The Haval Jolion Pro breaks cover

If cars are reinventing how South Africa drives, then the all-new HAVAL Jolion PRO is about to revolutionise how you see your motoring future. The first new HAVAL model to launch under the carmaker’s new One GWM philosophy, the New Jolion PRO 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 explains. “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 HAVAL Jolion PRO goes far beyond just good looks and style,” GWM HAVAL and ORA Brand Manager Carina van der Merwe adds. “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 SUVs rivals that this busy segment can offer.

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Jolion Pedigree!

At first glance, you’d likely believe that 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 New 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.

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Base

The base model New Jolion PRO Premium has a neat and functional four-way adjustable multifunction paddle shift steering wheel framing a 3.5-inch instrument cluster. The steering wheel gains leatherette treatment on Luxury models, which also step up to a -7 inch LCD instrument cluster. Ultra Luxury variants go another step further with a driver’s head-up display projected onto the inside of the windscreen.

 

All the High Tech!

The multifunction steering wheel plays a significant part in running the HAVAL Jolion PRO’s car-to-human infotainment interface. Premium models come with a 10.25-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto interfacing, Bluetooth hands-free and touchscreen system.

Keyless entry is part of the Jolion PRO’s standard central door locking access, alarm and anti-theft system. It includes an engine immobiliser, a car locating function and push button starting. There’s also speed sensor door locking and a child safety lock.

 

Haval Safety!

As smart, spacious and trendy as the new 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.

The crumple engineered high tensile body shell features an energy-absorbing steering column and collision unlocking function. Secondary Collision Mitigation, ABS anti-skid brakes have brake assist, electronic distribution and Hill Descent Control. Roll Over Mitigation Vehicle Stability and Traction Control adds Hill Assist.

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Under the bonnet

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 turbocharged 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.

The flagship HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury DHT has a hybridised 140 kW and 375 Nm drivetrain. This Dedicated Hybrid Transmission merges a petrol internal combustion engine and an onboard battery-fed electric motor to seamlessly switch between EV, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid and Regeneration modes.

 

Jolion City and Jolion PRO Pricing

HAVAL New Jolion 1.5T City                                                          R345,950

HAVAL New Jolion 1.5T City Plus 7DCT                                    R370,950

HAVAL New Jolion Luxury 7DCT (Limited Edition)                     R420,950

HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T Premium 7DCT                                    R391,150

HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T Super Luxury 7DCT                             R425,950     

HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T Ultra Luxury 7DCT                               R462,950

HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T S Ultra Luxury 7DCT                            R495,950

HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury DHT                            R516,950

All Jolion City models come with warranty that is 5 years/100 000km whichever comes first, service plan is 5 years/75 000km whichever comes first, roadside assist is 5-year unlimited mileage. With the Jolion PRO, warranty is 7 years/200 000km whichever comes first, service plan is 5 years/75 000km whichever comes first, roadside assist 7-year unlimited mileage, high voltage parts warranty on hybrid models is 8 years/150 000km whichever comes first.