A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
V23
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
H6 PHEV
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
V23
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
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.
South African May 2026 local specification sheet for the current V23 generation.
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.
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Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
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Facelift Version Ending
Current
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Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Drivetrain Note
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury Hi-4 4WD PHEV DHT
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Published
Segment
SUV
Electric SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Length
4703 mm
4220 mm
Width
1886 mm
1915 mm
Height
1730 mm
1845 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2735 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
372 L rear seats up; 994 L with rear seats folded
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1550–1850 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
2085 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
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Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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165 mm
Payload Capacity
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350–650 kg
Number of Rows
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2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
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5.9 m
Front Headroom
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1020 mm
Rear Headroom
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990 mm
Front Legroom
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1060 mm
Rear Legroom
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970 mm
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
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Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
Not Available
McPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-Link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Dual-zone
Power air conditioner
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Remote central locking; passive keyless access equipment-dependent
Push Button Start
Not Available
Electronic engine start/stop or EV power-on control
Wireless Charging
Standard
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Sunroof
Not Available
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Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Powered tailgate optional on applicable hatch/SUV bodies
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Automatic rain-sensing wipers optional or equipment-dependent
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
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AC Type
Dual-zone
Power air conditioner
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
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Climate Zones
Dual-zone
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Engine Warranty
5
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Heads Up Display
Full-colour
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
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Skid Plates
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Air Conditioning
Dual-zone
Power air conditioner
Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Digital Speedometer
10.25-inch
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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Sound System
9
7
Source Model Column
h6-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
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Tailgate Lock
Not Available
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Tow Bar Type
Not Available
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Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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Trim Level
flagship
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Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
Battery electric drive; no combustion engine
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — no combustion engine code
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Electric
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Maximum Power
268 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
180 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
100 kW
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
180 Nm
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Electric traction motor
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
1
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear axle
Drive Type
4WD
2WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
140 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
11 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
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Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
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Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
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Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
59.93 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
69.0 kWh
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
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Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
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Electric Range
106 km
360 km
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
6.6 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
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AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
≈9.1 h derived battery-capacity/6.6 kW; losses excluded
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
36 min (20-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
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Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
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Number of Gears
Not Applicable
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electric shift gear
Drivetrain
4x2
2WD
4WD Engagement
Available
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no conventional stepped gearbox
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
Electric drive axle(s); configuration depends on derivative
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
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Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
1
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Zero tailpipe emissions (BEV)
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not applicable — no combustion engine
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
Not applicable — electric consumption measured in kWh/100 km km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
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Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC charging; V2L external discharge 3.3 kW
Fuel Tank Litres
55
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
360 km
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
20 kWh/100 km
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
341 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
401 km
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Dual front, front side and side curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
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ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Direct tyre pressure monitoring
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Body anti-theft alarm and anti-theft horn
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Driver and front passenger seatbelt reminders
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
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AEB
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
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Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Front pretensioner seat belts
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Yes
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
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ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
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Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Rear View Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
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Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
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Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Automatic highbeam control
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Auto speed-sensing front wiper
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
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Reverse Camera
Not Available
Reverse camera
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Park Assist
Not Available
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Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Emergency Braking
Standard
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Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather seats
Heated Seats
Front
Not fitted to 2WD local sheet
Ventilated Seats
Front
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Interior reading and ambient equipment as listed on sheet
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
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Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather steering wheel
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Foldable second-row seats
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
4-way power adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen H6 PHEV grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
15.4 in touchscreen infotainment
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
9
7
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
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USB Ports
Not Available
2 USB Type-C front-row ports; 1 front-row USB on 2WD
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
15.4 in
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
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Audio Speakers
9
7
Audio System
9
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Display Audio
Coffee OS
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Head Up Display
Full-colour
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Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
15.4 in
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
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Connected Services
Wireless
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Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
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Touchscreen
Coffee OS
15.4 in
Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
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Roof Rails
Not Available
Body style and optional package dependent; not confirmed for this exact derivative
Optional or derivative-dependent; no exact South African trim fitment established
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Approach Angle
Not Available
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Departure Angle
Not Available
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Wading Depth
Not Available
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Terrain Modes
Not Available
Eco, Comfort, Sport, Individual, Slippery
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
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Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not applicable to conventional BEV reduction drive
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Yes
Breakover Angle
Not Available
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Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/55 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
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Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19 in
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
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Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 years / 150 000 km
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 years/100,000 km service plan in the official South African press material; confirm final booklet.
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
Vehicle warranty 8 years/200,000 km; high-voltage battery warranty 8 years/160,000 km in official South African press material.
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
Not applicable — battery electric vehicle
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
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Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Idle CO2 Output
0
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CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 PHEV
V23
Ownership Role
Flagship
Current local retail price; confirm quotation inclusions, warranty and service plan with iCAUR South Africa.
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
519900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current South African retail price
Starting Price
749900
519900
Starting Price Zar
749900
519900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV and V23 comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 V23 41.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs V23 99.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs V23 93.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs V23 60.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs V23 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.
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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 13 points
H6 PHEV has a modest catalogue-index lead, while V23 remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H6 PHEV
Performance
98/100
Efficiency
96/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
68/100
Ownership
65/100
V23
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
99/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 71 pts for V23
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, V23 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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