A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCTPetrol7-Speed DCTCurrent
ZAR 431,450ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW🔧 210 Nm⛽ 12.3 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
Changan Hunter Diesel vs GWM Jolion Pro Limited: the short answer
Hunter Diesel and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 18,450 cheaperHunter Diesel from ZAR 449,900 · Jolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
Swipe sideways to compare every column
Specification
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Maximum Power
Hunter Diesel110 kW
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Maximum Torque
Hunter Diesel350 Nm
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Engine Size
Hunter Diesel2000 cc
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Hunter Diesel10.99 km/l
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance
Hunter Diesel226 mm
Jolion Pro Limited168 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
Changan Hunter Diesel
4WD AT CE
Hagalu editorial rating
4.1/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Hunter Diesel
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Hunter Diesel
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Open a category, then swipe sideways to compare every column
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Model Introduced Year
2025
Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation
Current South African Hunter double-cab diesel generation with one 2WD manual and one 4WD automatic derivative.
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History
No South African facelift has been announced for the current Hunter Diesel range.
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
Not Applicable
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Not Applicable
Current
Body Style
Double-cab pickup
SUV
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
active
Segment
Double-cab bakkie
SUV
Vehicle Type
Light commercial vehicle
SUV
Color Note
-
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note
-
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Tare Mass Kg
-
1376-1540 kg
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Length
5330 mm
4470 mm
Width
1930 mm
1898 mm
Height
1875 mm
1625 mm
Wheelbase
3180 mm
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
226 mm
168 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
Not Officially Disclosed
148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
Not Officially Disclosed
291 l
Kerb Weight
2060 kg
1465 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
3080 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
405 kg
Towing Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
4 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
13 m
5.8 m
Front Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
Not Officially Disclosed
960 mm
Front Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
Not Officially Disclosed
900 mm
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Engine
2.0-litre Turbocharged Diesel
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
D20TCID
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Diesel
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
2000 cc
1500 cc
Cylinders
4
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
110 kW
105 kW
Maximum Torque
350 Nm
210 Nm
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
4WD
FWD
Transmission
6-Speed Automatic
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Gearbox
6-Speed Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Yes
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Rear
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
6
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Not Officially Disclosed
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
4WD
Front-wheel drive
4WD Engagement
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Torque-Converter Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
4x4
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Yes
Not Applicable
Transmission Speeds
6
7
Differential Type Front
-
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
-
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Claimed Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
9.9 km/l
Highway Mileage
Not Officially Disclosed
14.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
80 l
55 l
Emission Standard
Euro 4
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
10.99 km/l
12.3 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
80
55 l
Combined Driving Range
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Airbags
6
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
ABS
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Yes
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Standard
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
All seating rows
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
AEB
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Standard
Driver Airbag
Yes
Standard
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Hill Hold
Yes
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
All seating rows
Standard
Side Airbags
Yes
Standard
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Cruise Control
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Rear (2 sensors)
4 rear sensors
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
4 sensors
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Park Assist
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
EV Mode
-
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
-
Standard
Surround View Camera
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Seat Material
Leather
Leatherette
Heated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Steering Wheel Material
Not Officially Disclosed
Leather
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric with lumbar support
6-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way electric
4-way manual
Seat Trim
Leather
Black leatherette
Front Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
-
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
-
3
Interior Courtesy Lamps
-
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
-
Limited-edition branded carpets
Interior Colours
-
3
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Climate Control
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
All windows; driver one-touch and anti-pinch
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
AC Type
Manual climate control
Dual-zone automatic
Load Bed Length
-
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
-
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
-
Not Applicable
Adaptive Dampers
-
Not Available
Engine Warranty
-
5
Performance Data Logger
-
Not Available
Rev Matching
-
Not Available
Voice Command
-
Standard
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Bed Extender
-
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
-
Not Available
Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Difflock
-
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
-
Not Available
Load Bed Light
-
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
-
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
-
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
-
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
-
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
-
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
-
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Source Model Column
-
jolion-pro-limited
Sport Plus Mode
-
Not Available
Sports Bar
-
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
-
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
-
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
-
Not Available
Trim Level
-
top
Variant Role
-
Core range derivative
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Infotainment System
10-inch touchscreen
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Wireless
Number of Speakers
6
6
Digital Instrument Cluster
4.2-inch driver information display
7-inch LCD
USB Ports
3
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Infotainment Screen
10-inch
12.4
Touchscreen
10-inch
12.4
Navigation System
-
Standard
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Not Officially Disclosed
Wireless
Voice Recognition
-
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
10-inch
12.4
Infotainment Display
-
12.4
Connected Services
-
Wireless
Voice Control
-
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
-
Wireless
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
LED
Standard
Fog Lamps
Front
Rear
Roof Rails
Yes
Black
Exterior Colour Options
Electric Blue, Red, Stellar White, Lunar Silver, Metallic Grey
3
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Officially Disclosed
Standard
Body Type
-
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
-
3
Load Bed Liner
-
Not Available
Active Exhaust
-
Not Available
Exterior Trim
-
Green exterior accents
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Approach Angle
28 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle
27 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Locking Differential
Rear
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
4WD
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
-
168 mm
Ground Clearance Min
-
168 mm
Off Road Descent Control
-
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
-
Not Available
Crawl Control
-
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
-
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
-
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
-
Not Available
Terrain Response System
-
Not Available
Underbody Camera
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Tyre Size
265/60 R18
225/55 R18
Front Brake Type
Ventilated disc
Disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Full-size aluminium-alloy wheel
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Wheel Rim Size
18-inch aluminium-alloy wheels
18
Handbrake Type
Mechanical parking brake
Not Applicable
Fifth Wheel Prep
-
Not Available
Brake Caliper Colour
-
Green
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Front Suspension
Double-wishbone independent
MacPherson independent
Rear Suspension
Leaf spring
Torsion beam composite
Front Track Width
-
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
-
Not Applicable
MagneRide Damping
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
CO2 Emissions
239 g/km
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
-
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
-
Petrol
Particulate Filter
-
Not Available
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Service Plan
5 years / 90,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Interval
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Approx Service Cost
-
Included in Service Plan
Battery Warranty
-
Not Applicable
Maintenance Plan
-
5 Years / 75,000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
-
10,000 km
First Service At
-
5000
Service Plan Duration
5 years / 90,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 years / 90,000 km
7 years / 75 000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
-
Yes
Alternator
-
110A
Service Intervals
-
12 months / 15 000 km
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Ownership Role
Current South African derivative
Top
Price Zar
569900 ZAR
431450 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current South African retail price
Current listed price
Starting Price
569900
431450
Starting Price Zar
569900
431450
Spec
Hunter Diesel
Jolion Pro Limited
Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Years
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
-
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 years / 150,000 km
7 years / 200 000 km
Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
-
7 years / unlimited km
In depth: how these cars differ
This Hunter Diesel and Jolion Pro Limited comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. The catalogue index covers performance, efficiency, safety equipment, practicality and ownership cover only where comparable source-backed fields are present.
Performance index: Hunter Diesel 62 vs Jolion Pro Limited 45.
Efficiency index: Hunter Diesel 45 vs Jolion Pro Limited 51.
Safety-equipment index: Hunter Diesel 88 vs Jolion Pro Limited 90.
Practicality index: Hunter Diesel 75 vs Jolion Pro Limited 56.
Ownership-cover index: Hunter Diesel not separately scored 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.
Model imagery
Hunter Diesel and Jolion Pro Limited image comparison
Open an image for its full canonical file or visit the model page for the complete vehicle record.
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
Hunter Diesel leads by 3 points
Hunter Diesel and Jolion Pro Limited are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Hunter Diesel +17
Efficiency
Jolion Pro Limited +6
Safety
Jolion Pro Limited +2
Practicality
Hunter Diesel +19
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Hunter Diesel
Performance
62/100
Efficiency
45/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
75/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
94/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexChangan Hunter Diesel
leads the specification evidence index with 69 pts
vs 66 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Hunter Diesel leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
Compare
Request dealer offers
Let's discuss your next car
Share your interest so Hagalu can follow up about quotations and available discounts. The dealer confirms stock, price and terms.
✓
We've Got Your Details!
Your enquiry has reached Hagalu for follow-up. Any dealer offer will be confirmed separately by the seller.