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Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
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
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
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
Dry Dual Clutch
Differential Lock
No
No
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
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
3.63
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
7
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
7-Speed DCT
LSD Available
No
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
15.2:1
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual Clutch Transmission
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
21 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
21 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
24 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
24 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
192 mm
181 mm
Ground Clearance Min
192 mm
181 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
17 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
19 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
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
No
Breakover Angle
16 deg
17 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
8-Way Power
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
4-Way Power
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre Armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Yes
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
1455
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
Yes
Cup Holders
Yes
4
Driver Seat
Yes
8-Way Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
8-Way Power
Fabric Seats
No
No
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Yes
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
Black
Interior Colours
2
Black
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
12.3+12.3-inch panoramic curved display, 64-colour ambient lighting, Meridian audio (GT-Line), ventilated/heated front seats (GT-Line), head-up display, panoramic sunroof (GT-Line+), 6 airbags standard
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-Way Power
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
8-Way Power
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
Yes
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1405 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1350 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
Airbags
6
7
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
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
7
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
7
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
Yes
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
Yes
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Yes
Safety Rating
5
5
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
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
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
AC Type
Yes
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
135 sec
8.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
No
Aero Kit
No
Yes
Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
Ambient Lighting Sport Integration
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Yes
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Remote
Boot Space Seats Folded
660 l
1455 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
4
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Centre Armrest
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
No
Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.33
Driver Display
Digital
Digital Cluster
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
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 / 150,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre Armrest
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
No
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
No
Fuel Consumption Combined
6.2
7.2
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Remote
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
Yes
Heated Mirrors
Yes
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
Yes
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Electric
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Yes
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Yes
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
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Yes
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
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Yes
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
Yes
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Yes
Remote Start
No
Yes
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Yes
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Yes
Rim Size
18
235/45 R19
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes
Roof Load
50 kg
75 kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Leather Seats
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
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
10
Source Model Column
h6-gt
sportage
Spare Wheel
Yes
Temporary Spare
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Yes
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Progressive
Normal
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Unibody
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
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
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
1455 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
Power Sliding Doors
-
No
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Body Cladding
Yes
Yes
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body Colour
DRL
Yes
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple
Exterior Colour Options
6
7
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body Colour
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
880 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
Electric
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Rear Overhang
890 mm
760 mm
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
No
Roof Rails
No
Yes
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
12.8 km/l
11.0 km/l
Claimed Mileage
16.1 km/l
13.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
54 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58
54
Highway Mileage
19.2 km/l
16.7 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
13.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Alternator
110A
Yes
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
4.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
R3,800 per service
Service Interval
10000
15000
Service Intervals
10000
15000
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
10
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes
Display Audio
Yes
12.3-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
4
Head Up Display
Yes
Yes
Infotainment System
Yes
12.3-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
12.3
Infotainment Screen
Yes
12.3
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Premium Audio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Rear Usb
Yes
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
12.3
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
10
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
12.3
USB Ports
3
4
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
-
No
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Electronic
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Yes
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
325 mm
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
235 mm
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
280 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated Disc
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
235 mm
Spare Tyre
Yes
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Temporary Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Tyre Load Index
94
105
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R19
235/45 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
H
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
235/45 R19
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18
235/45 R19
Wheel Size Type
18
235/45 R19
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
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.
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Steel Grey, Intense Red, Glacial White Pearl, Interstellar Grey
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
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1740 kg
1570 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2023
2022
Generation
First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning.
Fifth generation (NQ5); global launch 2021, SA 2022
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.
Fifth generation (NQ5) launched SA 2022; no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since
2023
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2WD 1.6T-GDI GT-Line S DCT
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Boot/Cargo Space
460 l
466 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
54 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2080 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
192 mm
181 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
955 mm
Height
1695 mm
1660 mm
Kerb Weight
1740 kg
1570 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
855 mm
Length
4653 mm
4515 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.8 m
10.8 m
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2680 mm
Width
1886 mm
1865 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
181 mm
Payload Capacity
-
500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Unibody
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Unibody
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1601 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-Link
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1608 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km
167 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
143
167
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
95 Octane
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
5
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
143
175
Noise Level
Low
68 dB
Particulate Filter
No
No
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
CVVT
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
769900 ZAR
823995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
769900
823995
Starting Price Zar
769900
823995
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
12.1 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
9.3 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
17.5 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
15.0 l/100km
Spec
H6 GT
Sportage
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.6-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20B
G4FJ
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1591 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
9.5:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
77 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.4 mm
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
132 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
265 Nm @ 1500 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
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
200 km/h
198 km/h
0-100 km/h
8.2 sec
8.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
103.4 kW/tonne
84.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
168.8 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 Sportage comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Sportage 57.
Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Sportage 54.
Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Sportage 100.
Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Sportage 63.
Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Sportage 71.
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
H6 GT leads by 4 points
H6 GT and Sportage are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
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
Sportage
Performance
57/100
Efficiency
54/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 GT
leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts
vs 69 pts for Sportage
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT leads. However, Sportage may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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.
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