GWM H6 GT vs KIA Picanto

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current

ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l

KIA Picanto

1.2 EX+ Auto Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current

ZAR 325,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 61 kW 🔧 121 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l

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Decision summary

GWM H6 GT vs KIA Picanto: the short answer

H6 GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Picanto remains close.

Picanto starts ZAR 462,905 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Picanto from ZAR 236,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	H6 GT	Picanto
Maximum Power	H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm	Picanto61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque	H6 GT420 Nm	Picanto121 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size	H6 GT1999 cc	Picanto1248 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	H6 GT16.1 km/l	Picanto15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance	H6 GT192 mm	Picanto155 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

2.0T Hybrid LT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

KIA Picanto

1.2 EX+ Auto

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H6 GT

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Lower published ownership cover

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Picanto

Strengths

Stronger published ownership cover

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Picanto

Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
360 Degree Camera	Yes	No
Active Engine Braking	No	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Around View Monitor	Yes	No
Attention Assist	Yes	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
Automatic High Beam	Yes	No
Auto Highbeam	Yes	No
Auto Lights	Yes	Yes
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Auto Wipers	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	Yes
Cruise Control	Yes	Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	Yes
Eco Mode	Yes	Yes
Emergency Braking	Yes	Yes
EV Mode	Yes	Not Applicable — Petrol Engine
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	Not Available
Front Camera	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	Yes
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	Yes
Park Assist	Yes	No
Parking Distance Sensors	Front and Rear	Yes
Parking Sensor	Front and Rear	Yes
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Yes
Pre-Collision System	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers	Yes	Yes
Rear View Camera	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Yes
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Yes
Rear View Camera	Yes	Yes
Reverse Camera	Yes	Yes
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	Yes
Reversing Camera	Yes	Yes
Sport Mode	Yes	No
Surround View Camera	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	No

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
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	4.058:1
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
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
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Yes
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	1010
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	No
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	Yes — 60/40 Split Fold
Front Headrest	Adjustable	Yes — Adjustable
Heated Seats	Yes	Yes — Front Heated Seats
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital Instrument Cluster	Semi-Digital Instrument Cluster
Interior Colour Options	2	2
Interior Colours	2	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	8-inch touchscreen (EX+), Android Auto/Apple CarPlay (LX+), 4.2-inch colour cluster (EX+), wireless charging (EX+), dual-zone climate control (EX+), 6 airbags standard
Interior Courtesy Lights	LED	-
Interior Trim Colour	Black with silver accents	2
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather	Leather
Leather Seats	Yes	Yes
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	Yes — Adjustable
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	Yes — 60/40 Split Fold
Seat Material	Leather	Leather
Seat Trim	Leather	Leather
Front Shoulder Room	1430 mm	1355 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1390 mm	1305 mm
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type	Yes	Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Wheel Material	Leather Wrapped	Leather-Wrapped
Third Row Seating Capacity	0	-
Third Row Seats	No	-
Rear USB Ports	Yes	0
Ventilated Seats	Yes	No

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
ABS	Yes	Yes
ABS EBD	Yes	Yes
AEB	Yes	Yes
Airbags	6	6
Alarm System	Yes	Yes
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	Yes
BA	Yes	Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
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	Yes
Safety Rating	5	3 Stars (Euro NCAP 2017 Assessment)
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Yes	Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	Yes
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
AC Type	Yes	Automatic Climate Control
Accelerator 0 100	135 sec	12.9 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	Automatic Climate Control
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	1010 l
Bottle Holders	Yes	2
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Full-length with storage	No
Chrome Exterior Highlights	Yes	Yes
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Climate Control	Yes	Automatic Climate Control
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	Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	Yes
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Yes
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	6.3 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	Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist	Yes	-
Intercooler	Yes	Not Applicable — Naturally Aspirated Engine
Keyless Entry	Yes	Yes
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	Automatic Climate Control
Mirror	Electric Adjustable	Power Adjustable with Integrated Turn Indicators
Electric Mirror Folding	Electric	Yes
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	Yes
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 — All Four Windows
Powered Tailgate	Yes	No
Puddle Lights	Yes	-
Push Button Start	Yes	Yes
Push Button Start	Yes	Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	Yes
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	Yes
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	Yes
Rear Seat Split	60/40	60/40 Split Fold
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	Yes
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	15 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	Leather
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	Yes
Sound System	12	6
Source Model Column	h6-gt	picanto
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	Yes
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	flagship
Trip Computer	Yes	Yes
Tyre Repair Kit	No	No — Full Size Spare Provided
Unlocking	Yes	Yes
Uv Protection Glass	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror	Yes	Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	Yes
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	Flagship / premium 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	Yes
Walk Away Lock	Yes	Yes
Welcome Lighting	Yes	-
Wind Deflectors	No	-
Wireless Charger	Yes	Yes
Wireless Charging	Yes	Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded	660 l	1010 l
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Exhaust Finish	-	Standard Single Outlet Chrome Tip
Exhaust Type	-	Single Exhaust System

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
Active Exhaust	Not Available	Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Sport Design
Auto Headlights	Yes	Yes
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Body Cladding	Yes	No
Body Type	SUV	5-Door Hatchback
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	6
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Coloured	Body-Coloured Door Handles
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electric	Yes
Exterior Mirror Heated	Yes	-
Exterior Mirror Memory	No	-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	-
Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	Yes
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	Yes
Front Fog Lights	Yes	Yes
Front Overhang	880 mm	735 mm
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	Yes
Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Headlight Type	Yes	Yes
Headlights	Yes	Yes
LED Headlamps	Yes	Yes
Led Headlights	Yes	Yes
Led Taillights	Yes	Yes
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
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	13.0 km/l
Claimed Mileage	16.1 km/l	15.9 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	20.0 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	15.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop	Yes	No

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
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	3.8 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
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
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
Auto Brake Hold	Yes	Conventional Handbrake
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Yes	Yes
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Disc	Disc
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	185 mm
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Conventional Handbrake
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	Yes
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped	Leather-Wrapped
Parking Brake Type	Electronic	Conventional Handbrake
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	292 mm	234 mm
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Tyre Width	235 mm	185 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	Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather Wrapped	Leather-Wrapped
Tyre Load Index	94	84
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	Yes
Tyre Size	235/50R19	185/60 R15
Tyre Speed Rating	V	T
Tyre Type	Radial	Tubeless Radial
Wheel Cover	Alloy	-
Wheel Diameter	18	15 Inches
Wheel Locking Nuts	Yes	-
Wheel Material	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Sport Design
Wheel Rim Size	18	15 Inches
Wheel Size Type	18	15 Inches
Wheel Type	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Sport Design
Wheels	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Sport Design

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
Body Style	SUV	Hatchback
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, Chili Red, Horizon Blue, Perennial Grey, Sporty Blue (two-tone options available on EX+)
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	Hatchback
Tare Mass Kg	1740 kg	975 kg
Vehicle Type	SUV	Hatchback
Model Introduced Year	2023	2004
Generation	First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.	Third generation (JA) since 2017; 2021 facelift model current in SA
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.	2011 second generation; 2017 third generation; 2021 facelift with updated front fascia and infotainment
Facelift Launched Since	2023	2021
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
Boot/Cargo Space	460 l	255 l
Doors	5 doors	5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity	58 l	35 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2200 kg	1425 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)	192 mm	155 mm
Front Headroom	990 mm	970 mm
Rear Headroom	960 mm	935 mm
Height	1695 mm	1485 mm
Kerb Weight	1740 kg	975 kg
Front Legroom	1050 mm	1040 mm
Rear Legroom	890 mm	880 mm
Length	4653 mm	3595 mm
Seating Capacity	5 seats	5 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
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	150 mm	151 mm
Payload Capacity	480 kg	450 kg
Number of Rows	2 rows	2 rows

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
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
CO2 Emissions	143 g/km	145 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km	143	145
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
Ownership Role	Top	Flagship
Price Zar	769900 ZAR	325995 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	769900	325995
Starting Price Zar	769900	325995

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
Real-world City Mileage Max	9.5 l/100km	8.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.0 l/100km	7.2 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	8.0 l/100km	5.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	4.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count	-	0

Spec	H6 GT	Picanto
Engine	2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid	1.2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code	GW4C20B	G4LA
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Petrol
Hybrid System	Parallel Hybrid	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1999 cc	1248 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	16
Valves per Cylinder	4	4
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	11.0:1
Bore	Not Officially Disclosed	71 mm
Stroke	Not Officially Disclosed	79 mm
Maximum Power	150 kW @ 5500 rpm	61 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque	420 Nm	121 Nm @ 4000 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	163 km/h
0-100 km/h	8.2 sec	12.9 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	62.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	124.1 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 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 28.

Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Picanto 61.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Picanto 89.

Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs Picanto 53.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Picanto 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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Specification Evidence Index

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 leads by 12 points

H6 GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Picanto remains close.

Evidence leader 72 /100

Lead 12 points

Data 99% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

H6 GT

99% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 93 Check Practicality 63

Performance 70

Efficiency 67

Safety 93

Practicality 63

Ownership 65

Leads by 12 points

Picanto

92% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 89 Check Performance 28

Performance 28

Efficiency 61

Safety 89

Practicality 53

Ownership 77

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance H6 GT +42 Efficiency H6 GT +6 Safety H6 GT +4 Practicality H6 GT +10 Ownership Picanto +12

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

H6 GT

Performance 70/100

Efficiency 67/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 63/100

Ownership 65/100

Picanto

Performance 28/100

Efficiency 61/100

Safety 89/100

Practicality 53/100

Ownership 77/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 GT leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 60 pts for Picanto

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, Picanto may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 GT vs Picanto questions

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.

GWM H6 GT vs KIA Picanto

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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

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In depth: how these cars differ

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Specification Evidence Index

H6 GT leads by 12 points

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