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.
Recorded price context
Jolion GT:
last listed from
ZAR 579,900
·
T1 i-DM:
current from
ZAR 689,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion GT
T1 i-DM
Maximum Power
150 kW @ 5500 rpm
100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
380 Nm
220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size
1999 cc
1499 cc
Claimed Mileage
6.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
185 mm
190 mm
Boot / Load Bay
298 l
574 l
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
2000 kg
Seating Capacity
Not confirmed
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7-year/200,000 km vehicle warranty
= leads in this spec
Archived models stay fully comparable. Verified specs remain visible; historical fields that were not source-confirmed are marked Not confirmed instead of being guessed.
The Bottom Line
Both Jolion GT and T1 i-DM are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Jolion GT
+27 pts
Efficiency
T1 i-DM
+59 pts
Safety
Equal
Practicality
T1 i-DM
+14 pts
Ownership
Jolion GT
+3 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jolion GT
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Highway Driving
🏆 Overall Winner
T1 i-DM
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Fuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion GT
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
T1 i-DM
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Large families needing more practicality and usability
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
T1 i-DM
Model Introduced Year
2024
2026
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
2026
Tare Mass Kg
1600 kg
2000 kg
Facelift Version Ending
Not confirmed
Current
Body Style
Not confirmed
SUV
Model Year
Not confirmed
Current
Production Status
Not confirmed
Active
Segment
Not confirmed
SUV
Vehicle Type
Not confirmed
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
Not confirmed
3948 kg
Spec
Jolion GT
T1 i-DM
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
2WD
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Automatic
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Number of Gears
2
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
2WD
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Transmission Speeds
2
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Engagement
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Not confirmed
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion GT
T1 i-DM
Claimed Mileage
6.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
City Mileage
8.0 km/l
74.5 km/l
Highway Mileage
6.8 km/l
105.5 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Euro 5
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Fuel Efficiency
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
6.5 km/l
90.9 km/l
Combined Consumption
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban
5.5 l/100km
-
Fuel Consumption Urban
8.0 l/100km
-
Fuel Economy Combined
8.5 l/100km
1.1 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Litres
55
70
Charging Port Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not confirmed
1200
Electric Consumption
Not confirmed
21
Range Real World Highway
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not confirmed
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion GT
T1 i-DM
Airbags
6
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
ABS
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Alarm System
Yes
-
Central Locking
Yes
-
Side Impact Beams
Yes
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Safety Rating
5
-
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Lane Change Warning
Yes
-
AEB
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Not Available
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Yes
Not Available
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Not Available
Fatigue Detection
Yes
-
Hill Hold
Yes
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Front, front side, and front/rear curtain airbags
TCS
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
-
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Tracking System
Optional
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
No
Not Available
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
Spec
Jolion GT
T1 i-DM
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Front and rear
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Cruise Control
Not confirmed
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Spec
Jolion GT
T1 i-DM
Seat Material
Leather
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Yes
Front seats
Steering Type
Yes
-
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Multi
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Armrest
Yes
-
Rear Armrest
Yes
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Rear AC Vents
Yes
Yes
Rear USB Ports
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
-
Interior Colour Options
2
-
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
-
Door Map Pockets
Yes
-
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Not Applicable
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Cooled Seats
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
10-Way Electric
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Fabric Seats
No
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Leather Seats
Yes
-
Memory Seats
Yes
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
Driver 6-way electric with ventilation, lumbar support and memory; passenger 4-way electric with ventilation and leg rest
Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
T1 i-DM
Performance
41/100
Efficiency
98/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
71/100
Ownership
62/100
Jolion GT
Performance
68/100
Efficiency
39/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
57/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Jetour T1 i-DM
wins with 72 pts
vs 66 pts for Jolion GT
In structured scoring, T1 i-DM emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion GT may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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On our scoring the T1 i-DM edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Jolion GT 39 vs T1 i-DM 98. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Jolion GT 94, T1 i-DM 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Jolion GT 65, T1 i-DM 62. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Jolion GT 57, T1 i-DM 71. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Jolion GT 68, T1 i-DM 41. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
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Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T1 i-DM edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The T1 i-DM scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Jolion GT and T1 i-DM in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Jolion GT scores 68 vs 41.
Efficiency: Jolion GT scores 39 vs 98.
Safety: Jolion GT scores 94 vs 94.
Practicality: Jolion GT scores 57 vs 71.
Ownership: Jolion GT scores 65 vs 62.
Final structured scoring gives T1 i-DM
the advantage in this comparison.
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