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GWM H6 GT vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer
H6 GT and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 373,700 cheaperH6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200
Five key differences
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Specification
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
H6 GT420 Nm
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size
H6 GT1999 cc
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT16.1 km/l
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT192 mm
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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GWM H6 GT
2.0T Hybrid LT
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H6 GT
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard Front + Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Axle Layout
FWD
4WD Part-Time
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Yes
Differential Lock
No
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
4WD Part-Time
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
4WD Part-Time
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Yes
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
6
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
6-speed manual
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
6-speed manual
LSD Available
No
Standard
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Standard
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
2
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed manual
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
20 deg
25 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Locking Differential
No
Standard
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Without
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Driver & Passenger Manual
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto standard. Digital instrument cluster across both variants. Head-up display on LT. Sports-bolstered front seats with red contrast stitching. Synthe
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Model Introduced Year
2023
2020
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
Facelift History
First-generation H6 GT launched in South Africa in 2023. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the hybrid system calibration and adjusted the chassis damping mapping for SA road conditions.
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
484 l
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2870 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
269 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Height
1695 mm
1795 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
2203 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Applicable
Length
4653 mm
5325 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
6.4 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
3085 mm
Width
1886 mm
1855 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
185 mm
Payload Capacity
480 kg
850 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1540
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1540
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1540 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Tread (mm) 1550
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Tread (mm) 1550
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1550 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
1 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
-
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
-
Idle CO2 Output
143
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
Ownership Role
Top
Commercial and leisure
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
636300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
769900
636300
Starting Price Zar
769900
636300
Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
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Spec
H6 GT
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2393 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
92 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
90 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
400 Nm
Combined Power
180 kW
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
FWD
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
200 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
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
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT and Hilux Single 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.
Performance index: H6 GT 70 vs Hilux Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.
Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Hilux Single 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
Hilux Single Cab leads by 2 points
H6 GT and Hilux Single 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
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexToyota Hilux Single Cab
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 72 pts for H6 GT
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hilux Single Cab leads. However, H6 GT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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