GWM H6 GT vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

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 8 Pro in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro

Executive Plus 1.6T TGDI Petrol Automatic
ZAR 529,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 145 kW 🔧 290 Nm ⛽ 13.9 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro
Fuel Economy H6 GT
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality H6 GT
🔑 Ownership H6 GT
Tiggo 8 Pro starts ZAR 699900 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro from ZAR 529,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 GT Tiggo 8 Pro
Engine Power 150 kW 145 kW
Torque 420 Nm 290 Nm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1.6 cc
Claimed Mileage 16.1 km/l 13.9 km/l
Ground Clearance 192 mm 207 mm
Boot / Load Bay 460 l 117 l
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1740 kg 1590 kg
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Year / 150 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 GT and Tiggo 8 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro +1 pts
Efficiency H6 GT +13 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality H6 GT +4 pts
Ownership H6 GT +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Tiggo 8 Pro

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 8 Pro

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT Tiggo 8 Pro
0–100 km/h 135 sec -
0-100 km/h 135 sec -
Acceleration 0 100 135 sec -
Active Engine Braking No -
Active Exhaust - -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh -
Charging Port - -
AC Charging Time - -
Combined System Power 180 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 -
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 1999 cc 1.6 cc
Engine Code GW4C20B -
Engine Config 2.0L GW4C20B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.6T petrol
Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1.6 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 1999 cc 1.6 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 1999 cc 1.6 cc
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Engine Power kW 150 kW 145 kW
Engine Torque Nm 420 Nm 290 Nm
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 1.6T petrol
Engine Valves 16 16
EV Range 110 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Petrol injection
Induction Turbocharged Turbocharged
Max Power kW 150 kW 145 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 420 Nm 290 Nm
Maximum Power 150 kW 145 kW
Motor Position - -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type - -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 150 kW 145 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 201 bhp 194.4 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Top Speed 200 km/h -
Torque 420 Nm 290 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbocharger Yes Standard
Valves per Cylinder 16 16
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore - -
Piston Stroke - -
Engine 2.0L GW4C20B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.6T petrol
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 1.6T petrol
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 290 Nm
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Turbocharged Single turbo
Spec H6 GT Tiggo 8 Pro
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
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
Drive Modes Yes Eco / Normal / Sport
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 -
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 -

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT leads by 4 points

Both H6 GT and Tiggo 8 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 70 /100
Lead 4 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 4 points
66
#2

Tiggo 8 Pro

74% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 54
Performance 59
Efficiency 54
Safety 94
Practicality 61
Ownership 55
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tiggo 8 Pro +1 Efficiency H6 GT +13 Safety Level Practicality H6 GT +4 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 8 Pro

Performance 59/100
Efficiency 54/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT wins with 70 pts vs 66 pts for Tiggo 8 Pro

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 8 Pro 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 8 Pro 54. 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 8 Pro 94. 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 8 Pro 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 8 Pro 61. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 58, Tiggo 8 Pro 59. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

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 8 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 58 vs 59.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 67 vs 54.

Safety: H6 GT scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 65 vs 61.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 65 vs 55.

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