GWM H6 PHEV vs Jetour T2

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
Jetour T2 in South Africa

Jetour T2

Odyssey 2.0TD+7DCT 4WD Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 679,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 180 kW 🔧 375 Nm ⛽ 10.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 PHEV
Fuel Economy H6 PHEV
🛡 Safety T2
📦 Practicality T2
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
T2 starts ZAR 130,000 cheaper H6 PHEV from ZAR 699,900 · T2 from ZAR 569,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 PHEV T2
Maximum Power 268 kW 180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 760 Nm 375 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 1998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 90.9 km/l 10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 170 mm 220 mm
Boot / Load Bay 560 l 580 l
Airbags Front double, front side and side curtain airbags Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1880 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 7 years / 200 000 km 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 remains close.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 PHEV +21 pts
Efficiency H6 PHEV +53 pts
Safety T2 +3 pts
Practicality T2 +2 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H6 PHEV

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

T2

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
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

T2

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 PHEV T2
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2026
Generation Current South African H6 PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. Current local listing
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. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since Original current-generation version 2026
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 Current
Production Status published Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1946 kg 1880 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 3855 kg
Spec H6 PHEV T2
Length 4703 mm 4785 mm
Width 1886 mm 2006 mm
Height 1730 mm 1880 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 220 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 70 l
Boot/Cargo Space 560 l 580 l
Kerb Weight 1980 kg 1880 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2400 kg 2255 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1600 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 220 mm
Payload Capacity - 375 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.8 m
Front Headroom - 1040 mm
Rear Headroom - 1020 mm
Front Legroom - 1055 mm
Rear Legroom - 935 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 11 points

H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while T2 remains close.

Index leader 84 /100
Lead 11 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 11 points
73
#2

T2

67% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 43
Performance 77
Efficiency 43
Safety 93
Practicality 70
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 PHEV +21 Efficiency H6 PHEV +53 Safety T2 +3 Practicality T2 +2

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

T2

Performance 77/100
Efficiency 43/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 70/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H6 PHEV leads the catalogue index with 84 pts vs 73 pts for T2

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H6 PHEV leads. However, T2 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 T2 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 T2 77.

Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs T2 43.

Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs T2 93.

Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs T2 70.

Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs T2 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.