GWM H6 GT PHEV vs Chery Tiggo 4 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.

GWM H6 GT PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Phev Automatic
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Pro

LiT MT 1.5L Petrol Manual
ZAR 269,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 83 kW 🔧 138 Nm ⛽ 14.3 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV
🛡 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro
📦 Practicality H6 GT PHEV
🔑 Ownership H6 GT PHEV
Tiggo 4 Pro starts ZAR 799900 cheaper H6 GT PHEV from ZAR 799,900 · Tiggo 4 Pro from ZAR 269,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 GT PHEV Tiggo 4 Pro
Engine Power 321 kW 83 kW
Torque 762 Nm 138 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 125 km/l 14.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 392 l -
Airbags Front double, front side and side curtain airbags Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 2075 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 GT PHEV has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 4 Pro remains highly competitive.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT PHEV +64 pts
Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +40 pts
Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +66 pts
Practicality H6 GT PHEV +2 pts
Ownership H6 GT PHEV +18 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Tiggo 4 Pro

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT PHEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 4 Pro

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT PHEV Tiggo 4 Pro
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2024
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 Africa Tiggo 4 Pro range
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. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2024
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. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec H6 GT PHEV Tiggo 4 Pro
Ground Clearance 170 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2610 mm
Length 4727 mm 4318 mm
Width 1940 mm 1831 mm
Height 1729 mm 1662 mm
Kerb Weight 2075 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight 2525 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 392 l -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1300 kg
Front Track Width - -
Rear Track Width - -
Turning Radius - -
Load Bed Length 392 l -
Load Bed Width - -
Front Legroom - -
Rear Legroom - -
Front Headroom - -
Rear Headroom - -
Front Shoulder Room - -
Rear Shoulder Room - -
Boot Space Seats Folded 1390 l -
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - -
Boot Volume 392 l -
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2525 kg -
Ground Clearance Max 170 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Min 170 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 170 mm 180 mm
Height Mm 1729 mm 1662 mm
Length Mm 4727 mm 4318 mm
Loadbox Length Mm 392 l -
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg - -
Cargo Volume 392 l -
Tare Mass Kg 2075 kg -
Turning Circle - -
Turning Circle M - -
Width Mm 1940 mm 1831 mm

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT PHEV leads by 10 points

H6 GT PHEV has a slight advantage, but Tiggo 4 Pro remains highly competitive.

Winner 65 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 81% confidence
65
#1 Winner

H6 GT PHEV

81% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Safety 9
Performance 100
Efficiency 97
Safety 9
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 10 points
55
#2

Tiggo 4 Pro

70% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 36
Performance 36
Efficiency 57
Safety 75
Practicality 58
Ownership 47
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT PHEV +64 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +40 Safety Tiggo 4 Pro +66 Practicality H6 GT PHEV +2 Ownership H6 GT PHEV +18

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 9/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 4 Pro

Performance 36/100
Efficiency 57/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 58/100
Ownership 47/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT PHEV wins with 65 pts vs 55 pts for Tiggo 4 Pro

In structured scoring, H6 GT PHEV emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 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 H6 GT PHEV 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: H6 GT PHEV 97 vs Tiggo 4 Pro 57. 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: H6 GT PHEV 9, Tiggo 4 Pro 75. 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: H6 GT PHEV 65, Tiggo 4 Pro 47. 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: H6 GT PHEV 60, Tiggo 4 Pro 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT PHEV 100, Tiggo 4 Pro 36. 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 H6 GT PHEV edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT PHEV 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 H6 GT PHEV and Tiggo 4 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT PHEV scores 100 vs 36.

Efficiency: H6 GT PHEV scores 97 vs 57.

Safety: H6 GT PHEV scores 9 vs 75.

Practicality: H6 GT PHEV scores 60 vs 58.

Ownership: H6 GT PHEV scores 65 vs 47.

Final structured scoring gives H6 GT PHEV the advantage in this comparison.