GWM H1 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.

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 H1 Discontinued model
GWM H1 in South Africa

GWM H1

1.5 LS Petrol CVT Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900 last listed
Discontinued model Verified historical specifications remain visible for owner and used-car comparisons.
⚡ 78 kW 🔧 135 Nm ⛽ 7.0 km/l
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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
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM H1 vs GWM Jolion Pro: the short answer

Jolion Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H1 remains close.

Recorded price context H1: last listed from ZAR 229,900 · Jolion Pro: current from ZAR 392,150

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification H1 Jolion Pro
Maximum Power H178 kW @ 6000 rpm Jolion Pro105 kW
Maximum Torque H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm Jolion Pro210 Nm
Engine Size H11497 cc Jolion Pro1500 cc
Combined Fuel Economy H17.0 km/l Jolion Pro12.3 km/l
Ground Clearance H1160 mm Jolion Pro168 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

Evidence for GWM H1 1.5 LS

Source type: Hagalu catalogue record

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

H1

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Jolion Pro

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

H1

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • 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
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

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 H1 Jolion Pro
Model Introduced Year 2015 Current local generation year not confirmed
Generation Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor. Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Facelift History H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life. 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 Launched Since 2017 Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending Not confirmed Current
Body Style Not confirmed SUV
Color Note Not confirmed Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
Dealer Stock Note Not confirmed Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year Not confirmed 2026
Production Status Not confirmed published
Segment Not confirmed SUV
Tare Mass Kg Not confirmed 1376-1540 kg
Vehicle Type Not confirmed SUV
Spec H1 Jolion Pro
Length 4002 mm 4472 mm
Width 1740 mm 1841 mm
Height 1567 mm 1619 mm
Wheelbase 2450 mm 2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 160 mm 168 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 42 l 55 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) 1770 kg -
Seating Capacity 5 seats 5 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius 5.2 m -
Front Headroom 975 mm -
Rear Headroom 950 mm -
Front Legroom 1020 mm -
Rear Legroom 840 mm -

In depth: how these cars differ

This H1 and Jolion Pro 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: H1 30 vs Jolion Pro 45.

Efficiency index: H1 35 vs Jolion Pro 51.

Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Jolion Pro 88.

Practicality index: H1 63 vs Jolion Pro 65.

Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs Jolion Pro 65.

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

Jolion Pro leads by 14 points

Jolion Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while H1 remains close.

Evidence leader 63 /100
Lead 14 points
Data 60% source coverage
63
#1 Evidence leader

Jolion Pro

60% source coverage 1 strong categories
Best at Safety 88 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 51
Safety 88
Practicality 65
Ownership 65
Leads by 14 points
49
#2

H1

80% source coverage 0 strong categories
Best at Safety 68 Check Performance 30
Performance 30
Efficiency 35
Safety 68
Practicality 63
Ownership 44
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Jolion Pro +15 Efficiency Jolion Pro +16 Safety Jolion Pro +20 Practicality Jolion Pro +2 Ownership Jolion Pro +21

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Jolion Pro

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 51/100
Safety 88/100
Practicality 65/100
Ownership 65/100

H1

Performance 30/100
Efficiency 35/100
Safety 68/100
Practicality 63/100
Ownership 44/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion Pro leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts vs 49 pts for H1

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

H1 vs Jolion Pro 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.