GWM Jolion GT 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 All specifications, variants and pricing shown below are for historical reference.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 Jolion GT

Historical South African specifications and last-listed pricing

Generation First generation, sharing platform fundamentals with the regular Jolion but with bodywork, suspension calibration, powertrain and cabin treatment differentiated to position as a halo product within the Haval lineup. Version introduced 2024
The Jolion GT is the sportier, more powerful sibling to the Haval Jolion — a 2.0-litre hybrid coupe-SUV positioned to challenge the Hyundai Tucson Elite and KIA Sportage GT-Line at lower prices.
ZAR 629,900 · last listed
Last listed price ZAR 629,900
Engine:1999cc (2.0L) Torque:380Nm (280 lb-ft) Ground Clearance:185mm (7.3″) Power:150kW (201 bhp) Battery:1.8kWh Boot298L (10.5 cu ft)

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Fuel Economy km/l · US mpg equivalent
Combined 6.5 km/l (15 mpg)
City 12.5 km/l (29 mpg)
Highway 18.2 km/l (43 mpg)

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GWM Jolion GT

The Jolion GT is the sportier, more powerful sibling to the Haval Jolion — a 2.0-litre hybrid coupe-SUV positioned to challenge the Hyundai Tucson Elite and KIA Sportage GT-Line at lower prices.

If the Jolion is GWM's volume compact SUV play in South Africa, the Jolion GT is its halo. Launched into the South African market in 2024, the Jolion GT shares the underlying platform with its Jolion sibling but adopts a more aggressive coupe-SUV roofline, more powerful 2.0-litre hybrid powertrain, larger wheels, and a substantially uprated cabin specification. The pitch is straightforward — give Haval-curious South African buyers a more emotionally engaging compact SUV without pushing into Tucson or Sportage flagship money. The 2.0-litre Atkinson-cycle petrol-electric hybrid produces 135 kW in the LS trim and 150 kW in the LT — meaningfully more than the 1.5T Jolion Hybrid's 115 kW. Combined torque on the LT is 380 Nm, and the 0-100 km/h time comes down to around 7.9 seconds — quick by compact-SUV standards and faster than the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 N-Line or KIA Sportage GT-Line. The hybrid system retains the dedicated hybrid transmission architecture used in the Jolion, but the 2.0-litre engine gives the system more headroom for highway overtaking and uphill cruising. Pricing positions the GT at R579,900 for the LS and R629,900 for the LT — a R60,000 premium over the equivalent Jolion Hybrid trim, which buys you the larger engine, the more dramatic exterior styling, 19-inch alloys, panoramic sunroof standard across the range, ventilated seats on the LT, head-up display on the LT, and a sharper chassis tune. The LT at R629,900 directly undercuts the Hyundai Tucson 2.0 N-Line at R695,000 and the KIA Sportage GT-Line at R720,000. On the road, the Jolion GT feels meaningfully different from its lesser sibling. The chassis is sharper — firmer damping, larger anti-roll bars, more direct steering — which makes it more rewarding on a twisty Mountain Road but slightly less compliant on broken urban surfaces. The 19-inch alloys with 235/50 R19 tyres look the part but transmit more road noise into the cabin than the Jolion's 18-inch setup. For buyers prioritising comfort, the regular Jolion Hybrid LT is probably the better daily car; for buyers wanting visual presence and stronger performance, the GT earns its premium. Cabin presentation in the GT LT is genuinely premium. A 14.6-inch infotainment screen dominates the dashboard, paired with a full digital instrument cluster and a head-up display. The seats are sports-bolstered with synthetic leather and Alcantara-style centre panels. The LT adds ventilated front seats with massage function on the driver's side, ambient lighting with 64 colour options, and a 12-speaker Infinity audio system. The build quality and material grade are clearly a step above the regular Jolion — panel fit is tighter, soft-touch surfaces extend further down the door cards, and the overall cabin ambiance feels genuinely premium. Safety equipment matches the LT trim of the regular Jolion — six airbags, full advanced driver-assistance suite including AEB with pedestrian detection, adaptive cruise with stop-go, lane-keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, 360-camera and traffic-sign recognition. The driver-assistance calibration has been refined for SA conditions through software updates that have improved lane-keep behaviour on poorly-marked rural roads. For South African buyers comparing the Jolion GT against the Hyundai Tucson, KIA Sportage and Toyota RAV4 segments, the GT represents a strong value alternative for those open to the Haval brand. The combination of hybrid efficiency, strong performance, comprehensive equipment and competitive pricing is a tough one for rivals to match. Residual values are still developing as the model is recent, but indications suggest the GT will track approximately R40,000–R60,000 behind Korean equivalents over a 3-year ownership horizon.

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GWM Jolion GT Variants & Prices

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Cmp Variant Trim Fuel Transmission Price
2.0T Hybrid LS Discontinued Base Hybrid Automatic ZAR 579,900last listed
2.0T Hybrid LT Discontinued Top Hybrid Automatic ZAR 629,900last listed
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2.0T Hybrid LS Discontinued Base Hybrid Automatic ZAR 579,900last listed
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GWM Jolion GT Specifications

Length
4500 mm
Width
1855 mm
Height
1615 mm
Wheelbase
2700 mm
Ground Clearance (Default)
185 mm
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 l
Boot/Cargo Space
298 l
Kerb Weight
1600 kg
Gross Vehicle Weight (GVW)
2200 kg
Towing Capacity
1500 kg
Seating Capacity
5 seats
Doors
5 doors
Minimum Turning Radius
11.6 m
Front Headroom
960 mm
Rear Headroom
960 mm
Front Legroom
1050 mm
Rear Legroom
890 mm
Driving fit

Where the GWM Jolion GT Fits Best

A practical view of the buyer and roads this model is best suited to.

Who buys this

Compact SUV buyers in South Africa who want stronger performance, hybrid efficiency and visual presence without paying Tucson/Sportage flagship money. Suits younger professionals, design-conscious families and buyers upgrading from a smaller SUV who want more equipment and performance.

City
Comfortable in city duty thanks to hybrid low-speed EV operation and good visibility. The 19-inch alloys transmit some road noise on rough surfaces but parking and turning are easy thanks to light steering, sharp turning circle and 360-camera standard on both variants.
Highway
Real-world fuel economy on highway cruising sits at 5.5–6.0 L/100 km on the LT. Strong overtaking performance from the 2.0-litre hybrid system, particularly between 80–120 km/h. Adaptive cruise with stop-go capability works well in motorway traffic.
Off-Road
Front-wheel-drive monocoque crossover — handles gravel district roads and light tracks within reasonable limits but is not designed for serious off-road work.

GWM Jolion GT — Should You Buy It?

A sharper, more premium take on the Jolion formula — the GT delivers hybrid efficiency and meaningful performance at prices that genuinely challenge Korean rivals.

The Jolion GT is GWM's most successful blend of value and aspiration in South Africa to date. The hybrid powertrain delivers genuine efficiency, the chassis is more engaging than the regular Jolion, and the cabin equipment level at the LT flagship is genuinely premium. The price-versus-Tucson/Sportage advantage is meaningful, and the warranty package is industry-leading. The unresolved residual question is the same one facing every Chinese SUV in SA.

What's Good
  • ✓2.0-litre hybrid system delivers 150 kW and 0-100 km/h in 7.9 seconds — quick by compact-SUV standards
  • ✓14.6-inch infotainment with head-up display and full digital cluster on the LT trim
  • ✓Panoramic sunroof standard on both variants — equipment not standard on most Korean rivals
  • ✓Hybrid battery covered for 8 years/180,000 km plus 5-year/100,000 km vehicle warranty
  • ✓Real-world fuel economy of 5.5–6.0 L/100 km on the highway combines performance with efficiency
  • ✓Ventilated front seats with driver-side massage function on the LT — class-leading at the price
  • ✓12-speaker Infinity premium audio standard on LT trim — superior to most rival flagship audio
  • ✓Sharper chassis tune with stiffer damping and larger anti-roll bars versus regular Jolion
  • ✓Comprehensive driver-assistance suite including 360-camera and traffic-sign recognition standard
Watch Out For
  • ✕19-inch alloys transmit more road noise into the cabin than 17-18 inch setups on smoother rivals
  • ✕Sloping coupe-SUV roofline reduces boot space to 298 litres versus 340 litres on regular Jolion
  • ✕Residual values projected to lag Hyundai Tucson and KIA Sportage by R40,000–R60,000 over 3-year horizon
  • ✕Hybrid system can briefly feel intrusive during low-speed petrol/electric handover at urban junctions
  • ✕Limited model availability in some smaller dealer networks outside major metros at launch

GWM Jolion GT FAQs

The retained historical listing for the GWM Jolion GT shows R579,900 to R629,900, depending on the derivative. These are reference prices from its period on sale, not current new-vehicle offers.

Compact SUV buyers in South Africa who want stronger performance, hybrid efficiency and visual presence without paying Tucson/Sportage flagship money. Suits younger professionals, design-conscious families and buyers upgrading from a smaller SUV who want more equipment and performance.

Comfortable in city duty thanks to hybrid low-speed EV operation and good visibility. The 19-inch alloys transmit some road noise on rough surfaces but parking and turning are easy thanks to light steering, sharp turning circle and 360-camera standard on both variants.

Real-world fuel economy on highway cruising sits at 5.5–6.0 L/100 km on the LT. Strong overtaking performance from the 2.0-litre hybrid system, particularly between 80–120 km/h. Adaptive cruise with stop-go capability works well in motorway traffic.

Buyers researching the GWM Jolion GT often compare it with rivals such as BYD SEALION 6 DM-i , Volkswagen T-Roc , Chery Tiggo 8 Pro Max , Geely E5 EM-i , Chery Tiggo 7 PHEV . Comparing them side by side is the quickest way to see where your money goes — performance, fuel use, price and running costs can differ substantially.

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