Source type: Hagalu catalogue record
GWM H1 vs GWM Tank 500
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.
Includes a historical vehicle
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GWM H1
Discontinued model
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GWM H1
1.5 LS
Petrol
CVT
Discontinued model
ZAR 229,900
last listed
Discontinued model
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⚡ 78 kW
🔧 135 Nm
⛽ 7.0 km/l
VS
GWM Tank 500
3.0T Hi4-T Luxury
Plug-in Hybrid
9-Speed Automatic
Current
ZAR 1,149,900
ex-showroom
⚡ 340 kW
🔧 750 Nm
⛽ 40 km/l
＋
Add a 3rd car
Decision summary
GWM H1 vs GWM Tank 500: the short answer
Tank 500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H1.
Recorded price context
H1:
last listed from
ZAR 229,900
·
Tank 500:
current from
ZAR 1,149,900
Five key differences
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| Specification | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Maximum Power | H178 kW @ 6000 rpm | Tank 500340 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | H1135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | Tank 500750 Nm |
| Engine Size | H11497 cc | Tank 5002999 cc |
| Combined Fuel Economy | H17.0 km/l | Tank 50040 km/l |
| Ground Clearance | H1160 mm | Tank 500224 mm |
Strongest published figure in that row; no road-test winner is implied.
Source type: Official OEM South Africa
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GWM H1
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What Each Car Gets Right (and Wrong)
H1
Strengths
- Nothing stands out clearly here.
Weak Spots
- Less powerful engine setup
- Lower fuel efficiency
- Fewer listed safety features
- Lower published practicality figures
- Lower published ownership cover
Best suited to:
General Use
Specification evidence leader
Tank 500
Strengths
- More powerful engine output
- Better fuel efficiency
- Stronger listed safety equipment
- Stronger published practicality figures
- Stronger published ownership cover
Weak Spots
- No obvious weak spots to flag.
Best suited to:
Published Performance
Published Efficiency
Published Practicality
Which One's Right for You?
H1
- Buyers who prefer this derivative's confirmed specification mix
Tank 500
- 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
- Buyers prioritising the stronger published warranty or service cover
Full Specs, Side by Side
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| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Model Introduced Year | 2015 | 2025 |
| Generation | Single generation in South Africa from 2015-2019. The H1 was based on an older Great Wall platform and was discontinued without a direct successor. | First generation Tank 500, launched globally in 2023 and brought to South Africa in 2025. Local specification leans toward maximum equipment loading and softer suspension calibration versus the Chinese-domestic version. |
| Facelift History | H1 received a single mid-cycle update in 2017 that brought minor exterior styling refinements and an updated infotainment system. No significant mechanical changes through the model life. | Recently launched into the SA market in 2025; no facelift to date. Software updates expected to refine hybrid system behaviour and adaptive air suspension calibration based on early SA fleet feedback. |
| Facelift Launched Since | 2017 | 2025 |
| Body Style | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Color Note | Not confirmed | Crystal White, Hamilton Black, Pittsburgh Silver, Cosmos Grey, Atlantic Blue and Adventure Olive Green. Two-tone roof options available with selected base colours. |
| Dealer Stock Note | Not confirmed | Flagship grade in the South Africa lineup |
| Model Year | Not confirmed | 2026 |
| Production Status | Not confirmed | published |
| Segment | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Tare Mass Kg | Not confirmed | 2680 kg |
| Vehicle Type | Not confirmed | SUV |
| Facelift Version Ending | Not confirmed | Current |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Length | 4002 mm | 5060 mm |
| Width | 1740 mm | 1996 mm |
| Height | 1567 mm | 1905 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2450 mm | 2950 mm |
| Ground Clearance (Default) | 160 mm | 224 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 80 l |
| Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW) | 1770 kg | 3200 kg |
| Seating Capacity | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Minimum Turning Radius | 5.2 m | 13 m |
| Front Headroom | 975 mm | 990 mm |
| Rear Headroom | 950 mm | 960 mm |
| Front Legroom | 1020 mm | 1050 mm |
| Rear Legroom | 840 mm | 890 mm |
| Boot/Cargo Space | Not confirmed | 580 l |
| Kerb Weight | Not confirmed | 2680 kg |
| Towing Capacity | Not confirmed | 3000 kg |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Front Track Width | 1490 mm | 1560 mm |
| Rear Track Width | 1480 mm | 1570 mm |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers |
| Rear Suspension | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers |
| Chassis Type | Monocoque | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis |
| Power Steering | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Yes |
| Steering Column | Tilt Adjustable | Adjustable |
| Front Spring Type | Coil Spring | Coil Spring |
| Rear Spring Type | Torsion Bar | Air Spring |
| Front Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | Yes |
| Rear Anti-Roll Bar | Standard | Yes |
| Shock Absorber Type | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Hydraulic |
| Front Suspension Type | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers |
| Rear Suspension Type | Torsion Beam | Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers |
| Air Suspension | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Air Suspension Modes | Not confirmed | 5 |
| Chassis Material | Not confirmed | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis |
| MagneRide Damping | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Rear Axle Type | Not confirmed | Multi-Link with Adaptive Dampers |
| Shock Absorbers | Telescopic Gas Dampers | Hydraulic |
| Suspension | Not confirmed | Double Wishbone with Adaptive Dampers |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Load Bed Length | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Load Bed Width | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Climate Control | Manual Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Power Windows | Front and Rear | Yes |
| Keyless Entry | Not Available | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Not Available | Yes |
| Electric Tailgate | Not Available | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Rain Sensing Wipers | Not Available | Yes |
| Auto Dimming Mirror | Not Available | Yes |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 780 l |
| Boot Space Seats Folded | 1100 l | 780 l |
| Rear Window Defroster | Standard | Yes |
| Electric Mirror Folding | Manual Fold | Electric |
| Driver Seat Height Adjustment | Standard Driver | Yes |
| Follow Me Home Headlamps | Not Available | Yes |
| 12V Accessory Socket | 1 x 12V Socket | Yes |
| Speed Limiter | Not Available | Yes |
| AC Type | Manual Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop | Not Available | Yes |
| Engine Start Stop Button | Not Available | Yes |
| Push Button Start | Not Available | Yes |
| Spare Wheel | Full Size Spare | Yes |
| Air Conditioning | Manual Air Conditioning | Yes |
| Loadbox Length Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Loadbox Width Mm | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Rim Size | 15 Inches | 22 |
| Sound System | 4 | 12 |
| Unlocking | Not Available | Yes |
| Wireless Charger | Not Available | Yes |
| Accelerator 0 100 | Not confirmed | 340 sec |
| Active Safety Alert | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adaptive Dampers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Aero Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Ambient Light Zones | Not confirmed | Multi-zone |
| Auto Dimming Irvm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Bed Extender | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Boot Opener | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Bottle Holders | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Canopy Fitment | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Centre Console | Not confirmed | Full-length with storage |
| Chrome Exterior Highlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Chrome Grille | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Climate Zones | Not confirmed | 3 |
| Coat Hooks Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Common Rail Injection | Not confirmed | Direct Injection |
| Cornering Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Difflock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Digital Speedometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Ajar Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Door Sill Trim | Not confirmed | Aluminium |
| Drag Coefficient | Not confirmed | 0.38 |
| Driver Display | Not confirmed | Digital |
| Driver Drowsiness Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Fold Indicator Mirrors | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Electric Folding Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Check Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Start Button Illumination | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Warranty | Not confirmed | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Follow Me Home Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Power Outlet | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wiper | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Wipers Type | Not confirmed | Variable intermittent |
| Fuel Consumption Combined | Not confirmed | 2.5 |
| Fuel Lid Opener | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Glove Box | Not confirmed | Lockable illuminated |
| Glovebox Cooling | Not confirmed | No |
| Grab Handles Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Height Adjust | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headlamp Washer | Not confirmed | No |
| Headrest Adjustable | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Headrest Front | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Headrest Rear | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Heads Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Heated Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Start Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Horn Type | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Impact Sensing Door Unlock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Keyless Entry | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intelligent Speed Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Intercooler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Lift Gate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Cover | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Light | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Load Bed Steps | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Depth Mm | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Rope Hooks | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Loadbox Tiedown Brackets | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Low Speed Manoeuvring Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Manual Aircon | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Mirror | Not confirmed | Electric Adjustable |
| Multi Function Steering | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Oil Pressure Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Panoramic Roof | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Passive Entry Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Pedal Covers | Not confirmed | Aluminium-style |
| Performance Data Logger | Not confirmed | No |
| Power Mirrors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Power Socket 12v | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Powered Tailgate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Puddle Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reading Lights Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reading Lights Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Air Conditioning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Defogger | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Diff Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear LED Combination Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Reading Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Split | Not confirmed | 60/40 |
| Rear Wing | Not confirmed | Integrated Spoiler |
| Rearview Mirror Inside | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Refrigerated Console | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Central Locking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Engine Start | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Side Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Remote Start | Not confirmed | No |
| Rev Counter | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rev Matching | Not confirmed | No |
| Ride Mode Selection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roof Antenna | Not confirmed | Shark Fin Antenna |
| Roof Load | Not confirmed | 50 kg |
| Roof Rack Compatibility | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Type | Not confirmed | High Bolster Sports Seat |
| Seatbelt Pre Tensioner | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Service Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Impact Bars | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Steps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sonar | Not confirmed | Front and Rear |
| Source Model Column | Not confirmed | tank-500 |
| Speed Alert System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sport Plus Mode | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Sports Bar | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Stabilizer Bar | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Stabilizer Bar Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Column Adjustment | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Steering Mounted Controls | Not Available | Yes |
| Steering Response | Not confirmed | Progressive |
| Sub Frame | Not confirmed | Body on Frame Ladder Chassis |
| Sunroof | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sunvisors | Not confirmed | Dual with vanity mirrors |
| Surround View Monitor | Not Available | Yes |
| Tachometer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tail Lamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tailgate Damper | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Tailgate Lock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Telescopic Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Temperature Gauge | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Three Zone Climate | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tie Down Hooks | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tilt Steering | Not confirmed | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Tow Bar Type | Not confirmed | Receiver hitch compatible |
| TPMS | Not Available | Yes |
| Trailer Stability Assist | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trailer Sway Control | Not confirmed | Confirmed 4WD derivative |
| Trim Level | Not confirmed | flagship |
| Trip Computer | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Repair Kit | Not confirmed | No |
| Vanity Mirror | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Vanity Mirror Illuminated | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Variant Role | Not confirmed | Flagship / premium derivative |
| Vdc | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Command Support | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Auto Door Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Walk Away Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Welcome Lighting | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol | 3-litre Twin Turbocharged Petrol Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine Code | GW4G15 | GW4C30D |
| Fuel Type | Petrol | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Hybrid System | Not Applicable | Plug-in Hybrid |
| Engine Displacement | 1497 cc | 2999 cc |
| Cylinders | 4 | 6 |
| Cylinder Layout | Inline | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Valves | 16 | 24 |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 | 4 |
| Aspiration | Naturally Aspirated | Twin Turbocharged |
| Fuel System | Multi-Point Injection | Direct Injection |
| Compression Ratio | 10.5:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Bore | 73.5 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Stroke | 88.3 mm | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Maximum Power | 78 kW @ 6000 rpm | 340 kW @ 5500 rpm |
| Maximum Torque | 135 Nm @ 4000 rpm | 750 Nm |
| Combined Power | Not Applicable | 320 kW |
| Combined Torque | Not Applicable | 750 Nm |
| Motor Type | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Number of Motors | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Motor Location | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Type | FWD | AWD |
| Transmission | CVT | 9-Speed Automatic |
| Top Speed | 155 km/h | 210 km/h |
| 0-100 km/h | 13.5 sec | 4.8 sec |
| Quarter Mile | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Drive Modes | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Launch Control | Not Officially Disclosed | Yes |
| Rev Limiter | Not Officially Disclosed | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Power-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 119.4 kW/tonne |
| Torque-to-Weight Ratio | Not Officially Disclosed | 279.9 Nm/tonne |
| Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | 27 kWh |
| Usable Battery Capacity | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Battery Type | Not Applicable | Lithium-ion |
| Battery Voltage | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Electric Range | Not Applicable | 135 km |
| AC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| DC Charging Power | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| AC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| DC Charging Time | Not Applicable | Not Officially Disclosed |
| Regenerative Braking | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine Position | Transverse Front-Mounted | Front Transverse |
| Gearbox | 6-Speed CVT | 9-Speed Automatic |
| LSD Available | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Transfer Case | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Differential Lock | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Paddle Shifters | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Final Drive Ratio | 3.94:1 | 3.73 |
| Steering Turns Lock to Lock | 3.2 | 14.7:1 |
| Number of Gears | 6 | 9 |
| Transmission Type | Automatic CVT | Automatic |
| Clutch Type | Torque Converter | Torque Converter |
| Drivetrain | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive (Hi4-T Hybrid) |
| Gearbox Type | Automatic | 9-Speed Automatic |
| Transmission Speeds | 6 | 9 |
| 4WD Engagement | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Hi Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Lo Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| 4WD Selector | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Automatic Shift Paddles | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Axle Layout | Not confirmed | AWD |
| Drive Mode Selector | Not confirmed | 4WD/off-road drive mode support |
| Drivetrain Layout | Not confirmed | Front Engine All Wheel Drive |
| Gear Shift Indicator | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Gear Shift Type | Not confirmed | Automatic |
| Low Range | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Reverse Gear Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Differential Lock | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Low Range Ratio | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Claimed Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 40 km/l |
| City Mileage | 6.8 km/l | 28.6 km/l |
| Highway Mileage | 8.2 km/l | 47.6 km/l |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 42 l | 80 l |
| Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| AdBlue Tank Capacity | Not Applicable | No |
| Auto Start Stop | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Fuel Tank Litres | 42 | 80 |
| Distance To Empty | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fuel Filler Cap | Not confirmed | Lockable |
| Low Fuel Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Real-world Mileage | 7.0 km/l | 40 km/l |
| Charging Port Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Electric Consumption | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Charging Type | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Combined Driving Range | Not confirmed | 135 |
| Range Real World Highway | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Range Real World Mixed | Not confirmed | Not Applicable |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Airbags | 4 | 8 |
| ABS | Yes | Yes |
| Electronic Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| Traction Control | Standard | Yes |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Hill Start Assist | Not Available | Yes |
| Child Safety Lock | Standard | Yes |
| ISOFIX Mounts | 2 Rear ISOFIX Points | Yes |
| Brake Assist | Standard | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitor | Not Available | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Standard | Yes |
| Alarm System | Not Available | Yes |
| Central Locking | Remote Central Locking | Yes |
| Side Impact Beams | Standard | Yes |
| Seatbelt Warning All Seats | Front Seats | Yes |
| Speed Alert System | Standard | Yes |
| Pedestrian Detection AEB | Not Available | Yes |
| Front Parking Sensors | Not Available | Yes |
| Safety Rating | 4 | 5 |
| Whiplash Protection | Active Head Restraints | Yes |
| Lane Change Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Stability Control | Yes | Yes |
| TCS | Standard | Yes |
| ABS EBD | Yes | Yes |
| AEB | Not Available | Yes |
| Anti Theft Alarm | Not confirmed | Yes |
| BA | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brake Override System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Curtain Airbags | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Airbag | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Front Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 8 |
| Driver Passenger Airbags | Not confirmed | 8 |
| EBD | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Engine Immobiliser | Not confirmed | Yes |
| ESC With Traction Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fatigue Detection | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Hill Hold | Not Available | Yes |
| Knee Airbag | Not confirmed | No |
| Passenger Airbag | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Seatbelt Pretensioners | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seatbelt Reminder | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Side Airbags | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tracking System | Not confirmed | Optional |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Lane Keep Assist | Not Available | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Not Available | Yes |
| Rear Cross Traffic Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Parking Sensors | Not Available | Front and Rear |
| Rear View Camera | Yes | Yes |
| 360 Degree Camera | Not Available | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Braking | Not Available | Yes |
| Driver Fatigue Alert | Not Available | Yes |
| Traffic Sign Recognition | Not Available | Yes |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Not Available | Yes |
| Around View Monitor | Not Available | Yes |
| Attention Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic High Beam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Highbeam | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Auto Park Assist | Not confirmed | No |
| Auto Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Blind Spot Warning | Not Available | Yes |
| Eco Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Emergency Braking | Not confirmed | Yes |
| EV Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Forward Collision Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Park Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Parking Distance Sensors | Not confirmed | Front and Rear |
| Parking Sensor | Not confirmed | Front and Rear |
| Pre-Collision System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rain Sensor Wipers | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Parking Sensors | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear View Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Camera Type | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Reversing Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Sport Mode | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Surround View Camera | Not Available | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Seat Material | Fabric | Nappa Leather |
| Seat Adjustment | Manual 4-Way Driver Adjustment | Yes |
| Heated Seats | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Ventilated Seats | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Steering Type | Electric Power Assisted (EPAS) | Yes |
| Steering Adjustment | Tilt Adjustable | Tilt and Telescopic |
| Ambient Lighting | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Folding Rear Seats | 60:40 Split Fold | 60/40 Split |
| Front Armrest | Front Centre Armrest | Yes |
| Rear Armrest | Not Available | Yes |
| Front Shoulder Room | 1190 mm | 1520 mm |
| Rear Shoulder Room | 1150 mm | 1480 mm |
| Cup Holders | 4 | Yes |
| Rear AC Vents | Not Available | Yes |
| Rear USB Ports | 0 | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Material | Polyurethane | Leather Wrapped |
| Instrument Cluster Type | Analogue Speedometer | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Interior Colour Options | 2 | 2 |
| Driver Lumbar Support | Not Available | Yes |
| Door Map Pockets | All Four Door Pockets | Yes |
| 60 40 Split Seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Adjustable Front Seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Armrest Front | Not confirmed | Folding with storage |
| Armrest Rear | Not confirmed | Centre folding with cupholders |
| Boot Space Seats Down | Not confirmed | 780 |
| Cargo Net | Not confirmed | No |
| Cooled Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Seat | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 12-Way Electric |
| Fabric Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Front Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Interior Colours | Not confirmed | 2 |
| Interior Courtesy Lamps | Not confirmed | Quilted Nappa leather upholstery. 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen with wireless CarPlay and Android Auto. Full digital instrument cluster with multi-display configurations. Head-up display. Ventilated and heated front |
| Interior Courtesy Lights | Not confirmed | LED |
| Interior Trim Colour | Not confirmed | Black with silver accents |
| Leather Accented Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Nappa Leather |
| Leather Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Massage Seat Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Memory Seats | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | Not confirmed | 4-Way Manual |
| Rear Headrest | Not confirmed | Adjustable |
| Rear Seat Centre Armrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Seat Entertainment | Not confirmed | No |
| Rear Seat Ventilation | Not confirmed | No |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Backrest | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Fore Aft | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Adjustment Driver Height | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Belt Warning | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Fold Type | Not confirmed | 60/40 Split |
| Seat Heating Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Seat Trim | Not confirmed | Nappa Leather |
| Seat Ventilation Rear | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Third Row Seating Capacity | Not confirmed | 0 |
| Third Row Seats | Not confirmed | No |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Apple CarPlay | No | Yes |
| Android Auto | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth Connectivity | Yes | Yes |
| Number of Speakers | 4 | 12 |
| Navigation System | No | Yes |
| Digital Instrument Cluster | Partial Digital | Yes |
| USB Ports | 1 | 4 |
| Wireless Apple CarPlay | No | Yes |
| Wireless Android Auto | No | Yes |
| FM Radio | Standard | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not Available | Yes |
| Voice Recognition | Not Available | Yes |
| AUX Input | Not Available | - |
| Infotainment Screen Size | 7 | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Hotspot | Not Available | Yes |
| Audio Speakers | 4 | 12 |
| Infotainment Screen | 7 | Yes |
| Touchscreen | 7 | Yes |
| Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Audio Controls On Steering | Not Available | Yes |
| Audio System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Connected Services | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Display Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Rear USB Charge Ports | Not confirmed | 4 |
| Head Up Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment System | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Infotainment Display | Not confirmed | 14.6-inch Touchscreen |
| Multi Information Display | Not confirmed | Digital Instrument Cluster |
| Premium Audio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Radio | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Usb | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Smartphone Connectivity | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Voice Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| LED Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Fog Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Roof Rails | Not Available | Yes |
| Alloy Wheel Design | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 5-Spoke Premium Alloy |
| Chrome Exterior Finish | Not Available | Yes |
| Body Cladding | Plastic Body Cladding | Yes |
| Rear Spoiler | Not Available | Yes |
| Exterior Colour Options | 6 | 6 |
| Roof Type | Standard Fixed Roof | Metal Roof |
| Wing Mirror Type | Manual Black Mirrors | Electric Adjustable |
| Rear Wiper | Standard | Yes |
| Door Handle Finish | Body-Coloured | Body Coloured |
| Body Type | SUV | SUV |
| DRL | Not Available | Yes |
| Led Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Daytime Running Lights | Not Available | Yes |
| Front Fog Lamps | Not Available | Yes |
| Headlamps | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Headlight Type | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Headlights | Halogen Headlamps | Yes |
| Active Exhaust | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Auto Headlights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Automatic Headlamps | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Blind Sunroof | Not confirmed | Metal Roof |
| Exterior Colour Options | Not confirmed | 6 |
| Exterior Door Handle Colour | Not confirmed | Body Coloured |
| Exterior Mirror Electric | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Exterior Mirror Folding | Not confirmed | Electric |
| Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Front Overhang | Not confirmed | 880 mm |
| Headlamp Levelling | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Led Taillights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Load Bed Liner | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Fog Lights | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Rear Overhang | Not confirmed | 890 mm |
| Rear Spoiler | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Approach Angle | 23 deg | 33 deg |
| Departure Angle | 27 deg | 28 deg |
| Wading Depth | 0 mm | 800 mm |
| Terrain Modes | Not Available | Not Available |
| Locking Differential | Not Applicable | Yes |
| Underbody Protection | Not Available | Yes |
| Ramp Breakover Angle | 0 deg | 22 deg |
| Recovery Hooks | 1 Rear Tow Hook | No |
| 4WD System Type | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| Ground Clearance Max | 160 mm | 280 mm |
| Ground Clearance Min | 160 mm | 224 mm |
| Approach Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 33 deg |
| Breakover Angle | Not confirmed | 22 deg |
| Breakover Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 22 deg |
| Departure Angle Deg | Not confirmed | 28 deg |
| Hill Descent Control | Not Available | Not Available |
| Off Road Descent Control | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Off Road Traction Assist | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Ramp-over Angle | Not confirmed | 22 deg |
| Skid Plates Front | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Skid Plates Fuel Tank | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Terrain Mode Mud | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Rock | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Sand | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Terrain Mode Snow | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Underbody Camera | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wading Depth Mm | Not confirmed | 800 mm |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Tyre Size | 195/65R15 | 285/45R22 |
| Wheel Type | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 5-Spoke Premium Alloy |
| Front Brake Type | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Rear Brake Type | Drum | Disc |
| Spare Wheel Type | Full Size Spare | Yes |
| Front Brake Disc Diameter | 254 mm | 308 mm |
| Rear Brake Drum Diameter | 200 mm | 292 mm |
| Parking Brake Type | Drum Rear | Electronic |
| Tyre Load Index | 89 | 114 |
| Tyre Speed Rating | T | V |
| Wheel Rim Size | 15 Inches | 22 |
| Brake Type Front | Ventilated Disc | Ventilated Disc |
| Brake Type Rear | Drum | Ventilated Disc |
| Spare Tyre | Full Size Spare | Yes |
| Wheel Diameter | 15 Inches | 22 |
| Wheels | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 5-Spoke Premium Alloy |
| Auto Brake Hold | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Autonomous Emergency Brake | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Brakes | Not confirmed | Ventilated Disc |
| Cornering Brake Control | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Electric Park Brake | Not confirmed | Electronic |
| Electronic Brakeforce Distribution | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Fifth Wheel Prep | Not confirmed | Not Available |
| Front Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 285 mm |
| Handbrake Type | Not confirmed | Electronic parking brake |
| Hydraulic Brake Assist | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Leather Steering Wheel | Not confirmed | Leather Wrapped |
| Rear Tyre Width | Not confirmed | 285 mm |
| Spare Wheel Location | Not confirmed | Under vehicle / boot floor |
| Spare Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | Alloy |
| Steering Wheel Audio Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Cruise Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Phone Controls | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Steering Wheel Trim | Not confirmed | Leather Wrapped |
| Tyre Pressure Display | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Tyre Pressure Monitoring | Not Available | Yes |
| Tyre Type | Not confirmed | Highway All-Terrain |
| Wheel Cover | Not confirmed | Alloy |
| Wheel Locking Nuts | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Wheel Material | Steel Wheels with Hub Caps | 5-Spoke Premium Alloy |
| Wheel Size Type | Not confirmed | 22 |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Service Interval | 15000 | 10000 |
| Approx Service Cost | 1500 | Included in Service Plan |
| Battery Warranty | 12 Months | 8 Years / 160,000 km |
| Maintenance Plan | Not Included | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Engine Oil Capacity | 3.6 l | 7.5 l |
| Engine Oil Change Interval | 10000 | 10,000 km |
| First Service At | 1000 | 5000 |
| Service Plan Duration | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Service Plan Distance | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Anti-Rust Treatment | Underbody Rust Protection | Yes |
| Service Plan | 3 Years / 45,000 km | 5 Years / 75,000 km |
| Service Intervals | 15000 | 10000 |
| Alternator | Not confirmed | 110A |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Warranty Years | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Warranty Kilometers | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Basic Warranty | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Warranty | 3 Years / 100,000 km | 5 Years / 100,000 km |
| Anti-Corrosion Warranty | Not confirmed | 6 Years |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Warranty Roadside Assistance | Not confirmed | Yes |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| CO2 Emissions | 165 g/km | 58 g/km |
| Start Stop System | Not Available | Yes |
| Hybrid System Type | Not Applicable | Plug-In Hybrid AWD (Hi4-T) |
| Noise Level | 71 dB | Low |
| Variable Valve Timing | Dual Variable Valve Timing (DVVT) | Yes |
| Fuel Octane Requirement | 95 Octane Unleaded | 95 Octane Unleaded |
| Particulate Filter | Not Applicable | No |
| Euro Emission Standard | Euro 5 | Euro 5 |
| Green NCAP Rating | Not Independently Rated | 5/5 |
| Idle CO2 Output | Within Euro 5 Limits | 58 |
| Fuel Evaporation Control | Evaporative Emission Control (EVAP) | EVAP Canister |
| CO2 Emissions G Km | Not confirmed | 58 |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Real-world City Mileage Min | 5.8 l/100km | 3.0 l/100km |
| Real-world City Mileage Max | 7.2 l/100km | 4.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Min | 7.5 l/100km | 3.5 l/100km |
| Real-world Highway Mileage Max | 9.0 l/100km | 5.5 l/100km |
| Owner Review Count | 0 | - |
| Spec | H1 | Tank 500 |
|---|---|---|
| Ownership Role | Not confirmed | Flagship |
| Price Zar | Not confirmed | 1149900 ZAR |
| Pricing Role | Not confirmed | Current listed price |
| Starting Price | Not confirmed | 1149900 |
| Starting Price Zar | Not confirmed | 1149900 |
In depth: how these cars differ
This H1 and Tank 500 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: H1 30 vs Tank 500 100.
Efficiency index: H1 35 vs Tank 500 97.
Safety-equipment index: H1 68 vs Tank 500 100.
Practicality index: H1 63 vs Tank 500 83.
Ownership-cover index: H1 44 vs Tank 500 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-index readout
Tank 500 leads by 41 points
Tank 500 has a large lead in Hagalu's source-backed catalogue index over H1.
Evidence leader
90
/100
Lead
41
points
Data
96%
source coverage
90
#1
Evidence leader
Tank 500
96% source coverage
4 strong categories
Best at
Performance 100
Check
Ownership 65
Performance
100
Efficiency
97
Safety
100
Practicality
83
Ownership
65
Leads by 41 points
49
#2
H1
80% source coverage
0 strong categories
Best at
Safety 68
Check
Performance 30
Performance
30
Efficiency
35
Safety
68
Practicality
63
Ownership
44
Performance 24%
Safety 22%
Practicality 22%
Efficiency 17%
Ownership 15%
Category leaders
What moves the verdict
Performance
Tank 500 +70
Efficiency
Tank 500 +62
Safety
Tank 500 +32
Practicality
Tank 500 +20
Ownership
Tank 500 +21
Large difference in the source-backed catalogue index.
Why this score View full breakdown
Evidence-index leader
Tank 500
Performance
100/100
Efficiency
97/100
Safety
100/100
Practicality
83/100
Ownership
65/100
H1
Performance
30/100
Efficiency
35/100
Safety
68/100
Practicality
63/100
Ownership
44/100
What the evidence means
Evidence index
GWM Tank 500
leads the specification evidence index with 90 pts
vs 49 pts for H1
In Hagalu's specification evidence index, Tank 500 leads. However, H1 may suit buyers prioritising different confirmed fields. Ultimately, the right choice depends on your driving priorities in South Africa.
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H1 vs Tank 500 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.