GWM H6 vs GWM Jolion Pro

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.

GWM H6 in South Africa

GWM H6

1.5T Hybrid LX Hybrid Current
ZAR 729,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 260 Nm ⛽ 17.2 km/l
VS
GWM Jolion Pro in South Africa

GWM Jolion Pro

1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT Petrol Current
ZAR 466,450 ex-showroom
⚡ 105 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 12.3 km/l
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At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance H6
Fuel Economy H6
🛡 Safety H6
📦 Practicality H6
🔑 Ownership Tie
Jolion Pro starts ZAR 197,750 cheaper H6 from ZAR 589,900 · Jolion Pro from ZAR 392,150

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec H6 Jolion Pro
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm 105 kW
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 210 Nm
Engine Size 1497 cc 1500 cc
Claimed Mileage 17.2 km/l 12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance 198 mm 168 mm
Boot / Load Bay 530 l -
Airbags 6 Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Kerb Weight 1680 kg -
Seating Capacity - -
Warranty 5 Years / 100,000 km 7 years / 200 000 km

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

H6 holds a noticeable edge over Jolion Pro, especially in key ownership areas.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance H6 +6 pts
Efficiency H6 +19 pts
Safety H6 +85 pts
Practicality H6 +4 pts
Ownership Equal

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

H6

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger safety package
  • More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Highway Driving Fuel Efficiency Family Usage

Jolion Pro

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Less comprehensive safety features
  • Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to: General Use

Which One's Right for You?

H6

  • Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
  • Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
  • Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
  • Large families needing more practicality and usability

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec H6 Jolion Pro
Hybrid System Parallel Hybrid Not Applicable
Combined Power 180 kW Not Applicable
Combined Torque Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Number of Motors Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Motor Location Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Quarter Mile Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio 107.1 kW/tonne Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Usable Battery Capacity Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Electric Range Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
DC Charging Time Not Applicable Not Applicable
AC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Aspiration Turbocharged Turbocharged
Compression Ratio 10.5:1 Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders 4 Not Officially Disclosed
DC Charging Power Not Applicable Not Applicable
Drive Type FWD FWD
Engine Code GW4B15B Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement 1497 cc 1500 cc
Fuel System Direct Injection Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type Hybrid Petrol
Launch Control No Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Torque 260 Nm 210 Nm
Regenerative Braking Yes Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder 4 Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed 185 km/h Not Officially Disclosed
Valves 16 Not Officially Disclosed
0-100 km/h 9.8 sec Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Capacity 1.8 kWh Not Applicable
Battery Type Lithium-ion Not Applicable
Battery Voltage Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout Inline Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Engine 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid 1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Maximum Power 115 kW @ 5500 rpm 105 kW
Motor Type Not Officially Disclosed Not Applicable
Transmission Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Bore Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke Not Officially Disclosed Not Officially Disclosed
Spec H6 Jolion Pro
360 Degree Camera Yes Panoramic view monitor
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Around View Monitor Yes Panoramic view monitor
Attention Assist Yes -
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Not Available
Automatic High Beam Yes -
Auto Highbeam Yes Not Available
Auto Lights Yes -
Auto Park Assist No -
Auto Wipers Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring Yes Not Available
Blind Spot Warning Yes Not Available
Cruise Control Yes Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert Yes Not Available
Eco Mode Yes -
Emergency Braking Yes -
EV Mode Yes Not Available
Forward Collision Warning Yes Not Available
Front Camera Yes -
Lane Departure Warning Yes Standard
Lane Keep Assist Yes Standard
Park Assist Yes Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors Front and Rear -
Parking Sensor Front and Rear -
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Not Available
Pre-Collision System Yes Standard
Rain Sensor Wipers Yes -
Rear View Camera Yes Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert Yes Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors Yes Not Available
Rear View Camera Yes -
Reverse Camera Yes Not Available
Reverse Camera Type Yes -
Reversing Camera Yes -
Sport Mode Yes -
Surround View Camera Yes Panoramic view monitor
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Not Available

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100
Verdict readout

H6 leads by 24 points

H6 holds a noticeable edge over Jolion Pro, especially in key ownership areas.

Winner 70 /100
Lead 24 points
Data 97% confidence
70
#1 Winner

H6

97% data confidence 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 70
Safety 94
Practicality 69
Ownership 65
Leads by 24 points
46
#2

Jolion Pro

70% data confidence 0 strong categories
Best at Practicality 65 Check Safety 9
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 9
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance H6 +6 Efficiency H6 +19 Safety H6 +85 Practicality H6 +4 Ownership Level

Moderate difference between the models.

Why this score View full breakdown
Overall Winner

H6

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 70/100
Safety 94/100
Practicality 69/100
Ownership 65/100

Jolion Pro

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 9/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM H6 wins with 70 pts vs 46 pts for Jolion Pro

In structured scoring, H6 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

On our scoring the H6 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: H6 70 vs Jolion Pro 51. 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: H6 94, Jolion Pro 9. 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: H6 65, Jolion Pro 65. 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: H6 69, Jolion Pro 65. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: H6 51, Jolion Pro 45. 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.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

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 H6 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The H6 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 H6 and Jolion Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: H6 scores 51 vs 45.

Efficiency: H6 scores 70 vs 51.

Safety: H6 scores 94 vs 9.

Practicality: H6 scores 69 vs 65.

Ownership: H6 scores 65 vs 65.

Final structured scoring gives H6 the advantage in this comparison.