{
  "id": 18296227,
  "title": "Almost here: GWM Haval Jolion Max launch date confirmed",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/almost-here-gwm-haval-jolion-max-launch-date-confirmed",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-05T11:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Citizen",
    "slug": "the-citizen",
    "url": "https://www.citizen.co.za/motoring/gwm-haval-jolion-max-launch-date-confirmed/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Great Wall Motors (GWM) South Africa has confirmed the launch date for the new Haval Jolion Max, which was first revealed at the Kyalami Festival of Motoring in August. The Jolion Max is set to debut in the final quarter of 2026. Positioned between the Jolion Pro and H6, the coupe-style vehicle offers three powertrain options: petrol, self-charging HEV hybrid, and plug-in hybrid.\n\nThe crossover, known as the H6L in China, or Xiaolong Max for plug-in hybrid models, boasts the following dimensions: Length of 4 800 mm, wheelbase of 2 810 mm, height of 1 730 mm, and width of 1 895 mm. Compared to the Xiaolong Max, the Jolion Max is 20 mm longer and 5 mm taller.\n\nThe petrol variant will retain the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine from the Jolion Pro, delivering 105kW/210Nm to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. A more potent option from the Jolion Pro S can produce 130kW/270Nm. However, a third combustion-powered choice from China, a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine, yields 175kW/385Nm.\n\nFor the hybrid models, GWM is likely to employ the same setup as the Jolion Pro HEV, combining the 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with an electric motor and battery pack for a combined output of 140kW/375Nm. The front wheels receive power through a single-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).\n\nThe plug-in hybrid (PHEV) models in China feature two electric motors and all-wheel drive. The base option, lacking the turbocharger, generates 85kW/140Nm along with an 18.7-kWh battery pack. This configuration produces a total output of 238kW/595Nm, allowing the Jolion Max to reach 0-100 km/h in 6.8 seconds, with a top speed of 180 km/h and a WLTP electric-only range of 85 km. DC charging support takes 47 minutes to charge the battery from 30-80%.\n\nThe Long Range variant, featuring a larger 27.5-kWh battery, maintains the same performance figures but boasts an extended WLTP all-electric range of 126 km and can be charged up to 52 kW via DC charging in 33 minutes. The starting price for the Jolion Max is expected to be around R500 000, with the final price and specifications confirmed during the official launch on the 17th of November.",
  "summary": "Jolion Max is expected to slot in between the Jolion Pro and H6, with a starting price tag still to be announced.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}