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Spec
Jolion
Sonet
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
Sonet
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
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
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
FWD
Drivetrain Layout
Front Engine Front Wheel Drive
FWD
Engine Position
Front Transverse
Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio
3.73
3.56
Front Differential Lock
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Number of Gears
2
CVT
Gear Shift Indicator
Yes
No
Gear Shift Type
Automatic
Automatic
Gearbox
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
Gearbox Type
DHT Hybrid Transmission
Intelligent Variable Transmission (IVT)
LSD Available
No
No
Low Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Low Range Ratio
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters
No
No
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
CVT
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
4WD System Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Approach Angle
19 deg
21 deg
Approach Angle Deg
19 deg
21 deg
Crawl Control
Not Available
Not Available
Departure Angle
26 deg
35 deg
Departure Angle Deg
26 deg
35 deg
Front Skid Plate Guard
Not Available
Not Available
Ground Clearance Max
190 mm
211 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
211 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
18 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
Sonet
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
1143
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
10.25-inch touchscreen (EX+), digital instrument cluster (SX), wireless CarPlay/Android Auto (SX), Bose audio (SX), ventilated front seats (SX), ambient lighting, 6 airbags all grades
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
Black
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Leather Seats
Yes
Yes
Driver Lumbar Support
Yes
Yes
Door Map Pockets
Yes
Yes
Memory Seats
Yes
Yes
Passenger Seat Adjustment
4-Way Manual
4-Way Manual
Rear AC Vents
Yes
No
Rear Armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
Adjustable
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
8-Way Power
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
Yes
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
Yes
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
Yes
Seat Material
Leather
Leather
Seat Trim
Leather
Leather
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
1380 mm
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
1330 mm
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
Yes
Ventilated Seats
No
Yes
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
ABS
Yes
Yes
ABS EBD
Yes
Yes
AEB
Yes
Yes
Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
Yes
Yes
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Yes
BA
Yes
Yes
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Brake Override System
Yes
Yes
Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Yes
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Yes
Driver Airbag
Yes
Yes
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
EBD
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Yes
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Fatigue Detection
Yes
Yes
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Yes
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Hill Hold
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Yes
ISOFIX Mounts
Yes
Yes
Knee Airbag
No
No
Lane Change Warning
Yes
Yes
Safety Rating
5
5
Passenger Airbag
Yes
Yes
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
Yes
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Yes
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Yes
Side Airbags
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Yes
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Stability Control
Yes
Yes
TCS
Yes
Yes
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Yes
Whiplash Protection
Yes
Yes
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
AC Type
Yes
Yes
Accelerator 0 100
115 sec
11.2 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
Yes
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
No
No
Aero Kit
No
No
Air Conditioning
Yes
Yes
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
No
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
No
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Automatic High Beam
Yes
Yes
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
Remote
Boot Space Seats Folded
540 l
1143 l
Bottle Holders
Yes
4
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Centre Armrest
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
No
Chrome Grille
Yes
Yes
Climate Control
Yes
Yes
Climate Zones
2
2
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Gasoline Direct Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
No
Difflock
No
No
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Yes
Door Ajar Warning
Yes
Yes
Door Opening Angle
90 deg
-
Door Sill Trim
Aluminium
-
Drag Coefficient
0.34
0.34
Driver Display
Digital
Digital Cluster
Driver Drowsiness Detection
Yes
-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors
Electric
Yes
Electric Folding Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Electric Tailgate
Yes
No
Engine Check Warning
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Yes
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Yes
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Power Outlet
Yes
Yes
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
Yes
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
Yes
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6
5.9
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
Remote
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
Yes
Glovebox Cooling
No
No
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
Headlamp Height Adjust
Yes
Yes
Headlamp Washer
No
No
Headrest Adjustable
Yes
Yes
Headrest Front
Adjustable
-
Headrest Rear
Adjustable
-
Heads Up Display
Yes
No
Heated Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Hill Start Assist
Yes
Yes
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Yes
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
No
Keyless Entry
Yes
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Yes
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
Electric
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
Yes
Multi Function Steering
Yes
Yes
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
Panoramic Roof
Yes
No
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Yes
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Performance Data Logger
No
No
Power Mirrors
Yes
Yes
Power Socket 12v
Yes
Yes
Power Windows
Yes
Yes
Powered Tailgate
Yes
No
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Push Button Start
Yes
Yes
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Yes
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
Yes
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
No
Rear Defogger
Yes
Yes
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
Yes
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
Yes
Rear Seat Split
60/40
Yes
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
Yes
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Yes
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
No
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Yes
Remote Engine Start
Yes
No
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
Yes
Remote Start
No
No
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
No
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
Yes
Rim Size
18
215/55 R17
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
Yes
Roof Load
50 kg
50 kg
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Yes
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Leather Seats
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
Yes
Service Reminder
Yes
Yes
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Yes
Side Steps
No
No
Skid Plates
No
No
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Yes
Sound System
9
8
Source Model Column
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Spare Wheel
Yes
Temporary Spare
Speed Alert System
Yes
Yes
Speed Limiter
Yes
Yes
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
Yes
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
Yes
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Response
Progressive
Normal
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Unibody
Sunroof
Yes
No
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Yes
Tachometer
Yes
Yes
Tail Lamps
Yes
Yes
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Yes
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
top
flagship
Trip Computer
Yes
Yes
Tyre Repair Kit
No
No
Unlocking
Yes
Yes
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
Yes
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
Yes
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Flagship / premium derivative
Vdc
Yes
Yes
Voice Command
Yes
Yes
Voice Command Support
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Yes
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Yes
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
Yes
Boot Space Seats Folded
540 l
1143 l
Load Bed Length
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Load Bed Width
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Length Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Loadbox Width Mm
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Yes
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Body Cladding
Yes
No
Body Type
SUV
Sub-Compact SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
No
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
Yes
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
Yes
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
Body Colour
DRL
Yes
Yes
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
Multiple
Exterior Colour Options
6
7
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
Body Colour
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
Yes
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
Yes
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Yes
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Front Overhang
880 mm
800 mm
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
Yes
Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Headlight Type
Yes
Yes
Headlights
Yes
Yes
LED Headlamps
Yes
Yes
Led Headlights
Yes
Yes
Led Taillights
Yes
Yes
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
Electric
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
No
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
Yes
Rear Overhang
890 mm
695 mm
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Rear Wiper
Yes
Yes
Roof Rails
Yes
Yes
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Yes
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
No
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Charging Type
No plug-in — self-charging hybrid
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14.7 km/l
13.7 km/l
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Fuel Tank Litres
55
45
Highway Mileage
20.4 km/l
20.0 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
Yes
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
16.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Yes
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Alternator
110A
Yes
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
Yes
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
First Service At
5000
15000
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
4.5 l
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15000
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
R3,000 per service
Service Interval
10000
15000
Service Intervals
10000
15000
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
3 Years / 45,000 km
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Android Auto
Yes
Yes
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Audio
Yes
Yes
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
Yes
Audio Speakers
9
8
Audio System
Yes
Yes
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Connected Services
Yes
Yes
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Yes
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
Yes
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
4
Head Up Display
Yes
No
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Digital
Navigation System
Yes
Yes
Premium Audio
Yes
Yes
Radio
Yes
Yes
Rear Usb
Yes
Yes
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Yes
Number of Speakers
9
8
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
10.25
USB Ports
3
4
Voice Control
Yes
Yes
Voice Recognition
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
No
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Yes
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Yes
AUX Input
-
No
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
5 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
5 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
7 Years / 150,000 km
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
Electronic
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Yes
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Yes
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
Electronic
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
Yes
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
280 mm
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Tyre Width
215 mm
215 mm
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Electronic
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Yes
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
Electronic
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
236 mm
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
215 mm
215 mm
Spare Tyre
Yes
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Temporary Spare
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Temporary Spare
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
Yes
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
Leather
Tyre Load Index
94
102
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Yes
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Yes
Tyre Size
215/55R18
215/55 R17
Tyre Speed Rating
V
H
Tyre Type
Radial
Radial
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
215/55 R17
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18
215/55 R17
Wheel Size Type
18
215/55 R17
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
Alloy Alloy
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Body Style
SUV
SUV
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.
Clear White, Aurora Black Pearl, Gravity Blue, Pewter Olive, Intense Red, Steel Grey, Glacier White Pearl (two-tone options on SX)
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
1270 kg
Vehicle Type
SUV
SUV
Model Introduced Year
2021
2021
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 (BC3); launched globally 2020, SA 2021
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 model year update with revised front styling and expanded ADAS features
Facelift Launched Since
2024
2023
Facelift Version Ending
Current
Current
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
392 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
45 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1710 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
211 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
990 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
950 mm
Height
1628 mm
1635 mm
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1270 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
1030 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
860 mm
Length
4472 mm
3995 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
1100 kg
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
10.4 m
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2500 mm
Width
1841 mm
1790 mm
Ground Clearance (With Full Seating Load)
-
190 mm
Number of Rows
-
2 rows
Payload Capacity
-
408 kg
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
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
1544 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
1536 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
Telescopic
Steering Column
Adjustable
Adjustable
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
138 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
138
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 6
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
Yes
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
93 Octane
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
4
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Available
Idle CO2 Output
128
145
Noise Level
Low
67 dB
Particulate Filter
No
No
Start Stop System
Yes
Yes
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
CVVT
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Ownership Role
Top
Flagship
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
469995 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
469995
Starting Price Zar
519900
469995
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
15.1 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
11.6 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
21.0 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
18.0 l/100km
Spec
Jolion
Sonet
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Engine Code
GW4B15A
G4LC
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1497 cc
Cylinders
4
4
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Inline
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Direct Injection
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
13.0:1
Bore
72.5 mm
75 mm
Stroke
90.8 mm
84.5 mm
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
85 kW @ 6300 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
143 Nm @ 4000 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
172 km/h
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
11.2 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
66.9 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
112.6 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
In depth: how these cars differ
This Jolion and Sonet 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 Sonet 36.
Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs Sonet 65.
Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs Sonet 93.
Practicality index: Jolion 60 vs Sonet 59.
Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs Sonet 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 4 points
Jolion and Sonet 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
Sonet
Performance
36/100
Efficiency
65/100
Safety
93/100
Practicality
59/100
Ownership
71/100
What the evidence means
Evidence indexGWM Jolion
leads the specification evidence index with 68 pts
vs 64 pts for Sonet
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Jolion leads. However, Sonet may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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