GWM Jolion Pro vs Jetour X70 Plus

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 X70 Plus in South Africa

Jetour X70 Plus

Deluxe Petrol 6-Speed DCT Current
ZAR 484,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 230 Nm ⛽ 12.8 km/l
Add a 3rd car

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Performance Tie
Fuel Economy Jolion Pro
🛡 Safety X70 Plus
📦 Practicality X70 Plus
🔑 Ownership Not enough comparable data
Jolion Pro starts ZAR 62,750 cheaper Jolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · X70 Plus from ZAR 454,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec Jolion Pro X70 Plus
Maximum Power 105 kW 115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque 210 Nm 230 Nm
Engine Size 1500 cc 1498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy 12.3 km/l 12.8 km/l
Ground Clearance 168 mm 200 mm
Boot / Load Bay - 1680 l
Airbags Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent Front and front side airbags plus side curtain airbags
Kerb Weight - 1576 kg
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Warranty 7 years / 200 000 km 10-year/1,000,000 km engine warranty

= leads in this spec

The Bottom Line

Jolion Pro and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Equal
Efficiency Jolion Pro +1 pts
Safety X70 Plus +3 pts
Practicality X70 Plus +12 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jolion Pro

Strengths
  • Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Catalogue-index leader

X70 Plus

Strengths
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion Pro

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

X70 Plus

  • 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 X70 Plus
Model Introduced Year Current local generation year not confirmed Not Available
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 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 Current
Production Status published Active
Segment SUV SUV
Tare Mass Kg 1376-1540 kg 1576 kg
Vehicle Type SUV SUV
Spec Jolion Pro X70 Plus
Length 4472 mm 4724 mm
Width 1841 mm 1900 mm
Height 1619 mm 1720 mm
Wheelbase 2700 mm 2720 mm
Ground Clearance (Default) 168 mm 200 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity 55 l 57 l
Seating Capacity 5 seats 7 seats
Doors 5 doors 5 doors
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load) - 200 mm
Boot/Cargo Space - 1680 l
Kerb Weight - 1576 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) - 2076 kg
Payload Capacity - 500 kg
Towing Capacity - 1200 kg
Number of Rows - 2 rows
Minimum Turning Radius - 5.7 m
Front Headroom - 1010 mm
Rear Headroom - 980 mm
Front Legroom - 1045 mm
Rear Legroom - 900 mm

Source-backed Catalogue Index

A transparent specification index shown only when every vehicle clears the minimum comparable-data threshold.

Weighted / 100
Catalogue-index readout

X70 Plus leads by 3 points

Jolion Pro and X70 Plus are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.

Index leader 66 /100
Lead 3 points
Data 61% source coverage
66
#1 Index leader

X70 Plus

61% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 91 Check Performance 45
Performance 45
Efficiency 50
Safety 91
Practicality 77
Leads by 3 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 Jolion Pro +1 Safety X70 Plus +3 Practicality X70 Plus +12

Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.

Why this score View full breakdown
Catalogue-index leader

X70 Plus

Performance 45/100
Efficiency 50/100
Safety 91/100
Practicality 77/100

Jolion Pro

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

How to Read This Comparison

🏆 Jetour X70 Plus leads the catalogue index with 66 pts vs 63 pts for Jolion Pro

In Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index, X70 Plus 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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Questions Buyers Usually Ask

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 X70 Plus 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 X70 Plus 45.

Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs X70 Plus 50.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs X70 Plus 91.

Practicality index: Jolion Pro 65 vs X70 Plus 77.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs X70 Plus 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.