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 Rumion.
Rumion starts ZAR 310,000 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Rumion from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
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Specification
H7
Rumion
Maximum Power
H7185 kW @ 5500 rpm
Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
H7420 Nm
Rumion140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
H71999 cc
Rumion1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
H711.8 km/l
Rumion14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
H7195 mm
Rumion155 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
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Rumion
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Lower published ownership cover
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
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Rumion
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
H7
Rumion
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
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Not Available
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
No
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H7
Rumion
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
FWD
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
FWD/
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
5
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
CVT Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Yes
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
8
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable 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
Rumion
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
155 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
155 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
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
-
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
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
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
Spec
H7
Rumion
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Standard
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Standard
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
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Manual
Fabric Seats
No
Fabric
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Colours
2
5
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.
White, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
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
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
1185 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Model Introduced Year
2024
2023
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 Rumion in South Africa
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.
New model, no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H7
Rumion
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
300 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
43 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1660 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
155 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
993 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
946 mm
Height
1750 mm
1620 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1185 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
891 mm
Length
4772 mm
4475 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2750 mm
Width
1910 mm
1695 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
150 mm
125 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
475 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Spec
H7
Rumion
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1490 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1485 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H7
Rumion
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
120 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
120
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
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 Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
198
120
Noise Level
Low
69 dB
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Rumion
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
389900
Starting Price Zar
799900
389900
Spec
H7
Rumion
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
14 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
14
Spec
H7
Rumion
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1496 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
12.5:1
Bore
82.5 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
93.1 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
140 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
CVT
Top Speed
210 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
12.5 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
65 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
118.1 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 Rumion 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 Rumion 32.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Rumion 59.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Rumion 87.
Practicality index: H7 71 vs Rumion 61.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Rumion 43.
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 17 points
H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Rumion.
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
Rumion
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM H7
leads the specification evidence index with 74 pts
vs 57 pts for Rumion
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H7 leads. However, Rumion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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