GWM Jolion vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

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

1.5T Hybrid LT Hybrid Automatic

ZAR 519,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 115 kW 🔧 250 Nm ⛽ 17.9 km/l

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

Distinction 1.5T CVT Petrol Automatic

ZAR 389,900 ex-showroom

⚡ 108 kW 🔧 210 Nm ⛽ 14.7 km/l

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At a Glance — Who Wins What

⚡ Performance Tiggo 7 Pro

⛽ Fuel Economy Jolion

🛡 Safety Jolion

📦 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro

🔑 Ownership Jolion

Tiggo 7 Pro starts ZAR 409900 cheaper Jolion from ZAR 409,900 · Tiggo 7 Pro from ZAR 389,900

Key Specs Side by Side

The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Engine Power	115 kW	108 kW
Torque	250 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Size	1497 cc	1.5 cc
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Ground Clearance	190 mm	-
Boot / Load Bay	340 l	475 l
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Kerb Weight	1500 kg	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

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The Bottom Line

Both Jolion and Tiggo 7 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Where They Actually Differ

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +4 pts

Efficiency Jolion +14 pts

Safety Jolion +19 pts

Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +8 pts

Ownership Jolion +10 pts

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

🏆 Overall Winner

Jolion

Strengths

Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
Better long-term ownership value

Weak Spots

Less powerful engine setup
Less practical in daily usage

Best suited to: Fuel Efficiency

Tiggo 7 Pro

Strengths

More powerful engine output
More practical for daily use

Weak Spots

Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Shorter warranty coverage

Best suited to: Highway Driving Family Usage

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion

Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind

Tiggo 7 Pro

Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Large families needing more practicality and usability

Full Specs, Side by Side

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
360 Degree Camera	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Adaptive Cruise Control	Yes	-
Around View Monitor	Yes	-
Attention Assist	Yes	-
Autonomous Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam	Yes	-
Auto Highbeam	Yes	-
Auto Lights	Yes	-
Auto Park Assist	No	-
Auto Wipers	Yes	-
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	-
Blind Spot Warning	Yes	-
Cruise Control	Yes	Standard
Drive Modes	Yes	Eco / Normal / Sport
Driver Fatigue Alert	Yes	-
Eco Mode	Yes	-
Emergency Braking	Yes	-
Forward Collision Warning	Yes	-
Front Camera	Yes	-
Lane Departure Warning	Yes	-
Lane Keep Assist	Yes	-
Park Assist	Yes	-
Parking Distance Sensors	Front and Rear	-
Parking Sensor	Front and Rear	-
Parking Sensors	Front and Rear	Standard
Pre-Collision System	Yes	-
Rain Sensor Wipers	Yes	-
Rear View Camera	Yes	Standard
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Rear Parking Sensors	Yes	Standard
Rear View Camera	Yes	-
Reverse Camera	Yes	Standard
Reverse Camera Type	Yes	-
Reversing Camera	Yes	-
Sport Mode	Yes	-
Surround View Camera	Yes	-
Traffic Sign Recognition	Yes	-
EV Mode	Yes	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
4WD Engagement	-	-
4WD Hi Range	-	-
4WD Lo Range	-	-
4WD Selector	-	-
Automatic Shift Paddles	No	-
Clutch Type	Wet Multi-Disc	Automatic clutch
Differential Lock	No	-
Differential Type Front	-	-
Differential Type Rear	-	-
Drive Mode Selector	Yes	-
Drive Type	Front Wheel Drive	FWD
Drivetrain	Front Wheel Drive	FWD
Drivetrain Layout	Front Engine Front Wheel Drive	FWD
Final Drive Ratio	3.73	-
Front Differential Lock	-	-
Number of Gears	2 km/h	CVT
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Gearbox Type	Automatic	Automatic
LSD Available	No	-
Low Range	-	-
Paddle Shifters	No	-
Rear Differential Lock	-	-
Reverse Gear Warning	Yes	-
Steering Turns Lock to Lock	14.7:1	-
Transfer Case	-	-
Transfer Case Guard	-	-
Transmission	Automatic	Automatic
Transmission Speeds	2 km/h	CVT
Transmission Type	Automatic	Automatic
Axle Layout	Front Wheel Drive	FWD

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
4WD System Type	Front Wheel Drive	FWD
Approach Angle	19 deg	-
Approach Angle Deg	19 deg	-
Crawl Control	-	-
Departure Angle	26 deg	-
Departure Angle Deg	26 deg	-
Front Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Hill Descent Control	No	Standard
Locking Differential	No	-
Off Road Descent Control	-	-
Off Road Traction Assist	-	-
Ramp Breakover Angle	16 deg	-
Ramp-over Angle	17 deg	-
Rear Skid Plate Guard	-	-
Recovery Hooks	No	-
Skid Plates Fuel Tank	-	-
Skid Plates Transfer Case	-	-
Terrain Mode Mud	-	-
Terrain Mode Normal	-	-
Terrain Mode Rock	-	-
Terrain Mode Sand	-	-
Terrain Mode Snow	-	-
Terrain Modes	-	-
Terrain Response System	-	-
Underbody Camera	-	-
Underbody Protection	No	-
Breakover Angle	16 deg	-
Wading Depth	-	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
60 40 Split Seat	Yes	Standard
Adjustable Driver Seat	Yes	-
Adjustable Front Seat	Yes	-
Ambient Lighting	Yes	-
Front Armrest	Yes	-
Armrest Front	Folding with storage	-
Armrest Rear	Centre folding with cupholders	-
Boot Space Seats Down	1133	-
Boot Space Seats Up	340	-
Cargo Hooks In Boot	Yes	-
Cargo Net	No	-
Cargo Space	340	-
Cooled Seats	No	-
Cup Holders	Yes	-
Driver Seat	Yes	-
Driver Seat Adjustment	8-Way Electric	Manual
Folding Rear Seats	60/40 Split	-
Front Headrest	Adjustable	-
Front Passenger Headroom	1000 mm	-
Front Passenger Legroom	980 mm	-
Heated Seats	Yes	-
Interior Colour Options	2	-
Interior Colours	2	-
Interior Courtesy Lights	LED	-
Interior Trim Colour	Black with silver accents	-
Leather Accented Seat Trim	Leather	-
Leather Seats	Yes	-
Driver Lumbar Support	Yes	-
Door Map Pockets	Yes	-
Memory Seats	Yes	-
Passenger Seat Adjustment	4-Way Manual	Manual
Rear AC Vents	Yes	-
Rear Armrest	Yes	-
Rear Headrest	Adjustable	-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest	Yes	-
Rear Seat Ventilation	No	-
Seat Adjustment	Yes	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest	Yes	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft	Yes	-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height	Yes	-
Seat Belt Warning	Yes	-
Seat Capacity	5	-
Seat Fold Type	60/40 split fold	-
Seat Material	Leather	Fabric or cloth trim
Seat Trim	Leather	Fabric
Steering Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Steering Type	Yes	-
Third Row Seating Capacity	0	-
Third Row Seats	No	-
Rear USB Ports	Yes	-
Ventilated Seats	No	-
Boot Light	Yes	-
Fabric Seats	No	-
Instrument Cluster Type	Digital Instrument Cluster	-
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	-
Rear Passenger Headroom	950 mm	-
Rear Passenger Legroom	910 mm	-
Seat Count	5	-
Steering Wheel Material	Leather Wrapped	Polyurethane / synthetic

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
ABS	Yes	Standard
ABS EBD	Yes	Standard
AEB	Yes	-
Airbags	6	Multiple airbags
Alarm System	Yes	-
BA	Yes	Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring	Yes	-
Brake Override System	Yes	Standard
Central Locking	Yes	-
Child Safety Lock	Yes	Standard
Curtain Airbags	Yes	Standard
Driver Airbag	Yes	Standard
Driver Front Passenger Airbags	6	-
Driver Passenger Airbags	6	-
EBD	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
Electronic Stability Control	Yes	Standard
ESC With Traction Control	Yes	-
Fatigue Detection	Yes	-
Front Parking Sensors	Yes	-
Hill Hold	Yes	Standard
Hill Start Assist	Yes	Standard
Engine Immobiliser	Yes	Standard
ISOFIX Mounts	Yes	Standard
Lane Change Warning	Yes	-
Safety Rating	5	-
Passenger Airbag	Yes	Standard
Pedestrian Detection AEB	Yes	-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert	Yes	-
Seatbelt Pretensioners	Yes	Standard
Seatbelt Warning All Seats	Yes	Standard
Side Airbags	Yes	Standard
Side Impact Beams	Yes	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
TCS	Yes	Standard
Traction Control	Yes	Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor	Yes	Standard
Whiplash Protection	Yes	-
Anti Theft Alarm	Yes	-
Hill Descent Control	No	Standard
Brake Assist	Yes	Standard
Knee Airbag	No	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
AC Charging Power	-	-
AdBlue Tank Capacity	No	-
Average Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Charging Port Type	-	-
Charging Time AC Full	-	-
Charging Time DC Fast 80pct	-	-
City Mileage	14.6 km/l	-
Claimed Fuel Consumption	5.6 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Claimed Mileage	17.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Combined Consumption	5.6 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km	5.6 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Combined Driving Range	-	-
DC Charging Power	-	-
Distance To Empty	Yes	-
Electric Consumption	-	-
Emission Standard	Euro 5	Euro VIb
Fuel Consumption Extra Urban	4.9 l/100km	-
Fuel Consumption Urban	6.8 l/100km	-
Fuel Economy City	5.0	-
Fuel Economy Combined	5.6 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Economy Highway	5.5	-
Fuel Efficiency	5.6 l/100km	6.8 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap	Lockable	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l	-
Fuel Tank Litres	55 l	-
Fuel Type	Hybrid	Petrol
Highway Mileage	20.5 km/l	-
Low Fuel Warning	Yes	-
Low Range Ratio	-	-
Range Real World Highway	-	-
Range Real World Mixed	-	-
Range Wltp	-	-
Real-world Mileage	17.9 km/l	14.7 km/l
Auto Start Stop	Yes	-
Charging Type	No plug-in — self-charging hybrid	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
0-100 km/h	115 sec	-
Acceleration 0 100	115 sec	-
Active Engine Braking	No	-
Active Exhaust	-	-
Engine Aspiration	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Battery Capacity	1.8 kWh	-
Cylinder Bore	72.5 mm	-
Compression Ratio	10.5:1	-
Cylinder Layout	Inline 4 (I4)	Inline
Cylinders	4	4
Displacement	1497 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Code	GW4B15A	-
Engine Config	1.5L GW4B15A + Electric Motor Hybrid	1.5T petrol
Engine Cylinders	4	4
Engine Displacement	1497 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Cc	1497 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Displacement Litres	1497 cc	1.5 cc
Engine Position	Front Transverse	-
Engine Power kW	115 kW	108 kW
Engine Torque Nm	250 Nm	210 Nm
Engine Type	Inline 4 Cylinder Turbocharged Petrol	1.5T petrol
Engine Valves	16	16
Fuel Grade Required	Petrol	Petrol
Fuel System	Direct Injection	Petrol injection
Induction	Turbocharged	Turbocharged
Max Power kW	115 kW	108 kW
Maximum Engine RPM	6,000 rpm	-
Max Torque Nm	250 Nm	210 Nm
Maximum Power	115 kW	108 kW
Motor Power	75	-
Motor Torque	250	-
Engine Oil Capacity	5.5 l	-
Power	115 kW	108 kW
Power Assisted Steering	Electric Power Assisted	-
Power	154 bhp	144.8 bhp
Power kW Rpm	5,500 rpm	5500
Power @ RPM	5,500 rpm	5500
Piston Stroke	90.8 mm	-
Top Speed	188 km/h	-
Torque	250 Nm	210 Nm
Torque Nm Rpm	1,500-4,000 rpm	1750-4000
Torque @ RPM	1,500-4,000 rpm	1750-4000
Turbocharger	Yes	Standard
Valves per Cylinder	16	16
Variable Valve Timing	Yes	-
0–100 km/h	115 sec	-
Engine	1.5L GW4B15A + Electric Motor Hybrid	1.5T petrol
Engine Type Config	Inline 4 Cylinder (I4) DOHC 16-Valve Turbocharged	1.5T petrol
Maximum Torque	250 Nm	210 Nm
Turbo Type	Turbocharged	Single turbo
EV Range	120 km	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Accelerator 0 100	115 sec	-
12V Accessory Socket	Yes	-
Active Safety Alert	Yes	-
Adaptive Dampers	No	-
Aero Kit	No	-
Air Conditioning	Yes	Manual / automatic by trim
Auto Dimming Mirror	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Automatic High Beam	Yes	-
Battery Voltage	48	-
Bed Extender	-	-
Boot Opener	Yes	-
Canopy Fitment	-	-
Centre Console	Full-length with storage	-
Chrome Exterior Highlights	Yes	-
Chrome Grille	Yes	-
Climate Control	Yes	Manual / automatic by trim
Climate Zones	2	-
Coat Hooks Rear	Yes	-
Common Rail Injection	Direct Injection	-
Cornering Lights	Yes	-
Diff Lock	No	-
Difflock	No	-
Digital Speedometer	Yes	-
Door Ajar Warning	Yes	-
Door Opening Angle	90 deg	-
Door Sill Trim	Aluminium	-
Drag Coefficient	0.34	-
Driver Display	Digital	-
Driver Drowsiness Detection	Yes	-
Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors	Electric	-
Electric Folding Mirrors	Yes	-
Electric Tailgate	Yes	-
Engine Check Warning	Yes	-
Engine Start Button Illumination	Yes	-
Engine Start Stop	Yes	Standard
Engine Start Stop Button	Yes	Standard
Engine Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	-
Follow Me Home Headlamps	Yes	-
Follow Me Home Lights	Yes	-
Front Armrest	Yes	-
Front Diff Lock	-	-
Front Power Outlet	Yes	-
Front Reading Lamps	Yes	-
Front Wiper	Yes	-
Front Wipers Type	Variable intermittent	-
Fuel Consumption Combined	5.6	-
Fuel Lid Opener	Yes	-
Gear Shift Type	Automatic	Electric
Glove Box	Lockable illuminated	-
Glovebox Cooling	No	-
Grab Handles Rear	Yes	-
Ground Clearance Unladen	195	-
Headlamp Height Adjust	Yes	-
Headlamp Washer	No	-
Headrest Adjustable	Yes	-
Headrest Front	Adjustable	-
Headrest Rear	Adjustable	-
Heads Up Display	Yes	-
Heated Mirrors	Yes	-
Hill Start Assist	Yes	-
Horn Type	Electric	-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock	Yes	-
Intelligent Keyless Entry	Yes	-
Intelligent Speed Assist	Yes	-
Intercooler	Yes	-
Launch Control	No	-
Lift Gate	Yes	-
Load Bed Cover	-	-
Load Bed Light	-	-
Load Bed Steps	-	-
Loadbox Rope Hooks	-	-
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets	-	-
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist	Yes	-
Manual Aircon	Yes	-
Mirror	Electric Adjustable	-
Electric Mirror Folding	Electric	-
Multi Function Steering	Yes	-
Oil Pressure Warning	Yes	-
Panoramic Roof	Yes	-
Panoramic Roof Size	Full-length	-
Passive Entry Start	Yes	-
Performance Data Logger	No	-
Power Mirrors	Yes	-
Power Socket 12v	Yes	-
Power Windows	Yes	Standard
Powered Tailgate	Yes	-
Puddle Lights	Yes	-
Push Button Start	Yes	Standard
Push Button Start	Yes	Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers	Yes	-
Reading Lights Front	Yes	-
Reading Lights Rear	Yes	-
Rear Air Conditioning	Yes	-
Rear Defogger	Yes	-
Rear Diff Lock	No	-
Rear LED Combination Taillights	Yes	-
Rear Seat Split	60/40	-
Rear Window Defroster	Yes	-
Rear Wing	Integrated Spoiler	-
Rearview Mirror Inside	Yes	-
Regenerative Braking	Yes	-
Remote Central Locking	Yes	-
Remote Engine Start	Yes	-
Remote Side Mirror	Yes	-
Remote Start	No	-
Rev Counter	Yes	-
Rev Matching	No	-
Ride Mode Selection	Yes	-
Roof Antenna	Shark Fin Antenna	-
Roof Load	50 kg	-
Roof Rack Compatibility	Yes	-
Driver Seat Height Adjustment	Yes	-
Seat Type	High Bolster Sports Seat	-
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner	Yes	-
Seatbelt Reminder	Yes	Standard
Service Plan	5 Years / 75,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Reminder	Yes	-
Side Impact Bars	Yes	-
Side Steps	No	-
Skid Plates	No	-
Snow Mode	Yes	-
Sonar	Front and Rear	-
Sound System	9	4-6
Source Model Column	jolion	-
Spare Wheel	Yes	-
Speed Alert System	Yes	-
Speed Limiter	Yes	-
Sport Plus Mode	-	-
Sports Bar	-	-
Stability Control	Yes	Standard
Stabilizer Bar	Yes	-
Stabilizer Bar Front	Yes	-
Stabilizer Bar Rear	Yes	-
Steering Column Adjustment	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Steering Mounted Controls	Yes	-
Steering Response	Progressive	-
Sub Frame	Full front and rear	-
Sunroof	Yes	-
Sunvisors	Dual with vanity mirrors	-
Surround View Monitor	Yes	-
Tail Lamps	Yes	-
Tailgate Lock	-	-
Telescopic Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Temperature Gauge	Yes	-
Tie Down Hooks	Yes	-
Tow Bar Type	Receiver hitch compatible	-
TPMS	Yes	Standard
Trailer Hitch	No	-
Trim Level	top	-
Trip Computer	Yes	-
Tyre Repair Kit	No	-
Unlocking	Yes	Standard
Uv Protection Glass	Yes	-
Valves Per Cylinder	4	4
Vanity Mirror	Yes	-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated	Yes	-
Vdc	Yes	-
Voice Command	Yes	-
Voice Command Support	Yes	-
Walk Away Auto Door Lock	Yes	-
Walk Away Lock	Yes	-
Welcome Lighting	Yes	-
Wind Deflectors	No	-
Wireless Charger	Yes	-
Wireless Charging	Yes	-
AC Type	Yes	Manual / automatic by trim
Auto Dimming Irvm	Yes	-
Bottle Holders	Yes	-
Keyless Entry	Yes	Standard
Loadbox Depth Mm	-	-
Pedal Covers	Aluminium-style	-
Rim Size	18	18-inch alloy
Tailgate Damper	-	-
Tilt Steering	Tilt and Telescopic	-
Variant Role	Mid-to-high value derivative	-
Rear Reading Lamps	Yes	-
Tachometer	Yes	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Alloy Wheel Design	Multi-Spoke Alloy	-
Auto Headlights	Yes	-
Automatic Headlamps	Yes	-
Body Cladding	Yes	-
Body Type	SUV	-
Chrome Exterior Finish	Yes	-
Daytime Running Lamps	Yes	Standard
Daytime Running Lights	Yes	Standard
Door Handle Finish	Body Coloured	-
DRL	Yes	Standard
Electric Blind Sunroof	Yes	-
Exterior Colour Options	6	White, black, grey, silver, blue, green and other official Chery market colours by model.
Exterior Colour Options	6	-
Exterior Door Handle Colour	Body Coloured	-
Exterior Mirror Electric	Yes	-
Exterior Mirror Folding	Electric	-
Exterior Mirror Heated	Yes	-
Exterior Mirror Memory	No	-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator	Yes	-
Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Fog Lights	Yes	-
Front Fog Lamps	Yes	-
Front Fog Lights	Yes	-
Headlamp Levelling	Yes	-
Headlamps	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Headlight Type	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Headlights	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
LED Headlamps	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Led Headlights	Yes	LED / halogen by trim
Led Taillights	Yes	-
Load Bed Liner	-	-
Wing Mirror Type	Electric Adjustable	-
Panoramic Sunroof	Yes	-
Rear Fog Lights	Yes	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Rear Wiper	Yes	-
Roof Rails	Yes	Standard
Roof Type	Metal Roof	-
Rear Spoiler	Yes	-
Sunroof Slide	Yes	-
Sunroof Tilt	Yes	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Alternator	110A	-
Anti-Rust Treatment	Yes	-
Battery Type	Lithium-Ion	-
Battery Warranty	8 Years / 160,000 km	-
First Service At	5000	-
Gear Shift Indicator	Yes	Standard
Maintenance Plan	5 Years / 75,000 km	-
Engine Oil Change Interval	10,000 km	-
Service Interval	10000	-
Service Intervals	10000	-
Service Plan Distance	5 Years / 75,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Service Plan Duration	5 Years / 75,000 km	5 Year / 60 000 km
Approx Service Cost	Included in Service Plan	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Android Auto	Yes	Standard
Apple CarPlay	Yes	Standard
Audio	Yes	-
Audio Controls On Steering	Yes	-
Audio Speakers	9	4-6
Audio System	Yes	-
Bluetooth Connectivity	Yes	Standard
Connected Services	Yes	-
Digital Instrument Cluster	Yes	Standard
Display Audio	12.3-inch Touchscreen	-
FM Radio	Yes	-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports	3	-
Head Up Display	Yes	-
Infotainment Screen	12.3-inch Touchscreen	Touchscreen infotainment
Infotainment Display	12.3-inch Touchscreen	-
Infotainment Screen	12.3-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Laminated Windscreen	Yes	-
Navigation System	Yes	-
Premium Audio	Yes	-
Radio	Yes	-
Rear Usb	Yes	-
Infotainment Screen Size	12.3-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
Smartphone Connectivity	Yes	-
Number of Speakers	9	4-6
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Touchscreen	12.3-inch Touchscreen	10.25-inch or larger by trim
USB Ports	3	Front and rear USB where listed
Voice Control	Yes	-
Voice Recognition	Yes	-
Wi-Fi Hotspot	Yes	-
Wireless Apple CarPlay	Yes	Standard
Wireless Android Auto	Yes	Standard
Multi Information Display	Digital Instrument Cluster	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Anti-Corrosion Warranty	6 Years	-
Basic Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Roadside Assistance	Yes	-
Roadside Assistance	Yes	-
Warranty	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Kilometers	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance	Yes	-
Warranty Years	5 Years / 100,000 km	5 Year / 150 000 km

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Auto Brake Hold	Yes	-
Autonomous Emergency Brake	Yes	-
Brake Type Rear	Disc	-
Braked Towing Capacity	1500 kg	-
Cornering Brake Control	Yes	-
Electric Park Brake	Electronic	-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution	Yes	-
Fifth Wheel Prep	-	-
Front Brake Disc Diameter	308 mm	-
Front Tyre Width	215 mm	-
Hydraulic Brake Assist	Yes	-
Parking Brake Type	Electronic	-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter	292 mm	-
Rear Brake Type	Disc	Disc
Rear Tyre Width	215 mm	-
Spare Tyre	Yes	-
Spare Wheel Location	Under vehicle / boot floor	-
Spare Wheel Size Type	Steel	-
Spare Wheel Type	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Audio Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Phone Controls	Yes	-
Steering Wheel Trim	Leather Wrapped	-
Towing Braked Kg	1500 kg	-
Tyre Load Index	94	-
Tyre Pressure Display	Yes	-
Tyre Pressure Monitoring	Yes	Standard
Tyre Size	215/55R18	18-inch alloy
Tyre Speed Rating	V	-
Tyre Type	Radial	-
Wheel Cover	Alloy	-
Wheel Diameter	18	18-inch alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts	Yes	-
Wheel Material	Multi-Spoke Alloy	-
Wheel Rim Size	18	18-inch alloy
Wheel Size Type	18	-
Wheel Type	Multi-Spoke Alloy	-
Wheelbase Mm	2700 mm	2670 mm
Brake Type Front	Ventilated Disc	-
Front Brake Type	Ventilated Disc	Ventilated Disc
Handbrake Type	Electronic parking brake	Electronic parking brake
Leather Steering Wheel	Leather Wrapped	-
Wheels	Multi-Spoke Alloy	-
Brakes	Ventilated Disc	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Body Style	SUV	SUV
Dealer Stock Note	Top grade in the South Africa lineup	-
Model Year	2026	2026
Production Status	published	active
Segment	SUV	SUV
Vehicle Type	SUV	SUV
Model Introduced Year	2021	2022
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.	Current South Africa Tiggo 7 Pro range
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.	Current South Africa version listed by official source
Facelift Launched Since	2024	2022
Facelift Version Ending	Current	Current
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.	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Boot Space	340 l	475 l
Boot Space Seats Folded	540 l	1500 l
Boot Volume	340 l	475 l
Cargo Volume	340 l	475 l
Number of Doors	5	5
Doors	5	5
Front Overhang	880 mm	-
Front Track Width	1560 mm	-
Fuel Tank Capacity	55 l	-
Gross Vehicle Mass Kg	2200 kg	-
Gross Vehicle Weight	2200 kg	-
Ground Clearance	190 mm	-
Ground Clearance Max	190 mm	-
Ground Clearance Min	190 mm	-
Ground Clearance Mm	190 mm	-
Front Headroom	990 mm	-
Rear Headroom	960 mm	-
Height	1628 mm	1705 mm
Height Mm	1628 mm	1705 mm
Kerb Weight	1500 kg	-
Front Legroom	1050 mm	-
Rear Legroom	890 mm	-
Length	4472 mm	4500 mm
Length Mm	4472 mm	4500 mm
Load Sill Height	Low	-
Rear Overhang	890 mm	-
Rear Track Width	1570 mm	-
Seating Capacity	5	5
Seats	5	5
Front Shoulder Room	1430 mm	-
Rear Shoulder Room	1390 mm	-
Tare Mass Kg	1500 kg	-
Towing Capacity	1500 kg	-
Tracking System	Optional	-
Turning Circle	11.4 m	-
Turning Circle M	11.4 m	-
Turning Radius	11.4 m	-
Wheelbase	2700 mm	2670 mm
Width	1841 mm	1842 mm
Width Mm	1841 mm	1842 mm
Boot Space Seats Folded	540 l	1500 l
Load Bed Length	340 l	475 l
Load Bed Width	-	-
Loadbox Length Mm	340 l	475 l
Loadbox Width Mm	-	-
Max Payload	-	-
Payload Kg	-	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Chassis Material	Monocoque	-
Chassis Type	Monocoque	-
Front Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Front Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	-
Front Suspension Type	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
MagneRide Damping	-	-
Power Steering	Yes	-
Rear Axle Type	Multi-Link Independent	-
Rear Spring Type	Coil Spring	-
Rear Anti-Roll Bar	Yes	-
Rear Suspension Type	Multi-Link Independent	Multi-link
Shock Absorber Type	Hydraulic	-
Shock Absorbers	Hydraulic	-
Steering Column	Adjustable	-
Front Suspension	MacPherson Strut	MacPherson strut
Rear Suspension	Multi-Link Independent	Multi-link
Suspension	MacPherson Strut	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
CO2 Emissions	128 g/km	-
CO2 Emissions G Km	128	-
Euro Emission Standard	Euro 5	-
Fuel Evaporation Control	EVAP Canister	-
Green NCAP Rating	4/5	-
Idle CO2 Output	128	-
Noise Level	Low	-
Particulate Filter	No	-
Fuel Octane Requirement	95 Octane Unleaded	Petrol
Start Stop System	Yes	-
Hybrid System Type	Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)	-

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Ownership Role	Top	range-specific
Price Zar	519900 ZAR	389900 ZAR
Pricing Role	Current listed price	range-specific
Starting Price	519900	389900
Starting Price Zar	519900	389900
Price Source	South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list	Official model page price card

Spec	Jolion	Tiggo 7 Pro
Real-world City Mileage Min	7.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Max	8.0 l/100km	-
Real-world Highway Mileage Min	6.0 l/100km	-
Real-world City Mileage Max	9.5 l/100km	-

Overall Verdict Score

Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.

Weighted / 100

Verdict readout

Jolion leads by 5 points

Both Jolion and Tiggo 7 Pro are extremely closely matched, making the final choice dependent on buyer preference.

Winner 66 /100

Lead 5 points

Data 97% confidence

#1 Winner

Jolion

97% data confidence 2 strong categories

Best at Safety 94 Check Performance 42

Performance 42

Efficiency 73

Safety 94

Practicality 60

Ownership 65

Leads by 5 points

Tiggo 7 Pro

68% data confidence 1 strong categories

Best at Safety 75 Check Performance 46

Performance 46

Efficiency 59

Safety 75

Practicality 68

Ownership 55

Performance 24% Safety 22% Practicality 22% Efficiency 17% Ownership 15%

Category leaders What moves the verdict

Performance Tiggo 7 Pro +4 Efficiency Jolion +14 Safety Jolion +19 Practicality Tiggo 7 Pro +8 Ownership Jolion +10

Very close match. Final decision depends on buyer preference.

Why this score View full breakdown

Overall Winner

Jolion

Performance 42/100

Efficiency 73/100

Safety 94/100

Practicality 60/100

Ownership 65/100

Tiggo 7 Pro

Performance 46/100

Efficiency 59/100

Safety 75/100

Practicality 68/100

Ownership 55/100

So, Which One Should You Buy?

🏆 GWM Jolion wins with 66 pts vs 61 pts for Tiggo 7 Pro

In structured scoring, Jolion emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Tiggo 7 Pro may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.

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On our scoring the Jolion edges ahead overall. That said, the right choice depends on what you actually use the car for — the breakdown above shows exactly where each one wins and loses.

Efficiency scores: Jolion 73 vs Tiggo 7 Pro 59. In the real world, diesel variants of either car will beat the claimed figure on long highways and fall short in Joburg traffic.

Safety scores: Jolion 94, Tiggo 7 Pro 75. Check each model page for NCAP ratings and which trim levels include AEB and blind-spot monitoring — those features aren't always standard.

Long-term ownership scores: Jolion 65, Tiggo 7 Pro 55. Service intervals, parts availability in SA, and whether a service plan is bundled all factor in — check the individual variant specs for that detail.

Practicality scores: Jolion 60, Tiggo 7 Pro 68. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.

Performance scores: Jolion 42, Tiggo 7 Pro 46. This looks at real-world pace — 0–100 kph, highway flexibility, and how either car feels when you actually need to overtake on an N-road.

Resale varies with colour, spec, and market timing, but Japanese brands — and Toyota specifically — have a strong track record in SA. Check current used prices for both on AutoTrader to see the real gap right now.

Ground clearance and 4WD availability are what matter most here. Scroll to the spec table above to compare both side by side — if either model offers a 4WD variant, that's the version worth comparing.

Fuel, insurance, and service costs are the big three. Diesel variants of both models typically save R800–R1,500/month in fuel at current SA pump prices. The Jolion edges the overall ownership score, but check whether either variant includes a service plan — that changes the monthly maths significantly.

The Jolion scores better overall, but neither car is a bad buy here. It comes down to what features matter to you — check the full spec table above to see exactly what you gain and lose at each price point.

In Depth — Breaking It All Down

The comparison between Jolion and Tiggo 7 Pro in South Africa evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.

Performance: Jolion scores 42 vs 46.

Efficiency: Jolion scores 73 vs 59.

Safety: Jolion scores 94 vs 75.

Practicality: Jolion scores 60 vs 68.

Ownership: Jolion scores 65 vs 55.

Final structured scoring gives Jolion the advantage in this comparison.

GWM Jolion vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

GWM Jolion

Chery Tiggo 7 Pro

At a Glance — Who Wins What

Key Specs Side by Side

The Bottom Line

Where They Actually Differ

What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)

Jolion

Tiggo 7 Pro

Which One's Right for You?

Jolion

Tiggo 7 Pro

Full Specs, Side by Side

Overall Verdict Score

Jolion leads by 5 points

Jolion

Tiggo 7 Pro

Jolion

Tiggo 7 Pro

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