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.
Urban Cruiser starts ZAR 90,000 cheaperJolion from ZAR 409,900 · Urban Cruiser from ZAR 319,900
Key Specs Side by Side
The specs that matter most — highlighted where one car leads.
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
Engine Size
1497 cc
1496 cc
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
14.9 km/l
Ground Clearance
190 mm
175 mm
Boot / Load Bay
340 l
290 l
Airbags
6
6
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1085 kg
Seating Capacity
-
-
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
= leads in this spec
The Bottom Line
Jolion has a slight advantage, but Urban Cruiser remains highly competitive.
Where They Actually Differ
Performance
Jolion
+19 pts
Efficiency
Jolion
+13 pts
Safety
Jolion
+2 pts
Practicality
Jolion
+2 pts
Ownership
Jolion
+22 pts
What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
🏆 Overall Winner
Jolion
Strengths
More powerful engine output
Better fuel efficiency
Stronger safety package
More practical for daily use
Better long-term ownership value
Weak Spots
No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:Highway DrivingFuel EfficiencyFamily Usage
Urban Cruiser
Strengths
Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
Less powerful engine setup
Lower fuel efficiency
Less comprehensive safety features
Less practical in daily usage
Shorter warranty coverage
Best suited to:General Use
Which One's Right for You?
Jolion
Drivers who prioritise strong highway performance and overtaking power
Buyers looking for better fuel efficiency
Families prioritising stronger safety equipment
Large families needing more practicality and usability
Long-term owners valuing warranty and ownership peace of mind
Urban Cruiser
Buyers looking for a balanced all-round vehicle
Full Specs, Side by Side
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Hybrid System
Parallel Hybrid
Not Applicable
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
Quarter Mile
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Rev Limiter
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Power-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
71 kW/tonne
Torque-to-Weight Ratio
Not Officially Disclosed
129 Nm/tonne
Usable Battery Capacity
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Applicable
Electric Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
DC Charging Time
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
AC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Aspiration
Turbocharged
Naturally Aspirated
Battery Voltage
48 V
Not Applicable
Bore
72.5 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Compression Ratio
10.5:1
12.5:1
Cylinder Layout
Inline
Not Officially Disclosed
Cylinders
4
4
DC Charging Power
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Drive Type
FWD
FWD
Engine Code
GW4B15A
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine Displacement
1497 cc
1496 cc
Fuel System
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Type
Hybrid
Petrol
Launch Control
No
Not Officially Disclosed
Regenerative Braking
Yes
Not Applicable
Stroke
90.8 mm
Not Officially Disclosed
Top Speed
188 km/h
172 km/h
Valves
16
16
Valves per Cylinder
4
4
Maximum Torque
250 Nm
140 Nm @ 4200 rpm
0-100 km/h
9.5 sec
12.5 sec
Battery Capacity
1.8 kWh
Not Applicable
Battery Type
Lithium-ion
Not Applicable
Drive Modes
Not Officially Disclosed
Not Officially Disclosed
Engine
1.5-litre Turbocharged Petrol Hybrid
1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
Maximum Power
115 kW @ 5500 rpm
77 kW @ 6000 rpm
Transmission
Not Officially Disclosed
CVT
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
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
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Auto Highbeam
Yes
Not Available
Auto Lights
Yes
Standard
Auto Park Assist
No
-
Auto Wipers
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Warning
Yes
Standard
Cruise Control
Yes
Standard
Driver Fatigue Alert
Yes
Not Available
Eco Mode
Yes
-
Emergency Braking
Yes
Standard
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
Standard
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
EV Mode
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
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
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
4
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
4
Transmission Type
Automatic
Continuously Variable Transmission
Axle Layout
FWD
FWD
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
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
175 mm
Ground Clearance Min
190 mm
175 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
Urban Cruiser
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
Not Available
Boot Space Seats Down
1133
-
Cargo Hooks In Boot
Yes
-
Cargo Net
No
-
Cooled Seats
No
-
Cup Holders
Yes
-
Driver Seat
Yes
Manual
Driver Seat Adjustment
8-Way Electric
Manual
Folding Rear Seats
60/40 Split
60/40 Split
Heated Seats
Yes
Not Applicable
Interior Colour Options
2
6
Interior Colours
2
6
Interior Courtesy Lights
LED
-
Interior Trim Colour
Black with silver accents
-
Leather Accented Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
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
Not Available
Rear Headrest
Adjustable
-
Rear Seat Centre Armrest
Yes
Not Available
Rear Seat Ventilation
No
-
Seat Adjustment
Yes
Manual
Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft
Yes
-
Seat Adjustment Driver Height
Yes
-
Seat Belt Warning
Yes
-
Seat Fold Type
60/40 split fold
60/40 Split
Seat Material
Leather
Fabric
Seat Trim
Leather
Fabric
Front Shoulder Room
1430 mm
Not Applicable
Rear Shoulder Room
1390 mm
Not Applicable
Steering Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Type
Yes
Electric
Third Row Seating Capacity
0
-
Third Row Seats
No
-
Rear USB Ports
Yes
3
Ventilated Seats
No
Not Applicable
Boot Light
Yes
-
Fabric Seats
No
Fabric
Instrument Cluster Type
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
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
Elevated cabin with touchscreen infotainment, Apple CarPlay & Android Auto, comfortable seating
Steering Wheel Material
Leather Wrapped
Not Applicable
Front Headrest
Adjustable
-
Floor Trim
-
Carpet
Floor Mats
-
Carpet
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
ABS
Yes
Standard
ABS EBD
Yes
Standard
AEB
Yes
Standard
Airbags
6
6
Alarm System
Yes
Standard
BA
Yes
Standard
Blind Spot Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Brake Override System
Yes
Not Available
Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Child Safety Lock
Yes
Standard
Curtain Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Driver Airbag
Yes
6
Driver Front Passenger Airbags
6
6
Driver Passenger Airbags
6
6
EBD
Yes
Standard
Engine Immobiliser
Yes
Standard
Electronic Stability Control
Yes
Standard
ESC With Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Fatigue Detection
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
6
Pedestrian Detection AEB
Yes
-
Rear Cross Traffic Alert
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Pretensioners
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Reminder
Yes
Not Available
Seatbelt Warning All Seats
Yes
Not Available
Side Airbags
Yes
Not Available
Side Impact Beams
Yes
Standard
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Stability Control
Yes
Standard
TCS
Yes
Standard
Tracking System
Optional
-
Traction Control
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitor
Yes
Standard
Whiplash Protection
Yes
-
Anti Theft Alarm
Yes
Standard
Hill Descent Control
Not Available
Not Available
Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Knee Airbag
No
Not Available
Front Parking Sensors
Yes
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Accelerator 0 100
115 sec
12.5 sec
12V Accessory Socket
Yes
-
Active Safety Alert
Yes
-
Adaptive Dampers
No
Not Available
Aero Kit
No
-
Air Conditioning
Yes
Automatic AC
Auto Dimming Mirror
Yes
Not Available
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Automatic High Beam
Yes
-
Bed Extender
Not Available
Not Available
Boot Opener
Yes
-
Boot Space Seats Folded
540 l
290 l
Canopy Fitment
Not Available
Not Available
Centre Console
Full-length with storage
Standard
Chrome Exterior Highlights
Yes
-
Chrome Grille
Yes
-
Climate Control
Yes
Automatic AC
Climate Zones
2
Automatic AC
Coat Hooks Rear
Yes
-
Common Rail Injection
Direct Injection
Multi-Point Injection
Cornering Lights
Yes
-
Diff Lock
No
Not Applicable
Difflock
No
Not Applicable
Digital Speedometer
Yes
Full Digital
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
All Doors
Electric Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Engine Check Warning
Yes
-
Engine Start Button Illumination
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop
Yes
Standard
Engine Start Stop Button
Yes
Standard
Engine Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
Not Applicable
Follow Me Home Headlamps
Yes
-
Follow Me Home Lights
Yes
-
Front Armrest
Yes
Standard
Front Diff Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Front Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Front Wiper
Yes
-
Front Wipers Type
Variable intermittent
-
Fuel Consumption Combined
5.6
6.7
Fuel Lid Opener
Yes
-
Glove Box
Lockable illuminated
-
Glovebox Cooling
No
-
Grab Handles Rear
Yes
-
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
Standard
Horn Type
Electric
-
Impact Sensing Door Unlock
Yes
-
Intelligent Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Intelligent Speed Assist
Yes
-
Intercooler
Yes
-
Lift Gate
Yes
Not Available
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 Rope Hooks
Not Available
Not Available
Loadbox Tiedown Brackets
Not Available
Not Available
Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist
Yes
-
Manual Aircon
Yes
Automatic AC
Mirror
Electric Adjustable
All Doors
Electric Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Multi Function Steering
Yes
-
Oil Pressure Warning
Yes
-
Panoramic Roof
Yes
Standard
Panoramic Roof Size
Full-length
-
Passive Entry Start
Yes
Standard
Performance Data Logger
No
Not Available
Power Mirrors
Yes
All Doors
Power Socket 12v
Yes
-
Power Windows
Yes
All Doors
Powered Tailgate
Yes
Not Available
Puddle Lights
Yes
-
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Push Button Start
Yes
Standard
Rain Sensing Wipers
Yes
Standard
Reading Lights Front
Yes
-
Reading Lights Rear
Yes
-
Rear Air Conditioning
Yes
-
Rear Defogger
Yes
-
Rear Diff Lock
No
Not Available
Rear LED Combination Taillights
Yes
-
Rear Seat Split
60/40
60/40 Split
Rear Window Defroster
Yes
-
Rear Wing
Integrated Spoiler
Not Available
Rearview Mirror Inside
Yes
Not Available
Remote Central Locking
Yes
Standard
Remote Engine Start
Yes
-
Remote Side Mirror
Yes
-
Remote Start
No
-
Rev Counter
Yes
-
Rev Matching
No
Not Available
Ride Mode Selection
Yes
-
Roof Antenna
Shark Fin Antenna
-
Roof Load
50 kg
-
Roof Rack Compatibility
Yes
Standard
Driver Seat Height Adjustment
Yes
-
Seat Type
High Bolster Sports Seat
Fabric
Seatbelt Pre Tensioner
Yes
-
Service Reminder
Yes
-
Side Impact Bars
Yes
Standard
Side Steps
No
-
Skid Plates
No
-
Snow Mode
Yes
-
Sonar
Front and Rear
Rear
Sound System
9
4
Source Model Column
jolion
urban-cruiser
Spare Wheel
Yes
Full Size Steel
Speed Alert System
Yes
-
Speed Limiter
Yes
-
Sport Plus Mode
Not Available
Not Available
Sports Bar
Not Available
Not Available
Stabilizer Bar
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Front
Yes
-
Stabilizer Bar Rear
Yes
-
Steering Column Adjustment
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Steering Mounted Controls
Yes
-
Steering Response
Progressive
-
Sub Frame
Full front and rear
Monocoque
Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Sunvisors
Dual with vanity mirrors
-
Surround View Monitor
Yes
Not Available
Tail Lamps
Yes
-
Tailgate Lock
Not Available
Not Available
Telescopic Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Temperature Gauge
Yes
-
Tie Down Hooks
Yes
-
Tow Bar Type
Receiver hitch compatible
Not Available
TPMS
Yes
Standard
Trailer Hitch
No
-
Trim Level
top
top
Trip Computer
Yes
-
Tyre Repair Kit
No
-
Unlocking
Yes
Standard
Uv Protection Glass
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror
Yes
-
Vanity Mirror Illuminated
Yes
-
Vdc
Yes
Standard
Voice Command
Yes
Optional
Voice Command Support
Yes
Optional
Walk Away Auto Door Lock
Yes
Standard
Walk Away Lock
Yes
Standard
Welcome Lighting
Yes
-
Wind Deflectors
No
-
Wireless Charger
Yes
Optional
Wireless Charging
Yes
Optional
Boot Space Seats Folded
540 l
290 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
AC Type
Yes
Automatic AC
Auto Dimming Irvm
Yes
Not Available
Bottle Holders
Yes
-
Keyless Entry
Yes
Standard
Loadbox Depth Mm
Not Available
Not Available
Pedal Covers
Aluminium-style
-
Rim Size
18
17-inch Alloy
Tailgate Damper
Not Available
Not Available
Tilt Steering
Tilt and Telescopic
Tilt and Telescopic
Variant Role
Mid-to-high value derivative
Mid-to-high value derivative
Rear Reading Lamps
Yes
-
Tachometer
Yes
-
Front Power Outlet
Yes
-
Battery Preconditioning
-
Not Available
Intelligent Battery System
-
Not Available
One Pedal Driving
-
Not Available
Rear Electric Motor
-
Not Available
Regenerative Braking Levels
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Grid
-
Not Available
Vehicle To Load
-
Not Available
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Active Exhaust
Not Available
Not Available
Alloy Wheel Design
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Auto Headlights
Yes
Standard
Automatic Headlamps
Yes
Standard
Body Cladding
Yes
Standard
Body Type
SUV
SUV
Chrome Exterior Finish
Yes
Not Available
Daytime Running Lamps
Yes
LED
Daytime Running Lights
Yes
LED
Door Handle Finish
Body Coloured
-
DRL
Yes
LED
Electric Blind Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Exterior Colour Options
6
6
Exterior Colour Options
6
11
Exterior Door Handle Colour
Body Coloured
-
Exterior Mirror Electric
Yes
All Doors
Exterior Mirror Folding
Electric
-
Exterior Mirror Heated
Yes
-
Exterior Mirror Memory
No
-
Exterior Mirror Turn Indicator
Yes
-
Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lamps
Yes
Standard
Front Fog Lights
Yes
Standard
Headlamp Levelling
Yes
LED Projector
Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector
Headlight Type
Yes
LED Projector
Headlights
Yes
LED Projector
LED Headlamps
Yes
LED Projector
Led Headlights
Yes
LED Projector
Led Taillights
Yes
-
Load Bed Liner
Not Available
Not Available
Wing Mirror Type
Electric Adjustable
-
Panoramic Sunroof
Yes
Standard
Rear Fog Lights
Yes
-
Rear Overhang
890 mm
-
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Rear Wiper
Yes
-
Roof Rails
Yes
Standard
Roof Type
Metal Roof
Standard
Rear Spoiler
Yes
Not Available
Sunroof Slide
Yes
-
Sunroof Tilt
Yes
-
Front Overhang
880 mm
-
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
AdBlue Tank Capacity
No
Not Applicable
Average Fuel Consumption
5.6 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
Charging Port Type
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
City Mileage
14.6 km/l
11 km/l
Claimed Fuel Consumption
5.6 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
Claimed Mileage
17.9 km/l
14.9 km/l
Combined Consumption
5.6 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
Combined Consumption L 100km
5.6 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
Combined Driving Range
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Distance To Empty
Yes
-
Electric Consumption
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
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
6.7 l/100km
Fuel Economy Highway
5.5
-
Fuel Efficiency
5.6 l/100km
6.7 l/100km
Fuel Filler Cap
Lockable
-
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
40 l
Fuel Tank Litres
55
40
Highway Mileage
20.5 km/l
16 km/l
Low Fuel Warning
Yes
-
Range Real World Highway
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Range Real World Mixed
Not Applicable
Not Applicable
Real-world Mileage
17.9 km/l
14.9 km/l
Auto Start Stop
Yes
Not Applicable
Charging Type
No plug-in — self-charging hybrid
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Alternator
110A
-
Anti-Rust Treatment
Yes
-
Battery Warranty
8 Years / 160,000 km
Not Applicable
First Service At
5000
-
Maintenance Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Engine Oil Capacity
5.5 l
-
Engine Oil Change Interval
10,000 km
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Interval
10000
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Intervals
10000
15,000 km or 1 Year
Service Plan
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Distance
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Service Plan Duration
5 Years / 75,000 km
Optional
Approx Service Cost
Included in Service Plan
Approx R3,500
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Audio
Yes
-
Audio Controls On Steering
Yes
-
Audio Speakers
9
4
Audio System
Yes
4
Bluetooth Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Connected Services
Yes
Standard
Digital Instrument Cluster
Yes
Full Digital
Display Audio
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
FM Radio
Yes
-
Front Rear USB Charge Ports
3
3
Head Up Display
Yes
-
Infotainment System
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Display
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Infotainment Screen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Laminated Windscreen
Yes
-
Navigation System
Yes
Optional
Premium Audio
Yes
-
Radio
Yes
-
Rear Usb
Yes
3
Infotainment Screen Size
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
Smartphone Connectivity
Yes
Standard
Number of Speakers
9
4
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Touchscreen
12.3-inch Touchscreen
9-inch Touchscreen
USB Ports
3
3
Voice Control
Yes
Optional
Voice Recognition
Yes
Optional
Wi-Fi Hotspot
Yes
-
Wireless Apple CarPlay
Yes
Standard
Wireless Android Auto
Yes
Standard
Multi Information Display
Digital Instrument Cluster
Full Digital
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Anti-Corrosion Warranty
6 Years
6 Years
Basic Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Kilometers
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Warranty Roadside Assistance
Yes
3 Years
Warranty Years
5 Years / 100,000 km
3 years / 100 000 km
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Auto Brake Hold
Yes
-
Autonomous Emergency Brake
Yes
Standard
Brake Type Rear
Disc
Drum
Cornering Brake Control
Yes
Standard
Electric Park Brake
Electronic
-
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution
Yes
-
Fifth Wheel Prep
Not Available
Not Available
Front Brake Disc Diameter
308 mm
-
Front Tyre Width
215 mm
-
Hydraulic Brake Assist
Yes
Standard
Parking Brake Type
Electronic
-
Rear Brake Drum Diameter
292 mm
-
Rear Brake Type
Disc
Drum
Rear Tyre Width
215 mm
-
Spare Tyre
Yes
Full Size Steel
Spare Wheel Location
Under vehicle / boot floor
-
Spare Wheel Size Type
Steel
Full Size Steel
Spare Wheel Type
Yes
Full Size Steel
Steering Wheel Audio Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Cruise Controls
Yes
Standard
Steering Wheel Phone Controls
Yes
-
Steering Wheel Trim
Leather Wrapped
-
Tyre Load Index
94
-
Tyre Pressure Display
Yes
Standard
Tyre Pressure Monitoring
Yes
Standard
Tyre Size
215/55R18
205/55 R17
Tyre Speed Rating
V
-
Tyre Type
Radial
205/55 R17
Wheel Cover
Alloy
-
Wheel Diameter
18
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Locking Nuts
Yes
-
Wheel Material
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Rim Size
18
17-inch Alloy
Wheel Size Type
18
-
Wheel Type
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Brake Type Front
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Front Brake Type
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Handbrake Type
Electronic parking brake
Not Applicable
Leather Steering Wheel
Leather Wrapped
-
Wheels
Multi-Spoke Alloy
17-inch Alloy
Brakes
Ventilated Disc
Ventilated Disc
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Body Style
SUV
SUV
Dealer Stock Note
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Top grade in the South Africa lineup
Model Year
2026
2026
Production Status
published
published
Segment
SUV
SUV
Tare Mass Kg
1500 kg
1085 kg
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.
First generation Urban Cruiser for 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 in South Africa
Facelift Launched Since
2024
Original current-generation version
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.
White, Black, Silver, Grey, Blue, Red
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Boot/Cargo Space
340 l
290 l
Doors
5 doors
5 doors
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
40 l
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
1480 kg
Ground Clearance (Default)
190 mm
175 mm
Front Headroom
990 mm
-
Rear Headroom
960 mm
-
Height
1628 mm
1595 mm
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1085 kg
Front Legroom
1050 mm
-
Rear Legroom
890 mm
-
Length
4472 mm
4305 mm
Seating Capacity
5 seats
5 seats
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
-
Minimum Turning Radius
11.4 m
5.2 m
Wheelbase
2700 mm
2520 mm
Width
1841 mm
1795 mm
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Chassis Material
Monocoque
Monocoque
Chassis Type
Monocoque
Monocoque
Front Spring Type
Coil Spring
MacPherson Strut
Front Anti-Roll Bar
Yes
-
Front Suspension Type
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Front Track Width
1560 mm
1520 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 Type
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Rear Track Width
1570 mm
1510 mm
Shock Absorber Type
Hydraulic
-
Shock Absorbers
Hydraulic
-
Steering Column
Adjustable
Tilt and Telescopic
Front Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Rear Suspension
Multi-Link Independent
Torsion Beam
Suspension
MacPherson Strut
MacPherson Strut
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
CO2 Emissions
128 g/km
119 g/km
CO2 Emissions G Km
128
119
Euro Emission Standard
Euro 5
Euro 5
Fuel Evaporation Control
EVAP Canister
-
Green NCAP Rating
4/5
-
Idle CO2 Output
128
119
Noise Level
Low
68 dB
Particulate Filter
No
Not Available
Variable Valve Timing
Yes
-
Fuel Octane Requirement
95 Octane Unleaded
Petrol
Start Stop System
Yes
Not Available
Hybrid System Type
Full Parallel Hybrid (DHT)
Not Applicable
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Ownership Role
Top
Top
Price Zar
519900 ZAR
399900 ZAR
Pricing Role
Current listed price
Current listed price
Starting Price
519900
399900
Starting Price Zar
519900
399900
Price Source
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
South Africa variant price CSV; verify against latest OEM price list
Spec
Jolion
Urban Cruiser
Real-world City Mileage Min
7.0 l/100km
12 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Max
8.0 l/100km
18 l/100km
Real-world Highway Mileage Min
6.0 l/100km
15 l/100km
Real-world City Mileage Max
9.5 l/100km
14 l/100km
Owner Review Count
-
11
Overall Verdict Score
Decision-grade view of the winner, score gap and category strengths.
Weighted / 100
Verdict readout
Jolion leads by 11 points
Jolion has a slight advantage, but Urban Cruiser remains highly competitive.
🏆GWM Jolion
wins with 68 pts
vs 57 pts for Urban Cruiser
In structured scoring, Jolion emerges as the stronger overall package. However, Urban Cruiser may appeal to buyers prioritising different factors. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
Other Comparisons Worth Checking
See how similar cars go head-to-head — you might find a better fit than you expected.
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 Urban Cruiser 60. 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, Urban Cruiser 92. 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, Urban Cruiser 43. 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, Urban Cruiser 58. This covers boot space, seat flexibility, and day-to-day usability — not just interior dimensions on paper.
Performance scores: Jolion 51, Urban Cruiser 32. 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 Urban Cruiser in South Africa
evaluates performance, efficiency, safety, practicality and long-term ownership value.
Performance: Jolion scores 51 vs 32.
Efficiency: Jolion scores 73 vs 60.
Safety: Jolion scores 94 vs 92.
Practicality: Jolion scores 60 vs 58.
Ownership: Jolion scores 65 vs 43.
Final structured scoring gives Jolion
the advantage in this comparison.
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