The price of entry into a brand new GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid has simply been lowered, with the model saying a brand new Lux variant of its electrified SUV.
Priced at $36,990 drive-away, it undercuts the Jolion Extremely Hybrid by $3000. Order books are open and first shipments are starting to reach, and GWM says it’ll be accessible in showrooms in “the approaching weeks”.
Externally, it’s indistinguishable from the Extremely Hybrid other than the dearth of a panoramic sunroof.
It shares the pricier hybrid mannequin’s entrance fascia, together with the particular hybrid-only grille and blue headlight trim, and likewise makes use of the identical 18-inch alloy wheels.
That’s regardless of the non-hybrid Jolion Lux driving on smaller 17s than the Extremely.
In any other case, the Jolion Lux Hybrid shares the identical listing of options as its petrol counterpart.
Which means it foregoes the bigger 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, wi-fi smartphone charger, head-up show and panoramic sunroof.
Color decisions are the identical because the Extremely Hybrid, and comprise:
- Hamilton White
- Smoke Gray
- Golden Black
- Glacier Blue
- Azure Blue
- Mars Purple
Naturally, the Lux Hybrid options the identical powertrain because the Extremely Hybrid, consisting of a 1.5-litre petrol engine, mated with what Haval dubs a Devoted Hybrid Transmission (DHT) that includes the electrical motor and gearbox.
Peak mixed energy is 139kW, and peak mixed torque is 375Nm.
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Petrol Lux proven
It’s front-wheel drive, and makes use of a claimed 5.0 litres per 100km on the mixed cycle. The Toyota RAV4 2WD Hybrid makes use of 4.7L/100km on the mixed cycle, whereas the Kia Niro Hybrid makes use of a claimed 4.0L/100km.
GWM has been busily increasing the Haval Jolion vary.
The Extremely Hybrid arrived late final yr, and was adopted by the sportier S which contains a extra highly effective model of the usual automobile’s turbocharged 1.5-litre engine plus a multi-link rear suspension.