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 starts ZAR 247,750 cheaperJolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · SEALION 6 DM-i from ZAR 639,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Maximum Power
105 kW
96 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
220 Nm @ 1500-3500 rpm
Engine Size
1500 cc
1497 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
17.2 km/l
Ground Clearance
168 mm
180 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
425 l
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
7
Kerb Weight
-
2100 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
SEALION 6 DM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion Pro remains close.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
SEALION 6 DM-i
+13 pts
Efficiency
SEALION 6 DM-i
+24 pts
Safety
SEALION 6 DM-i
+11 pts
Practicality
Jolion Pro
+6 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jolion Pro
Strengths
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published Practicality
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 6 DM-i
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
SEALION 6 DM-i
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2024
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
First South African SEALION 6 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.
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
7
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Standard
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Standard
Brake Assist
Not Available
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Standard
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Standard
BA
Not Available
Standard
Brake Override System
Not Available
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Standard
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Standard
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Standard
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Standard
Side Airbags
Standard
Standard
Stability Control
Not Available
Standard
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
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
Not Available
Standard
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Standard
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Standard
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Standard
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Standard
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Standard
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Standard
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Park Assist
Not Available
Standard
Around View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Standard
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Standard
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Standard
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Standard
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Electric 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.
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Synthetic leather
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch rotating touchscreen
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
10
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Full LCD instrument display
USB Ports
Not Available
Front and rear USB-A/USB-C ports
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
15.6
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
15.6
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.3
15.6
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Standard
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Front and rear fog lamps
Roof Rails
Not Available
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
3
Time Grey, Arctic White, Delan Black, Smokey Gray
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Standard
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Standard
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Approach Angle
Not Available
19 deg
Departure Angle
Not Available
21 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
358.8 mm
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Mud, Sand, Snow
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Available
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Electric all-wheel drive
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
-
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
-
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
-
Terrain Response System
Not Available
-
Underbody Camera
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/50 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
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Electronic parking brake
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
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
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
-
First Service At
5000
-
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
5 services/75000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 services/75000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 services/75000 km service plan; 5 years/100000 km maintenance plan
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 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
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
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
-
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
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
32 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 6 DM-i
Ownership Role
Top
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
799900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship all-wheel-drive derivative
Starting Price
466450
799900
Starting Price Zar
466450
799900
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 6 DM-i leads by 9 points
SEALION 6 DM-i has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion Pro remains close.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 6 DM-i
Performance
58/100
Efficiency
75/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
59/100
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD SEALION 6 DM-i
leads the catalogue index with 72 pts
vs 63 pts for Jolion Pro
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SEALION 6 DM-i leads. However, Jolion Pro 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 and SEALION 6 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 45 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 58.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 75.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 99.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs SEALION 6 DM-i 59.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs SEALION 6 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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