GWM H6 GT 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 in South Africa

GWM H6 GT

2.0T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 769,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 420 Nm ⛽ 16.1 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
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Decision summary

GWM H6 GT vs GWM Jolion GT: the short answer

H6 GT and Jolion GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context H6 GT: current from ZAR 699,900 · Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H6 GT Jolion GT
Maximum Power H6 GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque H6 GT420 Nm Jolion GT380 Nm
Engine Size H6 GT1999 cc Jolion GT1999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H6 GT16.1 km/l Jolion GT6.5 km/l
Ground Clearance H6 GT192 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

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Jolion GT

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
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

  • 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 who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

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 Jolion GT
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Active Engine Braking No No
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
Attention Assist Yes Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes Not confirmed
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No No
Auto Wipers Yes Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Not confirmed
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Yes
Eco Mode Yes Yes
Emergency Braking Yes Not confirmed
EV Mode Yes Yes
Forward Collision Warning Yes Yes
Front Camera Yes Not confirmed
Lane Departure Warning Yes Yes
Lane Keep Assist Yes Yes
Park Assist Yes Yes
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear Not confirmed
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Not confirmed
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
Pre-Collision System Yes Not confirmed
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Yes
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Yes
Rear View Camera Yes Not confirmed
Reverse Camera Yes Yes
Reverse Camera Type Yes Not confirmed
Reversing Camera Yes Yes
Sport Mode Yes Yes
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Yes
Spec H6 GT Jolion GT
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Not confirmed
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
4WD Selector Not Applicable Not confirmed
Axle Layout FWD Not confirmed
Clutch Type Wet Multi-Disc Wet Multi-Disc
Differential Lock No No
Differential Type Front Not Available Not confirmed
Differential Type Rear Not Available Not confirmed
Drive Mode Selector Yes Yes
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive Front Wheel Drive
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position Front Transverse Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 3.73
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Number of Gears 2 2
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox DHT Hybrid Transmission DHT Hybrid Transmission
Gearbox Type DHT Hybrid Transmission Automatic
LSD Available No No
Low Range Not Applicable Not confirmed
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not confirmed
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Not confirmed
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 14.7:1
Transfer Case Not Applicable Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard Not Available Not confirmed
Transmission Speeds 2 2
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic
Paddle Shifters Not Applicable Not confirmed
Automatic Shift Paddles Not Applicable Not confirmed

In depth: how these cars differ

This H6 GT 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 70 vs Jolion GT 68.

Efficiency index: H6 GT 67 vs Jolion GT 39.

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

Practicality index: H6 GT 65 vs Jolion GT 57.

Ownership-cover index: H6 GT 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 leads by 7 points

H6 GT and Jolion GT are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 7 points
Data 96% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

H6 GT

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Practicality 65
Performance 70
Efficiency 67
Safety 93
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 7 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 +2 Efficiency H6 GT +28 Safety Level Practicality H6 GT +8 Ownership Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

H6 GT

Performance 70/100
Efficiency 67/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 65/100
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 leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 66 pts for Jolion GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, H6 GT 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 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.