An ad for the 2014 Great Wall Haval M4 has appeared on oto.my – the post lists a pricing of RM50k for the manual 1.5 litre version. No mention on availability, but we do know that the planned market debut for the SUV will happen sometime in May.
In January, local distributor Green Oranges had a left-hand drive example of the M4 on display in its Glenmarie showroom – the right-hand drive form is set to be locally assembled at the GWM plant in Gurun, Kedah, with an anticipated pricing of under RM50k being suggested.
That pricing should be for the five-speed manual version, which will have two-wheel drive. A higher-spec variant is reportedly on the cards as well, and this will be a four-wheel drive unit with an automatic transmission.
Both M4 models will be powered by a normally-aspirated 1.5 litre VVT four-cylinder engine – the ad revises the earlier 105 hp power output down to 103 hp, but no changes to the 138 Nm torque figure. Kit listed includes a four-speaker CD-based audio system, AUX/USB input, Bluetooth connectivity, ABS and EBD as well as dual-airbags.
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The comments on the blog post about the 2014 Great Wall Haval M4 highlight a mix of optimism and skepticism. Many appreciate the attractive RM50k price and modern design, suggesting it could be a competitive budget SUV and questioning why Malaysians should overlook it since brands like Chery and GWM are reputable abroad. Several commenters emphasize testing the car before judging, commenting on the value it offers with features like ABS, EBD, and airbags at a low price. Some are concerned about safety, crash ratings, and quality, with a few expressing strong distrust of Chinese products due to past issues and perceived low quality. Overall, excitement is tempered with caution, with discussions focusing on price, value, safety, and brand perception.