GWM Jolion GT vs Mahindra Scorpio-N

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
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
VS
Mahindra Scorpio-N in South Africa

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure Diesel 6-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 699,999 ex-showroom
⚡ 129 kW 🔧 400 Nm ⛽ 14.5 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion GT vs Mahindra Scorpio-N: the short answer

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

Recorded price context Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900 · Scorpio-N: current from ZAR 489,999

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion GT Scorpio-N
Maximum Power Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm Scorpio-N128.6 kW @ 3500 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion GT380 Nm Scorpio-N400 Nm
Engine Size Jolion GT1999 cc Scorpio-N2184 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion GT6.5 km/l Scorpio-N14.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion GT185 mm Scorpio-N187 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.

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

Mahindra Scorpio-N

Z8L 4x4 AT Adventure

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)

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
Specification evidence leader

Scorpio-N

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

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion GT

  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Scorpio-N

  • 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

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 Jolion GT Scorpio-N
Model Introduced Year 2024 Not Available
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. Current local listing
Facelift History 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. Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Current Current
Body Style SUV SUV
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status Active Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1600 kg 1825-2070 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Jolion GT Scorpio-N
Length 4500 mm 4662 mm
Width 1855 mm 1918 mm
Height 1615 mm 1905 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2750 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 187 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) 148 mm -
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 57 l
Boot/Cargo Space 298 l 460 l
Kerb Weight 1600 kg -
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2200 kg -
Payload Capacity 550 kg -
Towing Capacity 1500 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Number of Rows 2 rows -
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 Jolion GT and Scorpio-N 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: Jolion GT 68 vs Scorpio-N 69.

Efficiency index: Jolion GT 39 vs Scorpio-N 60.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion GT 91 vs Scorpio-N 90.

Practicality index: Jolion GT 57 vs Scorpio-N 78.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion GT 65 vs Scorpio-N 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 / 100
Evidence-index readout

Scorpio-N leads by 10 points

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

Evidence leader 75 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 54% source coverage
75
#1 Evidence leader

Scorpio-N

54% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 90 Check Efficiency 60
Performance 69
Efficiency 60
Safety 90
Practicality 78
Leads by 10 points
65
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Scorpio-N +1 Efficiency Scorpio-N +21 Safety Jolion GT +1 Practicality Scorpio-N +21

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Scorpio-N

Performance 69/100
Efficiency 60/100
Safety 90/100
Practicality 78/100

Jolion GT

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Mahindra Scorpio-N leads the specification evidence index with 75 pts vs 65 pts for Jolion GT

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

Jolion GT vs Scorpio-N 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.