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GWM H7 vs Toyota Hilux Single Cab: the short answer
H7 and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Hilux Single Cab starts ZAR 323,700 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Hilux Single Cab from ZAR 326,200
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H7
Hilux Single Cab
Maximum Power
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Hilux Single Cab110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
H7420 Nm
Hilux Single Cab400 Nm
Engine Size
H71999 cc
Hilux Single Cab2393 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H711.8 km/l
Hilux Single Cab13.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
H7195 mm
Hilux Single Cab269 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM H7
2.0T LX
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Hilux Single Cab
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Hilux Single Cab
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Standard Front + Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Standard Front + Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Yes
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Standard
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Standard Switch
Automatic Shift Paddles
Yes
Yes
Axle Layout
AWD
4WD Part-Time
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Yes
Differential Lock
No
Standard
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
4WD Part-Time
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
4WD Part-Time
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Yes
Number of Gears
8
6
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
6-speed manual
LSD Available
No
Standard
Low Range
Not Applicable
Standard
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Yes
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Transmission Speeds
8
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
6-speed manual
Rear Differential Lock
No
Standard
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Part-time four-wheel drive
Approach Angle
20 deg
25 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Departure Angle
24 deg
23 deg
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Locking Differential
No
Standard
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal; Eco; Sport; Off-road
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Without
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Driver & Passenger Manual
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
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. Full digital instrument cluster on LT and LX. Head-up display on LT and LX. Genuine leather upholstery on LT
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
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Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Bakkie
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Model Introduced Year
2024
2020
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.
Eighth-generation Hilux Single Cab in Toyota South Africa's current range
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.
Current eighth-generation Toyota South Africa Hilux range
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2025
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current South African specification
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
484 l
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
2870 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
269 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
992 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Not Applicable
Height
1750 mm
1795 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2203 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1040 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Not Applicable
Length
4772 mm
5325 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
6.4 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3085 mm
Width
1910 mm
1855 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
185 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
850 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
1 rows
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1540
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Tread (mm) 1540
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1540 mm
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
Tread (mm) 1550
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Tread (mm) 1550
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1550 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
1 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
-
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Idle CO2 Output
198
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
-
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
Ownership Role
Flagship
Commercial and leisure
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
636300 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Flagship
Starting Price
799900
636300
Starting Price Zar
799900
636300
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Spec
H7
Hilux Single Cab
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.4-litre Diesel
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Diesel
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2393 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common-rail direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.5 mm
92 mm
Stroke
93.1 mm
90 mm
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW @ 3400 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
400 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
6-Speed Manual
Top Speed
210 km/h
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard Eco, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
4800 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
100 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
220 Nm/tonne
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 Hilux Single Cab 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 Hilux Single Cab 67.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Hilux Single Cab 61.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Hilux Single Cab 93.
Practicality index: H7 71 vs Hilux Single Cab 74.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Hilux Single Cab 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
H7 leads by 0 points
H7 and Hilux Single Cab are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
H7 +13
Efficiency
Hilux Single Cab +15
Safety
H7 +7
Practicality
Hilux Single Cab +3
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
65/100
Hilux Single Cab
Performance
67/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
74/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H7
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 74 pts for Hilux Single Cab
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, Hilux Single Cab may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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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