The Haval Raptor has been a lot of popularity since it was launched last year, with a square box shape, a plug-in hybrid Hi4 four-wheel drive system as standard in the whole system, and an optional rear axle differential lock for the top model - such a strong configuration can be said to be full of the attribute of going wild in the urban SUV without a girder bearing body. On the occasion of the opening of the Beijing Auto Show, the Haval Raptors launched a new configuration version, the Haval Raptors Crossing Edition.
1. What are the upgrades in the static aspect?
In terms of appearance, since the crossing version is based on a small configuration upgrade of the Haval Raptor, it has not changed very much in terms of styling, and it is still the Raptor. However, it is worth noting that the Haval Raptors Crossing Edition has been updated in some exterior details.
First of all, the size of the vehicle was changed to 4800mm*1950mm*1843mm, a taller and tougher square box shape, the visual proportion of the vehicle is better, and there is a sense of strength, highlighting the way of square circle and exquisite beauty. The elements that are praised on the exterior have been retained, and the Haval Raptors are still very good-looking.
In terms of paint colors, two new exterior colors have been added: Storm Yellow and Ink Jiangnan Gray. Storm Yellow applies high-performance colorant and adopts the industry's advanced integrated spraying process, which is more environmentally friendly. Yellow is the symbol of off-roading, making the car more eye-catching and active, making the journey full of motivation and infinite exploration possibilities;
The ink Jiangnan gray color is a painting with a certain frosted feeling, which is more resistant to wear and more novel. Using nano-scale raw materials, after more than 10 body coating safeguard measures and advanced technology in the industry, it can have a frosted texture without filming, and can effectively resist environmental corrosion such as rain and snow. Inspired by the mountain road driven by the user, the more hardcore visual impact makes the raptor full of more exploration possibilities, representing the spirit of exploration of the raptor and the user to constantly challenge the unknown and achieve self-achievement.
At the same time, the crossing version of the model has also been upgraded in the outdoor expansion kit, the official quality of the scene expansion boutique - roof platform + side ladder, with the new posture of the Haval Raptor, one-stop procurement, so that the young, trendy one step closer, explore more possibilities for travel. The current Haval Raptors are even more of a handsome and generous box that can be wild, travel, and take you to poetry and distance.
In addition, it is worth noting that the Haval Raptors Crossing Edition offers two small school bags to choose from, one is the exposed spare tire that everyone is already very familiar with, and the other is that the small school bag comes in the form of a storage box. These two small bag styles can be chosen according to your own aesthetic and practical needs.
In terms of interior, the Haval Raptors Crossing Edition offers a new beige interior color, which has a very high sense of class. The interior adopts a new type of low-crystalline PP material, and 27 formula optimizations have been carried out from 12 kinds of resin raw materials, and 23 material experiments have been passed to ensure performance and improve the interior texture. Great Wall has always been very careful in the research of materials, and the temperature was not low when we filmed that day, and there was no smell in the car. At the same time, the new material not only improves the texture, but also improves the wear resistance and durability.
One of the most important aspects of off-roading is the tires, and the tires of the Haval Raptor Crossing Edition have also been improved. The tire width has been increased from 245mm to 255mm and 265mm, and the wider tire has better grip, and the tire thickness has been increased by 21mm, which has a better shock absorption effect when driving, and the handling and comfort of the vehicle are further improved. The elevation of the tires improves the field of view by 21mm, and the height of the vehicle is raised, the sitting position is higher, and the field of vision is wider.
The upgrade of tires has also directly brought about the improvement of passability, 255/60 R19-inch tires, the approach angle of 25°, the departure angle of 32°, the longitudinal passing angle of 20.1°, the minimum ground clearance from 200mm to 221mm, and the wading depth from 560mm to 580mm, so that the Raptor's off-road strength has been further improved, more expansion scenarios, more exploration possibilities. At the same time, it also provides more abundant AT tire adaptation: the tire size of 265/60R18 has been upgraded, expanding the adaptability of AT tires, and users can freely choose more brands to meet the individual needs of users off-road.
Second, the power system Hi4 ushered in a big update, light off-road more fuel-efficient.
There may be some friends who don't know about the power configuration layout of the Haval Raptor. The Haval Raptor is equipped with the new intelligent four-wheel drive electric hybrid technology Hi4, which consists of a new generation of high-thermal efficiency 1.5T hybrid engine, front drive module, rear drive module, and high-safety and high-performance power battery.
The power battery capacity is divided into 27.54kWh-lithium iron phosphate: system comprehensive power 282kW, comprehensive torque 750N·m, NEDC pure electric range of 145km, WLTC pure electric range of 115km, 19.09kWh-lithium iron phosphate, NEDC pure electric range of 102km, WLTC pure electric range of 81km, system comprehensive power of 278kW, comprehensive torque of 750N·m - the two correspond to WLTC feed fuel consumption of 5.98L/100km, respectively. Combined fuel consumption 1.68L/100km, 22.5kWh/100km (large battery pack), WLTC feed fuel consumption 6.09L/100km, combined fuel consumption 1.15L/100km, 22.8kWh/100km (small battery pack)
The Haval Raptor Crossing Edition is equipped with a new generation of 1.5T hybrid engine with high thermal efficiency, with a thermal efficiency of 41.5%, a maximum power of 123kW, a maximum power speed of 5500~6000r/min, a maximum torque of 243N·m, a maximum torque speed of 1500~4000r/min, and a 1000-rpm turbo (torque platform). In the current era of automobile involution, Great Wall can still update the internal combustion engine with heart, which shows that its original intention of building SUVs has not changed.
3. Summary
In 2023, the Haval brand will launch the Haval Raptor equipped with "1.5T + Hi4 + rear axle differential lock", taking into account the two major needs of urban commuting and travel light off-road, and opening the era of new energy off-road for all. Nowadays, with the change of life stage, the user's demand for new energy SUV is becoming more and more diversified, the Haval brand listens to the voice of the user, it can be said that it is the main listening and persuasion - the user's complaints, opinions, and hope to improve the content have been upgraded and improved with sincerity, and the Haval Raptor Crossing Edition will still be one of the best choices for light off-road.