A proper head-to-head in South Africa — compare price, performance,
fuel economy or electric range, safety and the details that shape long-term ownership.
Jolion Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
XL6 starts ZAR 34,250 cheaperJolion Pro from ZAR 392,150 · XL6 from ZAR 357,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion Pro
XL6
Maximum Power
Jolion Pro105 kW
XL677 kW
Maximum Torque
Jolion Pro210 Nm
XL6138 Nm
Engine Size
Jolion Pro1500 cc
XL61462 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion Pro12.3 km/l
XL616.1 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion Pro168 mm
XL60 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
Hagalu editorial ratings
When a variant is selected, its rating out of five applies only to that exact derivative; a model-range review is not inherited. Editorial ratings are separate from the Specification Evidence Index out of 100 and are not customer ratings.
GWM Jolion Pro
1.5T Pro Ultra Luxury 7DCT
Hagalu editorial ratingNot yet rated
No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.
Not yet rated means a complete review is not published; it does not mean the vehicle scored zero. Read the rating methodology.
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
Specification evidence leader
Jolion Pro
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
XL6
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion Pro
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
XL6
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
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 market generation
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.
Current market specification
Facelift Launched Since
Original current-generation version
2026
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Style
SUV
MPV
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
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1376-1540 kg
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Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Length
4472 mm
4445 mm
Width
1841 mm
1775 mm
Height
1619 mm
1755 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2740 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
168 mm
0 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
150 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Boot/Cargo Space
337 l
209 l
Kerb Weight
1450 kg
1275 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2000 kg
1810 kg
Payload Capacity
550 kg
535 kg
Towing Capacity
2000 kg
500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
6 seats
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
5.8 m
5.2 m
Front Headroom
1000 mm
1000 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
900 mm
900 mm
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Front Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Rear Track Width
Not Applicable
-
Front Suspension
Not Available
MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension
Not Available
Torsion beam
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
-
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
-
Climate Control
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Power Windows
Not Available
Yes
Keyless Entry
Not Available
Yes
Push Button Start
Not Available
Yes
Wireless Charging
Standard
No
Sunroof
Not Available
No
Electric Tailgate
Not Available
No
Rain Sensing Wipers
Not Available
Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded
Not Applicable
-
AC Type
Not Available
Manual air conditioning
Adaptive Dampers
Not Available
-
Engine Warranty
5
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Performance Data Logger
Not Available
-
Rev Matching
Not Available
-
Voice Command
Standard
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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
-
Loadbox Rope Hooks
Not Available
-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
-
Loadbox Width Mm
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
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Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
-
Sports Bar
Not Available
-
Surround View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
No
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
-
Tow Bar Type
Not Available
-
Trim Level
top
-
Variant Role
Flagship / premium derivative
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Vehicle To Grid
Not Available
-
Vehicle To Load
Not Available
-
Wireless Charger
Standard
No
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
Not Officially Disclosed
K15B/K15C
Fuel Type
Petrol
Petrol
Hybrid System
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1500 cc
1462 cc
Cylinders
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Cylinder Layout
Not Officially Disclosed
Inline
Valves
Not Officially Disclosed
16
Valves per Cylinder
Not Officially Disclosed
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Not Officially Disclosed
Multi-point fuel injection
Compression Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
12.0:1
Bore
Not Officially Disclosed
73.0 mm
Stroke
Not Officially Disclosed
85.0 mm
Maximum Power
105 kW
77 kW
Maximum Torque
210 Nm
138 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
Not Officially Disclosed
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
4-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
Not Officially Disclosed
170 km/h
0-100 km/h
Not Officially Disclosed
9.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
16.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
Not Officially Disclosed
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
60.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
108.2 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
XL6
Gearbox
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Drivetrain Layout
Front-wheel drive
2WD
LSD Available
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Paddle Shifters
Not Applicable
No
Final Drive Ratio
Not Applicable
4.3
Number of Gears
7
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Clutch Type
Not Applicable
Torque converter / CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Floor-mounted selector
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
2WD
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
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
-
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
-
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Gearbox Type
Automatic
4-speed automatic
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
Front-wheel drive
Front driven axle
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
-
Transmission Speeds
7
4
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Claimed Mileage
12.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
City Mileage
9.9 km/l
16.0 km/l
Highway Mileage
14.5 km/l
19.0 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Emission Standard
Not Applicable
Euro 6 equivalent
AdBlue Tank Capacity
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Auto Start Stop
Not Applicable
Yes
Real-world Mileage
12.3 km/l
16.1 km/l
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Fuel Tank Litres
55 l
45
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
700
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
650 km
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
600 km
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Airbags
Dual SRS airbags with front side airbags; side curtain airbags grade dependent
6
ABS
Not Available
Not Applicable
Electronic Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
Traction Control
Not Available
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
No
Hill Start Assist
Not Available
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Not Available
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Not Available
Yes
Brake Assist
Not Available
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Not Available
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Not Applicable
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Not Available
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Not Available
No
AEB
Not Available
No
BA
Not Available
Yes
Brake Override System
Not Available
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Not Available
No
Driver Airbag
Not Available
Yes
EBD
Not Available
Not Applicable
Engine Immobiliser
Not Available
Yes
Hill Hold
Not Available
Yes
Passenger Airbag
Not Available
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Not Available
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Not Available
Yes
Side Airbags
Standard
No
Stability Control
Not Available
Yes
TCS
Not Available
Yes
Knee Airbag
Not Available
No
ABS EBD
Not Available
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Cruise Control
Not Available
Cruise control
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Lane Keep Assist
Standard
No
Lane Departure Warning
Standard
No
Blind Spot Monitoring
Not Available
Not Applicable
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Not Available
No
Parking Sensors
Not Available
Rear
Rear View Camera
Not Available
Yes
360 Degree Camera
Panoramic view monitor
No
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Not Available
No
Driver Fatigue Alert
Not Available
No
Traffic Sign Recognition
Not Available
No
Auto Highbeam
Not Available
Not Applicable
Auto Wipers
Not Available
Yes
EV Mode
Not Available
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Rear Parking Sensors
Not Available
Yes
Reverse Camera
Not Available
Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control
Not Available
No
Park Assist
Not Available
No
Around View Monitor
Panoramic view monitor
No
Blind Spot Warning
Not Available
Not Applicable
Forward Collision Warning
Not Available
No
Pre-Collision System
Standard
-
Surround View Camera
Panoramic view monitor
No
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Seat Material
Not Applicable
Fabric upholstery
Heated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ventilated Seats
Not Applicable
No
Ambient Lighting
Not Applicable
No
Front Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Rear Shoulder Room
Not Applicable
-
Steering Wheel Material
Not Applicable
Urethane
Interior Colour Options
3
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60 40 Split Seat
Not Applicable
Yes
Driver Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustment
Passenger Seat Adjustment
Not Applicable
Manual adjustment
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
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Seat Trim
Not Applicable
Fabric upholstery
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Infotainment System
SYNC
Touchscreen infotainment system
Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto
Bluetooth Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Number of Speakers
Not Available
4
Navigation System
Standard
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Digital Instrument Cluster
Not Applicable
Analogue instrument cluster with multi-information display
USB Ports
Not Available
USB-A / USB-C
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Wireless
Apple CarPlay
Wireless Android Auto
Wireless
Android Auto
Voice Recognition
Standard
-
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3
7
Infotainment Display
12.3
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Infotainment Screen
12.3
7
Connected Services
Wireless
-
Voice Control
Standard
-
Smartphone Connectivity
Wireless
-
Touchscreen
12.3
7
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
LED Headlamps
Not Available
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Not Available
LED
Fog Lamps
Not Available
No
Roof Rails
Not Available
No
Exterior Colour Options
3
Multiple Suzuki factory exterior colours
Body Type
SUV
-
Exterior Colour Options
3
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Headlights
Not Available
No
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Not Available
No
Active Exhaust
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Approach Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Departure Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Locking Differential
Not Applicable
No
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Breakover Angle
Not Available
Not Applicable
Energy Recovery Display
Not Available
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
-
Ground Clearance Max
168 mm
-
Ground Clearance Min
168 mm
-
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
-
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
-
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
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Tyre Size
Not Available
195/60 R16
Front Brake Type
Not Available
Ventilated disc
Rear Brake Type
Not Available
Drum
Spare Wheel Type
Not Available
Space-saver spare wheel
Wheel Rim Size
Not Available
16
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
-
Handbrake Type
Not Applicable
Manual parking brake
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Service Interval
12 months / 15 000 km
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Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
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Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
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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
5 Years / 90000 km
Service Plan Distance
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
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Alternator
110A
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Service Plan
7 years / 75 000 km
5 Years / 90000 km
Service Intervals
12 months / 15 000 km
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Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Warranty Years
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
Warranty Kilometers
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
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Basic Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Warranty
7 years / 200 000 km
5 Years / 200000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
7 years / unlimited km
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Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
CO2 Emissions
Not Applicable
145 g/km
Hybrid System Type
Not Available
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
Petrol
-
Particulate Filter
Not Available
-
Spec
Jolion Pro
XL6
Ownership Role
Top
Suzuki ownership programme
Price Zar
466450 ZAR
250000 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Hagalu Research Team price estimate
Starting Price
466450
250000
Starting Price Zar
466450
250000
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion Pro and XL6 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 XL6 34.
Efficiency index: Jolion Pro 51 vs XL6 62.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion Pro 88 vs XL6 67.
Practicality index: Jolion Pro 60 vs XL6 45.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion Pro 65 vs XL6 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.
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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 11 points
Jolion Pro has a modest catalogue-index lead, while XL6 remains close.
Performance
Jolion Pro +11
Efficiency
XL6 +11
Safety
Jolion Pro +21
Practicality
Jolion Pro +15
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion Pro
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
51/100
Safety
88/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
XL6
Performance
34/100
Efficiency
62/100
Safety
67/100
Practicality
45/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion Pro
leads the specification evidence index with 62 pts
vs 51 pts for XL6
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion Pro leads. However, XL6 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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There is no universal winner. Use the comparison table to match the models and available derivatives in South Africa 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.
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