GWM Jolion vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak

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 in South Africa

GWM Jolion

1.5T Hybrid LT Hybrid Current
ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 115 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l
VS
Ford Ranger Wildtrak in South Africa

Ford Ranger Wildtrak

3.0TD V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 10AT 4x4 Diesel 10-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 1,070,000 ex-showroom
⚡ 184 kW 🔧 600 Nm ⛽ 11.9 km/l
+ Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion vs Ford Ranger Wildtrak: the short answer

Ranger Wildtrak has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion remains close.

Jolion starts ZAR 455,100 cheaper Jolion from ZAR 409,900 · Ranger Wildtrak from ZAR 865,000

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion Ranger Wildtrak
Maximum Power Jolion115 kW @ 5500 rpm Ranger Wildtrak184 kW @ 5900 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion250 Nm Ranger Wildtrak600 Nm
Engine Size Jolion1497 cc Ranger Wildtrak2993 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion17.9 km/l Ranger Wildtrak11.9 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion190 mm Ranger Wildtrak237 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 rating Not yet rated

No complete editorial rating is published for this exact variant. This is not a zero score.

How Hagalu rates cars

Ford Ranger Wildtrak

3.0TD V6 Double Cab Wildtrak 10AT 4x4

Hagalu editorial rating
4.2/5

Desk research · Exact variant

Editorial assessment, not a customer rating. Not road-tested for this review.

Read the review and score breakdown

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
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower published practicality figures
  • Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to: Published Efficiency
Specification evidence leader

Ranger Wildtrak

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Stronger published practicality figures
  • Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
  • Lower fuel efficiency
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion

  • Buyers prioritising the lower published fuel or energy use

Ranger Wildtrak

  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published powertrain figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
  • Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Jolion Ranger Wildtrak
360 Degree Camera Yes Yes
Active Engine Braking No -
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Adaptive Cruise Control Yes Yes
Around View Monitor Yes Yes
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 Yes
Blind Spot Warning Yes Yes
Cruise Control Yes Adaptive cruise control
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 Yes
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 Yes
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 Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Yes
Spec Jolion Ranger Wildtrak
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Electronic shift-on-the-fly
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Selector Not Applicable Electronic 4WD selector
Automatic Shift Paddles No Not Applicable
Axle Layout FWD Front and rear driven axles
Clutch Type Wet Multi-Disc Torque converter
Differential Lock No Yes
Differential Type Front Not Available -
Differential Type Rear Not Available -
Drive Mode Selector Yes 4WD/off-road drive mode support
Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive 4WD
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive 4WD
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 Yes
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable 2.7
Paddle Shifters No No
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes -
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 -
Transfer Case Not Applicable Two-speed electronic transfer case
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 2 10
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion and Ranger Wildtrak 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 Wildtrak 89.

Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs Ranger Wildtrak 52.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs Ranger Wildtrak 93.

Practicality index: Jolion 59 vs Ranger Wildtrak 84.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs Ranger Wildtrak 76.

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.

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

Ranger Wildtrak leads by 13 points

Ranger Wildtrak has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Jolion remains close.

Evidence leader 81 /100
Lead 13 points
Data 77% source coverage
81
#1 Evidence leader

Ranger Wildtrak

77% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Efficiency 52
Performance 89
Efficiency 52
Safety 93
Practicality 84
Ownership 76
Leads by 13 points
68
#2

Jolion

99% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 73
Safety 93
Practicality 59
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Ranger Wildtrak +38 Efficiency Jolion +21 Safety Level Practicality Ranger Wildtrak +25 Ownership Ranger Wildtrak +11

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Ranger Wildtrak

Performance 89/100
Efficiency 52/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 84/100
Ownership 76/100

Jolion

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 73/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 59/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index Ford Ranger Wildtrak leads the specification evidence index with 81 pts vs 68 pts for Jolion

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

Jolion vs Ranger Wildtrak 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.