A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance,
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Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
X70 Plus
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
X70 Plus
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Not Available
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
Original current-generation version
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.
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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
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1946 kg
1576 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Length
4703 mm
4724 mm
Width
1886 mm
1900 mm
Height
1730 mm
1720 mm
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
170 mm
200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
57 l
Boot/Cargo Space
560 l
1680 l
Kerb Weight
1980 kg
1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2400 kg
2076 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1200 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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200 mm
Payload Capacity
-
500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1010 mm
Rear Headroom
-
980 mm
Front Legroom
-
1045 mm
Rear Legroom
-
900 mm
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multiple link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multiple link independent suspension
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
1445 l
1680 l
AC Type
Dual-zone
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Climate Zones
Dual-zone
-
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
Not Available
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
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Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Manual Aircon
Dual-zone
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Heated Steering Wheel
Standard
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Sound System
9
6
Source Model Column
h6-phev
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
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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Automatic Headlamps
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Yes
Follow Me Home Headlamps
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Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
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7.8
Spare Wheel
Not Available
Non full-size
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRE4T15C
Fuel Type
Plug-in Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Plug-in Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1498 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
268 kW
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
760 Nm
230 Nm
Combined Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Drive Type
4WD
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
6-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
19.1 kWh
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
106 km
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
4WD / AWD
Not Applicable
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
Not Applicable
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
4x2
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Available
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
4WD/off-road drive mode support
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Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
6-Speed DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Two-wheel drive
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
Not Applicable
6
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Claimed Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
12.2 km/l
10.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
16.0 km/l
14.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
57 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro V
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
90.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55
57
Combined Driving Range
Over 1000 km
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Airbags
Front double, front side and side curtain airbags
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Yes
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Driver Passenger Airbags
-
Yes
Front Seat Side Airbags
-
Yes
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Emergency Braking
Standard
-
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
540-degree panoramic camera
Yes
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Heated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Front
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Blue
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
10.25-inch
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Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
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
Black synthetic leather seats with red stitching
Seat Adjustment
-
Driver electric 6-way; passenger manual 4-way
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Infotainment System
Coffee OS
Dual 10.25-inch instrument cluster and infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
9
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
10.25-inch
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Not Available
Front Type-A x2; rear USB ports listed
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
Coffee OS
10.25-inch
Infotainment Display
Coffee OS
-
Audio Speakers
9
6
Audio System
9
-
Display Audio
Coffee OS
-
Head Up Display
Full-colour
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Infotainment Screen
Coffee OS
10.25-inch
Multi Information Display
10.25-inch
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Connected Services
Wireless
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
Coffee OS
10.25-inch
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Active Exhaust
Not Available
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Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Confirmed 4WD derivative
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4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not Available
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
170 mm
200 mm
Ground Clearance Min
170 mm
200 mm
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
X70 Plus
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/55R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Non full-size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Standard
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
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Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
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Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
Non full-size
Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
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-year/60,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5-year/60,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
CO2 Emissions
0 g/km
179 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Plug-in hybrid
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Fuel Octane Requirement
PHEV
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
0
-
CO2 Emissions G Km
0
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Spec
H6 PHEV
X70 Plus
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
749900 ZAR
484900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
top
Starting Price
749900
484900
Starting Price Zar
749900
484900
In depth: how these cars differ
This H6 PHEV and X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 45.
Efficiency index: H6 PHEV 96 vs X70 Plus 50.
Safety-equipment index: H6 PHEV 90 vs X70 Plus 91.
Practicality index: H6 PHEV 68 vs X70 Plus 77.
Ownership-cover index: H6 PHEV 65 vs X70 Plus 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.
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 18 points
H6 PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over X70 Plus.
Performance
H6 PHEV +53
Efficiency
H6 PHEV +46
Safety
X70 Plus +1
Practicality
X70 Plus +9
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
X70 Plus
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
91/100
Practicality
77/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H6 PHEV
leads the specification evidence index with 84 pts
vs 66 pts for X70 Plus
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 PHEV leads. However, X70 Plus may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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