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GWM H1 vs Nissan Magnite
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.
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GWM H1
Discontinued model
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GWM H1
1.5 LS
Petrol
CVT
Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 78 kW
🔧 135 Nm
⛽ 7.0 km/l
VS
Nissan Magnite
1.0 Acenta Plus EZ-Shift
Petrol
Current
ZAR 323,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 53 kW
🔧 96 Nm
⛽ 16.9 km/l
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Decision summary
GWM H1 vs Nissan Magnite: the short answer
H1 and Magnite are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
Magnite:
current from
ZAR 229,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | H178 kW @ 6000 rpm | Magnite53 kW @ 6250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | Magnite96 Nm @ 3500 rpm |
| Engine Size | H11497 cc | Magnite999 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | H17.0 km/l | Magnite16.9 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | H1160 mm | Magnite205 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Nissan South Africa Magnite official specifications page
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GWM H1
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H1
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Specification evidence leader
Magnite
Strengths
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H1
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Magnite
- Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
- Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2015 | 2021 |
| 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. | First generation Magnite arrived in SA in 2021 — Nissan's entry into the growing budget compact SUV segment |
| 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. | 2023 facelift refreshed the grille, interior trims, and added safety upgrades |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2017 | 2023 |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Brick Red, Storm White, Pearl White, Onyx Black, Gun Grey, Blade Silver |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Front-wheel drive confirmed by Nissan South Africa derivative/specification data |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | Active |
| Segment | Not confirmed | Compact SUV |
| Tare Mass Kg | Not confirmed | 1007 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4002 mm | 3995 mm |
| Width | 1740 mm | 1758 mm |
| Height | 1567 mm | 1571 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2500 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 205 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 40 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1770 kg | 1399 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 5 m |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm | - |
| Rear Headroom | 950 mm | - |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | - |
| Rear Legroom | 840 mm | - |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not confirmed | 336 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not confirmed | 1007 kg |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1490 mm | 1536 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1480 mm | 1535 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | - |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Column | Tilt Adjustable | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Spring Type | Torsion Bar | Torsion beam / twin-tube shock absorber |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | - |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | - |
| Shock Absorber Type | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | - |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Twin tube telescopic shock absorbe |
| Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Twin-tube telescopic shock absorber |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Mac Pherson strut with Lower Transverse link |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning | Automatic air conditioning |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Driver auto up/down with anti-pinch |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Smart keyless entry with push start |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Not Available |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not Available | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 690 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 690 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Manual Fold | Electric folding and electric adjustment |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Standard Driver | Standard |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not Available | - |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 1 x 12V Socket | 12V power socket |
| Speed Limiter | Not Available | Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter |
| AC Type | Manual Air Conditioning | Automatic air conditioning |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare wheel |
| Air Conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning | Automatic air conditioning |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 15 Inches | 16 |
| Sound System | 4 | 6 |
| Unlocking | Not Available | Smart keyless entry with push start |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Not Available |
| Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | - |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | Chrome exterior door handles |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 1 |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Door open warning |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | - |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | 7-inch TFT Advanced Drive-Assist Display |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | - |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | 12V power socket |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 5.9 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Remote fuel flap release |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | Impact sensing unlock |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Electric folding and electric adjustment |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60:40 split second row |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Roof spoiler |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | - |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Leather two-tone seats |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Service intervals: 10,000 km |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Adjustable speed limiter |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | - |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not Available | Standard |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | Electric power steering |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger vanity mirrors |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 21 sec |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | Front and rear cup holders |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Petrol injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Electric folding with side indicator |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Variable intermittent |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Variable intermittent |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | Manual tailgate |
| 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 |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric folding |
| One Pedal Driving | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Power Sliding Doors | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | 12V power socket |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Frameless auto dimming mirror |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric folding |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Starter | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | - |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | - |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Rear parking sensors |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | magnite |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | - |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | - |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | - |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | top |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Core range derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Vehicle Dynamic Control |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Smart keyless entry with push start button |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 1-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | GW4G15 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | 999 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 3 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 12 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Petrol injection |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Bore | 73.5 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | 88.3 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 78 kW @ 6000 rpm | 53 kW @ 6250 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 96 Nm @ 3500 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 | FWD | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Transmission | CVT | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 150 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13.5 sec | 21.0 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 52.6 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 95.3 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 |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Transverse Front-Mounted | - |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed CVT | AMT |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.94:1 | Not Applicable |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 3.2 | - |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 5 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic CVT | AMT |
| Clutch Type | Torque Converter | Not Applicable |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | 2WD |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | AMT |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 5 |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not confirmed | 2WD |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | AMT |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| 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 Available |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | 2WD |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| City Mileage | 6.8 km/l | 15.6 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 8.2 km/l | 22 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 40 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | - |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 42 | 40 |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Real-world Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 16.9 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 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 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 6 airbags |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Standard |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Standard |
| ISOFIX Mounts | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points | Standard |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Standard |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Standard |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Remote central locking |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | - |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front Seats | Driver and passenger |
| Speed Alert System | Standard | Adjustable speed limiter |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Not Available |
| Safety Rating | 4 | Not Available |
| Whiplash Protection | Active Head Restraints | Not Available |
| Lane Change Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| TCS | Standard | Not Available |
| AEB | Not Available | Not Available |
| BA | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| EBD | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger front pretensioners with load limiters |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 airbags |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 6 airbags |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Cruise control with adjustable speed limiter |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Not Available |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Not Available |
| Parking Sensors | Not Available | Rear parking sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Rear Parking Camera |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Around 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 Lights | Not confirmed | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Auto Wipers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Rear parking sensors |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Rear Parking Camera |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Around View Monitor |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Not Available |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Around View Monitor front camera |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Rear parking sensors |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Rear parking sensors |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Rear Parking Camera |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Rear Parking Camera |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Rear Parking Camera |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Leather two-tone seats |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Electric Power Steering |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt Adjustable | Steering wheel adjustment with manual tilt |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60:40 split second row |
| Front Armrest | Front Centre Armrest | Not Available |
| Rear Armrest | Not Available | Not Available |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1190 mm | Not Applicable |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1150 mm | Not Applicable |
| Cup Holders | 4 | Front and rear cup holders |
| Rear AC Vents | Not Available | Not Available |
| Rear USB Ports | 0 | Not Available |
| Steering Wheel Material | Polyurethane | Leather |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue Speedometer | Speedometer and tachometer |
| Interior Colour Options | 2 | 6 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not Available | Not Available |
| Door Map Pockets | All Four Door Pockets | Not Available |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not confirmed | 60:40 split second row |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | 2-way passenger seat adjustment |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 2-way passenger seat adjustment |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Boot Light | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 690 |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 3-way driver seat adjustment |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | 7-inch touchscreen, Bluetooth, USB, reversing camera (Acenta and above), dual airbags, climate control on Acenta+ |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather two-tone seats |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Reclining |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60:40 split second row |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather two-tone seats |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | No | Standard |
| Android Auto | No | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Navigation System | No | Not Available |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Partial Digital | 7-inch TFT |
| USB Ports | 1 | Front USB / smartphone integration |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | No | Standard |
| Wireless Android Auto | No | Standard |
| FM Radio | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not Available | Standard |
| Voice Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| AUX Input | Not Available | Not Available |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 7 | 8-inch |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not Available | Not Available |
| Audio Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Infotainment Screen | 7 | 8-inch |
| Touchscreen | 7 | 8-inch |
| Infotainment System | Not confirmed | 8-inch touchscreen with smartphone integration |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not Available | Standard |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Audio | Not confirmed | 8-inch touchscreen audio with smartphone integration |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | 6-speaker audio system |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 8-inch touch screen with smartphone integration |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | Front USB / smartphone integration |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | 7-inch TFT driver display |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Smartphone integration |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Smartphone integration |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | LED |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | LED front fog lights |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Not Available |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | Chrome exterior door handles |
| Body Cladding | Plastic Body Cladding | Standard |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Standard |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | See Nissan South Africa Magnite colour selector |
| Roof Type | Standard Fixed Roof | Standard roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | Manual Black Mirrors | Body-colour electric folding mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | Body-Coloured | Chrome |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| DRL | Not Available | Standard |
| Led Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | LED |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Available | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | LED front fog lights |
| Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | LED |
| Headlight Type | Halogen Headlamps | LED |
| Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | LED |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | LED front fog lights |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | LED front fog lights |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | - |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Chrome |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electric folding |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | LED bi-projector headlamp |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Available |
| Underbody Protection | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 0 deg | Not Available |
| Recovery Hooks | 1 Rear Tow Hook | Not Available |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Ground Clearance Max | 160 mm | 205 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 160 mm | 205 mm |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Breakover Angle Deg | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | 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 |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 195/65R15 | 195/60R16 |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc brakes |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Drum brake |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare wheel |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 254 mm | - |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 200 mm | - |
| Parking Brake Type | Drum Rear | Manual parking brake |
| Tyre Load Index | 89 | - |
| Tyre Speed Rating | T | - |
| Wheel Rim Size | 15 Inches | 16 |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Disc brakes |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Drum brake |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Full Size Spare wheel |
| Wheel Diameter | 15 Inches | 16 |
| Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 16" Alloy - 2 Tone Wheel |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Radial |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 195 mm |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 195 mm |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Front disc / rear drum |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Full Size Spare wheel |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Available | Standard |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 195/60R16 |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 | 10000 |
| Approx Service Cost | 1500 | - |
| Battery Warranty | 12 Months | Not Available |
| Maintenance Plan | Not Included | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.6 l | - |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10000 | 15 000 km |
| First Service At | 1000 | 10000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Underbody Rust Protection | Not Available |
| Service Plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 3 years / 30,000 km |
| Service Intervals | 15000 | 10000 |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Warranty | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 165 g/km | 140.15 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not Available | - |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Noise Level | 71 dB | Not Available |
| Variable Valve Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) | - |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 95 Octane Unleaded | Unleaded Petrol |
| Particulate Filter | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | - |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not Independently Rated | Not Available |
| Idle CO2 Output | Within Euro 5 Limits | 140.15 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) | - |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 140.15 |
| Spec | H1 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Magnite |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Top |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 323900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 323900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 323900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and Magnite 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 Magnite 16.
Efficiency index: H1 35 vs Magnite 65.
Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Magnite 86.
Practicality index: H1 63 vs Magnite 64.
Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs Magnite 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.
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-index readout
Magnite leads by 7 points
H1 and Magnite are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Evidence leader
56
/100
Lead
7
points
Data
67%
source coverage
56
#1
Evidence leader
Magnite
67% source coverage
1 strong categories
Best at
Safety 86
Check
Performance 16
Performance
16
Efficiency
65
Safety
86
Practicality
64
Leads by 7 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
H1 +14
Efficiency
Magnite +30
Safety
Magnite +18
Practicality
Magnite +1
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Magnite
Performance
16/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
86/100
Practicality
64/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Nissan Magnite
leads the specification evidence index with 56 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Magnite leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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H1 vs Magnite 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.