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.
2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2Petrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 839,600ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW🔧 452 Nm⛽ 10.8 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM H7 vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer
H7 and Ranger Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
H7 starts ZAR 85,100 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
H7
Ranger Sport
Maximum Power
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
H7420 Nm
Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size
H71999 cc
Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H711.8 km/l
Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
H7195 mm
Ranger Sport237 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)
H7
Strengths
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:General Use
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Ranger Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
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
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
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
Not Available
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
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
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
AWD
Rear driven axle
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Torque converter
Differential Lock
No
No
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
RWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
RWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
10
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
No
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Rear Differential Lock
No
No
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
20 deg
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
20 deg
-
Departure Angle
24 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
24 deg
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
195 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
237 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
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
No
Front recovery hook
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 Applicable
Underbody Protection
No
Standard or pack fitment
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Sump Guard
-
Underbody protection
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
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre console
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
Standard
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Manual adjustment
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
2
3
Interior Colours
2
3
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
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Cosmos Grey, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red and Atlantic Blue. Two-tone roof options available on LT and LX trims.
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
2055 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Model Introduced Year
2024
2022
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.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
474 l
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
3100 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
237 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
989 mm
Height
1750 mm
1886 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
2055 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
879 mm
Length
4772 mm
5350 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
12.9 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
3270 mm
Width
1910 mm
1918 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
185 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
1045 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent double wishbone
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent double wishbone
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1620 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
Leaf spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Leaf spring
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1620 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
Not Applicable
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
198
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
839600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
839600
Starting Price Zar
799900
839600
Spec
H7
Ranger Sport
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
Ranger Sport
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
2261 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
82.5 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
93.1 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
452 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
RWD
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
210 km/h
210 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
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
108 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 Ranger Sport 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 Ranger Sport 85.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Ranger Sport 46.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Ranger Sport 92.
Practicality index: H7 71 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Ranger 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.
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H7 and Ranger Sport 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
Ranger Sport leads by 5 points
H7 and Ranger Sport are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Ranger Sport +5
Efficiency
Level
Safety
H7 +8
Practicality
Ranger Sport +14
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 74 pts for H7
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport leads. However, H7 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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.
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