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.
H6 starts ZAR 689900 cheaperH6 from ZAR 589,900 · T1 i-DM from ZAR 689,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Engine Power
115
100
Torque
260
220
Engine Size
1497
1499
Claimed Mileage
5.8
1.1
Ground Clearance
198
190
Boot Space
530
574
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1680
Not Applicable
Seating Capacity
5
Not Applicable
Warranty
5
-
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Both H6 and T1 i-DM are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
T1 i-DM
+2 pts
Efficiency
H6
+9 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
Equal
Ownership
T1 i-DM
+12 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
T1 i-DM
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Highway Driving
Which One's Right for You?
H6
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
T1 i-DM
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
0–100 km/h
110 sec
Not Applicable
0-100 km/h
110 sec
Not Applicable
Acceleration 0 100
110 sec
Not Applicable
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Engine Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
18.4
Charging Port
Not Available
-
AC Charging Time
Not Available
6.6kW AC 30-100% in 180 minutes
Combined System Power
180
250
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12:1
Cylinder Layout
Inline 4 (I4)
Not Applicable
Cylinders
4
4
Displacement
1497 cc
1499 cc
Engine
1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Code
GW4B15B
SQRH4J15
Engine Config
1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Cylinders
4
4
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1499 cc
Engine Displacement Cc
1497 cc
1499 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.5 l
1.5 l
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Engine Power kW
115 kW
100 kW
Engine Torque Nm
260 Nm
220 Nm
Engine Type
Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol
1.5TD hybrid-dedicated engine
Engine Type Config
Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Engine Valves
16
4
EV Range
130 km
100 km
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Hybrid
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Applicable
Induction
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Max Power kW
115 kW
100 kW
Maximum Engine RPM
6,000 rpm
-
Max Torque Nm
260 Nm
220 Nm
Maximum Power
115 kW
100 kW
Maximum Torque
260 Nm
220 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
-
Motor Power
130
150
Motor Torque
530
310
Motor Type
Not Available
-
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Power
115 kW
100 kW
Power Assisted Steering
Electric Power Assisted
-
Power
154 bhp
134 bhp
Power kW Rpm
5,500 rpm
5200
Power @ RPM
5,500 rpm
5200
Top Speed
185 km/h
>180 km/h
Torque
260 Nm
220 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm
1,500-4,000 rpm
2500
Torque @ RPM
1,500-4,000 rpm
2500
Turbo Type
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Turbocharger
Yes
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
16
4
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
72 mm
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
92 mm
Combined System Torque
-
530
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
-
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
-
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
-
Drive Modes
Yes
-
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
-
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
-
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
-
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drive Type
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
2WD
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2 km/h
Not Applicable
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
2 km/h
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
4WD System Type
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
Approach Angle
20 deg
-
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
-
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
18 deg
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Underbody Protection
No
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Boot Space Seats Up
340
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cargo Space
530
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Front Passenger Headroom
1018 mm
-
Front Passenger Legroom
1000 mm
-
Heated Seats
Yes
-
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Interior Colours
2
-
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 14.6-inch on LT and LX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Digital instrument cluster. Head-up display on LT and LX. Synthetic leather on LS, genuine leather on LT and
-
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Passenger Headroom
968 mm
-
Rear Passenger Legroom
950 mm
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Capacity
5
-
Seat Count
5
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
-
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Trim
Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
-
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front seats
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Alarm System
Yes
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
BA
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
-
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
TCS
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
6.6kW AC 30-100% in 180 minutes
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
50kW DC 30-80% in 27 minutes
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
8.0 km/l
Not Applicable
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Claimed Mileage
5.8 km/l
1.1 km/l
Combined Consumption
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
1200
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.0 l/100km
-
Fuel Consumption Urban
7.2 l/100km
-
Fuel Economy City
5.0
-
Fuel Economy Combined
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Highway
6.0
-
Fuel Efficiency
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
70 l
Fuel Tank Litres
58 l
70 l
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Hybrid
Highway Mileage
6.8 km/l
Not Applicable
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
5.8 km/l
1.1 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
AC Type
Yes
Dual-zone climate control
Accelerator 0 100
110 sec
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
-
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Dual-zone climate control
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Battery Voltage
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Bottle Holders
Yes
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Dual-zone climate control
Climate Zones
2
-
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
-
Difflock
No
-
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Driver Display
Digital
-
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Yes
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
-
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.8
1.1
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Ground Clearance Unladen
195
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Launch Control
No
-
Lift Gate
Yes
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
-
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Yes
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
-
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Power Windows
Yes
-
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
-
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Diff Lock
No
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
60/40
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
-
Regenerative Braking
Yes
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
-
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Rim Size
19
19
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
50 kg
300kg static / 100kg dynamic kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12
9 Sony speakers
Source Model Column
h6
-
Spare Wheel
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
-
Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
-
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
flagship
-
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
-
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Valves Per Cylinder
4
1
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vdc
Yes
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
50W
Wireless Charging
Yes
50W
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Body Type
SUV
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
DRL
Yes
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Exterior Colour Options
6
-
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Yes
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Roof Type
Metal Roof
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
8-year/160,000 km battery warranty
First Service At
5000
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
-
Service Intervals
10000
-
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
12
9 Sony speakers
Audio System
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
10.25-inch
Display Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen
Yes
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
Yes
15.6-inch
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Navigation System
Yes
-
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
15.6-inch
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Number of Speakers
12
9 Sony speakers
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
Yes
15.6-inch
USB Ports
3
-
Voice Control
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Wireless
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Disc
-
Braked Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated disc brake
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc brake
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
-
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Towing Braked Kg
1500 kg
1600 kg
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R19
235/60 R19
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
19
19
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
19
19
Wheel Size Type
19
-
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy
Wheelbase Mm
2738 mm
2800 mm
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Cosmos Grey. Two-tone roof options on LT and LX with selected base colours.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2022
2026
Generation
H6 sold in South Africa is the third generation H6 under the Haval brand, launched globally in 2021 and adapted for SA in 2022. Suspension and powertrain calibration is tuned for South African road conditions and fuel quality.
Current local listing
Facelift History
H6 received a mid-cycle update in late 2024 that brought refined hybrid system calibration for South African altitude and fuel quality, an upgraded driver-assistance package across all variants, the 14.6-inch infotainment screen as standard on LT and LX (replacing the original 12.3-inch unit), and revised exterior detailing including new alloy wheel designs.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Boot Space
530 l
574 l
Boot Space Seats Folded
730 l
1455 l
Boot Volume
530 l
574 l
Cargo Volume
530 l
574 l
Number of Doors
5
Not Applicable
Doors
5
Not Applicable
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1690 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
58 l
70 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
2200 kg
2348 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight
2200 kg
2348 kg
Ground Clearance
198 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Max
198 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
198 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
198 mm
190 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Height
1730 mm
1843 mm
Height Mm
1730 mm
1843 mm
Kerb Weight
1680 kg
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Applicable
Length
4653 mm
4705 mm
Length Mm
4653 mm
4705 mm
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1700 mm
Seating Capacity
5
Not Applicable
Seats
5
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Tare Mass Kg
1680 kg
Not Applicable
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Tracking System
Optional
-
Turning Circle
11.8 m
Not Applicable
Turning Circle M
11.8 m
Not Applicable
Turning Radius
11.8 m
Not Applicable
Wheelbase
2738 mm
2800 mm
Width
1886 mm
1967 mm
Width Mm
1886 mm
1967 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded
730 l
1455 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Max Payload
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3948 kg
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson strut suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Multi-link independent suspension
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
CO2 Emissions
134 g/km
25 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
134
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Hybrid
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Plug-in Hybrid
Idle CO2 Output
134
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Spec
H6
T1 i-DM
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
T1 i-DM
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
29/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
77/100
H6
Performance
43/100
Efficiency
38/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
69/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Jetour T1 i-DM
wins with 63 pts
vs 62 pts for H6
In structured scoring, T1 i-DM 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.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
On our scoring the T1 i-DM 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 38 vs T1 i-DM 29. 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, T1 i-DM 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, T1 i-DM 77. 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, T1 i-DM 69. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H6 43, T1 i-DM 45. 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 T1 i-DM edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The T1 i-DM 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 T1 i-DM in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H6 scores 43 vs 45.
Efficiency: H6 scores 38 vs 29.
Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 94.
Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 69.
Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 77.
Final structured scoring gives T1 i-DM
the advantage in this comparison.
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