GWM H6 GT vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Comfort HEV Hybrid Automatic
ZAR 439,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Fuel Economy Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
🛡 Safety H6 GT
📦 Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
🔑 Ownership H6 GT
Tiggo 4 Cross HEV starts ZAR 699900 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV from ZAR 439,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H6 GT Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Engine Power 150 kW 150 kW
Torque 420 Nm 310 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage 16.1 km/l 18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance 192 mm 180 mm
Boot / Load Bay 460 l -
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1740 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 5
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Years / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 GT and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +4 pts
Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +8 pts
Safety H6 GT +19 pts
Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +2 pts
Ownership H6 GT +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Model Introduced Year 2023 2026
Generation First generation, derived from the regular H6 platform but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated for performance positioning. Current South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
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. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2023 2026
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
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 SUV
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec H6 GT Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Ground Clearance 192 mm 180 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2610 mm
Length 4653 mm 4351 mm
Width 1886 mm 1831 mm
Height 1695 mm 1662 mm
Kerb Weight 1740 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight 2200 kg 1905 kg
Seating Capacity 5 5
Boot Space 460 l -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg -
Front Track Width 1560 mm -
Rear Track Width 1570 mm -
Turning Radius 11.8 m -
Load Bed Length 460 l -
Load Bed Width - -
Front Legroom 1050 mm -
Rear Legroom 890 mm -
Front Headroom 990 mm -
Rear Headroom 960 mm -
Front Shoulder Room 1430 mm -
Rear Shoulder Room 1390 mm -
Boot Space Seats Folded 660 l -
Number of Doors 5 5
Max Payload - -
Boot Volume 460 l -
Doors 5 5
Seats 5 5
Front Overhang 880 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 58 l -
Rear Overhang 890 mm -
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg 2200 kg 1905 kg
Ground Clearance Max 192 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Min 192 mm 180 mm
Ground Clearance Mm 192 mm 180 mm
Height Mm 1695 mm 1662 mm
Length Mm 4653 mm 4351 mm
Load Sill Height Low -
Loadbox Length Mm 460 l -
Loadbox Width Mm - -
Payload Kg - -
Cargo Volume 460 l -
Tare Mass Kg 1740 kg -
Tracking System Optional -
Turning Circle 11.8 m -
Turning Circle M 11.8 m -
Width Mm 1886 mm 1831 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded 660 l -

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT leads by 3 points

Both H6 GT and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 70 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 97% confidence
70
#1 Winner

H6 GT

97% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 58
Performance 58
Efficiency 67
Safety 94
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 3 points
67
#2

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

68% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 75 Check Ownership 55
Performance 62
Efficiency 75
Safety 75
Practicality 67
Ownership 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +4 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +8 Safety H6 GT +19 Practicality Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +2 Ownership H6 GT +10

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 GT

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 75/100
Practicality 67/100
Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT wins with 70 pts vs 67 pts for Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H6 GT edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H6 GT 67 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H6 GT 94, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H6 GT 65, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H6 GT 65, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 67. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 58, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H6 GT edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H6 GT and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 58 vs 62.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 67 vs 75.

Safety: H6 GT scores 94 vs 75.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 65 vs 67.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 65 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives H6 GT the advantage in this comparison.