GWM AUSTRALIA HAS ANNOUNCED a new addition to its local line-up with the Haval Jolion Hybrid.
First shipments have already landed with more currently making their way to Australia ahead of an official start of sales in early September. Joining the larger Haval H6 Hybrid, the Jolion Hybrid becomes GWM’s second offering in the EV range which is expected to grow further in 2023.
Power is delivered via GWM’s 1.5L Hybrid engine mated to the Dedicated Hybrid Transmission DHT to deliver combined outputs of 139kW of power and 375Nm of torque. Fuel economy is a low 5L/100km using regular unleaded fuel.
GWM’s DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission) smart hybrid system combines a petrol engine and electric motor with an electronically controlled transmission to offer excellent acceleration and performance at low speeds with increased efficiency and power at higher speeds to deliver a driving experience similar to that of a BEV (battery electric vehicle).
With the ability to operate in multiple drive modes including EV, Series, Parallel and Regeneration, GWM’s DHT smart hybrid system has been designed to provide maximum efficiency across all speed and load conditions. With highly integrated and compact design for lighter weight, the DHT system also offers excellent reliability and NVH performance.
Priced at $40,990 driveaway, the Jolion Hybrid is equipped with the same wide variety of premium interior, connectivity and safety features as the current Jolion Ultra but sets itself apart with a new front grille, new front LED and fog lights with blue accents, a new front bumper, new rear spoiler and new 18-inch alloy wheels.
GWM’s ongoing commitment to delivering the safest vehicles possible is underlined by the extensive array of active safety standard on the Jolion Hybrid which includes Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian, cyclist and crossroads detection, Lane Keep Assist (LKA), Lane Departure Warning (LDW), Blind Spot Detection & Lane Change Assist, Forward Collision Warning (FCW) and Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR).
Like all GWM products, the new Haval Jolion Hybrid is backed by a seven-year/unlimited km warranty, five years roadside assistance and five years Capped Price Servicing.
Supply challenges that had been affecting GWM Australia for the last few months now look to be largely behind it and as such, the company expects another record sales performance in 2022 with total sales in excess of 20,000.
GWM is the brand under which GWM Ute and Haval SUVs are sold in Australia.
GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid – full feature list:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Comfortek leather seats with 6-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat
- Heated front seats
- Microfibre leather steering wheel
- 7-inch colour LED instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch colour multimedia touchscreen
- Apple CarPlay & Android Auto
- 6-speaker DTS audio
- Electronic anti-glare rear view mirror
- Heads Up Display
- Wireless phone charging
- Panoramic sunroof
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- 7 SRS airbags (including centre airbag)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB) with pedestrian, bicycle & crossroad detection
- Forward Collision Warning (FCW)
- Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC) with stop and go
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keep Assist (LKA)
- Lane Change Assist / Blind Spot Monitoring
- Traffic Sign Recognition (TSR)
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) with brake
- Driver Drowsiness & Distraction Detection
- 360-degree camera