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HavalJolion

Built from the start for export, which is why it turns up almost everywhere.

Photo: User3204 · CC BY-SA 4.0

The story

A defining chapter in Haval history.

Explore the ideas, engineering and context that shaped the Haval Jolion, then continue into its specifications and place in the marque's lineage.

Origins

The Jolion is what Haval learned from selling the H6 abroad. Replacing the H2 and sold in China as the Chulian, it was designed with export markets in mind from the outset, hence the invented, pronounceable name and a specification sheet loaded with driver assistance systems and screen area at a price that undercuts established rivals.

2021 Haval Jolion HEV Tech · Chanokchon · CC BY-SA 4.0

Design and engineering

It is a conventional front-drive compact crossover with a 1.5-litre turbocharged four and a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox, or a hybrid using a dedicated hybrid transmission, with a six-speed manual at the base of some markets' ranges. Assembly runs well beyond China: Thailand, Russia, Uzbekistan, Pakistan, Indonesia and elsewhere, which is how it reached showrooms in Australia, Latin America and Africa so quickly.

2020 Great Wall Haval Jolion · User3204 · CC BY-SA 4.0

In production

In China the Chitu has since taken its place; in export markets the Jolion continues as Haval's entry point.

2024 Haval Jolion Pro front view · iMoD Official · CC BY 3.0

At a glance

The facts that define it.

Produced

2021–present

Engine

Petrol engine

Body

5-door SUV

Technical specification

The Jolion, in detail.

Production: 2021 (China) ; 2021–present (export)
Class: Compact crossover SUV (C)
Body style: 5-door SUV
Layout: Front-engine, front-wheel-drive
Engine: Petrol engine; Petrol: ; 1.5 L Toyota NZ engine#GW4B15A; GW4B15A Turbocharger; turbo Straight-four engine; I4 ; Petrol engine; Petrol Hybrid electric vehicle; hybrid: ; 1.5 L Toyota NZ engine#GW4G15H; GW4G15H I4
Transmission: 6-speed manual; 7-speed DCT; abbr; DHT; Dedicated Hybrid Transmission Multi-mode (HEV)
Assembly: China: Baoding ; Russia: Tula region; Tula, Uzlovsky ; Thailand: Rayong (GWM Thailand) ; Uzbekistan: Jizzakh (ADM) ; Pakistan: Lahore (Sazgar) ; Indonesia: Bogor Regency; Bogor (Inchcape plc; Inchcape Indomobil) ; Sri La
Manufacturer: Great Wall Motor