GWM H6 GT vs Jetour X70 Plus

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 ⛽ 6.2 km/l
VS
Jetour X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol Automatic
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 7.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT
Fuel Economy H6 GT
🛡 Safety H6 GT
📦 Practicality X70 Plus
🔑 Ownership H6 GT
X70 Plus starts ZAR 699900 cheaper H6 GT from ZAR 699,900 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 GT X70 Plus
Engine Power 150 115
Torque 420 230
Engine Size 1999 1498
Claimed Mileage 6.2 7.8
Ground Clearance 192 200
Boot Space 460 1680
Airbags 6 Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1740 Not Applicable
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty 5 -

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 GT and X70 Plus are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT +9 pts
Efficiency H6 GT +2 pts
Safety H6 GT +28 pts
Practicality X70 Plus +26 pts
Ownership H6 GT +25 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to: Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

X70 Plus

  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 GT X70 Plus
0–100 km/h 135 sec Not Applicable
0-100 km/h 135 sec Not Applicable
Acceleration 0 100 135 sec Not Applicable
Active Engine Braking No -
Active Exhaust Not Available -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Not Applicable
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh -
Charging Port Not Available -
AC Charging Time Not Available -
Combined System Power 180 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Not Applicable
Cylinders 4 Not Applicable
Displacement 1999 cc 1498 cc
Engine 2.0L GW4C20B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid SQRE4T15C
Engine Code GW4C20B SQRE4T15C
Engine Config 2.0L GW4C20B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid Not Applicable
Engine Cylinders 4 Not Applicable
Engine Displacement 1999 cc 1498 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 1999 cc 1498 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 2 l 1.5 l
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Engine Power kW 150 kW 115 kW
Engine Torque Nm 420 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 1.5-litre turbo petrol
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged Not Applicable
Engine Valves 16 Not Applicable
EV Range 110 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Not Applicable
Induction Turbocharged Not Applicable
Max Power kW 150 kW 115 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 420 Nm 230 Nm
Maximum Power 150 kW 115 kW
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 230 Nm
Motor Position Not Available -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type Not Available -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 150 kW 115 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 201 bhp 154 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Top Speed 200 km/h 180 km/h
Torque 420 Nm 230 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Turbocharged Not Applicable
Turbocharger Yes Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder 16 Not Applicable
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore Not Applicable Not Applicable
Piston Stroke Not Applicable Not Applicable
Spec H6 GT X70 Plus
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Drive Modes Yes Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Not Available
Lane Keep Assist Yes Not Available
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Rear
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT leads by 7 points

Both H6 GT and X70 Plus are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 65 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 97% confidence
65
#1 Winner

H6 GT

97% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 38
Performance 58
Efficiency 38
Safety 94
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 points
58
#2

X70 Plus

68% data confidence 1 strong categories
Best at Practicality 91 Check Efficiency 36
Performance 49
Efficiency 36
Safety 66
Practicality 91
Ownership 40
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT +9 Efficiency H6 GT +2 Safety H6 GT +28 Practicality X70 Plus +26 Ownership H6 GT +25

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 GT

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 38/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

X70 Plus

Performance 49/100
Efficiency 36/100
Safety 66/100
Practicality 91/100
Ownership 40/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT wins with 65 pts vs 58 pts for X70 Plus

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, X70 Plus 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 38 vs X70 Plus 36. 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, X70 Plus 66. 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, X70 Plus 40. 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, X70 Plus 91. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 GT 58, X70 Plus 49. 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 X70 Plus in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 GT scores 58 vs 49.

Efficiency: H6 GT scores 38 vs 36.

Safety: H6 GT scores 94 vs 66.

Practicality: H6 GT scores 65 vs 91.

Ownership: H6 GT scores 65 vs 40.

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