GWM H6 PHEV vs Suzuki Jimny

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
Suzuki Jimny in South Africa

Suzuki Jimny

1.5 GLX AllGrip AT Petrol 4-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 466,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 75 kW 🔧 130 Nm ⛽ 15.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H6 PHEV vs Suzuki Jimny: the short answer

H6 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jimny.

Jimny starts ZAR 255,000 cheaper H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · Jimny from ZAR 444,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 PHEV Jimny
Maximum Power H6 PHEV268 kW Jimny75 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H6 PHEV760 Nm Jimny130 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size H6 PHEV1500 cc Jimny1462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 PHEV90.9 km/l Jimny15.9 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 PHEV170 mm Jimny210 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H6 PHEV

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

Jimny

Strengths
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • 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 more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jimny

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 PHEV Jimny
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2019
Generation Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Fourth generation (JB74 series); entirely new K15B engine replaces previous K13B; AllGrip Pro 4WD system replaces previous generation's 4WD setup; new body retains ladder-frame construction and live rear axle from all previous generations
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. Fourth-generation Jimny launched globally in 2018 and in SA in 2019; minor specification updates in 2021 including updated connectivity; 5-door Jimny Sierra launched globally in 2023 but not confirmed for SA as of end-2025; no mechanical changes to the 3-door SA model since launch
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. Kinetic Yellow, Sizzling Red, Granite Grey, Brisk Blue, Chiffon Ivory White, Bluish Black Pearl
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup 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 Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5 GLX AllGrip AT
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published published
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1946 kg 1115 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec H6 PHEV Jimny
Length 4703 mm 3625 mm
Width 1886 mm 1645 mm
Height 1730 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2250 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 210 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 40 l
Boot/Cargo Space 560 l 85 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1110 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg 1435 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 4 seats
Doors 5 doors 3 doors
Payload Capacity - 325 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 4.9 m
Front Headroom - 990 mm
Rear Headroom - 910 mm
Front Legroom - 900 mm
Rear Legroom - 600 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 PHEV and Jimny 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 Jimny 29.

Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs Jimny 61.

Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs Jimny 88.

Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs Jimny 44.

Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs Jimny 71.

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

H6 PHEV leads by 27 points

H6 PHEV has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jimny.

Evidence leader 84 /100
Lead 27 points
Data 72% source coverage
84
#1 Evidence 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 27 points
57
#2

Jimny

93% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 29
Performance 29
Efficiency 61
Safety 88
Practicality 44
Ownership 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +69 Efficiency H6 PHEV +35 Safety H6 PHEV +2 Practicality H6 PHEV +24 Ownership Jimny +6

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6 PHEV

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

Jimny

Performance 29/100
Efficiency 61/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 44/100
Ownership 71/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts vs 57 pts for Jimny

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, Jimny may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 PHEV vs Jimny questions

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.