GWM H6 vs GWM H6 GT

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 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
GWM H6 GT in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6 GT
Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership Tie
H6 starts ZAR 110,000 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · H6 GT from ZAR 699,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 H6 GT
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm 150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 420 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1999 cc
Claimed Mileage 17.2 km/l 16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance 198 mm 192 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l 460 l
Airbags 6 6
Kerb Weight 1680 kg 1740 kg
Seating Capacity - -
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 Years / 100,000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 and H6 GT are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 GT +19 pts
Efficiency H6 +3 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality H6 +4 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency Family Usage
🏆 Overall Winner

H6 GT

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: Highway Driving

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

H6 GT

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 H6 GT
Hybrid System Parallel Hybrid Parallel Hybrid
Combined Power 180 kW 180 kW
Combined Torque Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Motors Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Motor Location Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio 107.1 kW/tonne 103.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Electric Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
DC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 10.5:1
Cylinders 4 4
DC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Drive Type FWD FWD
Engine Code GW4B15B GW4C20B
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1999 cc
Fuel System Direct Injection Direct Injection
Fuel Type Hybrid Hybrid
Launch Control No No
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 420 Nm
Regenerative Braking Yes Yes
Valves per Cylinder 4 4
Top Speed 185 km/h 200 km/h
Valves 16 16
0-100 km/h 9.8 sec 8.2 sec
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh 1.8 kWh
Battery Type Lithium-ion Lithium-ion
Battery Voltage Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout Inline Inline
Drive Modes Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Engine 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 2-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm 150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Motor Type Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Bore Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Spec H6 H6 GT
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Active Engine Braking No No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes Yes
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No No
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Yes
Eco Mode Yes Yes
Emergency Braking Yes Yes
EV Mode Yes Yes
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes Yes
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes Yes
Park Assist Yes Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes Yes
Reversing Camera Yes Yes
Sport Mode Yes Yes
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Yes

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 GT leads by 3 points

Both H6 and H6 GT are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 73 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 97% confidence
73
#1 Winner

H6 GT

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Practicality 65
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 94
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 3 points
70
#2

H6

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT +19 Efficiency H6 +3 Safety Level Practicality H6 +4 Ownership Level

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 GT wins with 73 pts vs 70 pts for H6

In structured scoring, H6 GT emerges as the stronger overall package. However, H6 may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H6 GT edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: H6 70 vs H6 GT 67. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: H6 94, H6 GT 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: H6 65, H6 GT 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: H6 69, H6 GT 65. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 51, H6 GT 70. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H6 GT edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 GT scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between H6 and H6 GT in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 51 vs 70.

Efficiency: H6 scores 70 vs 67.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 65.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H6 GT the advantage in this comparison.