Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
GWM H1 vs Nissan X-Trail
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
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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 X-Trail
2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat
Petrol
CVT
Current
ZAR 812,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 135 kW
🔧 244 Nm
⛽ 12.8 km/l
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Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM H1 vs Nissan X-Trail: the short answer
X-Trail holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
X-Trail:
current from
ZAR 687,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | H178 kW @ 6000 rpm | X-Trail135 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | X-Trail244 Nm @ 3600 rpm |
| Engine Size | H11497 cc | X-Trail2488 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | H17.0 km/l | X-Trail12.8 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | H1160 mm | X-Trail211 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Nissan South Africa X-Trail specifications page and September 2025 brochure
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H1
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
X-Trail
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H1
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
X-Trail
- 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 space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2015 | 2001 |
| 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. | T33 fourth-generation Nissan X-Trail for South Africa |
| 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. | Current South African T33 X-Trail specification from Nissan official page and September 2025 brochure |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2017 | 2023 |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | White, Silver, Black, Grey, Blue |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Top grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Drivetrain Note | Not confirmed | Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.5 Acenta Plus 4WD CVT 7-seat |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | published |
| Segment | Not confirmed | Family SUV |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Tare Mass Kg | Not confirmed | 1666 kg |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4002 mm | 4680 mm |
| Width | 1740 mm | 1840 mm |
| Height | 1567 mm | 1725 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2705 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 211 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 55 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1770 kg | 2295 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 7 seats |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 11.1 m |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm | 1050 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 950 mm | 1000 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1095 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 840 mm | 892 mm |
| Towing Capacity | Not confirmed | 2000 kg |
| Kerb Weight | Not confirmed | 1666 kg |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not confirmed | 485 l |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1490 mm | 1585 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1480 mm | 1590 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Independent front strut |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Independent multi-link rear suspension |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | - |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Dual pinion electric power steering |
| Steering Column | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt and telescopic |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | - |
| Rear Spring Type | Torsion Bar | - |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | Standard |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | Standard |
| Shock Absorber Type | Telescopic Gas Dampers | - |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Independent front strut |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Independent multi-link rear suspension |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Multi-link rear suspension |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Independent front strut / multi-link rear |
| Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Gas Dampers | - |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic temperature control |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Front and rear power windows |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Standard |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Not Available |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Standard |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | Auto dimming mirror |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 1298 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 1298 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Standard |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Manual Fold | Standard |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Standard Driver | Standard |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not Available | Standard |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 1 x 12V Socket | 12V outlet in instrument panel and cargo area |
| Speed Limiter | Not Available | Standard |
| AC Type | Manual Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic temperature control |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Standard |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Standard |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Standard |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Spare | Temporary spare wheel |
| Air Conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning | Dual-zone automatic temperature control |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 15 Inches | 19 |
| Sound System | 4 | 6 |
| Unlocking | Not Available | Smart keyless entry with hands-free walk-away lock and approach unlock |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Battery Preconditioning | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | 10.8-inch head-up display |
| Intelligent Battery System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Standard |
| 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 |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Propilot | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Electric Motor | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Regenerative Braking Levels | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | Quilted premium leather |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | x-trail |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Available | Standard |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Trailer Stability Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trailer Sway Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | top |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Off-road or adventure derivative |
| Vehicle To Grid | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vehicle To Load | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Privacy Windows | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.33 |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 100 kg |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Second-row air vents |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Standard |
| TPMS | Not Available | Standard |
| Driver Alertness | Not confirmed | Intelligent Driver Alert |
| Tie Down Hooks | Not confirmed | 4 cargo tie-down hooks |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Auto dimming mirror |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | Front 2 / second row 2 / third row 2 cupholders |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Butterfly opening centre console |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct injection |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Full TFT meter with speed, tachometer and gauges |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Butterfly opening centre console |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | 12V instrument panel outlet |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Washer nozzle with variable intermittent, speed-sensitive wipers |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 7.8 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Capless fuel filler door |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric folding heated mirrors |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Smart keyless entry with push-button start |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Instrument panel and cargo area 12V outlets |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | LED tail lights |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 second row and 50/50 third row |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Auto dimming mirror |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated exterior mirrors |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Eco / Normal / Sport |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Parking distance sensors |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Speed limiter |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Front and rear stabiliser bars |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and telescopic |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not Available | Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Full TFT meter with gauges |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Illuminated vanity mirrors |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Voice recognition |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Voice recognition |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 10.4 sec |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Silver roof rails / 100 kg maximum roof load |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | - |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | - |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | - |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | - |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | - |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | - |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | - |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | - |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | - |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | - |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | - |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | - |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | - |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | - |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | - |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | - |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | - |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | - |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | - |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 6 years / 150,000 km |
| Power Sliding Doors | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 2.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol |
| Engine Code | GW4G15 | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Petrol |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | 2488 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 4 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Inline |
| Valves | 16 | 16 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Naturally Aspirated |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Direct 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 | 135 kW @ 6000 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 244 Nm @ 3600 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 | 4WD |
| Transmission | CVT | CVT |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 195 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13.5 sec | 10.4 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Eco, Normal, Sport plus terrain modes |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 81 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 146.5 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 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Transverse Front-Mounted | - |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed CVT | Xtronic CVT |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Intelligent 4x4 direct-coupling system |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.94:1 | Not Applicable |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 3.2 | - |
| Number of Gears | 6 | Not Applicable |
| Transmission Type | Automatic CVT | CVT |
| Clutch Type | Torque Converter | Not Applicable |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | Xtronic CVT |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Automatic Intelligent 4x4 |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Standard |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Drive and terrain mode selector |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | 4WD |
| Drive Mode Selector | Not confirmed | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not confirmed | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | CVT |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Differential Type Front | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Differential Type Rear | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Transfer Case Guard | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| City Mileage | 6.8 km/l | 11.1 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 8.2 km/l | 15.7 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 55 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | - |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 42 | 55 |
| 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 |
| Real-world Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 12.8 km/l |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | Driver, passenger, curtain, front side and front far-side airbags |
| ABS | Yes | Standard |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| Traction Control | Standard | Standard |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Standard |
| 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 | Vehicle security system |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Standard |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | - |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front Seats | Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder |
| Speed Alert System | Standard | Speed limiter |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not Available | Standard |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Standard |
| Safety Rating | 4 | - |
| Whiplash Protection | Active Head Restraints | - |
| Lane Change Warning | Not Available | Blind Spot Warning and Intelligent Blind Spot Intervention |
| Stability Control | Yes | Standard |
| TCS | Standard | Standard |
| Driver Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Passenger Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| EBD | Not confirmed | Standard |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Standard |
| BA | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Standard |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Standard |
| AEB | Not Available | Standard |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Far Side Airbag | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Vehicle security system |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger, front side, curtain and front far-side airbags |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Vehicle Dynamic Control with Traction Control System |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Intelligent Driver Alert |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Intelligent Lane Intervention |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Intelligent Lane Intervention |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Standard |
| Parking Sensors | Not Available | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Standard |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Standard |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Standard |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Standard |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Not Available |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Standard |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Standard |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Intelligent Cruise Control |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Standard |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Blind Spot Intervention | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Automatic headlights |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Intelligent Emergency Braking with junction assist and pedestrian/cyclist detection |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Around View Monitor camera system |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front and rear parking sensors |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Intelligent Forward Collision Warning and Emergency Braking |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Rear parking camera |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Leather-accented |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment | Power driver seat with manual passenger seat |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Standard |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Dual pinion electric power steering |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt and telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 40:20:40 sliding/reclining second row and 50:50 third-row dive-down seats |
| Front Armrest | Front Centre Armrest | Centre armrest |
| Rear Armrest | Not Available | Second-row centre armrest |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1190 mm | 1451 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1150 mm | 1422 mm |
| Cup Holders | 4 | 6 |
| Rear AC Vents | Not Available | Standard |
| Rear USB Ports | 0 | 2 |
| Steering Wheel Material | Polyurethane | Leather-accented |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue Speedometer | 12.3-inch full TFT digital meter |
| Interior Colour Options | 2 | 5 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not Available | 2-way power driver lumbar |
| Door Map Pockets | All Four Door Pockets | Front seat back pockets |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | Quilted premium leather |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | Spacious cabin, touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, flexible seating layout |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Quilted premium leather |
| Massage Seats | Not confirmed | Driver and passenger seat massage functionality |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Leather-accented / synthetic leather |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Power slide, reclining, lifter, tilt and 2-way lumbar |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | Manual slide and reclining |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 split-fold second row |
| Heated Front Seats | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Third Row Seats | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 651 |
| Second Row Seat Configuration | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 split second row with manual slide, manual recline, single folding and armrest through to third row |
| Third Row Seat Configuration | Not confirmed | 50/50 split third row with manual reclining and dive-down folding |
| Third Row Seating Capacity | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | Manual slide and reclining passenger seat |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Centre armrest |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Rear centre armrest |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | 8-way power driver seat with 2-way power lumbar |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Leather-accented / synthetic leather |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Power reclining |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Driver, passenger and rear seat belt reminder |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 40/20/40 split second row and 50/50 dive-down third row |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | - |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | No | Standard |
| Android Auto | No | Standard |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Standard |
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Navigation System | No | Satellite navigation |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Partial Digital | 12.3-inch full TFT digital meter |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | No | Standard |
| Wireless Android Auto | No | Standard |
| FM Radio | Standard | Standard |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not Available | Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls |
| Voice Recognition | Not Available | Standard |
| AUX Input | Not Available | - |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 7 | 12.3-inch touchscreen display |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not Available | - |
| Audio Speakers | 4 | 6 |
| Infotainment Screen | 7 | 12.3-inch touchscreen display |
| Touchscreen | 7 | 12.3-inch touchscreen display |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | 6 speaker audio system |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | NissanConnect smartphone integration |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | 10.8 inch Head-Up Display |
| Infotainment System | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch NissanConnect display with navigation |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | 12.3-inch |
| Radio | Not confirmed | AM/FM radio and DAB+ digital radio |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | Front USB-A/USB-C and second-row USB-A/USB-C |
| Audio | Not confirmed | AM/FM, DAB+, Bluetooth audio streaming |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not Available | Meter, audio, telephone, voice, cruise and limiter controls |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Apple CarPlay and Android Auto |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Voice recognition |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Bose sound system with 10 speakers |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Silver roof rails |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | - |
| Body Cladding | Plastic Body Cladding | Black side moulding |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | - |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | Two-tone colours available on Acenta Plus, plus monotone palette |
| Roof Type | Standard Fixed Roof | Two-tone body colour |
| Wing Mirror Type | Manual Black Mirrors | Electric folding heated mirrors |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Standard |
| Door Handle Finish | Body-Coloured | Body colour |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| DRL | Not Available | Standard |
| Led Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | Standard |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Available | Standard |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Standard |
| Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | Standard |
| Headlight Type | Halogen Headlamps | Standard |
| Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | Standard |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 935 mm |
| Front Overhang Mm | Not confirmed | 935 mm |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 1040 mm |
| Rear Overhang Mm | Not confirmed | 1040 mm |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Power adjustable, folding and heated mirrors |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Mirror Heated | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body colour |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | - |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | - |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 23 deg | Not Available |
| Departure Angle | 27 deg | Not Available |
| Wading Depth | 0 mm | Not Available |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Mud / Snow / Sand |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Underbody Protection | Not Available | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 0 deg | Not Available |
| Recovery Hooks | 1 Rear Tow Hook | Not Available |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Intelligent 4x4 |
| Ground Clearance Max | 160 mm | 210 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 160 mm | 210 mm |
| Energy Recovery Display | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Standard |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Mud |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Sand |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Snow |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Crawl Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Skid Plate Guard | 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 Response System | Not confirmed | Mud / Snow / Sand terrain modes |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Normal | Not confirmed | Eco / Normal / Sport drive modes |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 195/65R15 | 235/55 R19 |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Spare | Temporary spare wheel |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 254 mm | - |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 200 mm | - |
| Parking Brake Type | Drum Rear | Electric parking brake with auto hold |
| Tyre Load Index | 89 | - |
| Tyre Speed Rating | T | - |
| Wheel Rim Size | 15 Inches | 19 |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Temporary spare wheel |
| Wheel Diameter | 15 Inches | 19 |
| Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Wheel Material | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 19-inch alloy wheels |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Electric parking brake with auto hold |
| Towing Unbraked Kg | Not confirmed | 750 kg |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Front and rear disc brakes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Available | Standard |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Electronic parking brake with auto hold |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Brake Assist System |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather-accented |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 235 mm |
| 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-accented |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 235/55 R19 |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | - |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Temporary steel spare wheel |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Radial |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 | 15 000 km |
| Approx Service Cost | 1500 | - |
| Battery Warranty | 12 Months | - |
| Maintenance Plan | Not Included | Not Available |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.6 l | - |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10000 | 15 000 km |
| First Service At | 1000 | - |
| Service Plan Duration | 3 Years / 45,000 km | Not Available |
| Service Plan Distance | 3 Years / 45,000 km | Not Available |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Underbody Rust Protection | - |
| Service Plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km | Not Available |
| Service Intervals | 15000 | 15 000 km |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Standard |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | - |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 165 g/km | 183 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not Available | - |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Not Available |
| Noise Level | 71 dB | - |
| Variable Valve Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) | - |
| 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) | - |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 183 |
| Spec | H1 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | X-Trail |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Seven-seat family SUV flagship grade |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 812900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Top 4WD seven-seat Xtronic CVT grade |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 812900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 812900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and X-Trail 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 X-Trail 56.
Efficiency index: H1 35 vs X-Trail 50.
Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs X-Trail 94.
Practicality index: H1 63 vs X-Trail 78.
Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs X-Trail 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
X-Trail leads by 21 points
X-Trail holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over H1.
Evidence leader
70
/100
Lead
21
points
Data
70%
source coverage
70
#1
Evidence leader
X-Trail
70% source coverage
2 strong categories
Best at
Safety 94
Check
Efficiency 50
Performance
56
Efficiency
50
Safety
94
Practicality
78
Leads by 21 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
X-Trail +26
Efficiency
X-Trail +15
Safety
X-Trail +26
Practicality
X-Trail +15
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
X-Trail
Performance
56/100
Efficiency
50/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
78/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
Nissan X-Trail
leads the specification evidence index with 70 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, X-Trail 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 X-Trail 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.