GWM H1 vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited

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.

GWM H1 Discontinued model
GWM H1 in South Africa

GWM H1

1.5 LS Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 135 Nm ⛽ 7.0 km/l
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GWM Jolion Pro Limited in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro Limited

1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT Petrol 7-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 431,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H1 vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer

Jolion Pro Limited holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.

Recorded price context H1: last listed from ZAR 229,900 · Jolion Pro Limited: current from ZAR 431,450

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H1 Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power H178 kW @ 6000 rpm Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size H11497 cc Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H17.0 km/l Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance H1160 mm Jolion Pro Limited168 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for GWM H1 1.5 LS

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H1

Strengths
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Practicality
Specification evidence leader

Jolion Pro Limited

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

H1

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jolion Pro Limited

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

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 active
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec H1 Jolion Pro Limited
Length 4002 mm 4470 mm
Width 1740 mm 1898 mm
Height 1567 mm 1625 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 l 55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1770 kg 1870 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m -
Front Headroom 975 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1020 mm -
Rear Legroom 840 mm -
Boot/Cargo Space Not confirmed 291 l
Kerb Weight Not confirmed 1465 kg
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 405 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This H1 and Jolion Pro Limited 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: H1 30 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.

Efficiency index: H1 35 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.

Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.

Practicality index: H1 63 vs Jolion Pro Limited 55.

Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs Jolion Pro Limited 94.

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.

Specification Evidence Index

A transparent comparison of published catalogue fields. This is not a road-test score, owner rating or editorial review rating, and it appears only when every vehicle clears the same comparable-data threshold.

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Jolion Pro Limited leads by 16 points

Jolion Pro Limited holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 16 points
Data 86% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion Pro Limited

86% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Ownership 94 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 90
Practicality 55
Ownership 94
Leads by 16 points
49
#2

H1

80% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 68 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 35
Safety 68
Practicality 63
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion Pro Limited +15 Efficiency Jolion Pro Limited +16 Safety Jolion Pro Limited +22 Practicality H1 +8 Ownership Jolion Pro Limited +50

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion Pro Limited

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 55/100
Ownership 94/100

H1

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion Pro Limited leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 49 pts for H1

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro Limited leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H1 vs Jolion Pro Limited questions

There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the exact South African derivatives on price, safety equipment, space, powertrain and ownership cover. The category indicators summarise published catalogue data; they are not a road test or customer rating.

Compare the published consumption or mileage rows for the exact derivatives using the same unit and test basis. A catalogue figure is useful for like-for-like comparison, but traffic, speed, load, weather and driving style can change actual fuel use.

Compare only equipment explicitly listed for each derivative, including airbags, stability control and driver-assistance systems. Confirm the exact trim with the manufacturer, and treat any independent crash-test result separately because equipment and ratings can differ by market.

A reliable five-year total cannot be calculated from catalogue data alone. Add the exact purchase and finance cost, fuel or electricity, insurance quotes, scheduled servicing, tyres and expected resale value. Check whether the selected derivative includes a service or maintenance plan.

Use the seating, boot or load-space, ISOFIX and safety rows as a first check. Then test the exact cars with your child seats, passengers and typical luggage, because published dimensions do not show every access or comfort difference.

Compare the published power, torque and 0–100 km/h rows when they are available for both exact derivatives. Vehicle weight, gearing and power delivery also matter, so catalogue outputs alone do not establish real-world overtaking or response.