Suzuki Ignis vs GWM Jolion GT

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.

Includes a historical vehicle

Current, upcoming and historical vehicles can be compared side by side. Historical records keep their verified specifications, while price labels show last-listed context rather than current new-car availability.

GWM Jolion GT Discontinued model
Suzuki Ignis in South Africa

Suzuki Ignis

1.2 GLX AMT Petrol 5-Speed AMT Current
ZAR 293,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 60 kW 🔧 113 Nm ⛽ 18.2 km/l
VS
GWM Jolion GT in South Africa

GWM Jolion GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Discontinued model
ZAR 629,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 380 Nm ⛽ 6.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

Suzuki Ignis vs GWM Jolion GT: the short answer

Jolion GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ignis remains close.

Recorded price context Ignis: current from ZAR 237,900 · Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Ignis Jolion GT
Maximum Power Ignis60 kW Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Ignis113 Nm Jolion GT380 Nm
Engine Size Ignis1197 cc Jolion GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Ignis18.2 km/l Jolion GT6.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Ignis0 mm Jolion GT185 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.

Suzuki Ignis

1.2 GLX AMT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

GWM Jolion GT

2.0T Hybrid LT

Hagalu editorial rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

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)

Ignis

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

Jolion GT

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

Which One's Right for You?

Ignis

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Jolion GT

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Archived cars use verified historical spec records. Rows remain comparable; unavailable historical values are shown plainly rather than estimated.

Spec Ignis Jolion GT
Model Introduced Year 2026 2024
Generation Current market generation First generation, sharing platform fundamentals with the regular Jolion but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated to position as a halo product within the Haval lineup.
Facelift History Current market specification First-generation Jolion GT launched in South Africa in 2024. No significant facelift to date; software updates have improved driver-assistance calibration and refined hybrid system behaviour during cold starts on the Highveld.
Facelift Launched Since 2026 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style Hatchback SUV
Model Year 2026 2026
Production Status active Active
Segment Hatchback SUV
Vehicle Type Hatchback SUV
Tare Mass Kg - 1600 kg
Spec Ignis Jolion GT
Length 3700 mm 4500 mm
Width 1690 mm 1855 mm
Height 1595 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2435 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 0 mm 185 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 150 mm 148 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 32 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 260 l 298 l
Kerb Weight 865 kg 1600 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1330 kg 2200 kg
Payload Capacity 465 kg 550 kg
Towing Capacity 500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows 2 rows
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m 11.6 m
Front Headroom 1000 mm 960 mm
Rear Headroom 950 mm 960 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1050 mm
Rear Legroom 900 mm 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Ignis and Jolion GT 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: Ignis 23 vs Jolion GT 68.

Efficiency index: Ignis 69 vs Jolion GT 39.

Safety-equipment index: Ignis 87 vs Jolion GT 91.

Practicality index: Ignis 42 vs Jolion GT 57.

Ownership-cover index: Ignis not separately scored vs Jolion GT 65.

These figures are Hagalu catalogue-comparison indicators, not customer ratings, crash-test scores, resale guarantees or a substitute for a road test. Each page shows its weighted source coverage beside the result.

Specification Evidence Index

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

Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout

Jolion GT leads by 11 points

Jolion GT has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Ignis remains close.

Evidence leader 65 /100
Lead 11 points
Data 100% source coverage
65
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion GT

100% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Efficiency 39
Performance 68
Efficiency 39
Safety 91
Practicality 57
Ownership 65
Leads by 11 points
54
#2

Ignis

74% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 87 Check Performance 23
Performance 23
Efficiency 69
Safety 87
Practicality 42
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion GT +45 Efficiency Ignis +30 Safety Jolion GT +4 Practicality Jolion GT +15

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion GT

Performance 68/100
Efficiency 39/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 65/100

Ignis

Performance 23/100
Efficiency 69/100
Safety 87/100
Practicality 42/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion GT leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts vs 54 pts for Ignis

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

Ignis vs Jolion GT questions

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.