GWM H6 PHEV vs Tata Harrier

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 PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 749,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 268 kW 🔧 760 Nm ⛽ 90.9 km/l
VS
Tata Harrier in South Africa

Tata Harrier

Fearless+ DT AT Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 125 kW 🔧 350 Nm ⛽ 15.15 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 PHEV
🛡 Safety Harrier
📦 Practicality H6 PHEV
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Harrier starts ZAR 150,000 cheaper H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · Harrier from ZAR 549,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 PHEV Harrier
Maximum Power 268 kW 125 kW @ 3750 rpm
Maximum Torque 760 Nm 350 Nm @ 1750-2500 rpm
Engine Size 1500 cc 1956 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 90.9 km/l 15.15 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 205 mm
Boot / Load Bay 560 l 445 l
Airbags Front double, front side and side curtain airbags 7
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1823 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 7 years / 200 000 km 5 years / 125,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Harrier remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 PHEV +38 pts
Efficiency H6 PHEV +37 pts
Safety Harrier +9 pts
Practicality H6 PHEV +1 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H6 PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Harrier

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6 PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Harrier

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 PHEV Harrier
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2025
Generation Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current-generation South African-market Tata Harrier five-seat SUV
Facelift History Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. Introduced with Tata Passenger Vehicles' South African return in 2025; no South African facelift has been announced
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2025
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published Active
Segment SUV Mid-size SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1946 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger Car
Spec H6 PHEV Harrier
Length 4703 mm 4605 mm
Width 1886 mm 1922 mm
Height 1730 mm 1718 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2741 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 205 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 50 l
Boot/Cargo Space 560 l 445 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1823 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg 2298 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 150 mm
Payload Capacity - 475 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.8 m
Front Headroom - 1020 mm
Rear Headroom - 950 mm
Front Legroom - 840 mm
Rear Legroom - 980 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H6 PHEV leads by 12 points

H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Harrier remains close.

Index leader 84 /100
Lead 12 points
Data 72% source coverage
84
#1 Index leader

H6 PHEV

72% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 98 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 96
Safety 90
Practicality 68
Ownership 65
Leads by 12 points
72
#2

Harrier

75% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Efficiency 59
Performance 60
Efficiency 59
Safety 99
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +38 Efficiency H6 PHEV +37 Safety Harrier +9 Practicality H6 PHEV +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H6 PHEV

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 68/100
Ownership 65/100

Harrier

Performance 60/100
Efficiency 59/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 67/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 PHEV leads the catalogue index with 84 pts vs 72 pts for Harrier

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 PHEV leads. However, Harrier may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H6 PHEV and Harrier 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 PHEV 98 vs Harrier 60.

Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs Harrier 59.

Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs Harrier 99.

Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs Harrier 67.

Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs Harrier not separately scored.

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.