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 has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Rumion remains close.
Rumion starts ZAR 70,000 cheaperJolion from ZAR 409,900 · Rumion from ZAR 339,900
Five key differences
Exact selected derivatives
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Specification
Jolion
Rumion
Maximum Power
Jolion115 kW @ 5500 rpm
Rumion77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
Jolion250 Nm
Rumion140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
Jolion1497 cc
Rumion1496 cc
Combined Fuel Economy
Jolion17.9 km/l
Rumion14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance
Jolion190 mm
Rumion155 mm
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Independent editorial assessment
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GWM Jolion
1.5T Hybrid LT
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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 PerformancePublished Efficiency
Rumion
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
Rumion
Buyers prioritising the stronger published space and capacity figures
Full Specs, Side by Side
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Spec
Jolion
Rumion
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
Not Available
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Not Available
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Not Available
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Not Available
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
Not Available
EV Mode
Yes
Not Available
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Not Available
Front Camera
Yes
-
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Not Available
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Not Available
Park Assist
Yes
Not Available
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Rear
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Rear
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Not Available
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Not Available
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Rear
Rear View Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera
Yes
Standard
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Standard
Reversing Camera
Yes
Standard
Sport Mode
Yes
-
Surround View Camera
Yes
Not Available
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
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
FWD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Not Applicable
Differential Lock
No
Not Applicable
Differential Type Front
Not Available
Not Available
Differential Type Rear
Not Available
Not Available
Drive Mode Selector
Yes
-
Drivetrain
Front Wheel Drive
FWD/
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
Front Wheel Drive
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
Not Applicable
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
5
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
Not Applicable
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
CVT Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
CVT Automatic
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
CVT Automatic
LSD Available
No
Not Applicable
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Not Applicable
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
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
5
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
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
155 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
155 mm
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Locking Differential
No
Not Applicable
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
-
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 Available
Terrain Response System
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Camera
Not Available
Not Available
Underbody Protection
No
-
Breakover Angle
16 deg
Not Available
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
60/40 Split
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
-
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Not Applicable
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Standard
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Standard
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
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Manual
Fabric Seats
No
Fabric
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Partial Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
5
Interior Colours
2
5
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
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, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
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
MPV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1185 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
MPV
Model Introduced Year
2021
2023
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.
First generation Rumion in South Africa
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.
New model, no facelift yet
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
300 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
43 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1660 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
155 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
993 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
946 mm
Height
1628 mm
1620 mm
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1185 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1049 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
891 mm
Length
4472 mm
4475 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
7 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1600 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2750 mm
Width
1841 mm
1695 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
148 mm
125 mm
Payload Capacity
550 kg
475 kg
Number of Rows
2 rows
3 rows
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1490 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Electric
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Torsion Beam
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1485 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
120 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
120
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
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 Applicable
Idle CO2 Output
128
120
Noise Level
Low
69 dB
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
389900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
389900
Starting Price Zar
519900
389900
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
11 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
17 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
14 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
14
Spec
Jolion
Rumion
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4B15A
Market-specific engine family
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1496 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.5:1
Bore
72.5 mm
82.0 mm
Stroke
90.8 mm
94.6 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
140 Nm @ 4200 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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Top Speed
188 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
12.5 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
65 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
118.1 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 Rumion 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 Rumion 32.
Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs Rumion 59.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs Rumion 87.
Practicality index: Jolion 59 vs Rumion 61.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs Rumion 43.
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 leads by 11 points
Jolion has a modest catalogue-index lead, while Rumion remains close.
Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
65/100
Rumion
Performance
32/100
Efficiency
59/100
Safety
87/100
Practicality
61/100
Ownership
43/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 57 pts for Rumion
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion leads. However, Rumion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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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.
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