PODCAST: New Haval H7 declares war on popular Jetour T2
Gloves are off in the intriguing battle between Mzansi's boxy-styled SUVs.
The new Great Wall Motors Haval H7 is set to shake up the market for the popular Jetour T2 SUV. The H7, which starts at R554,900, not only offers a lower starting price than the Jetour T2’s range opener but also provides a wider selection of powertrain options.
GWM has opted to replace the original H7, introduced locally in 2024, with a completely different model. The new H7, based on the Raptor Menglong Plus in China, shares a unibody platform with its predecessor but features a boxier design. This design choice appears to have been influenced by the Jetour T2’s styling, which draws inspiration from the Land Rover Defender.
The Haval H7 range includes three powertrain choices: a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine, a self-charging hybrid (HEV), and a plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The petrol engine produces 170kW and 380Nm of torque, while the HEV system generates 182kW and 540Nm. The plug-in hybrid can be configured with either a single or dual motor, the latter producing 280kW and 670Nm when the second electric motor is combined with the first.
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