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H6 GT
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
SEALION 7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
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Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Standard
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Around View Monitor
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Standard
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Standard
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Standard
Park Assist
Yes
Standard
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Automatic electric 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
4x4
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Available
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
Front and rear electric drive units
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
2
1
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Crystal-motif gearshift lever
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Single-speed reduction gear
LSD Available
No
Not Available
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
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
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Electric all-wheel drive
Approach Angle
20 deg
16 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
26 deg
19 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
Standard
Locking Differential
No
Not Available
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
Snow
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Standard
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
8-way electric
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Standard
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
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 services/80000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
12
12
Audio System
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Full LCD instrument display
Display Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
Yes
15.6
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Navigation System
Yes
-
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
15.6
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Number of Speakers
12
12
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
Yes
15.6
USB Ports
3
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Voice Control
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Spare tyre (type not disclosed)
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Spare tyre (type not disclosed)
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Size
235/50R19
245/45 R20
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
20
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
18
20
Wheel Size Type
18
-
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
-
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Body Style
SUV
SUV
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.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Model Introduced Year
2023
2025
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
First South African SEALION 7 generation
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.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
2023
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
500 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
0 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2750 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
163 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
980 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
940 mm
Height
1695 mm
1620 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
2340 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
820 mm
Length
4653 mm
4830 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
5.85 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2930 mm
Width
1886 mm
1925 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
140 mm
Payload Capacity
-
410 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Double wishbone
Front Track Width
1560 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
Multi-link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
-
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
0 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
SEALION 7
Ownership Role
Top
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
1319900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Starting Price
769900
1319900
Starting Price Zar
769900
1319900
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
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
-
Spec
H6 GT
SEALION 7
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
GW4C20B
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Applicable
Valves
16
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
390 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
690 Nm
Combined Power
180 kW
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
2
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
200 km/h
215 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
166.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
294.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Yes
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 GT and SEALION 7 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 SEALION 7 100.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs SEALION 7 90.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs SEALION 7 99.
Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs SEALION 7 62.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs SEALION 7 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
SEALION 7 leads by 15 points
SEALION 7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H6 GT.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
SEALION 7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
62/100
H6 GT
Performance
70/100
Efficiency
67/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexBYD SEALION 7
leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts
vs 73 pts for H6 GT
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 7 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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