2024 GWM Haval Jolion price and specs: Prices cut, hybrid gets new look

17/06/2024

There’s a new GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid now arriving in dealers, but the petrol model will look very familiar.

Confusingly, GWM has taken the Chitu/Red Rabbit – a close relation to the existing Jolion, which it entered production during the same year as – and is introducing it to various global markets such as ours.

But the new-look SUV is coming here only as a hybrid, taking the place of the ‘old shape’ Jolion Hybrid models.

Not only does it have a fresh look (for Australia), the new Jolion Hybrid also brings multi-link independent rear suspension, previously exclusive to the sporty Jolion S.

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The sportier styling does result in reduced boot space however, which shrinks from 337L to 255L.

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Those who prefer the old-look car will still be able to get it, albeit only with petrol power. Regardless of exterior appearance, all models share the same overall interior design.

Prices have been reduced for petrol models by between $1000 and $1500, while hybrid models are up to $2000 cheaper than the models they replace.

While the petrol models don’t get the new exterior, they do get some visual tweaks including a revised grille and bumpers.

The steering wheel now has four-way adjustment, replacing the two-way adjustment of the pre-update model.

Petrol-powered Ultra and S models are dead, as is the turbo 1.6-litre four used in the latter, with the old shape limited to lower-spec Premium and Lux trim levels

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However, there’s a new Premium Hybrid, lowering the cost of entry into a hybrid Jolion.

Whether this abates confusion or causes more, GWM will market the new-look hybrid models as the Jolion Hybrid and not as the Jolion Pro – despite that name appearing on the tailgate.

“The rear of the vehicle carries Jolion Pro badging (consistent with global naming) but for simplicity of communication and to continue reinforcement of the Jolion nomenclature, this model will be marketed and sold as GWM Jolion Hybrid in the ANZ region,” the company says.

GWM is continuing its ‘Masterbrand’ strategy, and has put a prominent GWM wordmark on the tailgate as it de-emphasises the Haval name that’s now technically a sub-brand in Australia.

Pricing

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Drivetrains

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Efficiency

While the Jolion Hybrid has the same powertrain as the old-look Hybrid, fuel consumption is up fractionally from 5.0L/100km.

Dimensions

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Servicing and Warranty

The GWM Haval Jolion is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.

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GWM offers five years of capped-price servicing. It hasn’t announced changes to its capped-price servicing costs, which are currently as follows:

Safety

The GWM Haval Jolion has a five-star safety rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.

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It received an adult occupant protection rating of 90 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 84 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 64 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 92 per cent.

Standard safety equipment includes:

Lux and up gain a surround-view camera, while the Ultra Hybrid also has front parking sensors.