GWM Jolion GT vs BYD SEALION 6 DM-i

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 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
BYD SEALION 6 DM-i in South Africa

BYD SEALION 6 DM-i

Premium DM-i AWD Plug-in Hybrid e-CVT Current
ZAR 799,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 96 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion GT vs BYD SEALION 6 DM-i: the short answer

Jolion GT and SEALION 6 DM-i are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900 · SEALION 6 DM-i: current from ZAR 639,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion GT SEALION 6 DM-i
Maximum Power Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm SEALION 6 DM-i96 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion GT380 Nm SEALION 6 DM-i220 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Engine Size Jolion GT1999 cc SEALION 6 DM-i1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion GT6.5 km/l SEALION 6 DM-i17.2 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion GT185 mm SEALION 6 DM-i180 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)

Jolion GT

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion GT

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures

SEALION 6 DM-i

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
  • 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 Jolion GT SEALION 6 DM-i
Model Introduced Year 2024 2024
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. First South African SEALION 6 DM-i generation
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. No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since 2024 Original current-generation version
Tare Mass Kg 1600 kg -
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed Active
Segment Not confirmed Medium SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed Passenger vehicle
Spec Jolion GT SEALION 6 DM-i
Length 4500 mm 4775 mm
Width 1855 mm 1890 mm
Height 1615 mm 1670 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2765 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 60 l
Boot/Cargo Space 298 l 425 l
Kerb Weight 1600 kg 2100 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2200 kg 2510 kg
Towing Capacity 1500 kg 1300 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 11.6 m 5.5 m
Front Headroom 960 mm 980 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 910 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1120 mm
Rear Legroom 890 mm 820 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 150 mm
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 410 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion GT and SEALION 6 DM-i 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: Jolion GT 68 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 58.

Efficiency index: Jolion GT 39 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 75.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion GT 93 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 99.

Practicality index: Jolion GT 57 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 59.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion GT 65 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 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

SEALION 6 DM-i leads by 6 points

Jolion GT and SEALION 6 DM-i are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 72 /100
Lead 6 points
Data 83% source coverage
72
#1 Evidence leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

83% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 99 Check Performance 58
Performance 58
Efficiency 75
Safety 99
Practicality 59
Leads by 6 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 Jolion GT +10 Efficiency SEALION 6 DM-i +36 Safety SEALION 6 DM-i +6 Practicality SEALION 6 DM-i +2

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

SEALION 6 DM-i

Performance 58/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 99/100
Practicality 59/100

Jolion GT

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index BYD SEALION 6 DM-i leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts vs 66 pts for Jolion GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, SEALION 6 DM-i 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 SEALION 6 DM-i 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.