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.
2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2Petrol10-Speed AutomaticCurrent
ZAR 839,600ex-showroom
⚡ 222 kW🔧 452 Nm⛽ 10.8 km/l
+Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM Jolion vs Ford Ranger Sport: the short answer
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion remains close.
Jolion starts ZAR 325,100 cheaperJolion from ZAR 409,900 · Ranger Sport from ZAR 735,000
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion
Ranger Sport
Maximum Power
Jolion115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Ranger Sport222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
Jolion250 Nm
Ranger Sport452 Nm
Engine Size
Jolion1497 cc
Ranger Sport2261 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion17.9 km/l
Ranger Sport10.8 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion190 mm
Ranger Sport237 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
1.5T Hybrid LT
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)
Jolion
Strengths
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger listed safety equipment
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to:Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader
Ranger Sport
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
Lower fuel efficiency
Fewer listed safety features
Best suited to:Published PerformancePublished Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion
Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use
Buyers prioritising the more complete listed safety equipment
Ranger Sport
Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
360 Degree Camera
Yes
Not Available
Active Engine Braking
No
-
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Adaptive Cruise Control
Yes
Not Available
Around View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Attention Assist
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
-
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
-
EV Mode
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
-
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Front and rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
-
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
-
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
-
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
-
Reversing Camera
Yes
-
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
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
Not Applicable
Axle Layout
FWD
Rear driven axle
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Torque converter
Differential Lock
No
No
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
RWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
RWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
-
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Number of Gears
2
10
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Yes
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic selector
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
10-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
No
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
-
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
10
Transmission Type
Automatic
Automatic
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
19 deg
Not Available
Approach Angle Deg
19 deg
-
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
Not Available
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
-
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
237 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
237 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
No
Off Road Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Off Road Traction Assist
Not Available
Not Available
Ramp Breakover Angle
16 deg
-
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
-
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
Front recovery hook
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 Modes
Not Available
Not Applicable
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
Standard or pack fitment
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Engine Sump Guard
-
Underbody protection
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
-
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
No
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre console
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
-
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
-
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Cup Holders
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat
Yes
-
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Manual adjustment
Fabric Seats
No
-
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
-
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
No
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital instrument cluster
Interior Colour Options
2
3
Interior Colours
2
3
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
Cabin trim, seating material, screen layout and driver-assistance equipment vary by derivative. Compare the chosen Ranger Sport grade before assuming a feature is included.
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.
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
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
Pickup
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
2055 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
Pickup
Model Introduced Year
2021
2022
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.
Current-generation Ford Ranger
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.
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
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Body Type Cab
-
Single/extended/double cab as per derivative name
Drivetrain Note
-
Drive layout derived from the official derivative naming: 2.3T EcoBoost Double Cab Sport 10AT 4x2
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
474 l
Doors
5 doors
4 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
80 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
3100 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
237 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
1024 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
989 mm
Height
1628 mm
1886 mm
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
2055 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1057 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
879 mm
Length
4472 mm
5350 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
3500 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
12.9 m
Wheelbase
2700 mm
3270 mm
Width
1841 mm
1918 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
185 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
1045 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
2 rows
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Ladder Frame
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
Independent double wishbone
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
Independent double wishbone
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1620 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
-
Power Steering
Yes
-
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
-
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Leaf spring
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Leaf spring
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1620 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
-
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
-
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
Not Applicable
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
-
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
-
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
128
-
Noise Level
Low
-
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
-
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
839600 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
839600
Starting Price Zar
519900
839600
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
-
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
-
Spec
Jolion
Ranger Sport
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
2.3-litre Turbocharged Petrol
Engine Code
GW4B15A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
2261 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
10.5:1
Bore
72.5 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90.8 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
222 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
452 Nm
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
10-Speed Automatic
Top Speed
188 km/h
210 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
7.8 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
15.5 sec
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Eco, Comfort, Sport
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
6500 rpm
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
108 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
220 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion and Ranger Sport 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 Ranger Sport 85.
Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs Ranger Sport 46.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs Ranger Sport 92.
Practicality index: Jolion 59 vs Ranger Sport 85.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs Ranger Sport 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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Jolion and Ranger Sport image comparison
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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
Ranger Sport leads by 11 points
Ranger Sport has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion remains close.
Performance
Ranger Sport +34
Efficiency
Jolion +27
Safety
Jolion +1
Practicality
Ranger Sport +26
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Ranger Sport
Performance
85/100
Efficiency
46/100
Safety
92/100
Practicality
85/100
Jolion
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
65/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexFord Ranger Sport
leads the specification evidence index with 79 pts
vs 68 pts for Jolion
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Ranger Sport leads. However, Jolion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Related comparisons
Continue with closely related South Africa models and comparable body styles.
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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