Entering 2024, car companies are really not able to get involved. In the past, there were traditional car companies that exchanged price for volume, and then there were new forces such as Wei Xiaoli who fought hard to pursue. The Xiaomi SU7, which has recently entered the game, has set off a bloody storm in the market, which is not lively.
In the post-H6 era, Haval has also launched several new energy vehicles to seize the plug-in hybrid light off-road vehicle market in advance, and the Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version can be regarded as one of the leaders. Originally, the second generation of Haval big dog has a DHT-PHEV version, and now there is a Hi4 version, will it be a superfluous move? Recently, the president happened to test drive this car, and I can talk to you about it today.
- Hi4 is lighter, faster and smarter
Different from the DHT-PHEV version, the Hi4 version incorporates the Hi4 plug-in hybrid four-wheel drive system that Great Wall is proud of, with a maximum power of 378 hp and a system peak torque of 750Nm, which is more aggressive and "hardcore" than the two-wheel drive DHT-PHEV version. And it also supports the intelligent adjustment of 3 power and 9 driving modes, which can achieve full coverage of the car use scene.
In terms of driving control, this Hi4 version of the model is indeed lighter and faster than the DHT-PHEV version. Especially when the traffic light starts, the president feels that it is like a tram, the power response is direct and fast, and it is quiet enough. Even if it is more than 100km/h high-speed overtaking, it can still deal with it calmly, and the soles of your feet will give you a steady stream of power experience, and friends who like to drive fast must not miss it.
In addition, the Hi4 system actually uses two motors to do the work of the DHT-PHEV version with three motors, and the drive mode has also changed from front-wheel drive to rear-wheel drive, so it is actually helpful for actions such as cornering and changing lines.
However, after turning on the power protection mode, the engine will be noisy. Limited by the body shape and engine speed, the NVH of this second-generation Haval big dog Hi4 version is indeed not as ideal as imagined, but it can be regarded as an upper-middle level in the same class of models.
The exterior and interior are basically unchanged from the DHT-PHEV version, except for a thicker front bumper. Here you have to boast about the Haval, the rear row is actually equipped with a manual sunshade, I believe that many MPV models that focus on high-end luxury are ashamed of themselves.
Unfortunately, this time the president was not able to test its fuel consumption and the main NOH function. Officially, its comprehensive fuel consumption is only 1.83L/100km, and the fuel consumption of feed is only 5.98L/100km, while there is also a pure electric range of 102km.
- The suspension is urbanized, and the four-wheel drive is strong and stable enough
Since it's an off-road vehicle, we must also try its off-road ability. The slope of about 30 degrees is too pediatric for the Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version, as long as you stabilize the throttle and take the direction, you can easily reach the top, and the 1.5T engine does not even intervene, just like driving a pure electric four-wheel drive car to the slope. Of course, the approach angle of 24°, the departure angle of 30° and the minimum ground clearance of 200mm also help a lot, and the bumper may have been knocked out for the average urban SUV.
The off-road ability of Hi4 four-wheel drive has been once again affirmed in the following muddy crossing link. When we drive the driving mode to the mud, the power delivery of the car will become softer, which will increase the adhesion of the front and rear wheels. With the cooperation of Hi4 four-wheel drive and iTVC torque control system, this Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version also has 7 terrain modes for you to choose from, even if you are a rookie, you can choose the mode according to your needs, don't worry about not being able to control it.
Here the president also wants to praise Haval again, this Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version has a 540-degree scene image, including 360-degree panoramic image and 180-degree transparent chassis function, no longer have to worry about driving off-road will be scraped by tree branches!
The chassis, although it is a light off-road vehicle, but the president believes that its suspension performance is urban, and the shock absorption ability is worth affirming, but the driving center of gravity is always relatively high, and the suspension is also soft, so the roll of high-speed cornering will be relatively large, and the high-speed line change will also feel less confident. When cornering, slow down a bit.
This urbanization also extends to the steering feel. The steering wheel body diameter is relatively large, but the steering force is light enough, and little girls can easily revitalize, but the president feels that the electronic flavor will be a little heavier, and there is less steering texture that SUV models should have.
But don't forget, this Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version is only suitable for light off-road scenes, after all, it is an electric four-wheel drive, there are no three locks on traditional off-road vehicles, and the crater or cross axle with a large span is still not difficult for it. Want the ultimate off-road, or take a look at the tank?
- The city can be wild, and the radius of life can be expanded
After the cross-country course, we came to the big lawn. Although the weather was not very good, it was still very comfortable to sit outside. The most important thing is that this Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version also supports a 3.3kW external discharge function, and there is no problem with connecting a coffee maker or car refrigerator. It is a beautiful thing to open the canopy, take out the fat house water, and enjoy the fun brought by the outdoors.
After a test drive one day, the president felt that this car actually has something that can be optimized, such as the NVH just mentioned, for example, the gear display panel above the full LCD instrument panel, it is still too wasteful just to display the gear, or add more functions, or remove it directly, and it can save more costs.
Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version, take a compromise route, it does not have a very extreme fuel economy, nor is it a very extreme off-road, it is a "3/4 scale car", can be daily commuting, can also be light off-road, to meet everyone's want and want ideas. For this car, the president believes that it brings a change in lifestyle, and it wants everyone to get out of their daily work and life, see more different places, and experience different lives. If you like to try it first, like light off-road, and are interested in inductance and energy saving, this Haval second-generation big dog Hi4 version is still quite suitable for you.
So, such a personality and idea of the second generation of Haval big dog Hi4 version, has it succeeded in impressing you?