GWM H6 PHEV vs Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

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
Mitsubishi Pajero Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Pajero Sport

2.4L DI-DC 8-speed A/T 4X4 Exceed Diesel 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 904,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 133 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 PHEV
🛡 Safety H6 PHEV
📦 Practicality Pajero Sport
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
H6 PHEV starts ZAR 90,090 cheaper H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · Pajero Sport from ZAR 789,990

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 PHEV Pajero Sport
Maximum Power 268 kW 133 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque 760 Nm 430 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size 1500 cc 2442 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 90.9 km/l 12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 218 mm
Boot / Load Bay 560 l 193 l
Airbags Front double, front side and side curtain airbags 7
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 2080 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Warranty 7 years / 200 000 km 3 years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 PHEV +26 pts
Efficiency H6 PHEV +47 pts
Safety H6 PHEV +18 pts
Practicality Pajero Sport +3 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H6 PHEV

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

Pajero Sport

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Practicality

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

Pajero Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 PHEV Pajero Sport
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2017
Generation Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Third-generation Pajero Sport, 2025 facelift
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. South African facelift launched in May 2025.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version Current specification
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 Seven-seat ladder-frame SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1946 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec H6 PHEV Pajero Sport
Length 4703 mm 4825 mm
Width 1886 mm 1815 mm
Height 1730 mm 1805 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 218 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 68 l
Boot/Cargo Space 560 l 193 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 2080 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg 2775 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 2850 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity - 695 kg
Number of Rows - 3 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.6 m
Front Headroom - 1022 mm
Rear Headroom - 957 mm
Front Legroom - 1067 mm
Rear Legroom - 880 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 17 points

H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pajero Sport.

Index leader 84 /100
Lead 17 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 17 points
67
#2

Pajero Sport

78% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 72 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 72
Efficiency 49
Safety 72
Practicality 71
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +26 Efficiency H6 PHEV +47 Safety H6 PHEV +18 Practicality Pajero Sport +3

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

Pajero Sport

Performance 72/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 72/100
Practicality 71/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 PHEV leads the catalogue index with 84 pts vs 67 pts for Pajero Sport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 PHEV leads. However, Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 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 Pajero Sport 72.

Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs Pajero Sport 49.

Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs Pajero Sport 72.

Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs Pajero Sport 71.

Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs Pajero Sport 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.