GWM H7 vs Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

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 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
Mitsubishi Outlander Sport in South Africa

Mitsubishi Outlander Sport

Exceed 1.5L CVT Petrol CVT Current
ZAR 499,990 ex-showroom
⚡ 77 kW 🔧 141 Nm ⛽ 16.1 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H7
Fuel Economy Outlander Sport
🛡 Safety H7
📦 Practicality H7
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Outlander Sport starts ZAR 199,910 cheaper H7 from ZAR 649,900 · Outlander Sport from ZAR 449,990

Key Specs Side by Side

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

Spec H7 Outlander Sport
Maximum Power 185 kW @ 5500 rpm 77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque 420 Nm 141 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size 1999 cc 1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 11.8 km/l 16.1 km/l
Ground Clearance 195 mm 193 mm
Boot / Load Bay 620 l 480 l
Airbags 8 6
Kerb Weight 1830 kg 1250 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 5 years / unlimited km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Outlander Sport.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H7 +50 pts
Efficiency Outlander Sport +16 pts
Safety H7 +27 pts
Practicality H7 +6 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Catalogue-index leader

H7

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

Outlander Sport

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

Which One's Right for You?

H7

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

Outlander Sport

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H7 Outlander Sport
Model Introduced Year 2024 2025
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. First South African Outlander Sport generation, Mitsubishi Xforce architecture
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. Introduced locally in January 2025 and replaced ASX.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Current specification
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
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. -
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status published active
Segment SUV Compact SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1830 kg -
Vehicle Type SUV Passenger vehicle
Spec H7 Outlander Sport
Length 4772 mm 4390 mm
Width 1910 mm 1810 mm
Height 1750 mm 1660 mm
Wheelbase 2800 mm 2650 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 195 mm 193 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 63 l 42 l
Boot/Cargo Space 620 l 480 l
Kerb Weight 1830 kg 1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2200 kg 1730 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 0 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 12.2 m 5.2 m
Front Headroom 990 mm 950 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 880 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 890 mm 370 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity - 480 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

H7 leads by 18 points

H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Outlander Sport.

Index leader 75 /100
Lead 18 points
Data 96% source coverage
75
#1 Index 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 18 points
57
#2

Outlander Sport

79% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 73 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 62
Safety 73
Practicality 67
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H7 +50 Efficiency Outlander Sport +16 Safety H7 +27 Practicality H7 +6

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

H7

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

Outlander Sport

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 62/100
Safety 73/100
Practicality 67/100

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 GWM H7 leads the catalogue index with 75 pts vs 57 pts for Outlander Sport

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H7 leads. However, Outlander Sport may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives 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.

Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.

Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.

Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.

It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

This H7 and Outlander Sport comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Outlander Sport 30.

Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Outlander Sport 62.

Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Outlander Sport 73.

Practicality index: H7 73 vs Outlander Sport 67.

Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Outlander Sport 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.