Haval's rapid growth in the South African market has undoubtedly been one of the industry success stories of recent years. While some of the early models of GWM's SUV-only brand might have lacked some styling panache, their generous standard specification and keen pricing ensured good acceptance in a market where value for money was becoming increasingly important. By mid-2021, with a substantial dealer footprint now established, there was a clear move upmarket when the strikingly styled Jolion and new H6 were introduced. Engines were upgraded, interior finishes were taken to a new level and the latest safety features included.
Price: R669 950
Engine: 1,5-litre, inline-four turbopetrol + electric motor
Transmission: 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission
Power: 179 kW
Torque: 530 N.m 0–100 km/h: 8,5 seconds*
Top speed: 180 km/h*
Fuel consumption: 5,2 L/100 km* CO2
emissions: 121 g/km*
Rivals: Toyota RAV4 2,5 Hybrid VX E-Four
Very importantly, even relative to the improved specification levels, Haval's pricing remains competitive and sales volumes have increased significantly.
This story is from the CARMAG February 2023 edition of CAR South Africa.
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