Space-maxed GWM Haval Jolion Max teased ahead of market debut
As with the new generation H7, the Jolion Max will go on sale in the fourth quarter of this year.
Great Wall Motors (GWM) unveiled the Haval Jolion Max at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring, positioning it between the regular Jolion and H6 models for a South African market debut later this year. Known as the H6L in China or Xiaolong Max for electric variants, the Jolion Max is expected to fill the gap between the existing models. The Chinese market has seen the Jolion Max since 2023, but the preview at Kyalami didn't disclose any additional details.
With a length of 4,950mm, wheelbase of 2,710mm, height of 1,675mm, and width of 1,877mm, the Jolion Max is slightly larger than its predecessor. As a fastback coupe, it seats five and offers 510 liters of boot space with upright rear seats. The Jolion Max will be available with three powertrain options: a 105kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, a self-charging HEV hybrid producing 140kW/375Nm, and a plug-in hybrid with a 1.5-litre petrol and 18.7kWh or 27.5kWh battery pack.
The Jolion Max shares the same powertrains as the Jolion Pro, including the 105kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol, the self-charging HEV hybrid, and a more potent 2.0-litre turbo-petrol with 175kW/385Nm. The plug-in hybrid version adds a plug-in hybrid system, which results in a combined output of 238kW/595Nm. The Jolion Max boasts a top speed of 180km/h and a 0-100km/h acceleration time of 6.8 seconds.
The electric range varies between 85 km and 126 km, depending on the battery pack size, with a DC charging support of 43kW and 52kW, requiring approximately 47 and 33 minutes to charge from 30-80%.
While GWM has not yet disclosed final pricing or specifications, the Jolion Max is expected to be priced around the R500,000 mark when it launches before the end of the year.
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