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.
H6 GT holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rumion.
Rumion starts ZAR 360,000 cheaperH6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Rumion from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
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Specification
H6 GT
Rumion
Maximum Power
H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H6 GT420 Nm
Rumion140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
H6 GT1999 cc
Rumion1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H6 GT16.1 km/l
Rumion14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
H6 GT192 mm
Rumion155 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)
Specification evidence leader
H6 GT
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Rumion
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Rumion
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
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
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Not Available
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
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
Not Applicable
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/
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
5
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
CVT Automatic
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
CVT 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
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
26 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
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
-
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
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Standard
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Standard
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Manual
Fabric Seats
No
Fabric
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Colours
2
5
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.
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1185 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2023
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
First generation Rumion in South Africa
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.
New model, no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
300 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
43 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1660 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
155 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
993 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
946 mm
Height
1695 mm
1620 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1185 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
891 mm
Length
4653 mm
4475 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2750 mm
Width
1886 mm
1695 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
125 mm
Payload Capacity
480 kg
475 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1490 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1485 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
120 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
120
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
143
120
Noise Level
Low
69 dB
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
769900
389900
Starting Price Zar
769900
389900
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
14 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
14
Spec
H6 GT
Rumion
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1496 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
12.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
82.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
140 Nm @ 4200 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
CVT
Top Speed
200 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
12.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
65 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
118.1 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 Rumion 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 Rumion 32.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Rumion 59.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Rumion 87.
Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs Rumion 61.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Rumion 43.
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 15 points
H6 GT holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rumion.
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
63/100
Ownership
65/100
Rumion
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 57 pts for Rumion
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, Rumion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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