GWM Jolion GT vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

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
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Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV in South Africa

Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Comfort HEV Hybrid Current
ZAR 439,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 150 kW 🔧 310 Nm ⛽ 18.5 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion GT vs Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: the short answer

Jolion GT and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Recorded price context Jolion GT: last listed from ZAR 579,900 · Tiggo 4 Cross HEV: current from ZAR 439,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion GT Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Maximum Power Jolion GT150 kW @ 5500 rpm Tiggo 4 Cross HEV150 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion GT380 Nm Tiggo 4 Cross HEV310 Nm
Engine Size Jolion GT1999 cc Tiggo 4 Cross HEV1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion GT6.5 km/l Tiggo 4 Cross HEV18.5 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion GT185 mm Tiggo 4 Cross HEV180 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
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance
Specification evidence leader

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to: Published Efficiency

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion GT

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

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 Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
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 South Africa Tiggo 4 Cross HEV range
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. Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since 2024 2026
Tare Mass Kg 1600 kg 1387 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 SUV
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec Jolion GT Tiggo 4 Cross HEV
Length 4500 mm 4351 mm
Width 1855 mm 1831 mm
Height 1615 mm 1662 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2610 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 185 mm 180 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 51 l
Boot/Cargo Space 298 l 340 l
Kerb Weight 1600 kg 1387 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 2200 kg 1905 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 1010 mm
Rear Headroom 960 mm 975 mm
Front Legroom 1050 mm 1040 mm
Rear Legroom 890 mm 930 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) Not confirmed 180 mm
Payload Capacity Not confirmed 518 kg
Number of Rows Not confirmed 2 rows

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion GT and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 62.

Efficiency index: Jolion GT 39 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 75.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion GT 93 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 91.

Practicality index: Jolion GT 57 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 57.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion GT 65 vs Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads by 5 points

Jolion GT and Tiggo 4 Cross HEV are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Evidence leader 71 /100
Lead 5 points
Data 65% source coverage
71
#1 Evidence leader

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

65% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Practicality 57
Performance 62
Efficiency 75
Safety 91
Practicality 57
Leads by 5 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 +6 Efficiency Tiggo 4 Cross HEV +36 Safety Jolion GT +2 Practicality Level

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tiggo 4 Cross HEV

Performance 62/100
Efficiency 75/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 57/100

Jolion GT

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Chery Tiggo 4 Cross HEV leads the specification evidence index with 71 pts vs 66 pts for Jolion GT

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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 Tiggo 4 Cross HEV 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.