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Jolion Pro Limited
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
T-Cross
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2020
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro Limited listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First generation T-Cross on MQB-A0 platform
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.
Facelift in 2024 with updated features
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2024
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.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
active
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1291 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Drivetrain Note
-
4x2 configuration for the local line-up
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Length
4470 mm
4135 mm
Width
1898 mm
1760 mm
Height
1625 mm
1573 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2551 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
188 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
40 l
Boot/Cargo Space
291 l
385 l
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1291 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
1870 kg
1750 kg
Payload Capacity
405 kg
-
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
-
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Towing Capacity
-
1200 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
-
10.6 m
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1528 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1509 mm
Front Suspension
MacPherson independent
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Torsion beam composite
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
-
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Power Windows
All doors, one-touch anti-pinch
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Standard
Not Available
Push Button Start
Standard
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Not Available
Not Available
Sunroof
Panoramic
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Standard
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
455 l
AC Type
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
jolion-pro-limited
t-cross
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
flagship
Variant Role
Core range derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
455 l
12V Accessory Socket
-
Standard
Speed Limiter
-
Standard
Climate Zones
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Front Power Outlet
-
Standard
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
5.5
Multi Function Steering
-
Standard
Speed Alert System
-
Adjustable speed limiter
Air Conditioning
Dual-zone automatic
Standard
Centre Console
-
Standard
Manual Aircon
-
Standard
Power Socket 12v
-
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1000 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW
85 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
175 Nm
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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
65.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
135.6 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
T-Cross
Gearbox
Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x2
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual-Clutch Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
DCT
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4x2
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
DCT
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
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
14.7 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
21.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
40 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
18.2 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
40
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
T-Cross
Airbags
6 airbags: dual front, front side and side curtain
6
ABS
Standard
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
Traction Control
Standard
Not Available
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Standard
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Standard
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Standard
Not Available
Brake Assist
Standard
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Standard
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Standard
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Standard
Not Available
BA
Standard
Not Available
Brake Override System
Standard
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Standard
Not Available
EBD
Standard
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Standard
Not Available
Hill Hold
Standard
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Standard
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Standard
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Standard
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Standard
Not Available
TCS
Standard
Not Available
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Standard
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
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
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
4 rear sensors
Front and 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
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
4 sensors
Standard
Reverse Camera
Standard
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Standard
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Standard
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Rear View Camera
-
Standard
Reversing Camera
-
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Seat Material
Leatherette
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Available
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Available
Not Applicable
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Leather
Standard
Interior Colour Options
3
Black
60 40 Split Seat
Standard
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
6-way electric
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-way manual
Not Applicable
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.
Infotainment screen, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, digital cluster, quality interior
Floor Mats
Limited-edition branded carpets
Standard
Interior Colours
3
Black
Seat Trim
Black leatherette
Cloth
Steering Type
-
Standard
Front Armrest
-
Standard
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Armrest Front
-
Standard
Interior Trim Colour
-
Black
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Infotainment System
12.4-inch Touchscreen
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Not Available
Number of Speakers
6
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
7-inch LCD
Not Applicable
USB Ports
Front and rear Type A + Type C
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Not Available
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Not Available
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.4
SYNC
Infotainment Display
12.4
-
Infotainment Screen
12.4
SYNC
Connected Services
Wireless
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.4
SYNC
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
LED Headlamps
Standard
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Standard
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Rear
Not Available
Roof Rails
Black
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Exterior Colour Options
3
6
Headlights
Standard
Not Available
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Standard
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Trim
Green exterior accents
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
188 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
188 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Tyre Size
225/55 R18
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
T135/90 R17 temporary spare
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
18
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Caliper Colour
Green
-
Leather Steering Wheel
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
-
Standard
Steering Wheel Trim
-
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
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
Not Available
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
Not Available
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
Not Available
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
3 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
127 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
127
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
127
Spec
Jolion Pro Limited
T-Cross
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
431450 ZAR
548400 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Active local lineup
Starting Price
431450
548400
Starting Price Zar
431450
548400
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro Limited and T-Cross 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 T-Cross 34.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro Limited 51 vs T-Cross 69.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro Limited 90 vs T-Cross 81.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro Limited 55 vs T-Cross 60.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro Limited 94 vs T-Cross 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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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
Jolion Pro Limited leads by 5 points
Jolion Pro Limited and T-Cross are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Performance
Jolion Pro Limited +11
Efficiency
T-Cross +18
Safety
Jolion Pro Limited +9
Practicality
T-Cross +5
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
55/100
Ownership
94/100
T-Cross
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
69/100
Safety
81/100
Practicality
60/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion Pro Limited
leads the specification evidence index with 65 pts
vs 60 pts for T-Cross
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro Limited leads. However, T-Cross may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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