If cars are reinventing how Africans drive, then the all-new Haval Jolion PRO is about to revolutionise how you see your motoring future.
The new Jolion PRO, the first Haval model to launch under the carmaker’s new One GWM philosophy, takes all the solid, dependable and high value traits that its vehicles are famous for and blends them into a stylish sporty new era.
“Our new Jolion brings all the typical Haval premium cabin finishes, connectivity and safety technologies, but it sets itself apart in a sporty new look” GWM South Africa chief operations officer Conrad Groenewald explained.
“New Jolion brings two options to market. The updated version of the current platform under the “City” branding and an all-new product under the “Pro” series. We aim to appeal to more customers in the growing small SUV segment”.
The new Jolion PRO’s biggest plus is however that it will make you believe it exists far higher up the price ladder than where it actually sells. But in truth, while it costs far less than its looks may suggest, the new Jolion PRO delivers a thrilling new full-specification package in a versatile, high-quality, high-value new range.
“The new Haval Jolion PRO goes far beyond just good looks and style,” GWM Haval and ORA brand manager Carina van der Merwe added. “Higher and wider than the regular Jolion, the New PRO also rides on the same wheelbase so there’s space aplenty. It has the headroom, the legroom, and the boot capacity to rival the best midsize SUV rivals that this busy segment can offer.
“That’s all before we even touch on the rest of this car’s superb pedigree. From height-adjustable LED headlights to seamless state-of-the-art Infotainment, premium six-speaker sound and that legendary GWM backup and support, the new Haval Jolion PRO has it all, and then some”.
Looks may deceive
At first glance, you’d likely believe the New Haval Jolion PRO is a smart new German coupé SUV. You would be wrong on its origins of course, but the new Jolion PRO certainly is a smart new coupé SUV.
Now available in a versatile five-model range, the Haval Jolion PRO comes in a trio of 1.5L turbocharged options in the base model Premium, stepping up to the Super Luxury, and the Ultra Luxury. There is also a more powerful 1.5T S Ultra Luxury, while the range is topped by the self-charging petrol-electric Ultra Luxury model.
A most contemporary hexagonal grille with 14 chrome tipped vertical bar and a proud, yet discreet Haval badge announces the new Haval Jolion PRO in grand style. It sits between a pair of smart multi-angle height-adjustable follow-me-home daytime running headlamps, with LED illumination in the Luxury models.
That’s accentuated by a purposeful and finely detailed lower grille and a vent on each side, all nestling under the clamshell bonnet. Handsome side treatment features gentle hollows neatly offset by crisp crease lines and a slick coupé-like glasshouse. Sporty alloy wheels are framed by subtle, black-lined wheel arches united by a dark skirt. All traits you’d expect from a sporty premium coupé SUV, of course.
The Haval Jolion PRO is rounded off by smart and contemporary rear treatment dominated by LED taillights linked by a bar across the width of the car. A cheeky black spoiler mounts off the end of the roof rails atop the tailgate. A pair of marker lamps sit in the side jowls. And it’s all finished off by a trendy venturi-look bib below, incorporating a low-level lamp and stling tips on each side.
The Haval Jolion PRO is available in four colours – Hamilton White, Sun Black, Light Ayers Grey and the Jolion PRO exclusive HD Blue colours. All models get gloss black door handles, mirror covers, a shark fin antenna, boneless wiper blades front and rear, and smart 17-inch face polished alloy wheels. Super luxury models step up to 18-inch wheels and add a panoramic sunroof and black roof rails, automatic headlamps and auto wipers too.
As smart, spacious and trendy as the Haval Jolion PRO is, it is also safe. It comes standard with dual front, and front side SRS airbags, while Luxury models add side curtain airbags. Front seat belts have an unfastening warning and rear seats have ISOFIX child seat tethers.
Looking under the bonnet, the Haval Jolion PRO is available in the three-engine line-up. Premium, Super Luxury and Ultra Luxury models have a 105 kW and 210 Nm turbo-charged 1 500 cc petrol engine driving the front wheels via an advanced 7-speed Double Clutch Transmission and is good for 8.1 l/100 km consumption. The more powerful 1.5T S Ultra Luxury has a 130 kW and 270 Nm engine and 7-speed DCT good for 7.5 l/100 km.