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.
Urban Cruiser starts ZAR 330,000 cheaperH7 from ZAR 649,900 · Urban Cruiser from ZAR 319,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Maximum Power
185 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
420 Nm
140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
1999 cc
1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
11.8 km/l
14.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
195 mm
175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
620 l
290 l
Airbags
8
6
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1085 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Urban Cruiser.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
H7
+48 pts
Efficiency
Urban Cruiser
+14 pts
Safety
H7
+10 pts
Practicality
H7
+15 pts
Ownership
H7
+22 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
Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Urban Cruiser
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
Urban Cruiser
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
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
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Standard
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
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
Urban Cruiser
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
4
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
4
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
Urban Cruiser
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
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
195 mm
175 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
Urban Cruiser
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
Not Available
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
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
Full Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
6
Interior Colours
2
6
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
Elevated cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, comfortable seating
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Manual
Rear AC Vents
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Manual
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
60/40 Split
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not Applicable
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
3
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Floor Trim
-
Carpet
Floor Mats
-
Carpet
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
8
6
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
8
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
8
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
Safety Rating
5
-
Passenger Airbag
Yes
6
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
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
AC Type
Yes
Automatic AC
Accelerator 0 100
150 sec
12.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
Yes
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Automatic AC
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
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
290 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Standard
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Automatic AC
Climate Zones
2
Automatic AC
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Applicable
Difflock
No
Not Applicable
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Full Digital
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
All Doors
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Not Applicable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
8.5
6.7
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
Standard
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Lift Gate
Yes
Not Available
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
Automatic AC
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
All Doors
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Standard
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
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
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
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
17-inch Alloy
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
80 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Standard
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Rear
Sound System
12
4
Source Model Column
h7
urban-cruiser
Spare Wheel
Yes
Full Size Steel
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
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Monocoque
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
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
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
Standard
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trailer Stability Assist
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trailer Sway Control
Confirmed 4WD derivative
-
Trim Level
flagship
top
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Yes
Optional
Voice Command Support
Yes
Optional
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Optional
Wireless Charging
Yes
Optional
Boot Space Seats Folded
820 l
290 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
Urban Cruiser
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Body Cladding
Yes
Standard
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
DRL
Yes
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Colour Options
6
11
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Doors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
LED Projector
Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Yes
LED Projector
Headlights
Yes
LED Projector
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector
Led Headlights
Yes
LED Projector
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
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 km/l
Claimed Mileage
11.8 km/l
14.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
63
40
Highway Mileage
13.9 km/l
16 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
14.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
Not Applicable
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15,000 km or 1 Year
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Approx R3,500
Service Interval
10000
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Intervals
10000
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
12
4
Audio System
Yes
4
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Full Digital
Display Audio
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
3
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
14.6-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
Navigation System
Yes
Optional
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
3
Infotainment Screen Size
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
12
4
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
Yes
9-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
3
3
Voice Control
Yes
Optional
Voice Recognition
Yes
Optional
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Standard
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Ventilated Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
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
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
235 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full Size Steel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Full Size Steel
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full Size Steel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Size
235/50R20
205/55 R17
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
205/55 R17
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
20
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
20
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
20
-
Wheel Type
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Wheels
Diamond Cut Premium Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
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.
White, Black, 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
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1830 kg
1085 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
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.
First generation Urban Cruiser for 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 in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Boot/Cargo Space
620 l
290 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
63 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1480 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
195 mm
175 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1750 mm
1595 mm
Kerb Weight
1830 kg
1085 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4772 mm
4305 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
12.2 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2800 mm
2520 mm
Width
1910 mm
1795 mm
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
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
1520 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
1510 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
CO2 Emissions
198 g/km
119 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
198
119
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
119
Noise Level
Low
68 dB
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Ownership Role
Flagship
Top
Price Zar
799900 ZAR
399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
799900
399900
Starting Price Zar
799900
399900
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
18 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
15 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
11
Spec
H7
Urban Cruiser
Engine
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4C20D
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1999 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
93.1 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
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
172 km/h
0-100 km/h
7.9 sec
12.5 sec
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
71 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
229.5 Nm/tonne
129 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 18 points
H7 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Urban Cruiser.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
H7
Performance
80/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
73/100
Ownership
65/100
Urban Cruiser
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
60/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
58/100
Ownership
43/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆GWM H7
leads the catalogue index with 75 pts
vs 57 pts for Urban Cruiser
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, H7 leads. However, Urban Cruiser may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This H7 and Urban Cruiser 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 Urban Cruiser 32.
Efficiency index: H7 46 vs Urban Cruiser 60.
Safety-equipment index: H7 100 vs Urban Cruiser 90.
Practicality index: H7 73 vs Urban Cruiser 58.
Ownership-cover index: H7 65 vs Urban Cruiser 43.
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