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.
Jolion Pro Limited starts ZAR 78,450 cheaperJolion Pro Limited from ZAR 431,450 · SEALION 5 DM-i from ZAR 509,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Maximum Power
105 kW
72 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
122 Nm @ 4000-4500 rpm
Engine Size
1500 cc
1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
19.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
168 mm
150 mm
Boot / Load Bay
291 l
463 l
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
6
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1735 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Jolion Pro Limited and SEALION 5 DM-i are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Jolion Pro Limited
+6 pts
Efficiency
SEALION 5 DM-i
+30 pts
Safety
SEALION 5 DM-i
+2 pts
Practicality
SEALION 5 DM-i
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jolion Pro Limited
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 5 DM-i
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
SEALION 5 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
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African SEALION 5 DM-i generation
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.
No separately marketed South African facelift announced as at August 2026
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
SUV
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
Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Length
4470 mm
4738 mm
Width
1898 mm
1860 mm
Height
1625 mm
1710 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2712 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
52 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
463 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1735 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
2145 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
410 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
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150 mm
Towing Capacity
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0 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
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6.0 m
Front Headroom
-
970 mm
Rear Headroom
-
910 mm
Front Legroom
-
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
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935 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
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Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
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Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
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Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Standard
Keyless Entry
Standard
Standard
Push Button Start
Standard
Standard
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Standard
Sunroof
Panoramic
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
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AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
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Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
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Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
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Bed Extender
Not Available
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Canopy Fitment
Not Available
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Diff Lock
Not Available
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Difflock
Not Available
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Front Diff Lock
Not Available
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Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
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Load Bed Cover
Not Available
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Load Bed Light
Not Available
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Load Bed Steps
Not Available
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Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
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Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
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Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
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Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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One Pedal Driving
Not Available
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Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
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Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
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Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
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Source Model Column
jolion-pro-limited
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
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Sports Bar
Not Available
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Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
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Variant Role
Core range derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
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Vehicle To Load
Not Available
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Wireless Charger
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol Plug-in Hybrid
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Standard
Traction Control
Standard
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Standard
Brake Assist
Standard
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Standard
Standard
BA
Standard
Standard
Brake Override System
Standard
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Standard
Driver Airbag
Standard
Standard
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Standard
Hill Hold
Standard
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Standard
Standard
TCS
Standard
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Standard
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Standard
Rear View Camera
Standard
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Not Available
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Standard
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Standard
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Standard
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Standard
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
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Surround View Camera
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Seat Material
Leatherette
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Synthetic leather
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Electric adjustment
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
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Interior Colours
3
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Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Synthetic leather
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
12.8-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
6
6
Navigation System
Standard
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Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
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Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
12.8
Infotainment Display
12.4
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Infotainment Screen
12.4
12.8
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.4
12.8
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
LED Headlamps
Standard
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
LED
Fog Lamps
Rear
Rear fog lamp
Roof Rails
Black
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Atlantis Grey, Obsidian Black, Snow White, Time Grey
Body Type
SUV
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Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Standard
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
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Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Approach Angle
Not Available
18 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
22 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
363.6 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
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Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
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Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
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Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
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Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
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Crawl Control
Not Available
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Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
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Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
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Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
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Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
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Terrain Response System
Not Available
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Underbody Camera
Not Available
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
225/60 R18
Front Brake Type
Disc
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
18
18
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
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Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
Not Applicable
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Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
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Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
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First Service At
5000
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Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
4 years/60000 km service plan (4 scheduled services)
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
4 years/60000 km service plan (4 scheduled services)
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
4 years/60000 km service plan (4 scheduled services)
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 years/100000 km complete vehicle; 8 years/200000 km power battery; 5 years/100000 km drive unit
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
27 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
SEALION 5 DM-i
Ownership Role
Top
higher-equipment derivative
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
569900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
higher-equipment derivative
Starting Price
431450
569900
Starting Price Zar
431450
569900
Source-backed Catalogue Index
A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.
Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout
SEALION 5 DM-i leads by 2 points
Jolion Pro Limited and SEALION 5 DM-i 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
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 5 DM-i
Performance
39/100
Efficiency
81/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
61/100
Jolion Pro Limited
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
90/100
Practicality
55/100
Ownership
94/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD SEALION 5 DM-i
leads the catalogue index with 67 pts
vs 65 pts for Jolion Pro Limited
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SEALION 5 DM-i leads. However, Jolion Pro Limited may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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.
Hagalu does not publish a guaranteed resale winner. Depreciation depends on age, mileage, condition, derivative, colour, supply and demand. Compare several current used-market listings and obtain trade-in valuations for equivalent examples before relying on a resale estimate.
Check the exact derivatives for drive type, ground clearance, tyres, approach and departure angles, wading depth and low-range gearing where officially disclosed. SUV styling or all-wheel drive alone does not prove that a vehicle is suitable for demanding off-road use.
Calculate each exact derivative using your monthly distance and a current fuel or electricity price, then add finance, insurance, scheduled service, tyres and licence costs. Hagalu does not claim a fixed monthly saving without those buyer-specific inputs.
It is worth more only when the exact price difference buys equipment, space, performance or ownership cover that matters to you. Compare like-for-like lifecycle states and derivatives; a current offer and a historical last-listed price are not directly equivalent.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
This Jolion Pro Limited and SEALION 5 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 Pro Limited 45 vs SEALION 5 DM-i 39.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs SEALION 5 DM-i 81.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs SEALION 5 DM-i 92.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 55 vs SEALION 5 DM-i 61.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 vs SEALION 5 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.
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