GWM Jolion vs KIA K2500

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.

GWM Jolion

1.5T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current

ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 115 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l

KIA K2500

2.5TD Tipper Diesel 5-Speed Manual Current

ZAR 460,995 ex-showroom

⚡ 70 kW 🔧 225 Nm ⛽ 9.5 km/l

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Decision summary

GWM Jolion vs KIA K2500: the short answer

Jolion has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2500.

Jolion starts ZAR 15,095 cheaper Jolion from ZAR 409,900 · K2500 from ZAR 424,995

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives

Specification	Jolion	K2500
Maximum Power	Jolion115 kW @ 5500 rpm	K250070 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque	Jolion250 Nm	K2500225 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Engine Size	Jolion1497 cc	K25002498 cc
Combined Fuel Economy	Jolion17.9 km/l	K25009.5 km/l
Ground Clearance	Jolion190 mm	K2500195 mm

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

Evidence for GWM Jolion 1.5T Hybrid LT

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

Evidence for KIA K2500 2.5TD Tipper

Source type: Official OEM South Africa

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Specification evidence leader

Jolion

Strengths

More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Stronger published ownership cover

Weak Spots

Lower published practicality figures

Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency

K2500

Strengths

Stronger published practicality figures

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Lower published ownership cover

Best suited to: Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion

Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

K2500

Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Model Introduced Year	2021	2000
Generation	Jolion sold in South Africa is the first generation under the Jolion nameplate, derived from Haval's L.E.M.O.N. modular platform launched in 2020. Local specification differs from the Chinese-domestic version in suspension calibration (slightly softer for SA road conditions), cabin material grades (higher) and infotainment software localisation.	Long-running commercial truck; second generation with D4BH engine
Facelift History	Haval Jolion received a mid-cycle update in 2023 that brought the 12.3-inch infotainment screen to LT as standard (replacing the original 10.25-inch unit), added wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range, refined driver-assistance calibration, and updated front-end styling with revised headlamp signatures. The hybrid variants were introduced to the South African market in 2024 as a separate trim ladder rather than a powertrain option on existing trims.	Updated periodically; current specification ongoing production
Facelift Launched Since	2024	Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
Body Style	SUV	Van
Color Note	Hamilton White, Crystal White, Pittsburgh Silver, Mars Red, Atlantic Blue and Dignity Black. Some colours are limited to specific trim levels and availability changes annually.	White (standard fleet specification)
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	Van
Tare Mass Kg	1500 kg	1980 kg
Vehicle Type	SUV	Van

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Length	4472 mm	5160 mm
Width	1841 mm	1900 mm
Height	1628 mm	2120 mm
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2890 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)	190 mm	195 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l	75 l
Boot/Cargo Space	340 l	3000 l
Kerb Weight	1500 kg	1980 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)	2200 kg	3500 kg
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	1400 kg
Seating Capacity	5 seats	3 seats
Doors	5 doors	2 doors
Minimum Turning Radius	11.4 m	12.5 m
Front Headroom	990 mm	1010 mm
Rear Headroom	960 mm	Not Applicable
Front Legroom	1050 mm	1040 mm
Rear Legroom	890 mm	Not Applicable
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)	-	145 mm
Payload Capacity	-	1000 kg
Number of Rows	-	1 rows

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Front Track Width	1560 mm	1530 mm
Rear Track Width	1570 mm	1580 mm
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Chassis Type	Monocoque	Body-on-Frame
Power Steering	Yes	Yes
Steering Column	Adjustable	Adjustable
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	Coil Spring
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	Leaf Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	Yes
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	No
Shock Absorber Type	Hydraulic	Telescopic
Chassis Material	Monocoque	Body-on-Frame
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone
MagneRide Damping	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Axle Type	Multi-Link Independent	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-Link Independent	Rigid Axle Leaf Spring
Shock Absorbers	Hydraulic	Telescopic
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	Independent Double Wishbone

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Load Bed Length	Not Applicable	2200 mm
Load Bed Width	Not Applicable	1600 mm
Climate Control	Yes	No
Power Windows	Yes	No
Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Wireless Charging	Yes	No
Sunroof	Yes	No
Electric Tailgate	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	No
Auto Dimming Mirror	Yes	No
Boot Space Seats Folded	540 l	Not Applicable
Boot Space Seats Folded	540 l	Not Applicable
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	No
Electric Mirror Folding	Electric	No
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Yes	No
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	No
12V Accessory Socket	Yes	Yes
Speed Limiter	Yes	Yes
AC Type	Yes	No
Adaptive Dampers	No	No
Aero Kit	No	No
Auto Dimming Irvm	Yes	No
Boot Opener	Yes	Manual
Chrome Exterior Highlights	Yes	No
Chrome Grille	Yes	No
Climate Zones	2	1
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	Yes
Drag Coefficient	0.34	0.46
Driver Display	Digital	Analogue Cluster
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	No
Engine Check Warning	Yes	Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop	Yes	No
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	No
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Front Power Outlet	Yes	No
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.6	10.5
Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	Manual
Glovebox Cooling	No	No
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes	Yes
Headlamp Washer	No	No
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	Yes
Heads Up Display	Yes	No
Hill Start Assist	Yes	No
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	Yes
Intercooler	Yes	Yes
Multi Function Steering	Yes	No
Panoramic Roof	Yes	No
Performance Data Logger	No	No
Power Mirrors	Yes	No
Push Button Start	Yes	No
Rear Defogger	Yes	No
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	No
Rear Seat Split	60/40	No
Rear Wing	Integrated Spoiler	No
Remote Engine Start	Yes	No
Rev Matching	No	No
Ride Mode Selection	Yes	No
Roof Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	Yes
Seat Type	High Bolster Sports Seat	Vinyl Seats
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	Yes
Service Reminder	Yes	Yes
Side Steps	No	No
Skid Plates	No	No
Spare Wheel	Yes	Full-Size Spare
Speed Alert System	Yes	No
Stabilizer Bar	Yes	Yes
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	No
Steering Response	Progressive	Normal
Tachometer	Yes	Yes
Tail Lamps	Yes	No
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Trip Computer	Yes	Yes
Tyre Repair Kit	No	No
Vanity Mirror	Yes	No
Voice Command	Yes	No
Voice Command Support	Yes	No
Accelerator 0 100	115 sec	-
Active Safety Alert	Yes	-
Air Conditioning	Yes	No
Automatic High Beam	Yes	No
Bed Extender	Not Available	Not Available
Bottle Holders	Yes	2
Canopy Fitment	Not Available	Not Available
Centre Console	Full-length with storage	No
Coat Hooks Rear	Yes	-
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Cornering Lights	Yes	-
Diff Lock	No	No
Difflock	No	No
Digital Speedometer	Yes	No
Door Opening Angle	90 deg	-
Door Sill Trim	Aluminium	-
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electric	No
Follow Me Home Lights	Yes	-
Front Diff Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Front Reading Lamps	Yes	-
Front Wiper	Yes	No
Front Wipers Type	Variable intermittent	No
Glove Box	Lockable illuminated	Yes
Grab Handles Rear	Yes	-
Headrest Front	Adjustable	-
Headrest Rear	Adjustable	-
Heated Mirrors	Yes	No
Horn Type	Electric	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Yes	No
Intelligent Speed Assist	Yes	-
Lift Gate	Yes	No
Load Bed Cover	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Light	Not Available	Not Available
Load Bed Steps	Not Available	Not Available
Load Sill Height	Low	-
Loadbox Depth Mm	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Length Mm	Not Applicable	2200 mm
Loadbox Rope Hooks	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	Not Available	Not Available
Loadbox Width Mm	Not Applicable	1600 mm
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist	Yes	-
Manual Aircon	Yes	No
Mirror	Electric Adjustable	Manual
Oil Pressure Warning	Yes	-
Panoramic Roof Size	Full-length	-
Passive Entry Start	Yes	No
Pedal Covers	Aluminium-style	-
Power Socket 12v	Yes	Yes
Powered Tailgate	Yes	No
Puddle Lights	Yes	-
Reading Lights Front	Yes	-
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	No
Rear Air Conditioning	Yes	No
Rear Diff Lock	No	Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights	Yes	No
Rearview Mirror Inside	Yes	No
Remote Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Remote Side Mirror	Yes	No
Remote Start	No	No
Rev Counter	Yes	-
Rim Size	18	195R15C
Roof Load	50 kg	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	Yes	No
Side Impact Bars	Yes	Yes
Snow Mode	Yes	-
Sonar	Front and Rear	No
Sound System	9	2
Source Model Column	jolion	k2500
Sport Plus Mode	Not Available	Not Available
Sports Bar	Not Available	Not Available
Stabilizer Bar Front	Yes	Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Yes	No
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Sub Frame	Full front and rear	Body-on-Frame
Sunvisors	Dual with vanity mirrors	-
Surround View Monitor	Yes	No
Tailgate Damper	Not Available	Not Available
Tailgate Lock	Not Available	Not Available
Temperature Gauge	Yes	-
Tie Down Hooks	Yes	-
Tow Bar Type	Receiver hitch compatible	Not Available
TPMS	Yes	No
Trailer Hitch	No	-
Trim Level	top	top
Unlocking	Yes	No
Uv Protection Glass	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	No
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	Commercial utility derivative
Vdc	Yes	No
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	No
Walk Away Lock	Yes	No
Welcome Lighting	Yes	-
Wind Deflectors	No	-
Wireless Charger	Yes	No
Battery Preconditioning	-	Not Available
Intelligent Battery System	-	Not Available
One Pedal Driving	-	Not Available
Rear Electric Motor	-	Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels	-	Not Available
Vehicle To Grid	-	Not Available
Vehicle To Load	-	Not Available

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Engine	1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid	2.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code	GW4B15A	J2T
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Diesel
Hybrid System	Parallel Hybrid	Not Applicable
Engine Displacement	1497 cc	2498 cc
Cylinders	4	4
Cylinder Layout	Inline	Inline
Valves	16	8
Valves per Cylinder	4	2
Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Direct Injection Turbodiesel
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	18.0:1
Bore	72.5 mm	91 mm
Stroke	90.8 mm	96 mm
Maximum Power	115 kW @ 5500 rpm	70 kW @ 3600 rpm
Maximum Torque	250 Nm	225 Nm @ 1500 rpm
Combined Power	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Combined Torque	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Motor Type	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Number of Motors	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Motor Location	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Drive Type	FWD	RWD
Transmission	Not Officially Disclosed	5-Speed Manual
Top Speed	188 km/h	140 km/h
0-100 km/h	9.5 sec	Not Officially Disclosed
Quarter Mile	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes	Not Officially Disclosed	No
Launch Control	No	No
Rev Limiter	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	35.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio	Not Officially Disclosed	113.6 Nm/tonne
Battery Capacity	1.8 kWh	Not Applicable
Usable Battery Capacity	Not Officially Disclosed	Not Applicable
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	Not Applicable
Battery Voltage	48 V	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	Yes	Not Applicable

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Engine Position	Front Transverse	Front Transverse
Gearbox	DHT Hybrid Transmission	5-Speed Manual
Drivetrain Layout	Front Engine Front Wheel Drive	RWD
LSD Available	No	No
Transfer Case	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Differential Lock	No	No
Paddle Shifters	No	No
Final Drive Ratio	3.73	4.30
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	14.7:1	15.2:1
Number of Gears	2	5
Transmission Type	Automatic	Manual Transmission
Clutch Type	Wet Multi-Disc	Single Dry Disc
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Yes
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Manual
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	RWD
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	No	No
Differential Type Front	Not Available	Not Available
Differential Type Rear	Not Available	Not Available
Drive Mode Selector	Yes	-
Front Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Gearbox Type	DHT Hybrid Transmission	5-Speed Manual
Low Range Ratio	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Low Range	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Axle Layout	FWD	RWD
Rear Differential Lock	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning	Yes	-
Transfer Case Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Transmission Speeds	2	5

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	9.5 km/l
City Mileage	14.7 km/l	8.0 km/l
Highway Mileage	20.4 km/l	11.1 km/l
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l	75 l
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 3
AdBlue Tank Capacity	No	No
Auto Start Stop	Yes	No
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	Yes
Real-world Mileage	17.9 km/l	9.5 km/l
Charging Port Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Charging Type	No plug-in — self-charging hybrid	Not Applicable
Fuel Filler Cap	Lockable	-
Fuel Tank Litres	55	75
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	K2500
Airbags	6	0
ABS	Yes	No
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	No
Traction Control	Yes	No
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Hill Start Assist	Yes	No
Child Safety Lock	Yes	No
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	No
Brake Assist	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Alarm System	Yes	No
Central Locking	Yes	Yes
Side Impact Beams	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Yes
Speed Alert System	Yes	Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Yes	No
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Safety Rating	5	-
Whiplash Protection	Yes	No
Lane Change Warning	Yes	No
AEB	Yes	No
BA	Yes	No
Brake Override System	Yes	Yes
Curtain Airbags	Yes	No
Driver Airbag	Yes	No
EBD	Yes	No
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Yes
Fatigue Detection	Yes	No
Hill Hold	Yes	No
Passenger Airbag	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Yes
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Yes
Side Airbags	Yes	No
Stability Control	Yes	No
TCS	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Knee Airbag	No	No
ABS EBD	Yes	No
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	No
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	0
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	0
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	No
Tracking System	Optional	-

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Cruise Control	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	No
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	No
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	No
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	No
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	No
360 Degree Camera	Yes	No
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	No
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	No
Auto Highbeam	Yes	No
Auto Lights	Yes	No
Auto Wipers	Yes	No
Eco Mode	Yes	No
EV Mode	Yes	No
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	No
Reverse Camera	Yes	No
Sport Mode	Yes	No
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	No
Park Assist	Yes	No
Active Engine Braking	No	-
Around View Monitor	Yes	No
Attention Assist	Yes	-
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	No
Emergency Braking	Yes	No
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	No
Front Camera	Yes	No
Parking Distance Sensors	Front and Rear	No
Parking Sensor	Front and Rear	No
Automatic High Beam	Yes	No
Pre-Collision System	Yes	No
Rain Sensor Wipers	Yes	No
Rear View Camera	Yes	No
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	No
Reversing Camera	Yes	No
Surround View Camera	Yes	No

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Seat Material	Leather	Vinyl
Seat Adjustment	Yes	2-Way Manual
Heated Seats	Yes	No
Ventilated Seats	No	No
Steering Type	Yes	Yes
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	Tilt and Telescopic
Ambient Lighting	Yes	No
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	No
Front Armrest	Yes	No
Rear Armrest	Yes	No
Front Shoulder Room	1430 mm	1405 mm
Rear Shoulder Room	1390 mm	1350 mm
Cup Holders	Yes	2
Rear AC Vents	Yes	No
Rear USB Ports	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Material	Leather Wrapped	Urethane
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue
Interior Colour Options	2	Grey
Driver Lumbar Support	Yes	No
Door Map Pockets	Yes	Yes
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	No
Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	2-Way Manual
Adjustable Front Seat	Yes	2-Way Manual
Cooled Seats	No	No
Driver Seat Adjustment	8-Way Electric	2-Way Manual
Fabric Seats	No	No
Front Headrest	Adjustable	Adjustable
Leather Seats	Yes	No
Memory Seats	Yes	No
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-Way Manual	2-Way Manual
Rear Headrest	Adjustable	No
Armrest Front	Folding with storage	No
Armrest Rear	Centre folding with cupholders	No
Boot Light	Yes	-
Boot Space Seats Down	1133	-
Cargo Hooks In Boot	Yes	-
Cargo Net	No	-
Driver Seat	Yes	2-Way Manual
Interior Courtesy Lamps	10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen on LS, 12.3-inch on LT and Hybrid variants. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto across the range. Leather upholstery on LT and Hybrid LT (synthetic leather on Hybrid LS, fabric on	Commercial cab, driver and passenger seating, basic instrumentation, air conditioning (Aircon variant), manual controls
Interior Courtesy Lights	LED	-
Interior Trim Colour	Black with silver accents	Grey
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather	Vinyl
Interior Colours	2	Grey
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Yes	No
Rear Seat Ventilation	No	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Yes	No
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft	Yes	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	Yes
Seat Fold Type	60/40 split fold	No
Seat Trim	Leather	Vinyl
Third Row Seating Capacity	0	-
Third Row Seats	No	-

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Infotainment System	12.3-inch Touchscreen	0-inch Touchscreen
Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Android Auto	Yes	No
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	No
Number of Speakers	9	2
Navigation System	Yes	No
Digital Instrument Cluster	Yes	No
USB Ports	3	0
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	No
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	No
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	No
Voice Recognition	Yes	No
Infotainment Screen Size	12.3-inch Touchscreen	0
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes	No
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	No
Infotainment Display	12.3-inch Touchscreen	0
Rear Usb	Yes	No
Premium Audio	Yes	No
Audio	Yes	Yes
Audio Speakers	9	2
Audio System	Yes	Yes
Display Audio	12.3-inch Touchscreen	0-inch Touchscreen
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	3	0
Head Up Display	Yes	No
Infotainment Screen	12.3-inch Touchscreen	0
Laminated Windscreen	Yes	-
Multi Information Display	Digital Instrument Cluster	Analogue
Connected Services	Yes	No
Voice Control	Yes	No
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	No
Radio	Yes	Yes
Touchscreen	12.3-inch Touchscreen	0
AUX Input	-	No

Spec	Jolion	K2500
LED Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Yes
Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Roof Rails	Yes	No
Alloy Wheel Design	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Steel
Chrome Exterior Finish	Yes	No
Body Cladding	Yes	No
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Exterior Colour Options	6	White
Roof Type	Metal Roof	Cab
Wing Mirror Type	Electric Adjustable	Manual
Rear Wiper	Yes	No
Door Handle Finish	Body Coloured	Metal
Body Type	SUV	Tipper Truck
DRL	Yes	Yes
Fog Lights	Yes	No
Front Fog Lights	Yes	No
Led Headlights	Yes	No
Led Taillights	Yes	No
Rear Fog Lights	Yes	No
Front Overhang	880 mm	870 mm
Rear Overhang	890 mm	1400 mm
Auto Headlights	Yes	No
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	No
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof	Yes	Cab
Exterior Colour Options	6	1
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Coloured	Metal
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	No
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electric	No
Exterior Mirror Heated	Yes	-
Exterior Mirror Memory	No	-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	-
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	No
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	No
Headlamps	Yes	No
Headlight Type	Yes	No
Headlights	Yes	No
Load Bed Liner	Not Available	Not Available
Panoramic Sunroof	Yes	No
Active Exhaust	Not Available	Not Available
Rear Spoiler	Yes	No
Sunroof Slide	Yes	-
Sunroof Tilt	Yes	-

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Approach Angle	19 deg	25 deg
Departure Angle	26 deg	17 deg
Wading Depth	Not Available	Not Available
Terrain Modes	Not Available	Not Available
Locking Differential	No	No
Underbody Protection	No	No
Ramp Breakover Angle	16 deg	15 deg
Recovery Hooks	No	Yes
4WD System Type	Not Applicable	Not Applicable
Hill Descent Control	Not Available	Not Available
Ramp-over Angle	17 deg	19 deg
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	25 deg
Breakover Angle	16 deg	15 deg
Departure Angle Deg	26 deg	17 deg
Front Skid Plate Guard	Not Available	Not Available
Ground Clearance Max	190 mm	195 mm
Ground Clearance Min	190 mm	195 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
Energy Recovery Display	-	Not Available

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Tyre Size	215/55R18	195R15C
Wheel Type	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Steel
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Drum
Spare Wheel Type	Yes	Full-Size Spare
Front Brake Disc Diameter	308 mm	300 mm
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	292 mm	276 mm
Parking Brake Type	Electronic	Manual
Tyre Load Index	94	116
Tyre Speed Rating	V	L
Wheel Rim Size	18	195R15C
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear	Disc	Drum
Spare Tyre	Yes	Full-Size Spare
Tyre Type	Radial	Radial
Front Tyre Width	215 mm	195 mm
Rear Tyre Width	215 mm	195 mm
Wheel Diameter	18	195R15C
Auto Brake Hold	Yes	Manual
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Yes	No
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	No
Electric Park Brake	Electronic	Manual
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	No
Fifth Wheel Prep	Not Available	Not Available
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Manual
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	No
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped	Urethane
Spare Wheel Location	Under vehicle / boot floor	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Steel	Full-Size Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	No
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather Wrapped	Urethane
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	No
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	No
Wheel Cover	Alloy	-
Wheel Locking Nuts	Yes	-
Wheel Material	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Steel
Wheel Size Type	18	195R15C
Wheels	Multi-Spoke Alloy	Steel

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Service Interval	10000	7500
Approx Service Cost	Included in Service Plan	R2,000 per service
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Maintenance Plan	5 Years / 75,000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 l	8.0 l
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km	7500
First Service At	5000	7500
Service Plan Duration	5 Years / 75,000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Plan Distance	5 Years / 75,000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	Yes
Alternator	110A	Yes
Service Plan	5 Years / 75,000 km	1 Year / 15,000 km
Service Intervals	10000	7500

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Warranty Years	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	Yes	3 Years
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	6 Years	3 Years
Basic Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance	Yes	3 Years
Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	Yes	3 Years

Spec	Jolion	K2500
CO2 Emissions	128 g/km	275 g/km
Start Stop System	Yes	No
Hybrid System Type	Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)	Not Available
Noise Level	Low	78 dB
Variable Valve Timing	Yes	No
Fuel Octane Requirement	95 Octane Unleaded	B7 Diesel
Particulate Filter	No	DPF
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro 3
Green NCAP Rating	4/5	-
Idle CO2 Output	128	289
Fuel Evaporation Control	EVAP Canister	No
CO2 Emissions G Km	128	275

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.0 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max	9.5 l/100km	8.8 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	10.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	8.0 l/100km	11.7 l/100km

Spec	Jolion	K2500
Ownership Role	Top	Top
Price Zar	519900 ZAR	460995 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	Current listed price
Starting Price	519900	460995
Starting Price Zar	519900	460995

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion and K2500 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 51 vs K2500 41.

Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs K2500 40.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs K2500 0.

Practicality index: Jolion 60 vs K2500 71.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs K2500 49.

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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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

Jolion leads by 28 points

Jolion has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over K2500.

Evidence leader 68 /100

Lead 28 points

Data 96% source coverage

#1 Evidence leader

Jolion

96% source coverage 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51

Performance 51

Efficiency 73

Safety 93

Practicality 60

Ownership 65

Leads by 28 points

K2500

84% source coverage 1 strong categories

Best at Practicality 71 Check Safety 0

Performance 41

Efficiency 40

Safety 0

Practicality 71

Ownership 49

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Jolion +10 Efficiency Jolion +33 Safety Jolion +93 Practicality K2500 +11 Ownership Jolion +16

Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

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Evidence-index leader

Jolion

Performance 51/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 93/100

Practicality 60/100

Ownership 65/100

K2500

Performance 41/100

Efficiency 40/100

Safety 0/100

Practicality 71/100

Ownership 49/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Jolion leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts vs 40 pts for K2500

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion leads. However, K2500 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jolion vs K2500 questions

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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In depth: how these cars differ

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Jolion leads by 28 points

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