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 569900 cheaperJolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · T2 from ZAR 569,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Engine Power
105
180
Torque
210
375
Engine Size
1500
1998
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
9.3
Ground Clearance
168 mm
220
Boot Space
Not Applicable
580
Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
-
Seating Capacity
5
5
Warranty
5
-
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
T2 holds a noticeable edge over Jolion Pro, especially in key ownership areas.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
T2
+32 pts
Efficiency
Jolion Pro
+17 pts
Safety
T2
+85 pts
Practicality
T2
+9 pts
Ownership
Jolion Pro
+9 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Jolion Pro
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Best suited to:Fuel Efficiency
🏆 Overall Winner
T2
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFamily Usage
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
T2
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
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.
-
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
-
Model Year
2026
Current
Production Status
published
Active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Ground Clearance
168 mm
220 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2800 mm
Length
4472 mm
4785 mm
Width
1841 mm
2006 mm
Height
1619 mm
1880 mm
Kerb Weight
Not Applicable
-
Gross Vehicle Weight
Not Applicable
2285 kg
Seating Capacity
5
5
Boot Space
Not Applicable
580 l
Towing Capacity
Not Applicable
-
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
1685 mm
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
1695 mm
Turning Radius
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Legroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Rear Headroom
Not Applicable
-
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
1494 l
Number of Doors
5
-
Max Payload
Not Applicable
-
Boot Volume
Not Applicable
580 l
Doors
5
-
Seats
5
5
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
70 l
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg
Not Applicable
2285 kg
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
220 mm
Ground Clearance Mm
168 mm
220 mm
Height Mm
1619 mm
1880 mm
Length Mm
4472 mm
4785 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Payload Kg
Not Applicable
-
Cargo Volume
Not Applicable
580 l
Tare Mass Kg
Not Applicable
-
Turning Circle
Not Applicable
-
Turning Circle M
Not Applicable
-
Width Mm
1841 mm
2006 mm
Gross Combined Mass Kg
-
3885 kg
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Engine
1.5-litre turbo petrol
Turbocharged petrol
Engine Type
1.5-litre turbo petrol
Turbo petrol
Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Valves per Cylinder
Not Applicable
4
Power
105 kW
180 kW
Power @ RPM
Not Applicable
5500
Torque
210 Nm
375 Nm
Torque @ RPM
Not Applicable
1750-4000
Fuel System
Not Applicable
-
Turbocharger
Not Applicable
-
Top Speed
Not Applicable
180 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Applicable
-
Compression Ratio
Not Applicable
10.2:1
Cylinder Bore
Not Applicable
80.5 mm
Piston Stroke
Not Applicable
98.1 mm
Engine Code
Not Applicable
SQRF4J20
Power
141 bhp
241 bhp
Fuel Grade Required
Petrol
Petrol
Cylinder Layout
Not Applicable
-
Engine Aspiration
Not Applicable
-
Engine Type Config
1.5-litre turbo petrol
-
0–100 km/h
Not Applicable
-
Battery Capacity
Not Available
-
Charging Port
Not Available
-
AC Charging Time
Not Available
-
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1998 cc
Engine Displacement Litres
1.5 l
2 l
EV Range
Not Available
-
Acceleration 0 100
Not Applicable
-
Combined System Power
Not Available
-
Combined System Torque
Not Available
-
Engine Config
1.5-litre turbo petrol
-
Engine Cylinders
Not Applicable
4
Engine Displacement Cc
1500 cc
1998 cc
Engine Power kW
105 kW
180 kW
Engine Torque Nm
210 Nm
375 Nm
Engine Valves
Not Applicable
4
Induction
Not Applicable
-
Max Power kW
105 kW
180 kW
Max Torque Nm
210 Nm
375 Nm
Maximum Power
105 kW
180 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
375 Nm
Motor Position
Not Available
-
Motor Power
Not Available
-
Motor Torque
Not Available
-
Motor Type
Not Available
-
Power kW Rpm
Not Applicable
5500
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
System Output
Not Available
-
Torque Nm Rpm
Not Applicable
1750-4000
Turbo Type
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
Drive Type
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
-
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Multi-Plate Clutch Limited-Slip Differential
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
-
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Rear Electronic Limited-Slip Differential
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
-
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Number of Gears
7 km/h
7 km/h
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
-
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Transmission
Automatic
Automatic
4WD Engagement
Not Applicable
-
4WD Hi Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Lo Range
Not Applicable
-
4WD Selector
Not Applicable
-
Automatic Shift Paddles
Not Applicable
-
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Automatic
Low Range
Not Applicable
-
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
-
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7 km/h
7 km/h
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Claimed Mileage
Not Applicable
9.3 km/l
City Mileage
Not Applicable
-
Highway Mileage
Not Applicable
-
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
-
Average Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Claimed Fuel Consumption
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Efficiency
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Real-world Mileage
Not Applicable
9.3 km/l
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time AC Full
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Combined Consumption
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Economy Combined
Not Applicable
9.3 l/100km
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
70 l
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
-
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
-
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
-
Range Wltp
Not Applicable
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Airbags
Not Available
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
-
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
-
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
-
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
AEB
Not Available
Yes
BA
Not Available
-
Brake Override System
Not Available
-
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
Driver Airbag
Not Available
-
EBD
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
-
Hill Hold
Not Available
-
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
-
Side Airbags
Not Available
Front, front side, and curtain airbags
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
-
ABS EBD
Not Available
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
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
-
Rear View Camera
Not Available
-
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
-
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
-
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
-
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
Drive Modes
Not Available
-
EV Mode
Not Available
-
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Yes
Park Assist
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
T2
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
-
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
-
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Multi
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
-
Interior Colour Options
3
-
60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
-
Passenger Seat Adjustment
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.
-
Interior Colours
3
-
Seat Capacity
5
-
Seat Count
5
-
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Black synthetic leather with red stitching
Rear AC Vents
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Climate Control
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Power Windows
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
AC Type
Not Available
Dual-zone climate control
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
-
Launch Control
Not Available
-
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
-
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
7-year/75,000 km service plan
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Valves Per Cylinder
Not Applicable
1
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
-
Battery Voltage
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
-
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
-
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
-
Regenerative Braking
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
-
9.3
Rear Seat Split
-
60/40
Remote Engine Start
-
Yes
Roof Load
-
300kg static / 100kg dynamic kg
Towbar
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Infotainment Screen
SYNC
15.6-inch infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Wireless
Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
12 Sony speakers including subwoofer
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
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
-
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
-
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.3
-
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Wireless
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
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
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Approach Angle
Not Available
-
Departure Angle
Not Available
-
Wading Depth
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
Front-wheel drive
4WD
Breakover Angle
Not Available
-
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
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
T2
Tyre Size
Not Available
255/60 R19
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc brake
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Solid disc brake
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
255/60 R19 full size
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
19
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
-
Wheelbase Mm
2700 mm
2800 mm
Electric Park Brake
-
Yes
Towing Braked Kg
-
1600 kg
Towing Unbraked Kg
-
750 kg
Wheel Material
-
Alloy
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut suspension
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Multi-link independent suspension
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
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
-
Battery Type
Lithium-Ion
-
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
-
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
-
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
-
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
-
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
-
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
-
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
210 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Start Stop System
-
Yes
Spec
Jolion Pro
T2
Ownership Role
Top
South Africa market model
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
https://jetour.co.za/models-t2/
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
679900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
flagship
Starting Price
466450
569900
Starting Price Zar
466450
569900
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
T2 leads by 24 points
T2 holds a noticeable edge over Jolion Pro, especially in key ownership areas.
Performance
T2 +32
Efficiency
Jolion Pro +17
Safety
T2 +85
Practicality
T2 +9
Ownership
Jolion Pro +9
Moderate difference between the models.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Overall Winner
T2
Performance
77/100
Efficiency
39/100
Safety
94/100
Practicality
74/100
Ownership
56/100
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
56/100
Safety
9/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
So, Which One Should You Buy?
🏆Jetour T2
wins with 70 pts
vs 46 pts for Jolion Pro
In structured scoring, T2 emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Jolion Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
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On our scoring the T2 edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.
Efficiency scores: Jolion Pro 56 vs T2 39. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.
Safety scores: Jolion Pro 9, T2 94. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.
Long-term ownership scores: Jolion Pro 65, T2 56. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.
Practicality scores: Jolion Pro 65, T2 74. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Jolion Pro 45, T2 77. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.
Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.
Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.
Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The T2 edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.
The T2 scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.
In Depth — Breaking It All Down
The comparison between Jolion Pro and T2 in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Jolion Pro scores 45 vs 77.
Efficiency: Jolion Pro scores 56 vs 39.
Safety: Jolion Pro scores 9 vs 94.
Practicality: Jolion Pro scores 65 vs 74.
Ownership: Jolion Pro scores 65 vs 56.
Final structured scoring gives T2
the advantage in this comparison.
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