GWM H6 GT PHEV vs GWM Jolion GT

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

Includes a historical vehicle

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

GWM Jolion GT Discontinued model
GWM H6 GT PHEV in South Africa

GWM H6 GT PHEV

1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Plug-in Hybrid Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 321 kW 🔧 762 Nm ⛽ 125 km/l
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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
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Decision summary

GWM H6 GT PHEV vs GWM Jolion GT: the short answer

H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion GT.

Recorded price context H6 GT PHEV: current from ZAR 799,900 · Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 GT PHEV Jolion GT
Maximum Power H6 GT PHEV321 kW Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H6 GT PHEV762 Nm Jolion GT380 Nm
Engine Size H6 GT PHEV1500 cc Jolion GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 GT PHEV125 km/l Jolion GT6.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 GT PHEV170 mm Jolion GT185 mm

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

Evidence for GWM Jolion GT 2.0T Hybrid LT

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

H6 GT PHEV

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Jolion GT

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6 GT PHEV

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Jolion GT

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

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 H6 GT PHEV Jolion GT
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed 2024
Generation Current South African H6 GT PHEV listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data. 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 Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle. 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 Original current-generation version 2024
Facelift Version Ending Current Not confirmed
Body Style Coupe SUV Not confirmed
Color Note Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering. Not confirmed
Dealer Stock Note Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup Not confirmed
Drivetrain Note Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 1.5T Ultra Luxury 4WD PHEV DHT Not confirmed
Model Year 2026 Not confirmed
Production Status published Not confirmed
Segment SUV Not confirmed
Tare Mass Kg 2041 kg 1600 kg
Vehicle Type SUV Not confirmed
Spec H6 GT PHEV Jolion GT
Length 4727 mm 4500 mm
Width 1940 mm 1855 mm
Height 1729 mm 1615 mm
Wheelbase 2738 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 170 mm 185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 55 l
Boot/Cargo Space 392 l 298 l
Kerb Weight 2075 kg 1600 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2525 kg 2200 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1500 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius - 11.6 m
Front Headroom - 960 mm
Rear Headroom - 960 mm
Front Legroom - 1050 mm
Rear Legroom - 890 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 GT PHEV and Jolion GT 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: H6 GT PHEV 100 vs Jolion GT 68.

Efficiency index: H6 GT PHEV 96 vs Jolion GT 39.

Safety-equipment index: H6 GT PHEV 88 vs Jolion GT 93.

Practicality index: H6 GT PHEV 60 vs Jolion GT 57.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT PHEV 65 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

H6 GT PHEV leads by 17 points

H6 GT PHEV holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion GT.

Evidence leader 83 /100
Lead 17 points
Data 74% source coverage
83
#1 Evidence leader

H6 GT PHEV

74% source coverage 3 strong categories
Best at Performance 100 Check Practicality 60
Performance 100
Efficiency 96
Safety 88
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Leads by 17 points
66
#2

Jolion GT

96% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 39
Performance 68
Efficiency 39
Safety 93
Practicality 57
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 GT PHEV +32 Efficiency H6 GT PHEV +57 Safety Jolion GT +5 Practicality H6 GT PHEV +3 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6 GT PHEV

Performance 100/100
Efficiency 96/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

Jolion GT

Performance 68/100
Efficiency 39/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 57/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM H6 GT PHEV leads the specification evidence index with 83 pts vs 66 pts for Jolion GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT PHEV leads. However, Jolion GT may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H6 GT PHEV vs Jolion GT 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.