HAVAL IS ANOTHER CHINESE brand making rapid inroads into the Australian market, a success story sure to be continued with the introduction of the new Jolion S small SUV.
Performance receives a boost courtesy of a new 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine which delivers 130kW and 270Nm, representing a 20kW and 50Nm increase over the rest of the Jolion range.
The new engine is mated to GWM’s smooth-shifting 7-speed Dual Clutch Transmission delivering fuel economy of 7.5L/100km, an improvement of 0.6L/100km compared to the current 1.5-litre turbocharged engine.
In order to offer enhanced ride and handling performance befitting of the S nameplate, a new independent multi-link rear suspension has been adopted over the torsion beam setup found on other Jolion models.
Updates for the Jolion S go beyond what’s under the skin with the adoption of unique exterior design elements, including black alloy wheels, black door mirrors, black roof rails, black side garnish and blacked-out lower front and rear bumpers.
In response to customer feedback, the Jolion S has now adopted hard buttons for AC controls making it easier to adjust cabin temperature while on the move. All other features are consistent with the Jolion Ultra on which the Jolion S is based.
GWM’s ongoing commitment to delivering the safest vehicles possible is underlined by the extensive array of active safety standard on the Jolion S 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).
The new Jolion S is available in five exterior colours: Hamilton White, Golden Black, Mars Red, Azure Blue, Smoke Grey and the new Tropical Green, exclusive to the Jolion S.
The new Haval Jolion S is priced at $36,990 driveaway and like all GWM products, is backed by a seven-year / unlimited km warranty, five-years roadside assistance and five-years Capped Price Servicing.
YTD by the end of October, a record 6158 new GWM Haval Jolions have been sold in Australia for a 6.2 percent segment share.
GWM is the brand under which GWM Ute and Haval SUVs are sold in Australia.