GWM Jolion Pro vs Jetour T2 i-DM

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.

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
VS
Jetour T2 i-DM in South Africa

Jetour T2 i-DM

T2 i-DM Plug-in Hybrid 3-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 779,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 100 kW 🔧 220 Nm ⛽ 76.9 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion Pro vs Jetour T2 i-DM: the short answer

T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion Pro remains close.

Jolion Pro starts ZAR 387,750 cheaper Jolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · T2 i-DM from ZAR 779,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion Pro T2 i-DM
Maximum Power Jolion Pro105 kW T2 i-DM100 kW @ 5200 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion Pro210 Nm T2 i-DM220 Nm @ 2500 rpm
Engine Size Jolion Pro1500 cc T2 i-DM1499 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion Pro12.3 km/l T2 i-DM76.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion Pro168 mm T2 i-DM190 mm

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

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jolion Pro

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

T2 i-DM

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

T2 i-DM

  • 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

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Jolion Pro T2 i-DM
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 South African launch specification
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. -
Dealer Stock Note Top grade in the South Africa lineup -
Model Year 2026 Current
Production Status published Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1376-1540 kg 2138 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Gross Combined Mass Kg - 4038 kg
Spec Jolion Pro T2 i-DM
Length 4472 mm 4785 mm
Width 1841 mm 2006 mm
Height 1619 mm 1875 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) - Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space - 580 l
Kerb Weight - 2138 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2438 kg
Payload Capacity - 300 kg
Towing Capacity - 1600 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.7 m
Front Headroom - 1000 mm
Rear Headroom - 970 mm
Front Legroom - 980 mm
Rear Legroom - 810 mm

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion Pro and T2 i-DM 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 T2 i-DM 45.

Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs T2 i-DM 98.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs T2 i-DM 92.

Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs T2 i-DM 66.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs T2 i-DM 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

T2 i-DM leads by 10 points

T2 i-DM has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion Pro remains close.

Evidence leader 73 /100
Lead 10 points
Data 66% source coverage
73
#1 Evidence leader

T2 i-DM

66% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Efficiency 98 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 98
Safety 92
Practicality 66
Leads by 10 points
63
#2

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
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Level Efficiency T2 i-DM +47 Safety T2 i-DM +4 Practicality T2 i-DM +1

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

T2 i-DM

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 98/100
Safety 92/100
Practicality 66/100

Jolion Pro

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

What the evidence means

Evidence index Jetour T2 i-DM leads the specification evidence index with 73 pts vs 63 pts for Jolion Pro

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, T2 i-DM leads. However, Jolion Pro may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jolion Pro vs T2 i-DM 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.