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.
Performance EV AWD 4.5SElectricSingle-Speed Reduction GearCurrent
ZAR 1,319,900ex-showroom
⚡ 390 kW🔧 690 Nm
+Add a 3rd car
At a Glance — Who Wins What
⚡PerformanceSEALION 7
⛽Fuel EconomySEALION 7
🛡SafetySEALION 7
📦PracticalityJolion Pro
🔑OwnershipNot enough comparable data
Jolion Pro starts ZAR 717,750 cheaperJolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · SEALION 7 from ZAR 1,109,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Maximum Power
105 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
690 Nm
Engine Size
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Combined Fuel Economy
12.3 km/l
Not Applicable
Ground Clearance
168 mm
163 mm
Boot / Load Bay
-
500 l
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
9
Kerb Weight
-
2340 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 7 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over Jolion Pro.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
SEALION 7
+55 pts
Efficiency
SEALION 7
+39 pts
Safety
SEALION 7
+11 pts
Practicality
Jolion Pro
+3 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 7
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 7
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 7
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2025
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 7 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.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
Medium SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
-
Vehicle Type
SUV
Passenger vehicle
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Length
4472 mm
4830 mm
Width
1841 mm
1925 mm
Height
1619 mm
1620 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2930 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
163 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
0 l
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
140 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
500 l
Kerb Weight
-
2340 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2750 kg
Payload Capacity
-
410 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1500 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.85 m
Front Headroom
-
980 mm
Rear Headroom
-
940 mm
Front Legroom
-
1100 mm
Rear Legroom
-
820 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
Double wishbone
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Power Windows
Not Available
Standard
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Standard
Push Button Start
Not Available
Standard
Wireless Charging
Standard
Standard
Sunroof
Not Available
Panoramic
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Standard
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone automatic
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
-
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
-
Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Difflock
Not Available
-
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
-
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
-
Load Bed Light
Not Available
-
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
-
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
-
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
-
Source Model Column
jolion-pro
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
Standard
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
-
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Dual-motor battery-electric powertrain
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Fuel Type
Petrol
Electric
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
Not Applicable
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Applicable
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Maximum Power
105 kW
390 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
690 Nm
Combined Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Torque
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Motor Type
Not Applicable
Front Induction; Rear Permanent Magnet Synchronous
Number of Motors
Not Applicable
2
Motor Location
Not Applicable
Front + Rear
Drive Type
FWD
AWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
215 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
4.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Normal, Sport
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
166.7 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
294.9 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
82.56 kWh
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Officially Disclosed
Battery Type
Not Applicable
LFP
Battery Voltage
Not Applicable
550.4 V
Electric Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
11 kW
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
150 kW
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
8 h 36 min (0-100%)
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
32 min (10-80%)
Regenerative Braking
Not Applicable
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Gearbox
Automatic
Single-Speed Reduction Gear
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front and rear electric drive units
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Available
Number of Gears
7
1
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Standard
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Crystal-motif gearshift lever
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
AWD
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
Automatic electric all-wheel drive
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
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Single-speed reduction gear
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4x4
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Available
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
1
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
Not Applicable
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
Not Applicable
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Not Applicable
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
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Type 2 AC; CCS2 DC
Charging Type
Not Applicable
AC and DC
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
Not Applicable
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
456 km (WLTP)
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
21.2 kWh/100 km (WLTP)
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
375 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
400 km
Spec
Jolion Pro
SEALION 7
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
9
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
Not Applicable
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 7
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 7
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Nappa 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
Leather
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Standard
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
8-way electric
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
6-way electric
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.
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader
SEALION 7
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
90/100
Safety
99/100
Practicality
62/100
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
How to Read This Comparison
🏆BYD SEALION 7
leads the catalogue index with 88 pts
vs 63 pts for Jolion Pro
In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, SEALION 7 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 7 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 7 100.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs SEALION 7 90.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs SEALION 7 99.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs SEALION 7 62.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs SEALION 7 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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