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Decision summary
GWM H7 vs GWM H1: the short answer
H7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H1.
Recorded price context
H7:
current from
ZAR 649,900
·
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
Five key differences
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Specification
H7
H1
Maximum Power
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
H178 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H7420 Nm
H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
H71999 cc
H11497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H711.8 km/l
H17.0 km/l
Ground Clearance
H7195 mm
H1160 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM H7
2.0T LX
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished EfficiencyPublished Practicality
H1
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
H1
Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H7
H1
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
Not confirmed
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Park Assist
No
Not confirmed
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not confirmed
EV Mode
No
Not confirmed
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Not confirmed
Reversing Camera
Yes
Not confirmed
Sport Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H7
H1
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
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Axle Layout
AWD
Front driven axle
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Torque Converter
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
Not confirmed
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Transverse Front-Mounted
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
3.94:1
Number of Gears
8
6
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Electronic automatic gear selector
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed CVT
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
3.2
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic CVT
Rear Differential Lock
No
Open differential with electronic traction control
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Open differential with electronic traction control
Spec
H7
H1
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
23 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
Not confirmed
Departure Angle
24 deg
27 deg
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
Not confirmed
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
160 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
160 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not confirmed
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not confirmed
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
0 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
Not confirmed
Recovery Hooks
No
1 Rear Tow Hook
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not confirmed
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
Not Available
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
0 mm
Spec
H7
H1
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Front Centre Armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Not confirmed
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Not confirmed
Boot Light
Yes
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
Not confirmed
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
Not confirmed
Cargo Net
No
Not confirmed
Cooled Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Cup Holders
Yes
4
Driver Seat
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Electric adjustment
Fabric Seats
No
Not confirmed
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60:40 Split Fold
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Analogue Speedometer
Interior Colour Options
2
2
Interior Colours
2
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lamps
12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 14.6-inch on LT and LX with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster on LT and LX. Head-up display on LT and LX. Genuine leather upholstery on LT
Not confirmed
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
Not confirmed
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Not confirmed
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Not confirmed
Leather Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Not Available
Door Map Pockets
Yes
All Four Door Pockets
Memory Seats
Yes
Not confirmed
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Electric adjustment
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Not Available
Rear Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
Not confirmed
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Seat Trim
Leather
Synthetic leather upholstery
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1190 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1150 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Adjustable
Steering Type
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Polyurethane
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
Not confirmed
Third Row Seats
No
Not confirmed
Rear USB Ports
Yes
0
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
H1
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
8
4
Alarm System
Yes
Not Available
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Not confirmed
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Remote Central Locking
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
Not confirmed
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
Not confirmed
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Knee Airbag
No
Yes
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Not Available
Safety Rating
5
4
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Front Seats
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
Not confirmed
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Active Head Restraints
Spec
H7
H1
AC Type
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
Not confirmed
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
1 x 12V Socket
Active Safety Alert
Yes
Not confirmed
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not confirmed
Aero Kit
No
Not confirmed
Air Conditioning
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Not confirmed
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Not confirmed
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not confirmed
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not confirmed
Boot Opener
Yes
Not confirmed
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
1100 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
Not confirmed
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not confirmed
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Not confirmed
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
Not confirmed
Chrome Grille
Yes
Not confirmed
Climate Control
Yes
Manual Air Conditioning
Climate Zones
2
Not confirmed
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Not confirmed
Cornering Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Diff Lock
No
Not confirmed
Difflock
No
Not confirmed
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Not confirmed
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
Not confirmed
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
Not confirmed
Drag Coefficient
0.34
Not confirmed
Driver Display
Digital
Not confirmed
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
Not confirmed
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Not confirmed
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Not confirmed
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Armrest
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Wiper
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Not confirmed
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
Not confirmed
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Not confirmed
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Not confirmed
Glovebox Cooling
No
Not confirmed
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Not confirmed
Headlamp Washer
No
Not confirmed
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Not confirmed
Headrest Front
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
Not confirmed
Heads Up Display
Yes
Not confirmed
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Horn Type
Electric
Not confirmed
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Not confirmed
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not confirmed
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Not confirmed
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Intercooler
Yes
Not confirmed
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Lift Gate
Yes
Not confirmed
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not confirmed
Load Sill Height
Low
Not confirmed
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not confirmed
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not confirmed
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Manual Aircon
Yes
Not confirmed
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Not confirmed
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Manual Fold
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Not confirmed
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not confirmed
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
Not confirmed
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
Not confirmed
Performance Data Logger
No
Not confirmed
Power Mirrors
Yes
Not confirmed
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Not confirmed
Power Windows
Yes
Front and Rear
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Not confirmed
Puddle Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Reading Lights Front
Yes
Not confirmed
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Defogger
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not confirmed
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not confirmed
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Not confirmed
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Standard
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Not confirmed
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Not confirmed
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not confirmed
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Not confirmed
Remote Engine Start
Yes
Not confirmed
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Not confirmed
Remote Start
No
Not confirmed
Rev Counter
Yes
Not confirmed
Rev Matching
No
Not confirmed
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Not confirmed
Rim Size
20
15 Inches
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Not confirmed
Roof Load
80 kg
Not confirmed
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Not confirmed
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Standard Driver
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Not confirmed
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Not confirmed
Service Reminder
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Not confirmed
Side Steps
No
Not confirmed
Skid Plates
No
Not confirmed
Snow Mode
Yes
Not confirmed
Sonar
Front and Rear
Not confirmed
Sound System
12
4
Source Model Column
h7
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel
Yes
Full Size Spare
Speed Alert System
Yes
Not confirmed
Speed Limiter
Yes
Not Available
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not confirmed
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Not confirmed
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Not Available
Steering Response
Progressive
Not confirmed
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Not confirmed
Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
Not confirmed
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
Not confirmed
Tail Lamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not confirmed
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not confirmed
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Temperature Gauge
Yes
Not confirmed
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
Not confirmed
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Not confirmed
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not confirmed
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
No
Not confirmed
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
Not confirmed
Trim Level
flagship
Not confirmed
Trip Computer
Yes
Not confirmed
Tyre Repair Kit
No
Not confirmed
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Not confirmed
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Not confirmed
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Not confirmed
Vdc
Yes
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not confirmed
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not confirmed
Voice Command
Yes
Not confirmed
Voice Command Support
Yes
Not confirmed
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Not confirmed
Welcome Lighting
Yes
Not confirmed
Wind Deflectors
No
Not confirmed
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
1100 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
Spec
H7
H1
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not confirmed
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Auto Headlights
Yes
Not confirmed
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Not confirmed
Body Cladding
Yes
Plastic Body Cladding
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body-Coloured
DRL
Yes
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Colour Options
6
Not confirmed
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
Not confirmed
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
Not confirmed
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Front Overhang
880 mm
Not confirmed
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Not confirmed
Headlamps
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Headlight Type
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Headlights
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
LED Headlamps
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Led Headlights
Yes
Halogen Headlamps
Led Taillights
Yes
Not confirmed
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not confirmed
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Manual Black Mirrors
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Panoramic sunroof
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Overhang
890 mm
Not confirmed
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Wiper
Yes
Standard
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard Fixed Roof
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Yes
Not confirmed
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
H1
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
6.8 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
7.0 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
Not confirmed
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
42 l
Fuel Tank Litres
63
42
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
8.2 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Not confirmed
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
7.0 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
H1
Alternator
110A
Not confirmed
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Underbody Rust Protection
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
12 Months
First Service At
5000
1000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Included
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
3.6 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
10000
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
1500
Service Interval
10000
15000
Service Intervals
10000
15000
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
H7
H1
Android Auto
Yes
No
Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Audio
Yes
Not confirmed
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Not Available
Audio Speakers
12
4
Audio System
Yes
Not confirmed
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Not confirmed
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Partial Digital
Display Audio
Yes
Not confirmed
FM Radio
Yes
Standard
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
Not confirmed
Head Up Display
Yes
Not confirmed
Infotainment System
Yes
Touchscreen infotainment system
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen
Yes
7
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
Not confirmed
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not confirmed
Navigation System
Yes
No
Premium Audio
Yes
Not confirmed
Radio
Yes
Not confirmed
Rear Usb
Yes
Not confirmed
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
7
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Not confirmed
Number of Speakers
12
4
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Not Available
Touchscreen
Yes
7
USB Ports
3
1
Voice Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Voice Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
No
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
No
AUX Input
-
Not Available
Spec
H7
H1
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
Not confirmed
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Not confirmed
Roadside Assistance
Yes
Not confirmed
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
Not confirmed
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 Years / 100,000 km
Spec
H7
H1
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Not confirmed
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Not confirmed
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Not confirmed
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Not confirmed
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Not confirmed
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Not confirmed
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not confirmed
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
254 mm
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
Not confirmed
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic parking brake
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Not confirmed
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Not confirmed
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Drum Rear
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
200 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
Not confirmed
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full Size Spare
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Not confirmed
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full Size Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Not confirmed
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Not confirmed
Tyre Load Index
94
89
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Not confirmed
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/50R20
195/65R15
Tyre Speed Rating
V
T
Tyre Type
Radial
Not confirmed
Wheel Cover
Alloy
Not confirmed
Wheel Diameter
20
15 Inches
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
Not confirmed
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Wheel Rim Size
20
15 Inches
Wheel Size Type
20
Not confirmed
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
Spec
H7
H1
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Color Note
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Not confirmed
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
Not confirmed
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2024
2015
Generation
First generation, derived from Haval's larger SUV platform launched in 2023. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic model in suspension calibration and equipment loading.
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Facelift History
First-generation H7 launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have refined the all-wheel-drive system calibration and the driver-assistance behaviour.
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2017
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H7
H1
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
450 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
42 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1770 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
160 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
975 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Height
1750 mm
1567 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1650 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1020 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
840 mm
Length
4772 mm
4002 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
2000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2450 mm
Width
1910 mm
1740 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
150 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
550 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
H7
H1
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Not confirmed
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1490 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not confirmed
Power Steering
Yes
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Not confirmed
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Bar
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Standard
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1480 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic Gas Dampers
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not confirmed
Spec
H7
H1
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
165 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
Not confirmed
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
95 Octane Unleaded
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
Not Independently Rated
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
198
Within Euro 5 Limits
Noise Level
Low
71 dB
Particulate Filter
No
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
Spec
H7
H1
Ownership Role
Flagship
GWM South Africa ownership programme
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
279900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current model/derivative retail or starting-price reference
Starting Price
799900
279900
Starting Price Zar
799900
279900
Spec
H7
H1
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
7.2 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
5.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
9.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
7.5 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
0
Spec
H7
H1
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20D
GW4G15
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.5 mm
73.5 mm
Stroke
93.1 mm
88.3 mm
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
AWD
FWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
155 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
13.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
In depth: how these cars differ
This H7 and H1 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: H7 80 vs H1 30.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs H1 35.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs H1 70.
Practicality index: H7 71 vs H1 64.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs H1 44.
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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H7 and H1 image comparison
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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
H7 leads by 25 points
H7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H1.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
65/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
70/100
Practicality
64/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H7
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.
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A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.
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.
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