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Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Automatic High Beam
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
No
EV Mode
Yes
Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Camera
Yes
No
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
No
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
No
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
No
Pre-Collision System
Yes
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
No
Rear View Camera
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
No
Rear View Camera
Yes
No
Reverse Camera
Yes
No
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
No
Reversing Camera
Yes
No
Sport Mode
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Torque Converter Automatic
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
FWD — Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Transverse Front-Mounted
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
4.286:1
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
4
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-Mounted Selector
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
4-Speed Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
2.8
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
17 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
17 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
22 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
22 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
155 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
155 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
0 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
0 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
1 Rear Tow Hook
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Breakover Angle
16 deg
0 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
0 mm
Wading Depth Mm
-
0 mm
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
No
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Front Armrest
Yes
No
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
No
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
No
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
620
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
No
Cup Holders
Yes
2
Driver Seat
Yes
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
6-Way Manual Adjustment
Fabric Seats
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Yes — Adjustable
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Interior Colour Options
2
2
Interior Colours
2
2
Interior Courtesy Lamps
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2-seat cab with sealed cargo bulkhead, air conditioning, electric windows, basic audio system, flat commercial load floor
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
2
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Leather Seats
Yes
No
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
No
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
No
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-Way Manual Adjustment
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes
No
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Not Applicable
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
No
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Manual 6-Way Driver Seat Adjustment
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
No
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
Not Applicable — Panel Van
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1355 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
0 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Urethane
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
0
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes — Full Length Curtain Airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
No
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
No
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
Lane Change Warning
Yes
No
Safety Rating
5
3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes — Front Seatbelt Pre-tensioners
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes — Front Side Airbags
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Yes — Active Head Restraints Front
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
AC Type
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Accelerator 0 100
135 sec
14.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
No
Aero Kit
No
No
Air Conditioning
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Ambient Lighting Sport Integration
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
No
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Yes — Electric Boot Release Button
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
620 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
2
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
No
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
No
Climate Control
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Zones
2
Single Zone
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection (MPFI)
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Yes — Digital Speedometer Display
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.32 Cd
Driver Display
Digital
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster with MID
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop
Yes
No
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
No
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years/150
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
No
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes — 12V Socket
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
6.1 L/100km — WLTP Combined Cycle
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Yes — Remote Fuel Lid Opener
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes — Manual Headlamp Beam Adjustment
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
No
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
Keyless Entry
Yes
No
Lift Gate
Yes
No
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
No
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
No
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
No
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes — 12V Front Accessory Socket
Power Windows
Yes
Yes — Front Windows Only
Powered Tailgate
Yes
No
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
No
Push Button Start
Yes
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
No
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
No
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
60/40
N/A Panel Van
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
No
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
No
Remote Engine Start
Yes
No
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Yes
Remote Start
No
No
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
No
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
No
Rim Size
18
14 Inches
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
No
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Cloth Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes — Front
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Side Steps
No
No
Skid Plates
No
No
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
No
Sound System
12
6
Source Model Column
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Spare Wheel
Yes
Full Size Spare Tyre
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Front and Rear Anti-Roll Bars
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Progressive
Electric Power Assisted Steering
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Sunroof
Yes
No
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
No
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
top
mid
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No — Full Size Spare Provided
Unlocking
Yes
No
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vdc
Yes
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
No
Walk Away Lock
Yes
No
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
620 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1485 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1150 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1485 mm
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1150 mm
Exhaust Finish
-
Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip
Exhaust Type
-
Single Exhaust System
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Standard Design
Auto Headlights
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Body Cladding
Yes
No
Body Type
SUV
3-Door Panel Van
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body-Coloured Door Handles
DRL
Yes
Yes — LED Daytime Running Lights
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Colour Options
6
2
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
No
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Fog Lights
Yes
No
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
No
Front Fog Lights
Yes
No
Front Overhang
880 mm
735 mm
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
No
Headlamps
Yes
No
Headlight Type
Yes
No
Headlights
Yes
No
LED Headlamps
Yes
No
Led Headlights
Yes
No
Led Taillights
Yes
No
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Rear Overhang
890 mm
460 mm
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes — Standard Rear Wiper and Washer
Roof Rails
No
No
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard Fixed Roof
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes — Rear Integrated Spoiler
Sunroof Slide
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
13.5 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
Yes
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
35 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58
35
Highway Mileage
19.2 km/l
20.4 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
16.1 km/l
16.4 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Alternator
110A
80A Alternator
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Underbody Anti-Rust Protection
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
12 Months KIA Battery Warranty
First Service At
5000
1,000 km Inspection and Safety Check
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Included — 3 Years/45
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
3.2 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
10,000 km or 6 Months
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Approx R2,500–R3,200 per Service
Service Interval
10000
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
Service Intervals
10000
15,000 km or 12 Months — Whichever First
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years/45
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years/45
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years/45
Accessory Battery Type
-
12V 45Ah Lead-Acid Battery
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
6
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes — Partial Digital Instrument Cluster
Display Audio
Yes
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
2
Head Up Display
Yes
No
Infotainment System
Yes
8-Inch Touchscreen Infotainment System
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
8-Inch Touchscreen Display
Infotainment Screen
Yes
8-Inch Touchscreen
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Navigation System
Yes
Yes — Smartphone Navigation via Android Auto/CarPlay
Premium Audio
Yes
No
Radio
Yes
Yes
Rear Usb
Yes
No
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
8-Inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
8-Inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
3
2
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
-
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years/150
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years/150
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years Roadside Assistance
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years/150
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
No
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Conventional Handbrake
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
247 mm
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
175 mm
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Urethane
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Conventional Handbrake
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
180 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
175 mm
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full Size Spare Tyre
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Full Size Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full Size Spare Tyre
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
No
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Urethane
Tyre Load Index
94
82
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R19
175/65 R14
Tyre Speed Rating
V
T
Tyre Type
Radial
Tubeless Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
14 Inches
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Standard Design
Wheel Rim Size
18
14 Inches
Wheel Size Type
18
14 Inches
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Standard Design
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Standard Design
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Body Style
SUV
Van
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof option pairs with white, silver and red base colours.
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Mid grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
950 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Model Introduced Year
2023
2018
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Based on third-generation JA Picanto platform; commercial derivative
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.
Updated with third-generation Picanto platform in 2021
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2021
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
620 l
Doors
5 doors
3 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
35 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1400 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
155 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
970 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Height
1695 mm
1480 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
950 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Applicable
Length
4653 mm
3595 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
0 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
4.8 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2400 mm
Width
1886 mm
1595 mm
Payload Capacity
-
450 kg
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
151 mm
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque Unibody Steel Platform
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1415 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard Anti-Roll Bar
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle with Coil Spring
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1420 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut with Coil Spring
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
140 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
140
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
93 RON Unleaded
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
Not Independently NCAP Green Rated
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
143
Within Euro 5 Emission Limits
Noise Level
Low
68 dB
Particulate Filter
No
GPF Fitted
Start Stop System
Yes
No
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
CVVT on Intake Camshaft
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Ownership Role
Top
Mid
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
269995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
769900
269995
Starting Price Zar
769900
269995
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
8.4 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
6.9 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
5.3 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
4.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
Spec
H6 GT
Picanto Panel Van
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20B
G3LA
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
998 cc
Cylinders
4
3
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
71 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
84 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
49 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
94 Nm @ 3500 rpm
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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
200 km/h
148 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
14.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
51.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
98.9 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 Picanto Panel Van 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 Picanto Panel Van 22.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Picanto Panel Van 63.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Picanto Panel Van 68.
Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Picanto Panel Van 59.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Picanto Panel Van 77.
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 leads by 18 points
H6 GT holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Picanto Panel Van.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
Picanto Panel Van
Performance
22/100
Efficiency
63/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 55 pts for Picanto Panel Van
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, Picanto Panel Van may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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