GWM H6 vs Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

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 Automatic
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Executive 7DCT 2.0TGDI Petrol Automatic
ZAR 609,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 187 kW 🔧 390 Nm ⛽ 13.2 km/l
＋ Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 8 Pro Max
⛽ Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety Tie
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership Tiggo 8 Pro Max
H6 starts ZAR 609900 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Tiggo 8 Pro Max from ZAR 609,900

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H6 Tiggo 8 Pro Max
Engine Power 115 kW 187 kW
Torque 260 Nm 390 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 2.0 cc
Claimed Mileage 17.2 km/l 13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance 198 mm 203 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l 117 l
Airbags 6 Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight 1680 kg 1658 kg
Seating Capacity 5 7
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 7 Year / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Both H6 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 8 Pro Max +32 pts
Efficiency H6 +18 pts
Safety Equal
Practicality H6 +8 pts
Ownership Tiggo 8 Pro Max +12 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H6

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

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better long-term ownership value
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

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

  • 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max
0–100 km/h 110 sec -
0-100 km/h 110 sec -
Acceleration 0 100 110 sec -
Active Engine Braking No -
Active Exhaust - -
Engine Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh -
Charging Port - -
AC Charging Time - -
Combined System Power 180 -
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 -
Cylinder Layout Inline 4 (I4) Inline
Cylinders 4 4
Displacement 1497 cc 2.0 cc
Engine 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 2.0T petrol
Engine Code GW4B15B -
Engine Config 1.5L GW4B15B Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 2.0T petrol
Engine Cylinders 4 4
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 2.0 cc
Engine Displacement Cc 1497 cc 2.0 cc
Engine Displacement Litres 1497 cc 2.0 cc
Engine Power kW 115 kW 187 kW
Engine Torque Nm 260 Nm 390 Nm
Engine Type Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol 2.0T petrol
Engine Type Config Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged 2.0T petrol
Engine Valves 16 16
EV Range 130 km -
Fuel Grade Required Petrol Petrol
Fuel System Direct Injection Petrol injection
Induction Turbocharged Turbocharged
Max Power kW 115 kW 187 kW
Maximum Engine RPM 6,000 rpm -
Max Torque Nm 260 Nm 390 Nm
Maximum Power 115 kW 187 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 390 Nm
Motor Position - -
Motor Power 130 -
Motor Torque 530 -
Motor Type - -
Engine Oil Capacity 5.5 l -
Power 115 kW 187 kW
Power Assisted Steering Electric Power Assisted -
Power 154 bhp 250.8 bhp
Power kW Rpm 5,500 rpm 5500
Power @ RPM 5,500 rpm 5500
Torque Nm Rpm 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Torque @ RPM 1,500-4,000 rpm 1750-4000
Turbo Type Turbocharged Single turbo
Turbocharger Yes Standard
Piston Stroke - -
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Top Speed 185 km/h -
Valves per Cylinder 16 16
Variable Valve Timing Yes -
Cylinder Bore - -
Torque 260 Nm 390 Nm
Spec H6 Tiggo 8 Pro Max
360 Degree Camera Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard
Around View Monitor Yes Standard
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Standard
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Standard
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard
Cruise Control Yes Standard
Drive Modes Yes Eco / Normal / Sport
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Standard
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Standard
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Standard
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -

Overall Verdict Score

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

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

Tiggo 8 Pro Max leads by 4 points

Both H6 and Tiggo 8 Pro Max are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 72 /100
Lead 4 points
Data 74% confidence
72
#1 Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

74% data confidence 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 75
Efficiency 52
Safety 94
Practicality 61
Ownership 77
Leads by 4 points
68
#2

H6

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 43
Performance 43
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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max +32 Efficiency H6 +18 Safety Level Practicality H6 +8 Ownership Tiggo 8 Pro Max +12

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

Tiggo 8 Pro Max

Performance 75/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 61/100
Ownership 77/100

H6

Performance 43/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max wins with 72 pts vs 68 pts for H6

In structured scoring, Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max 52. 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, Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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, Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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, Tiggo 8 Pro Max 61. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 43, Tiggo 8 Pro Max 75. 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Tiggo 8 Pro Max 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 Tiggo 8 Pro Max in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 43 vs 75.

Efficiency: H6 scores 70 vs 52.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 94.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 61.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 77.

Final structured scoring gives Tiggo 8 Pro Max the advantage in this comparison.