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.
H7 starts ZAR 149,100 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Tayron from ZAR 799,000
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H7
Tayron
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
250 Nm
Engine Size
1999 cc
1400 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
11.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance
195 mm
201 mm
Boot / Load Bay
620 l
-
Airbags
8
6
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1640 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tayron remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H7
+34 pts
Efficiency
Tayron
+12 pts
Safety
H7
+19 pts
Practicality
Tayron
+11 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Catalogue-index leader
H7
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Tayron
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H7
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Tayron
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H7
Tayron
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
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
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
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H7
Tayron
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
4x2
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
All Wheel Drive
4x2
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine All Wheel Drive
4x2
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.42
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
8
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
DCT
Gearbox
8-Speed Automatic
DCT
Gearbox Type
8-Speed Automatic
DCT
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
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
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
Tayron
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
201 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
201 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
Tayron
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
-
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
-
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Not Applicable
Fabric Seats
No
Cloth
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
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 Tayron grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Not Applicable
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
-
Seat Material
Leather
Cloth
Seat Trim
Leather
Cloth
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not Applicable
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Tayron
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Not Available
Airbags
8
6
Alarm System
Yes
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
-
BA
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
-
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
-
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
-
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
-
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Not Available
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
TCS
Yes
Not Available
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Tayron
AC Type
Yes
Not Available
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
-
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Not Available
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
-
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
Not Applicable
Bottle Holders
Yes
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
-
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Not Available
Climate Zones
2
-
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
-
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Difflock
No
Not Available
Digital Speedometer
Yes
-
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
-
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
-
Driver Display
Digital
-
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
-
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
-
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
-
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
-
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
-
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
-
Headlamp Washer
No
-
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
-
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
-
Heated Mirrors
Yes
-
Hill Start Assist
Yes
-
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
-
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Not Available
Lift Gate
Yes
-
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
-
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Not Available
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
-
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
-
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Power Windows
Yes
Not Available
Powered Tailgate
Yes
-
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Push Button Start
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
-
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
-
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
-
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Rim Size
20
Not Available
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
80 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
-
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
-
Sound System
12
Not Available
Source Model Column
h7
tayron
Spare Wheel
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
-
Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tachometer
Yes
-
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Not Available
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
flagship
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Not Available
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
-
Voice Command Support
Yes
-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
-
Walk Away Lock
Yes
-
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Yes
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
Not Applicable
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
Tayron
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
-
Auto Headlights
Yes
-
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
-
Body Cladding
Yes
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
-
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Not Available
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
DRL
Yes
Not Available
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
-
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Not Available
Front Fog Lights
Yes
-
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
-
Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Headlight Type
Yes
Not Available
Headlights
Yes
Not Available
LED Headlamps
Yes
Not Available
Led Headlights
Yes
Not Available
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Not Available
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Not Available
Roof Type
Metal Roof
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
-
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Tayron
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.5 km/l
11.7 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
63
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
17.1 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
11.8 km/l
14.5 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Tayron
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Service Interval
10000
-
Service Intervals
10000
-
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Not Available
Spec
H7
Tayron
Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
12
Not Available
Audio System
Yes
-
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Not Available
Connected Services
Yes
SYNC
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Not Applicable
Display Audio
Yes
-
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
-
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
SYNC
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
-
Infotainment Screen
Yes
SYNC
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Navigation System
Yes
-
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
-
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
SYNC
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
-
Number of Speakers
12
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
Yes
SYNC
USB Ports
3
Not Available
Voice Control
Yes
-
Voice Recognition
Yes
-
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Not Available
Spec
H7
Tayron
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
-
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Spec
H7
Tayron
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
-
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
-
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
-
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
-
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
-
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Not Available
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
-
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Not Available
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Size
235/50R20
Not Available
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
-
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
20
Not Available
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
-
Wheel Rim Size
20
Not Available
Wheel Size Type
20
-
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
-
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
-
Spec
H7
Tayron
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.
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
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
1640 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2024
Current local generation year not confirmed
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 South African Tayron listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
H7
Tayron
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
-
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
201 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1750 mm
1660 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1640 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4772 mm
4770 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
-
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2791 mm
Width
1910 mm
1852 mm
Spec
H7
Tayron
Chassis Material
Monocoque
-
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Front Track Width
1560 mm
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Not Available
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
Not Applicable
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
H7
Tayron
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
Tayron
Ownership Role
Flagship
South Africa market model
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
899000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
799900
899000
Starting Price Zar
799900
899000
Spec
H7
Tayron
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
Tayron
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1400 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
82.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
93.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
110 kW
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
250 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
8-Speed Automatic
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
210 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
101.1 kW/tonne
67.1 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
152.4 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
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 8 points
H7 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Tayron remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Tayron
Performance
46/100
Efficiency
58/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
84/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM H7
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 67 pts for Tayron
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H7 leads. However, Tayron may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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 Tayron 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 Tayron 46.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Tayron 58.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Tayron 81.
Practicality index: H7 73 vs Tayron 84.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Tayron 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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