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Jolion Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Venue Cargo
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
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Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Model Introduced Year
Current local generation year not confirmed
Current local generation year not confirmed
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 Venue Cargo listing; generation notes should be kept tied to the local model year and confirmed derivative data.
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.
Model-year updates can affect trim, wheels, screens, safety equipment and colours. Use the latest South African price list when checking a specific vehicle.
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
Panel van
Color Note
Colour availability changes by model year, production batch and dealer stock, check the current colour selector before ordering.
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
Base grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Van
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
1250 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Van
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Length
4472 mm
3995 mm
Width
1841 mm
1770 mm
Height
1619 mm
1617 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2500 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
190 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Seating Capacity
5 seats
2 seats
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Boot/Cargo Space
-
1296 l
Kerb Weight
-
1250 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Payload Capacity
-
620 kg
Towing Capacity
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Number of Rows
-
1 rows
Minimum Turning Radius
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Front Headroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Headroom
-
Not Applicable
Front Legroom
-
Not Officially Disclosed
Rear Legroom
-
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Front Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Not Available
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Climate Control
Not Available
Not Available
Power Windows
Not Available
Not Available
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Not Available
Push Button Start
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charging
Standard
Wireless
Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
Not Available
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Type
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Warranty
5
4
Performance Data Logger
Not Available
Not Available
Rev Matching
Not Available
Not Available
Voice Command
Standard
-
Battery Preconditioning
Not Available
Not Available
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Difflock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Cover
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Light
Not Available
Not Available
Load Bed Steps
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
900 mm
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
1200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
1200 mm
One Pedal Driving
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
Not Available
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
Not Available
Not Available
Source Model Column
jolion-pro
venue-cargo
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Surround View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
Not Available
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
Not Available
Trim Level
top
base
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
Commercial utility derivative
Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Charger
Standard
Wireless
Hill Start Assist
-
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1197 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Not Officially Disclosed
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Maximum Power
105 kW
61 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
114 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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
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
48.8 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
91.2 Nm/tonne
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
Venue Cargo
Gearbox
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
LSD Available
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
7
Not Applicable
Transmission Type
Automatic
Manual
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Manual
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
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
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Gearbox Type
Automatic
Manual
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front-wheel drive
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
7
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
15.4 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
12.4 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
18.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
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
15.4 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
45 l
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
Venue Cargo
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
Driver and passenger airbags
ABS
Not Available
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
Traction Control
Not Available
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Not Available
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Not Available
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
AEB
Not Available
Not Available
BA
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Override System
Not Available
Not Available
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Standard
EBD
Not Available
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Not Available
Standard
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Not Available
Side Airbags
Standard
Not Available
Stability Control
Not Available
Not Available
TCS
Not Available
Standard
Knee Airbag
Not Available
Not Available
ABS EBD
Not Available
Standard
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Cruise Control
Not Available
Standard
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
Not Available
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Front and rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Not Available
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Not Available
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
Not Available
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Available
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Not Available
EV Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Standard
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
Not Available
Park Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
Not Available
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Panoramic view monitor
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Cloth
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
3
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.
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Venue Cargo grade before assuming a feature is included.
Interior Colours
3
3
Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Cloth
Instrument Cluster Type
-
Digital instrument cluster
Fabric Seats
-
Cloth
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Infotainment System
SYNC
SYNC
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Standard
Number of Speakers
Not Available
Not Available
Navigation System
Standard
-
Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Digital instrument cluster
USB Ports
Not Available
Not Available
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Standard
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
SYNC
Infotainment Display
12.3
-
Infotainment Screen
12.3
SYNC
Connected Services
Wireless
SYNC
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
Bluetooth
Touchscreen
12.3
SYNC
Multi Information Display
-
Digital display
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
LED Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Fog Lamps
Not Available
Not Available
Roof Rails
Not Available
Not Available
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Body Type
SUV
Van
Exterior Colour Options
3
3
Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
Not Available
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Led Headlights
Not Available
Halogen
Headlamps
Not Available
Halogen
Headlight Type
Not Available
Halogen
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
Not Available
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
190 mm
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Fuel Tank
Not Available
Not Available
Skid Plates Transfer Case
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Mud
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Normal
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Rock
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Sand
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Mode Snow
Not Available
Not Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Tyre Size
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Not Available
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Not Available
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
Not Available
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
4
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000 km / 12 months
First Service At
5000
15000
Service Plan Duration
7 years / 75 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Alternator
110A
120A
Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
3 Years / 45000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
15000 km / 12 months
Accessory Battery Type
-
Lead-acid
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
5 Years
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
Not Available
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
Petrol
Particulate Filter
Not Available
Not Available
Spec
Jolion Pro
Venue Cargo
Ownership Role
Top
Base
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
309900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
466450
309900
Starting Price Zar
466450
309900
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro and Venue Cargo comparison uses the exact derivatives selected above for South Africa. 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 Venue Cargo 30.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs Venue Cargo 61.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs Venue Cargo 89.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs Venue Cargo 66.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs Venue Cargo 65.
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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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
Jolion Pro leads by 2 points
Jolion Pro and Venue Cargo are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
65/100
Ownership
65/100
Venue Cargo
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
61/100
Safety
89/100
Practicality
66/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 63 pts
vs 61 pts for Venue Cargo
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro leads. However, Venue Cargo 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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