GWM H1 has been discontinued — this model is no longer sold new in South Africa. All specifications, variants and pricing shown below are for historical reference. See current GWM models still on sale.
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GWM H1

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Model year 2026 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. Body style SUV
H1 1.5 LS is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.
ZAR 229,900 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 229,900
Engine:1497cc (1.5L) Torque:135Nm (100 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:160mm (6.3″) Power:78kW (105 bhp) Boot450L (15.9 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 7.0 km/l (16 mpg)
City 6.8 km/l (16 mpg)
Highway 8.2 km/l (19 mpg)

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GWM H1

H1 1.5 LS is a discontinued South African SUV with historical specifications for used-car research.

Buyer seeking this combination of equipment, powertrain and price within haval-h1. For a buyer searching the H1 1.5 LS price and specifications in South Africa, the interesting part is the trade-off rather than the feature count. The H1 1.5 LS is not best understood by one headline number. For this South African suv, the owner should weigh local history of Software updates have refined this variant's behaviour since launch against the route, load and cost of the vehicle. The H1 1.5 LS has a clearer South African buying case when its suv shape is connected to the work it must do. The useful starting points are the base trim and an discontinued listing; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size. A proper look at the H1 1.5 LS begins with the local specification, then moves to the owner’s week. Here, engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol sits beside a power output of 78 kW @ 6000 rpm, while a CVT transmission sets a practical boundary. H1 1.5 LS is discontinued in South Africa, so a used example should be judged by condition, service history, parts support and remaining cover rather than a new-car price promise. Engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol describes the opportunity; a power output of 78 kW @ 6000 rpm and a CVT transmission describe the conditions around it for H1 1.5 LS. A realistic load, route and monthly-distance check will reveal whether the package earns its place on the shortlist for H1 1.5 LS. The useful starting points are a Automatic transmission and Petrol power; together they explain more than a badge or a screen size for H1 1.5 LS. For family travel, the deciding question is whether the vehicle remains comfortable and affordable after ordinary fuel, insurance, tyre and service costs are included for H1 1.5 LS

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1.5 LS Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency7.0 km/l Automatic ZAR 229,900last listed
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1.5 LS Discontinued Base Petrol Efficiency7.0 km/l Automatic ZAR 229,900last listed
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GWM H1 Specifications

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Where the GWM H1 Fits Best

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Who buys this

A shopper researching H1 1.5 LS should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for H1 1.5 LS can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout. That may be the space for a family, the access needed for work or the cost of keeping a second vehicle for H1 1.5 LS. Start with passengers, cargo, parking, monthly kilometres and road surface for H1 1.5 LS. Then compare engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol and a power output of 78 kW @ 6000 rpm with insurance, tyres, maintenance and the monthly finance payment for H1 1.5 LS

City
Around town, H1 1.5 LS should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a power output of 78 kW @ 6000 rpm is worth checking before a purchase built around tight parking or frequent loading
Highway
On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the H1 1.5 LS out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the H1 1.5 LS needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard. Check how it tracks on uneven tar, how the transmission responds after a downshift and whether the boot or load area remains usable for H1 1.5 LS. A front-wheel drive drivetrain helps frame the vehicle’s intended workload; do not assume that a larger body automatically brings more reserve or comfort for H1 1.5 LS
Off-Road
If the H1 1.5 LS will leave smooth tar, test the actual road rather than the image around it. Check a power output of 78 kW @ 6000 rpm against the stated drivetrain. The rough-road question has to be answered by hardware for H1 1.5 LS. On a known gravel or farm access section, inspect clearance, tyre sidewalls, underbody exposure, approach angles and recovery access for H1 1.5 LS. A Front Wheel Drive drivetrain may help, but neither a tall bonnet nor petrol alone creates four-wheel drive, low range or a published wading ability for H1 1.5 LS. Keep the speed and route within what the exact local derivative can support for H1 1.5 LS

GWM H1 1.5 LS — Should You Buy It?

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A used-buying option only when condition, history and remaining support justify the price.

H1 1.5 LS is easiest to recommend when the buyer can point to a concrete benefit in a Automatic transmission and accept the limitation represented by an discontinued listing. A fair review of H1 1.5 LS should end with the owner’s route, not a universal verdict. The combination of a CVT transmission, a 6-Speed CVT transmission and a Front Wheel Drive drivetrain can be valuable for the right driver for H1 1.5 LS. The same package may feel expensive or inconvenient if the vehicle spends its life in a different role for H1 1.5 LS. Drive the exact version loaded as it will be used, then read the service, warranty, tyre and insurance costs beside the purchase price for H1 1.5 LS

What's Good
  • ✓Body style: SUV
  • ✓Fuel type: Petrol
  • ✓Transmission: Automatic
  • ✓Trim: base
  • ✓Status: discontinued
  • ✓Engine: 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol
  • ✓Power output: 78 kW @ 6000 rpm
  • ✓Transmission: CVT
  • ✓Gearbox: 6-Speed CVT
Watch Out For
  • ✕Exact equipment for H1 1.5 LS can vary by derivative.
  • ✕Real fuel use for H1 1.5 LS depends on route, load and weather.
  • ✕The written H1 1.5 LS quotation should be checked before purchase.
  • ✕Tyre, insurance and service costs need a separate H1 1.5 LS budget.
  • ✕A short H1 1.5 LS test drive cannot represent every ownership route.
  • ✕H1 1.5 LS capability should not be inferred from body styling alone.
  • ✕The adjacent H1 1.5 LS grade may suit a different workload.
  • ✕Published H1 1.5 LS figures are planning references, not guarantees.
  • ✕Buyers should confirm H1 1.5 LS stock and support terms.

GWM H1 FAQs

The retained historical listing for the GWM H1 1.5 LS shows R229,900, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

A shopper researching H1 1.5 LS should separate need from showroom appeal. The best buyer for H1 1.5 LS can describe a recurring reason for choosing its suv layout.

Around town, H1 1.5 LS should be judged by repetition rather than a single burst of acceleration. The relevance of engine of 1.5-litre Naturally Aspirated Petrol becomes obvious on a busy weekday, while a power output of 78 kW @ 6000 rpm is worth checking before a purchase built around tight...

On a South African freeway or inter-city road, take the H1 1.5 LS out with the load it normally carries. For highway buyers, the H1 1.5 LS needs to make sense when passengers, luggage or work equipment are aboard.

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