GWM Haval Jolion vs Toyota HiLux

The GWM Haval Jolion starts from $32,990 before on-road costs, while the Toyota HiLux opens at $33,990. That makes the GWM Haval Jolion the more affordable entry point by $1,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $36,289 and $37,389 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the GWM Haval Jolion by roughly $1,140 in fuel alone.

Both the GWM Haval Jolion and Toyota HiLux hold a 5-star ANCAP safety rating. Adult occupant protection scored 90% for the GWM Haval Jolion and 84% for the Toyota HiLux.

Where the two diverge is in active safety technology. We can confirm 8 of 10 key ADAS systems on the GWM Haval Jolion, against 6 on the Toyota HiLux.

Both include the essentials: autonomous emergency braking, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, a reversing camera. Airbag count is 6 in the GWM Haval Jolion and 8 in the Toyota HiLux. The GWM Haval Jolion adds a 360-degree camera that the Toyota HiLux misses.

The GWM Haval Jolion features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 7-inch digital dash, while the Toyota HiLux gets a 12.3-inch display and 7-inch instruments. Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are standard across both.

The GWM Haval Jolion stands out with wireless charging, panoramic roof, heated front seats and ventilated seats — features our data doesn't list for the Toyota HiLux. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

Interior trim differs: the GWM Haval Jolion gets synthetic leather upholstery while the Toyota HiLux offers cloth.

The GWM Haval Jolion uses a Petrol producing 130kW and 270Nm of torque, sent through a 7-speed dual clutch transmission to a FWD layout.

The Toyota HiLux responds with a 2.8L 4-cyl Turbo-Diesel making 150kW and 420Nm, paired to a manual driving the rear wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.2 seconds.

The Toyota HiLux has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 130kW. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval Jolion measures 4,470mm long on a 2,700mm wheelbase, 910mm shorter than the Toyota HiLux at 5,380mm (3,085mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the Toyota HiLux generally means more rear legroom.

For towing, the Toyota HiLux leads with a 2,900kg braked capacity vs 1,500kg. That 1,400kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $1,853/year for the GWM Haval Jolion and $2,081/year for the Toyota HiLux. That is a $228 annual difference in favour of the GWM Haval Jolion.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval Jolion) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Toyota HiLux). The GWM Haval Jolion has longer coverage.