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Jolion Pro
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
T1
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
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Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
2026
Generation
Current South African Jolion Pro listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
Current local listing
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.
Not listed by current South African source page.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
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.
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Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
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Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1811 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3808 kg
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Length
4472 mm
4705 mm
Width
1841 mm
1967 mm
Height
1619 mm
1840 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Boot/Cargo Space
-
574 l
Kerb Weight
-
1811 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
2208 kg
Payload Capacity
-
375 kg
Towing Capacity
-
1600 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
5.7 m
Front Headroom
-
1030 mm
Rear Headroom
-
1010 mm
Front Legroom
-
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
-
930 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1690 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1700 mm
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Front Suspension Type
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension Type
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
50W
Sunroof
Not Available
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1455 l
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
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
Not Applicable
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
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
Yes
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
50W
Automatic Headlamps
-
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
-
9.0
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Spare Wheel
Not Available
145/80 R18 space saver
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
2-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
SQRF4J20
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
10.2:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
80.5 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
98.12 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW
180 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
375 Nm
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
4WD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
T1
Gearbox
Automatic
Automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
7DCT
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Not Applicable
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD
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
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
7DCT
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
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Transmission Speeds
7
7
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
11.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
9.1 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
10.4 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
VI B
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
11.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
70
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
T1
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
ABS
Not Available
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Not Available
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Cruise Control
Not Available
No
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
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
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
T1
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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.
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Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with orange stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Infotainment System
SYNC
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
9 Sony Speakers
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
10.25-inch
USB Ports
Not Available
Front Type-A/Type-C and rear Type-A/Type-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
15.6-inch
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
15.6-inch
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.3
15.6-inch
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Yes
Roof Rails
Not Available
Yes
Exterior Colour Options
3
See OEM source page for colour availability.
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
-
Headlights
Not Available
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Headlamps
Not Available
Yes
Headlight Type
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Normal, Sport, Snow, Mud, Sand, Rock, Eco
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Yes
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
-
Underbody Protection
-
Metal guard plate for front compartment
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Tyre Size
Not Available
235/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
145/80 R18 space saver
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Brake Type Front
-
Ventilated disc brake
Brake Type Rear
-
Solid disc brake
Spare Tyre
Not Available
145/80 R18 space saver
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
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
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
203 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T1
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
634900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
466450
634900
Starting Price Zar
466450
634900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro and T1 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 T1 77.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs T1 44.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs T1 93.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs T1 67.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs T1 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.
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
T1 leads by 9 points
T1 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
Evidence-index leader
T1
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
44/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
67/100
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexJetour T1
leads the specification evidence index with 72 pts
vs 63 pts for Jolion Pro
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T1 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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