Equipped with 2.0T or four-wheel drive? The top pair is only 161,900 Test drive Haval Big Dog

In the field of self-owned brand 150,000-level compact SUV, Haval Big Dog has been favored by domestic off-road enthusiasts since its listing with its cute design, abundant power performance and rich configuration in the car. A few days ago, Haval Auto officially released the sales data of Haval Big Dog, as of April 2022, the latest monthly sales of Haval Big Dog is 7423 vehicles, becoming another strong growth point after Haval H6.

Just when the professor learned that he could test drive the top model of the Haval Big Dog, the 2021 2.0T DCT four-wheel drive dog version, he was excited, and the professor had too much to know. Without further ado, we may wish to follow in the footsteps of the professor and start today's journey of discovery together.

In fact, when I first saw its real car, the boxy body shape did not use too many redundant lines to modify it, and its appearance gave me the impression that the hard school brought out a retro taste, which was completely different from the style of Haval Red Rabbit and Divine Beast.

The front part is the essence of the whole big dog, and the interior of the large air intake grille is embellished with horizontal chrome trims, which can create a delicate visual effect in addition to increasing the brightness.

The round LED headlight group on both sides, the cute shape does not weaken the hardcore attribute of the front face, the "three" shape of the light bar style, the car lights are more recognizable after lighting, and properly grasp the psychology of young consumers.

As the leader of the Chinese brand compact SUV, the side of the Haval big dog is its highlight, the straight lines outline the boxy body contour, coupled with the outward protruding wheel arch and the silver pedal under the door, the compact SUV muscle feel is vividly highlighted.

In terms of size, the high-end model is almost the same as other versions, with 4620/1910/1780mm in length, width and height, and 2738mm in wheelbase, which is no less than that of competitors in the same class.

The 18-inch multi-frame rim is unforgettable, with Cooper tires in sizes 235/55/R18. The tires of this series are a good performance of the big dog's pursuit of cost performance, after all, in the later use, the replacement of tires does not generate "big money" costs.

The rear part of the car also continues the style of the hardcore off-road vehicle, and the addition of the horizontal "figure 7" taillights directly fills the face value, and the visual effect is more outstanding after the lighting inside the light group.

Entering the car, you can clearly feel that the interior of the Haval Dog is connected to the appearance, and it is also a collection of retro + hard design elements. The "T-shaped" center console has a clear view of the various functional areas, which shows that the Haval Dog has inherited the consistent practice of hardcore SUVs.

As a hard-hitting compact SUV, hard plastic has also become the protagonist of the Haval Big Dog interior, and the imitation carbon fiber texture with false stitch decoration enriches the tactile texture of the car and does not feel very cheap. The shape of the three-panel multi-function steering wheel seems to have a slight echo with the central control part, making the entire interior look more integrated.

To talk about the most eye-catching part of the interior, we have to mention the multi-functional LCD instrument + 12.3-inch central control LCD screen. The former display effect is very delicate, the upper shows the current driving time gear, and the lower shows the vehicle's conventional vehicle condition information. The latter is embedded in the latest car and machine system of the Haval family, and supports a variety of applications such as AutoNavi, Himalaya, and iQiyi, which are enough to meet the daily use needs of consumers.

In addition to the regular multimedia entertainment function, the voice control of the Haval Dog is also a major feature. At first, the professor did not have much expectations for the system, but in the actual experience, he punched his face fiercely, even if the professor's Mandarin (Guangpu) pronunciation is not standard, it can achieve language blur recognition, thereby improving the accuracy of recognition and greatly improving the convenience of operation.

The delicate texture of the rear seat backrest has a certain tilt, the backrest filling material is very soft, more ergonomic, the two side seat cushions have good support for the legs; but the rear central seat cushion is relatively short, the backrest softness is not good, passengers will feel uncomfortable for a long time.

The addition of a open panoramic sunroof has improved the rear lighting, and the more transparent carriage has indeed been improved for rear passengers, and the sense of riding experience has indeed been improved.

Compared with the appearance and interior part, the power aspect is definitely the most concerned content, and the power data of the Haval Big Dog top model is indeed very eye-catching, and it is not behind other players in the same level.

It is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine with a maximum horsepower of 211 hp, a peak torque of 325 Nm, an output range of 1500-4000 rpm, and a 7-speed wet transmission in the transmission system. It is worth mentioning that the BorgWarner fifth-generation intelligent four-wheel drive system equipped with Haval Dog will actively intervene when walking on unpaved roads, and ensure the passability of the vehicle by adjusting the four-wheel torque output.

The 2.0T turbocharged engine is not a "full of power" guys, after all, this power-driven model weighs up to 1.7 tons. But in the comfort mode, its comprehensiveness is the strongest, which can meet most of the car scenes. Just gently press the 1/2 accelerator pedal, the speed is instantly increased to 2500 rpm, and the power can be quickly transmitted to the wheels, which is obviously better than the 1.5T version.

When the professor switched to the more aggressive Sport mode, the speed was basically between 2000-2500, and with the gradual deepening of the throttle pedal stroke under the foot, the power output after the speed exceeded 80km/h was still continuous, and the rapid overtaking and parallel action were easily completed, and the abrupt feeling caused by the obvious turbo lag was not felt.

At the same time, this 7-speed dual-clutch transmission makes the vehicle more smooth, and does everything to reduce the gear change speed, whether it is a low-speed driving in the urban section or a smooth driving in the high-speed section, so that the professor cannot feel its existence.

In the chassis part, the suspension of the car uses a multi-link independent suspension after the front McPherson suspension, and seeing this, it can be speculated that the Haval dog suspension part is more inclined to comfort.

When passing through sporadic bumpy sections and manhole covers, the shock absorption system of The Haval Dog can quickly resolve the fine vibration of the road surface, because the robust suspension tenacity is very sufficient, it will not cause too much unnecessary trembling of the body, and the car will basically not feel the obvious sense of impact, and feedback a high-end driving experience. However, when facing a continuous bumpy section of the road, the passengers in the car will feel the shaking of the chassis, as if the vehicle is reminding the driver to slow down.

It is worth mentioning that the brake braking performance of the Haval dog is also as comfortable as its chassis, and gently stepping on the brake pedal will not show the feeling of "about to hit the wall", and the sufficient braking force is more linear, and female drivers and novice Xiaobai can easily drive it.

Want a compact hardcore SUV that offers a good price-performance ratio? The professor believes that the Haval dog that was test-driven is the most outstanding member in this field, after all, the current haval dog price range is only 119,990-16.19 million yuan, which is a hardcore compact SUV rarely seen in the same level and price point, which makes it have a strong market competitiveness. So, if the audience guys have a budget of 150,000 cars and want to buy a hardcore compact SUV, will you choose The Haval Dog? You may wish to leave a message for the professor in the comment area.