GWM Jolion vs GWM Tank 300

A proper head-to-head in South Africa — we cover price, performance, petrol economy, safety and what it'll actually cost you to own each one long term.

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
GWM Tank 300 in South Africa

GWM Tank 300

2.0T Hi4-T Hybrid Plug-in Hybrid 8-Speed Automatic Current
ZAR 849,900 ex-showroom
⚡ 240 kW 🔧 750 Nm ⛽ 35.7 km/l
Add a 3rd car

Decision summary

GWM Jolion vs GWM Tank 300: the short answer

Tank 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion.

Jolion starts ZAR 290,000 cheaper Jolion from ZAR 409,900 · Tank 300 from ZAR 699,900

Five key differences

Exact selected derivatives
Specification Jolion Tank 300
Maximum Power Jolion115 kW @ 5500 rpm Tank 300240 kW @ 5500 rpm
Maximum Torque Jolion250 Nm Tank 300750 Nm
Engine Size Jolion1497 cc Tank 3001999 cc
Combined Fuel Economy Jolion17.9 km/l Tank 30035.7 km/l
Ground Clearance Jolion190 mm Tank 300224 mm

Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jolion

Strengths
  • Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
  • Less powerful engine setup
  • Lower fuel efficiency
  • Fewer listed safety features
  • Lower published practicality figures
Best suited to: General Use
Specification evidence leader

Tank 300

Strengths
  • More powerful engine output
  • Better fuel efficiency
  • Stronger listed safety equipment
  • Stronger published practicality figures
Weak Spots
  • No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to: Published Performance Published Efficiency Published Practicality

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion

  • Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix

Tank 300

  • 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 space and capacity figures

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec Jolion Tank 300
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 Yes
Autonomous Emergency Braking Yes Yes
Automatic High Beam Yes Yes
Auto Highbeam Yes Yes
Auto Lights Yes Yes
Auto Park Assist No 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 Yes
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 Front and Rear
Parking Sensor Front and Rear Front and Rear
Parking Sensors Front and Rear Front and Rear
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 Yes
Surround View Camera Yes Yes
Traffic Sign Recognition Yes Yes
Spec Jolion Tank 300
4WD Engagement Not Applicable Available
4WD Hi Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Lo Range Not Applicable Yes
4WD Selector Not Applicable Confirmed 4WD derivative
Automatic Shift Paddles No Yes
Axle Layout FWD AWD
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 All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid)
Drivetrain Layout Front Engine Front Wheel Drive Front Engine Four Wheel Drive
Engine Position Front Transverse Front Transverse
Final Drive Ratio 3.73 3.73
Front Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Number of Gears 2 8
Gear Shift Indicator Yes Yes
Gear Shift Type Automatic Automatic
Gearbox DHT Hybrid Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
Gearbox Type DHT Hybrid Transmission 8-Speed Automatic
LSD Available No Yes
Low Range Not Applicable Available where 4WD low range is fitted
Low Range Ratio Not Applicable Not Applicable
Paddle Shifters No Yes
Rear Differential Lock Not Applicable Yes
Reverse Gear Warning Yes Yes
Steering Turns Lock to Lock 14.7:1 14.7:1
Transfer Case Not Applicable Yes
Transfer Case Guard Not Available -
Transmission Speeds 2 8
Transmission Type Automatic Automatic

In depth: how these cars differ

This Jolion and Tank 300 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 Tank 300 98.

Efficiency index: Jolion 73 vs Tank 300 97.

Safety-equipment index: Jolion 93 vs Tank 300 100.

Practicality index: Jolion 60 vs Tank 300 76.

Ownership-cover index: Jolion 65 vs Tank 300 65.

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

Tank 300 leads by 20 points

Tank 300 holds a noticeable catalogue-index lead over Jolion.

Evidence leader 88 /100
Lead 20 points
Data 96% source coverage
88
#1 Evidence leader

Tank 300

96% source coverage 4 strong categories
Best at Safety 100 Check Ownership 65
Performance 98
Efficiency 97
Safety 100
Practicality 76
Ownership 65
Leads by 20 points
68
#2

Jolion

96% source coverage 2 strong categories
Best at Safety 93 Check Performance 51
Performance 51
Efficiency 73
Safety 93
Practicality 60
Ownership 65
Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%
Category leaders What moves the verdict
Performance Tank 300 +47 Efficiency Tank 300 +24 Safety Tank 300 +7 Practicality Tank 300 +16 Ownership Level

Moderate difference in the source-backed catalogue index.

Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader

Tank 300

Performance 98/100
Efficiency 97/100
Safety 100/100
Practicality 76/100
Ownership 65/100

Jolion

Performance 51/100
Efficiency 73/100
Safety 93/100
Practicality 60/100
Ownership 65/100

What the evidence means

Evidence index GWM Tank 300 leads the specification evidence index with 88 pts vs 68 pts for Jolion

In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 300 leads. However, Jolion may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

Jolion vs Tank 300 questions

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.