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.
Includes a historical vehicle
Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
Jolion Pro Limited:
current from
ZAR 431,450
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
210 Nm
Engine Size
1497 cc
1500 cc
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
160 mm
168 mm
Boot / Load Bay
Not confirmed
-
Airbags
4
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Kerb Weight
Not confirmed
-
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both H1 and Jolion Pro Limited are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Jolion Pro Limited
+15 pts
Efficiency
Jolion Pro Limited
+16 pts
Safety
H1
+47 pts
Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited
+2 pts
Ownership
Jolion Pro Limited
+21 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
H1
Strengths
Stronger safety package
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less comprehensive safety features
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
H1
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Jolion Pro Limited
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Full Specs, Side by Side
Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year
2015
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor.
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life.
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
2017
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Color Note
Not confirmed
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
Not confirmed
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
Not confirmed
2026
Production Status
Not confirmed
published
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
Not confirmed
1376-1540 kg
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Transverse Front-Mounted
-
Gearbox
6-Speed CVT
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
3.94:1
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
3.2
-
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic CVT
Automatic
Clutch Type
Torque Converter
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
Front-wheel drive
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Drivetrain Layout
Not confirmed
Front-wheel drive
Gear Shift Indicator
Not confirmed
Yes
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not confirmed
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Gear Shift Type
Not confirmed
Automatic
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Claimed Mileage
7.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
6.8 km/l
10.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
8.2 km/l
14.3 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
42
55 l
Average Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
8.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not confirmed
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not confirmed
8.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
7.0 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not confirmed
8.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not confirmed
8.1 l/100km
Fuel Economy Combined
Not confirmed
8.1 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Airbags
4
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
ABS
Yes
Not Available
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
2 Rear ISOFIX Points
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Alarm System
Not Available
-
Central Locking
Remote Central Locking
-
Side Impact Beams
Standard
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Front Seats
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Standard
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Safety Rating
4
-
Whiplash Protection
Active Head Restraints
-
Lane Change Warning
Not Available
-
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Not Available
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not confirmed
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not confirmed
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
EBD
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not confirmed
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not confirmed
Not Available
Side Airbags
Not confirmed
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not confirmed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Not Available
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Panoramic view monitor
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not confirmed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not confirmed
Not Available
EV Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Panoramic view monitor
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Not confirmed
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Panoramic view monitor
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Seat Material
Fabric
Not Applicable
Seat Adjustment
Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment
-
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Type
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt Adjustable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Folding Rear Seats
60:40 Split Fold
-
Front Armrest
Front Centre Armrest
-
Rear Armrest
Not Available
-
Cup Holders
4
-
Rear AC Vents
Not Available
-
Rear USB Ports
0
-
Steering Wheel Material
Polyurethane
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Analogue Speedometer
-
Interior Colour Options
2
3
Driver Lumbar Support
Not Available
-
Door Map Pockets
All Four Door Pockets
-
Front Shoulder Room
1190 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1150 mm
Not Applicable
60 40 Split Seat
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Not confirmed
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
Floor Mats
Not confirmed
Limited-edition branded carpets
Interior Colours
Not confirmed
3
Seat Trim
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Climate Control
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Power Windows
Front and Rear
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Not Available
-
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Dimming Mirror
Not Available
-
Rear Window Defroster
Standard
-
Electric Mirror Folding
Manual Fold
-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Standard Driver
-
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Not Available
-
12V Accessory Socket
1 x 12V Socket
-
Speed Limiter
Not Available
-
AC Type
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Engine Start Stop
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Start Stop Button
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Air Conditioning
Manual Air Conditioning
Not Available
Rim Size
15 Inches
Not Available
Sound System
4
Not Available
Unlocking
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
1100 l
Not Applicable
Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not confirmed
Not Available
Engine Warranty
Not confirmed
5
Performance Data Logger
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not confirmed
Not Available
Voice Command
Not confirmed
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
Not confirmed
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not confirmed
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not confirmed
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Difflock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not confirmed
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not confirmed
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not confirmed
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not confirmed
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not confirmed
Not Available
Source Model Column
Not confirmed
jolion-pro-limited
Sport Plus Mode
Not confirmed
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not confirmed
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Panoramic view monitor
Tailgate Damper
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not confirmed
Not Available
Trim Level
Not confirmed
top
Variant Role
Not confirmed
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not confirmed
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Length
4002 mm
4472 mm
Width
1740 mm
1841 mm
Height
1567 mm
1619 mm
Wheelbase
2450 mm
2700 mm
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Front Headroom
975 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
42 l
55 l
Rear Headroom
950 mm
-
Front Legroom
1020 mm
-
Rear Legroom
840 mm
-
Ground Clearance (Default)
160 mm
168 mm
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1770 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Minimum Turning Radius
5.2 m
-
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
16
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Multi-Point Injection
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Top Speed
155 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
GW4G15
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Naturally Aspirated
Turbocharged
Bore
73.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
88.3 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1500 cc
Transmission
CVT
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
13.5 sec
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Maximum Power
78 kW @ 6000 rpm
105 kW
Maximum Torque
135 Nm @ 4000 rpm
210 Nm
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
Android Auto
No
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Number of Speakers
4
Not Available
Navigation System
No
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Not Applicable
Wireless Apple CarPlay
No
Wireless
FM Radio
Standard
-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Not Available
-
Voice Recognition
Not Available
Standard
AUX Input
Not Available
-
Infotainment Screen Size
7
12.3
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Not Available
-
Audio Speakers
4
Not Available
Infotainment Screen
7
12.3
Touchscreen
7
12.3
Wireless Android Auto
No
Wireless
USB Ports
1
Not Available
Infotainment System
Not confirmed
SYNC
Infotainment Display
Not confirmed
12.3
Connected Services
Not confirmed
Wireless
Voice Control
Not confirmed
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Not confirmed
Wireless
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
LED Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Chrome Exterior Finish
Not Available
-
Body Cladding
Plastic Body Cladding
-
Rear Spoiler
Not Available
-
Roof Type
Standard Fixed Roof
-
Wing Mirror Type
Manual Black Mirrors
-
Rear Wiper
Standard
-
Door Handle Finish
Body-Coloured
-
Body Type
SUV
SUV
DRL
Not Available
Not Available
Led Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Daytime Running Lights
Not Available
Not Available
Front Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Headlamps
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Headlight Type
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Headlights
Halogen Headlamps
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
6
3
Exterior Colour Options
Not confirmed
3
Load Bed Liner
Not confirmed
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not confirmed
Not Available
Exterior Trim
Not confirmed
Green exterior accents
Active Exhaust
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Approach Angle
23 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
0 mm
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Underbody Protection
Not Available
-
Ramp Breakover Angle
0 deg
-
Recovery Hooks
1 Rear Tow Hook
-
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance Max
160 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
160 mm
168 mm
Breakover Angle
Not confirmed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not confirmed
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Descent Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not confirmed
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not confirmed
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not confirmed
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not confirmed
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Tyre Size
195/65R15
Not Available
Wheel Type
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Drum
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
254 mm
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
200 mm
-
Parking Brake Type
Drum Rear
-
Tyre Load Index
89
-
Tyre Speed Rating
T
-
Wheel Rim Size
15 Inches
Not Available
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
-
Brake Type Rear
Drum
-
Spare Tyre
Full Size Spare
Not Available
Wheel Diameter
15 Inches
Not Available
Wheels
Steel Wheels with Hub Caps
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not confirmed
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Brake Caliper Colour
Not confirmed
Green
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Chassis Type
Monocoque
-
Power Steering
Electric Power Assisted (EPAS)
-
Steering Column
Tilt Adjustable
-
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Spring Type
Torsion Bar
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Standard
-
Shock Absorber Type
Telescopic Gas Dampers
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Not Available
Rear Suspension Type
Torsion Beam
Not Available
Front Track Width
1490 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
1480 mm
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
Not confirmed
Not Available
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Service Interval
15000
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
1500
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
12 Months
8 Years / 160,000 km
Maintenance Plan
Not Included
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10000
10,000 km
First Service At
1000
5000
Service Plan Duration
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Underbody Rust Protection
Yes
Service Intervals
15000
12 months / 15 000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
3.6 l
-
Service Plan
3 Years / 45,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Alternator
Not confirmed
110A
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Warranty Years
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Basic Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty
3 Years / 100,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
Not confirmed
6 Years
Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Not confirmed
7 years / unlimited km
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km
Not Applicable
Start Stop System
Not Available
-
Hybrid System Type
Not Applicable
Not Available
Noise Level
71 dB
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Applicable
Not Available
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Green NCAP Rating
Not Independently Rated
-
Idle CO2 Output
Within Euro 5 Limits
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP)
-
Variable Valve Timing
Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT)
-
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Real-world City Mileage Min
5.8 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Max
7.2 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
7.5 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
9.0 l/100km
-
Owner Review Count
0
-
Spec
H1
Jolion Pro Limited
Ownership Role
Not confirmed
Top
Price Source
Not confirmed
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Price Zar
Not confirmed
431450 ZAR
Pricing Role
Not confirmed
Current listed price
Starting Price
Not confirmed
431450
Starting Price Zar
Not confirmed
431450
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
H1 leads by 0 points
Both H1 and Jolion Pro Limited are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Performance
Jolion Pro Limited +15
Efficiency
Jolion Pro Limited +16
Safety
H1 +47
Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited +2
Ownership
Jolion Pro Limited +21
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
56/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
9/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆GWM H1
wins with 46 pts
vs 46 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In structured scoring, H1 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion Pro Limited may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the H1 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: H1 35 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: H1 56, Jolion Pro Limited 9. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: H1 44, Jolion Pro Limited 65. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: H1 63, Jolion Pro Limited 65. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: H1 30, Jolion Pro Limited 45. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The H1 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The H1 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between H1 and Jolion Pro Limited in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: H1 scores 30 vs 45.
Efficiency: H1 scores 35 vs 51.
Safety: H1 scores 56 vs 9.
Practicality: H1 scores 63 vs 65.
Ownership: H1 scores 44 vs 65.
Final structured scoring gives H1
the advantage in this comparison.
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