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Spec
Jolion
Seltos
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
Yes
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Yes
Auto Lights
Yes
Yes
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Yes
Cruise Control
Yes
Yes
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Yes
Eco Mode
Yes
Yes
Emergency Braking
Yes
Yes
EV Mode
Yes
No
Forward Collision Warning
Yes
Yes
Front Camera
Yes
Yes
Lane Departure Warning
Yes
Yes
Lane Keep Assist
Yes
Yes
Park Assist
Yes
Yes
Parking Distance Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Parking Sensor
Front and Rear
Yes
Parking Sensors
Front and Rear
Yes
Pre-Collision System
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensor Wipers
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Rear Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Rear View Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera
Yes
Yes
Reverse Camera Type
Yes
Yes
Reversing Camera
Yes
Yes
Sport Mode
Yes
No
Surround View Camera
Yes
Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition
Yes
No
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
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
Yes
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Clutch Type
Wet Multi-Disc
Dry Dual Clutch
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
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
3.63
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
7
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
7-Speed DCT
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
7-Speed DCT
LSD Available
No
No
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
Yes
Rear Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Reverse Gear Warning
Yes
-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock
14.7:1
15.1:1
Transfer Case
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Transfer Case Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Transmission Speeds
2
7
Transmission Type
Automatic
Dual Clutch Transmission
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
19 deg
19 deg
Approach Angle Deg
19 deg
19 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
25 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
25 deg
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
190 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
190 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
16 deg
Ramp-over Angle
17 deg
17 deg
Rear Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Recovery Hooks
No
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
No
Breakover Angle
16 deg
16 deg
Wading Depth
Not Available
Not Available
Energy Recovery Display
-
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
60 40 Split Seat
Yes
Yes
Adjustable Driver Seat
Yes
8-Way Power
Adjustable Front Seat
Yes
4-Way Manual
Ambient Lighting
Yes
Yes
Front Armrest
Yes
Centre Armrest
Armrest Front
Folding with storage
Centre Armrest
Armrest Rear
Centre folding with cupholders
Yes
Boot Light
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
1385
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
No
Yes
Cup Holders
Yes
4
Driver Seat
Yes
8-Way Power
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
8-Way Power
Fabric Seats
No
No
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
Yes
Front Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Heated Seats
Yes
Yes
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
Interior Colour Options
2
Black
Interior Colours
2
Black
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.
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Steel Grey, Gravity Blue, Intense Red, Pewter Olive, Glacier White Pearl (dual-tone on GT-Line)
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
active
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1430 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2021
2020
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 (SP2); SA launch 2020; 2023 facelift model current
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.
2023 facelift with revised front and rear styling, updated ADAS suite and interior upgrades
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
433 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
50 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1920 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
190 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Height
1628 mm
1640 mm
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1430 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
860 mm
Length
4472 mm
4370 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1100 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
10.6 m
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2610 mm
Width
1841 mm
1800 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Payload Capacity
-
456 kg
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Unibody
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Unibody
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1570 mm
MagneRide Damping
Not Available
Not Available
Power Steering
Yes
Yes
Rear Axle Type
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam
Rear Spring Type
Coil Spring
Coil Spring
Rear Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
Yes
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam
Rear Suspension Type
Multi-Link Independent
Coupled Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1560 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
136 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
136
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
No
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
B7 Diesel
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
4
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
128
143
Noise Level
Low
67 dB
Particulate Filter
No
DPF
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
No
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
599995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
599995
Starting Price Zar
519900
599995
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
17.2 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
13.3 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
23.3 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
20.0 l/100km
Spec
Jolion
Seltos
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Turbocharged Diesel
Engine Code
GW4B15A
D4FE
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Diesel
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1493 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Turbocharged
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Common Rail Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
16.0:1
Bore
72.5 mm
75 mm
Stroke
90.8 mm
84.5 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
85 kW @ 4000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
260 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
FWD
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
7-Speed DCT
Top Speed
188 km/h
175 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
10.5 sec
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Launch Control
No
No
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
59.4 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
181.8 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 Seltos comparison uses the exact South African derivatives selected above. 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 Seltos 45.
Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs Seltos 73.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs Seltos 93.
Practicality index: Jolion 60 vs Seltos 60.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs Seltos 71.
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
Jolion leads by 0 points
Jolion and Seltos are close on the comparable published fields, so buyer priorities should decide.
Close catalogue match. Buyer priorities should decide the outcome.
Why this scoreView full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Jolion
Performance
51/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
65/100
Seltos
Performance
45/100
Efficiency
73/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
60/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 68 pts for Seltos
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion leads. However, Seltos 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 exact South African derivatives 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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