GWM H7 vs Lexus NX

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance, fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.

GWM H7 in South Africa

GWM H7

2.0T LX Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 185 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 11.8 km/l
VS
Lexus NX in South Africa

Lexus NX

NX 350 F SPORT Petrol 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,276,500 ex-showroom
⚡ 205 kW 🔧 430 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H7 vs Lexus NX: the short answer

H7 and NX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

H7 starts ZAR 424,300 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · NX from ZAR 1,074,200

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H7 NX
Maximum Power H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm NX205 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque H7420 Nm NX430 Nm
Engine Size H71999 cc NX2400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H711.8 km/l NX12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance H7195 mm NX195 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H7

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

NX

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H7

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

NX

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 NX
360 Degree Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Around View Monitor Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
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 Auto,Rainsensing
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Blind Spot Warning Yes Standard With Rear Cross Traffic Alert,Safe Exit Assist
Cruise Control Yes Standard Adaptive,All Speed
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes -
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode No -
Forward Collision Warning Yes Standard
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard Steering Vibration,Lane Trace Assist
Park Assist Yes -
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Pre-Collision System Yes -
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes -
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Standard Intelligent Clearance Sonar,Rear Cross Traffic Alert + Braking
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Display Audio// Panoramic View Monitor
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes -
Spec H7 NX
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Permanent all-wheel drive
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles Yes Standard
Axle Layout AWD AWD
Clutch Type Torque Converter -
Differential Lock No -
Drive Mode Selector Yes -
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive AWD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine All Wheel Drive AWD
Engine Position Front Transverse -
Final Drive Ratio 3.42 -
Number of Gears 8 8
Gear Shift Indicator Yes -
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox 8-Speed Automatic Automatic 8-speed
Gearbox Type 8-Speed Automatic Automatic 8-speed
LSD Available No -
Low Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters Yes Standard
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds 8 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic 8-speed
Rear Differential Lock No Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not Applicable

In depth: how these cars differ

This H7 and NX 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 NX 86.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs NX 49.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs NX 93.

Practicality index: H7 73 vs NX 65.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs NX 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.

Specification Evidence Index

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 0 points

H7 and NX are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 0 points
Data 96% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

H7

96% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Efficiency 46
Performance 80
Efficiency 46
Safety 100
Practicality 73
Ownership 65
Leads by 0 points
75
#2

NX

70% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 49
Performance 86
Efficiency 49
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance NX +6 Efficiency NX +3 Safety H7 +7 Practicality H7 +8

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H7

Performance 80/100
Efficiency 46/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 73/100
Ownership 65/100

NX

Performance 86/100
Efficiency 49/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H7 leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 75 pts for NX

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, NX may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H7 vs NX questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

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.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

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.