
Spec
H6 GT PHEV
T2 i-DM
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
779900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
799900
779900
Starting Price Zar
799900
779900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT PHEV and T2 i-DM 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.
Performance index: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs T2 i-DM 45.
Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs T2 i-DM 98.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs T2 i-DM 92.
Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs T2 i-DM 66.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 vs T2 i-DM 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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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H6 GT PHEV leads by 10 points
H6 GT PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 i-DM remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT PHEV
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
T2 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
66/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts
vs 73 pts for T2 i-DM
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, T2 i-DM may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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