GWM H6 GT vs KIA Tasman

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
KIA Tasman in South Africa

KIA Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,004,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 154 kW 🔧 440 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 GT vs KIA Tasman: the short answer

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

Tasman starts ZAR 19,905 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Tasman from ZAR 679,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 GT Tasman
Maximum Power H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm Tasman154 kW @ 3800 rpm
Maximum Torque H6 GT420 Nm Tasman440 Nm @ 1750-2750 rpm
Engine Size H6 GT1999 cc Tasman2151 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 GT16.1 km/l Tasman12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 GT192 mm Tasman252 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 Tasman

2.2D X-Pro 4x4 Double Cab Colour Coded

Hagalu editorial rating
4.4/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Tasman

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
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

Tasman

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Tasman
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 No
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes Yes
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 Yes
Surround View Camera Yes No
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes No
Spec H6 GT Tasman
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Electronic selector
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Selector Not Applicable Yes
Axle Layout FWD 4WD
Clutch Type Wet Multi-Disc Torque Converter
Differential Lock No Yes
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive 4WD
Engine Position Front Transverse Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 3.94
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable
Number of Gears 2 8
Gear Shift Indicator Yes No
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox DHT Hybrid Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type DHT Hybrid Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
LSD Available No Yes
Low Range Not Applicable Yes
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable 2.72:1
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 15.2:1
Transfer Case Not Applicable Two-speed transfer case
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 2 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic Transmission
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable No
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable No

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 GT and Tasman 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 Tasman 72.

Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Tasman 51.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT 93 vs Tasman 94.

Practicality index: H6 GT 63 vs Tasman 93.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 65 vs Tasman 75.

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

Tasman leads by 6 points

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

Evidence leader 78 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 97% source coverage
78
#1 Evidence leader

Tasman

97% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 51
Performance 72
Efficiency 51
Safety 94
Practicality 93
Ownership 75
Leads by 6 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 Tasman +2 Efficiency H6 GT +16 Safety Tasman +1 Practicality Tasman +30 Ownership Tasman +10

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tasman

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 93/100
Ownership 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 KIA Tasman leads the specification evidence index with 78 pts vs 72 pts for H6 GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tasman 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 Tasman 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.