A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
5.0L V8 Dark Horse 10ATPetrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 1,545,000ex-showroom
⚡ 334 kW🔧 540 Nm⛽ 12.8 km/l
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Decision summary
GWM Jolion Pro vs Ford Mustang: the short answer
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion Pro.
Jolion Pro starts ZAR 597,750 cheaperJolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · Mustang from ZAR 989,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Maximum Power
Jolion Pro105 kW
Mustang334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
Jolion Pro210 Nm
Mustang540 Nm @ 5100 rpm
Engine Size
Jolion Pro1500 cc
Mustang5038 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion Pro12.3 km/l
Mustang12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion Pro168 mm
Mustang143 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
1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
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)
Jolion Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published EfficiencyPublished Practicality
Specification evidence leader
Mustang
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Performance
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Mustang
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2016
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Seventh generation Mustang with S650 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.
Latest generation introduced with improved tech and design
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Coupé
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
White, Black, Red, Blue, Yellow, Grey, Orange
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Sports car
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1660 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Coupé
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Length
4472 mm
4811 mm
Width
1841 mm
1915 mm
Height
1619 mm
1408 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2719 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
143 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
125 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
61 l
Boot/Cargo Space
337 l
408 l
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1660 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
2245 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
585 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
1600 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
4 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Doors
5 doors
2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
6.1 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
987 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
954 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1031 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
894 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1617 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1607 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Independent multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Standard
Power Steering
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Column
-
Tilt and telescopic
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
Yes
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
408 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
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
mustang
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
Yes
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
Flagship / premium derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
7.8
Skid Plates
-
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Tilt Steering
-
Tilt and telescopic
Common Rail Injection
-
Port and direct fuel injection
Digital Speedometer
-
12.4-inch LCD
Rim Size
Not Available
19 Inches
Sound System
Not Available
10
Steering Column Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
5.0L Ti-VCT V8
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
5038 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
8
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
V
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
32
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Dual Injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
93 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
92.7 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW
334 kW @ 6500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
540 Nm @ 5100 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
RWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
267 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.6 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Normal, Sport, Track, Drag Strip, Slippery and Custom
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
201.2 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
325.3 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
Mustang
Gearbox
Automatic
10-Speed Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
RWD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Standard
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Yes
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
RWD
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
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Rear driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
7
10
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
10.6 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
15 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
61 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 5
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
12.8 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
61
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
Mustang
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
8
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
-
BLIS with Cross-Traffic Alert
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Cruise Control
Not Available
Adaptive cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Yes
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Yes
Around View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Yes
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Leather-accented upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Yes
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Yes
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
7
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Power adjustment
Interior Courtesy Lamps
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Jolion Pro grade before assuming a feature is included.
12.4-inch digital cluster, SYNC 4 touchscreen, premium audio, sports seats
Interior Colours
3
7
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Leather-accented upholstery
Steering Type
-
Electric power-assisted
Steering Adjustment
-
Tilt and telescopic
Instrument Cluster Type
-
12.4-inch LCD
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC 4 infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10
Navigation System
Standard
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
12.4-inch digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
USB-A and USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Voice Recognition
Standard
Standard
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
12
Infotainment Display
12.3
Ford SYNC 4
Infotainment Screen
12.3
12
Connected Services
Wireless
Standard
Voice Control
Standard
Standard
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Touchscreen
12.3
12
Audio Speakers
Not Available
10
Audio System
-
12 with subwoofer
Display Audio
-
Ford SYNC 4
Multi Information Display
-
12.4-inch LCD
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED daytime running lights
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple Ford South Africa factory exterior colours
Body Type
SUV
Sedan
Exterior Colour Options
3
7
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
Not Available
-
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
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
143 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
143 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
Underbody Protection
-
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
-
-
Departure Angle Deg
-
-
Wading Depth Mm
-
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/40 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Disc
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Tyre repair kit
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19 Inches
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Wheel Diameter
Not Available
19 Inches
Wheel Size Type
-
19 Inches
Wheels
-
19 Inches
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
6 years / 90 000 km optional plan included in listed price
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
4 years / unlimited km
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 years / unlimited km
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
4 years / unlimited km
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
4 years / 120 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
4 years / unlimited km
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
295 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Applicable
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
-
295
CO2 Emissions G Km
-
295
Spec
Jolion Pro
Mustang
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
1545000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
466450
1545000
Starting Price Zar
466450
1545000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro and Mustang 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 45 vs Mustang 96.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs Mustang 48.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs Mustang 98.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 60 vs Mustang 56.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs Mustang 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
Mustang leads by 15 points
Mustang holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion Pro.
Performance
Mustang +51
Efficiency
Jolion Pro +3
Safety
Mustang +10
Practicality
Jolion Pro +4
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Mustang
Performance
96/100
Efficiency
48/100
Safety
98/100
Practicality
56/100
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Mustang
leads the specification evidence index with 77 pts
vs 62 pts for Jolion Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Mustang leads. However, Jolion Pro 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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