When Great Wall Motor (GWM) announced its entry into Malaysia back in July, we were told to expect the company’s first products from the fourth quarter of this year. Among the models set to be launched include the Ora Good Cat EV as well as two Haval SUVs, namely the H6 and Jolion.
In this post, we’re focusing on the B-segment Jolion, which has been spotted in Malaysia yet again. As with past sightings, this blue example is uncamouflaged, although it’s a little different as this packs a hybrid powertrain judging by the ‘HEV’ badges – the previous cars were white and lacked those badges.
The Haval Jolion Hybrid is something we’re familiar with, as the model made its global debut in Thailand last November. In terms of specifications, the SUV is powered by a 1.5 litre NA four-cylinder petrol engine that is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission with an integrated electric motor. The total system output of this setup is 190 PS and 375 Nm of torque.
Visually, the hybrid variant is differentiated from the non-hybrid by its pinned grille insert (dubbed the Star Matrix) and blue accents on its prominent headlamps, but otherwise looks very similar. This car comes with 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, automatic air-conditioning (with rear vents), a seven-inch digital instrument cluster and a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system.
In Thailand, the Jolion Hybrid also comes standard with six airbags, stability control and a range of driver assistance systems. These include autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise control with stop and go, lane centring assist, blind spot monitoring, rear collision warning, rear cross traffic alert and braking, a reversing assistant and park assist for parallel, perpendicular and even diagonal parking.
According to Headlightmag, the Jolion is offered in three variants – HEV Tech, HEV Pro and HEV Ultra – with prices ranging from 879,000 to 999,000 baht (RM109,077 to RM123,968).
When the Jolion is launched here, it will have no shortage of rivals, with the likes of the Honda HR-V, Toyota Corolla Cross, Peugeot 2008 and Mazda CX-30 already on sale. We’ll have to wait for GWM Malaysia to provide further details, including a launch date and pricing, but for now, does the Jolion appear to be an attractive proposition? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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Nice 4 cylinder turbo 190hp.
Too bad, the steering wheel looks like the one in the lorry.
Every designers come with different steering wheel design
what lorry you are driving? The steering so nice got so much of buttons?
hybrid only go 190hp, with turbo only is 140hp only
Sell it below 100k and sure can tapau all x50, hrv, cross sales figure
Later Haval Jolion will battle Proton X50, X70, HR-V, Corolla Cross Fuel Consumption.
RM kena naik dulu bang.
X70 can sell below that price. So?
HRV is still stuck with lanewatch while others already come with blind spot monitor
Dulu China datang, tak habis2 belasah mrk. Sekarang kritik2 dan sewaktu dengannya tak habis2 jilat ludah mrk. Amboiiii!!!!
Produk china dulu teruk gile la. Lagipun zaman Najib, Malaysia lagi sikit kena jual tanah kpd CCP/China. Nasib baik PH dah stop tu smue.
Aiya…HEV …got only ICE one?
Malaysian not like HEV la…
all concern and scare about hybrid.
Pure EV mode achievable under 65km/h, said someone from down under; but any specific range?
GG lah x70
I drive a Haval and its great robust..worth the money.