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.
H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pegas.
Pegas starts ZAR 409,905 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Pegas from ZAR 239,995
Five key differences
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Specification
H7
Pegas
Maximum Power
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Pegas73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H7420 Nm
Pegas132 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
H71999 cc
Pegas1368 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H711.8 km/l
Pegas16.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
H7195 mm
Pegas148 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
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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
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Pegas
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published ownership cover
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
Pegas
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H7
Pegas
360 Degree Camera
Yes
No
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
No
Around View Monitor
Yes
No
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
No
Automatic High Beam
Yes
No
Auto Highbeam
Yes
No
Auto Lights
Yes
No
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
No
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
No
Eco Mode
Yes
No
Emergency Braking
Yes
No
EV Mode
No
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
No
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
No
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
No
Park Assist
Yes
No
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Yes
No
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
No
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
Yes
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Spec
H7
Pegas
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
No
Axle Layout
AWD
FWD
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Torque Converter
Differential Lock
No
No
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
3.84
Number of Gears
8
4
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
4-Speed Automatic
LSD Available
No
No
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
15.1:1
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic Transmission
Rear Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
H7
Pegas
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
14 deg
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
14 deg
Departure Angle
24 deg
18 deg
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
18 deg
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
148 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
148 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
16 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
14 deg
Recovery Hooks
No
No
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
No
Breakover Angle
16 deg
16 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
H7
Pegas
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
6-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
4-Way Manual
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre Armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Yes
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
502
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
No
Cup Holders
Yes
4
Driver Seat
Yes
6-Way Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
6-Way Manual
Fabric Seats
No
Yes
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Yes
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
Black
Interior Colours
2
Black
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
Touchscreen infotainment with CarPlay/Android Auto, reverse camera, cruise control (EX), alloy wheels (EX), 460L boot
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Leather Seats
Yes
No
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
No
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
No
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-Way Manual
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
6-Way Manual
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
No
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
Yes
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1380 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1330 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
No
Ventilated Seats
Yes
No
Spec
H7
Pegas
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
No
Airbags
8
6
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
No
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
6
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
No
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
Lane Change Warning
Yes
No
Safety Rating
5
5
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Yes
Spec
H7
Pegas
AC Type
Yes
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
11.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
No
Aero Kit
No
No
Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Automatic High Beam
Yes
No
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Remote
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
502 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
4
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Centre Armrest
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Fuel Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.34
Driver Display
Digital
Digital Cluster
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
No
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
5.9
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Remote
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
No
Heated Mirrors
Yes
No
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Lift Gate
Yes
No
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Load Sill Height
Low
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Yes
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Electric
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
No
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
No
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Yes
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Yes
No
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
No
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
No
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
No
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
No
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Yes
Remote Start
No
No
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
No
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
No
Rim Size
20
195/55 R16
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes
Roof Load
80 kg
50 kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
No
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Fabric Seats
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Side Steps
No
No
Skid Plates
No
No
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Yes
Sound System
12
6
Source Model Column
h7
pegas
Spare Wheel
Yes
Temporary Spare
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Yes
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Progressive
Normal
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Unibody
Sunroof
Yes
No
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
No
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
Yes
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Yes
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
No
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
502 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
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Spec
H7
Pegas
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
No
Body Cladding
Yes
No
Body Type
SUV
Sedan
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body Colour
DRL
Yes
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple
Exterior Colour Options
6
5
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body Colour
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
No
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Overhang
880 mm
810 mm
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Electric
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Rear Overhang
890 mm
1020 mm
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Pegas
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
13.9 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
63
40
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
19.6 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
16.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
No
Spec
H7
Pegas
Alternator
110A
Yes
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
3.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
R2,200 per service
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
Pegas
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
12
6
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes
Display Audio
Yes
8.0-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
2
Head Up Display
Yes
No
Infotainment System
Yes
8.0-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
8.0
Infotainment Screen
Yes
8.0
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Premium Audio
Yes
No
Radio
Yes
Yes
Rear Usb
Yes
No
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
8.0
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
12
6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
Yes
8.0
USB Ports
3
2
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
-
No
Spec
H7
Pegas
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
H7
Pegas
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Electronic
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
No
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
280 mm
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
195 mm
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
230 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
195 mm
Spare Tyre
Yes
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Temporary Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Tyre Load Index
94
93
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
235/50R20
195/55 R16
Tyre Speed Rating
V
H
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
20
195/55 R16
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
195/55 R16
Wheel Size Type
20
195/55 R16
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Spec
H7
Pegas
Body Style
SUV
Sedan
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.
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Silky Silver, Gravity Blue, Passion Red
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Sedan
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
1130 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Sedan
Model Introduced Year
2024
2019
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 generation; purpose-designed for emerging markets
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.
Minor updates in 2022 including revised infotainment; no full facelift
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2022
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H7
Pegas
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
475 l
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1450 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
148 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Height
1750 mm
1470 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1130 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
860 mm
Length
4772 mm
4400 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1000 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
10.4 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2570 mm
Width
1910 mm
1700 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
150 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
425 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
H7
Pegas
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Unibody
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Unibody
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1475 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam Axle
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1475 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H7
Pegas
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
136 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
136
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
93 Octane
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
4
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
198
143
Noise Level
Low
67 dB
Particulate Filter
No
No
Start Stop System
Yes
No
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
CVVT
Spec
H7
Pegas
Ownership Role
Flagship
Flagship
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
274995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
274995
Starting Price Zar
799900
274995
Spec
H7
Pegas
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
15.3 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
11.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
20.6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
17.6 l/100km
Spec
H7
Pegas
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.4-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20D
G4FA
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1368 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
11.0:1
Bore
82.5 mm
77 mm
Stroke
93.1 mm
73.4 mm
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
73 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
132 Nm @ 4200 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
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
172 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
11.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
64.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
116.8 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 Pegas 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 Pegas 33.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Pegas 65.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Pegas 72.
Practicality index: H7 71 vs Pegas 57.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Pegas 71.
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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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 16 points
H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Pegas.
Moderate 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
Pegas
Performance
33/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
72/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H7
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 58 pts for Pegas
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, Pegas 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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