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2.0 Astina Edition Auto FWDPetrol6-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 629,700ex-showroom
⚡ 121 kW🔧 213 Nm⛽ 15.9 km/l
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Decision summary
GWM Jolion Pro Limited vs Mazda Mazda3: the short answer
Jolion Pro Limited and Mazda3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 66,850 cheaperJolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450 · Mazda3 from ZAR 498,300
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Maximum Power
Jolion Pro Limited105 kW
Mazda3121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Jolion Pro Limited210 Nm
Mazda3213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Engine Size
Jolion Pro Limited1500 cc
Mazda31998 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion Pro Limited12.3 km/l
Mazda315.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion Pro Limited168 mm
Mazda3140 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 Pro Limited
1.5T Super Luxury Limited 7DCT
Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5★★★★★★★★★★
Desk research · Exact variant
Hagalu Editorial Team ·
Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.
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)
Specification evidence leader
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Mazda3
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mazda3
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2019
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Seventh-generation BP-series Mazda3 hatchback
Facelift History
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
The seventh-generation South African hatchback launched in 2019 and the current range has since been consolidated to Dynamic and Astina editions.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2019
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Hatchback
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
active
Active
Segment
SUV
C-segment hatchback
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1350 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Hatchback
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Length
4470 mm
4460 mm
Width
1898 mm
1795 mm
Height
1625 mm
1440 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2725 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
295 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1350 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
1870 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
520 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1000 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.3 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1075 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
891 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Macpherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Torsion beam axle
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Front
Keyless Entry
Standard
Smart
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Standard
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
687 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
jolion-pro-limited
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Core range derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
13.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
83.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
91.2 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW
121 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
213 Nm @ 4000 rpm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
6-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
89.6 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
157.8 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Gearbox
Automatic
6-Speed Auto
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-engine, front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Standard
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
3.850
Number of Gears
7
6
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
FWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
Standard
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
6
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
15.9 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
12.8 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
18.7 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
51 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro stage IV
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Standard
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
15.9 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
51
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
7
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
-
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
-
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
-
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Front & Rear
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Not Available
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
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Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Front & Rear
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
-
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Standard
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Rear
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Not Available
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
-
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
-
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Seat Material
Leatherette
Black Leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Available
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1414 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
1356 mm
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
(60:40)
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
10-Way Power Adjustable (Driver)
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro Limited grade before assuming a feature is included.
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Floor Mats
Limited-edition branded carpets
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Black Leather
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
12
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
Not Available
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
2
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
10-Inch
Infotainment Display
12.4
-
Infotainment Screen
12.4
10-Inch
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.4
10-Inch
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Standard
Fog Lamps
Rear
-
Roof Rails
Black
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
Mazda South Africa offers model-specific solid, metallic and premium paint finishes subject to current edition availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
-
Alloy Wheel Design
-
Black Metallic
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Sport
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
140 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
140 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
215/45 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Solid disc
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Temporary spare T125/70 D16
Wheel Rim Size
18
18x7J
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years/Unlimited km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
146 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
Mazda3
Ownership Role
Top
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
629700 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship equipment and comfort derivative
Starting Price
431450
629700
Starting Price Zar
431450
629700
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro Limited and Mazda3 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 Pro Limited 45 vs Mazda3 50.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs Mazda3 61.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs Mazda3 96.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 56 vs Mazda3 50.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 vs Mazda3 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.
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Evidence / 100
Evidence-index readout
Jolion Pro Limited leads by 2 points
Jolion Pro Limited and Mazda3 are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
56/100
Ownership
94/100
Mazda3
Performance
50/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
96/100
Practicality
50/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion Pro Limited
leads the specification evidence index with 66 pts
vs 64 pts for Mazda3
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro Limited leads. However, Mazda3 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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