GWM H6 GT vs Lexus RX

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 in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
Lexus RX in South Africa

Lexus RX

RX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,642,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 11.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 GT vs Lexus RX: the short answer

H6 GT and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H6 GT starts ZAR 816,600 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · RX from ZAR 1,516,500

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 GT RX
Maximum Power H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm RX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H6 GT420 Nm RX430 Nm
Engine Size H6 GT1999 cc RX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 GT16.1 km/l RX11.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 GT192 mm RX185 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

Lexus RX

RX 350 F SPORT

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

Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6 GT

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

RX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

RX

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT RX
360 Degree Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Standard
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Auto,Rainsensing,Time adjustable
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes -
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor,Washer
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Standard
Spec H6 GT RX
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Axle Layout FWD AWD
Clutch Type Wet Multi-Disc -
Differential Lock No -
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive AWD
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 -
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears 2 8
Gear Shift Indicator Yes -
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox DHT Hybrid Transmission Automatic 8-speed
Gearbox Type DHT Hybrid Transmission Automatic 8-speed
LSD Available No -
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 -
Transmission Speeds 2 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic 8-speed
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Standard
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Standard

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 GT and RX 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 RX 85.

Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs RX 46.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs RX 93.

Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs RX 75.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs RX 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.

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

RX leads by 5 points

H6 GT and RX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 77 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 70% source coverage
77
#1 Evidence leader

RX

70% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 85
Efficiency 46
Safety 93
Practicality 75
Leads by 5 points
72
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance RX +15 Efficiency H6 GT +21 Safety Level Practicality RX +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

RX

Performance 85/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 75/100

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Lexus RX leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts vs 72 pts for H6 GT

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

H6 GT vs RX 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.