The Haval Jolion has been spotted in Malaysia once again, this time by a reader in Petaling Jaya. This is the exact same unit that was seen last November, and will likely be launched sometime this year.
Called the Chulian (meaning First Love in Mandarin) in China, it’s a C-segment SUV that replaces the Haval H2. Based on its specifications, a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine likely resides under the bonnet, delivering 143 PS at 5,600 to 6,000 rpm and 210 Nm of torque at 2,000 to 4,400 rpm.
A seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends drive to the front wheels, returning an average fuel consumption of 8.0 litres per 100 km. In some markets, the Jolion gets four drive modes – Standard, Eco, Sport and Snowfield.
It’s unclear whether the more sophisticated hybrid version will make it to our shores, but it’s quite unlikely. In Thailand, the Jolion Hybrid uses an electrified 1.5 litre turbocharged four that makes a combined 190 PS and 375 Nm of torque, with a DCT sending all that power to the front wheels.
Now, in terms of specifications, the Proton X70-rivalling five-seater SUV looks to be getting quad-LED projector headlights with LED daytime running lights, LED combination tail lights, 18-inch aluminium wheels shod with 225/55 Kumho Solus tyres, a full-sized panoramic sunroof, 360-degree surround view camera, as well as keyless entry with push-start button.
The interior has a rather upmarket feel as well, complete with features such as a head-up display, seven-inch multi-info display, freestanding widescreen display (either 10.25- or 12.3-inch units) with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, rotary gear selector dial, and black leather seats with contrast white piping.
A leather-wrapped three-spoke multifunction steering wheel is visible, though it remains to be seen if it gets a wireless smartphone charging tray and rear air vents. Boot space measures 337 litres, which expands to 1,133 litres when the rear bench is folded flat.
In other markets, the Jolion can be had with a whole host of advanced driver assist systems. Those include adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist with intelligent turning assist, traffic sign recognition, AEB with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure alert, lane keeping assist, lane centring, blind spot monitor with lane change assist, and driving fatigue detection.
All this is possible thanks to Great Wall Motors’ new LEMON platform, which allows the Jolion to be bigger than the H2, and more engaging to drive. The platform is lighter, and is said to increase steering accuracy by 16% and lateral stiffness by 15%, reduce centre of gravity by 30 mm and pitch angle by 50%. So, anyone interested in this Haval?
GALLERY: Haval Jolion Hybrid in Thailand
GALLERY: 2021 Haval Chulian/Jolion in China
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This is a more worthy challenger to X70 than Tan Chong’s GAC GS3 but now that X70 CKD will soon be 2 years old, a facelift like Boyue Pro would continue its dominance in the C Segment SUV.
hiyoo gary, GAC GS3 is challenging X50 not X70 ma. correct your fact next time bro
Haval is always a better car compare to Geely. Please bring here fast
Its not about which car company is better…its what the market wants.
Honda and Toyota are always better than P1 and P2, buy are those what the market wants for entry level car?
GG lah x70…
X70 has been in market for a few years now and its reputation is a known factor. This Jolion is still brand new and Haval is not known to have a wide range of service centers around. The past Haval sales have been small and this car I doubt will change that.
It is B segment, not C. The C segment model is the H6.
It looks like a C because it is clearly larger than VW Tiguan, a class above Honda HR-V,
Wider than Proton X70.
Haval has always been the market leader for suv in China. However, we don’t the takup rate in Malaysia.
However, its ev Ora Cat is well received by European commentators and market perception. It may become popular in Malaysia when local buyers follow EU consumer perception on Haval.
Haval SUV sales in China is higher than Geely. Here, X70 sales is okay due to Proton service network. If Geely never works with Proton, all the X70 and X50 will be kept in their warehouse here. People is generally still do not have confidence on China cars.
https://paultan.org/2022/01/07/geely-sold-1328029-cars-in-2021-up-1-from-2020/
Ahem, you were saying?
Well in China any local brand can sell millions due to their overwhelming population. They have dozens of never heard brands too selling thousands. Won’t make it here for sure. But how many of those are exported? Give us the figures.
price it around +- rm115k with nothing less than 5 yrs warranty and free service, its a worthy competitor in its segment, actually its even worth considering
Haval will continue to fail in Malaysia. Current H1 and H2 both actually competitively priced. But the parts availability is the biggest issue. And the parts cost more than T and H. Anything above rm100k this car will not sell.
I don’t understand the change in front grill for Malaysian market. This grill seem dated. Why not bring the new design? Sometimes I feel Malaysia is treated as a dumping ground, a market to clear old stock!