For the Haval brand, the Chinese people are no strangers, especially its H6 model, which is a national SUV in the fuel era. However, with the sudden rise of new energy and the increasingly obvious personalized needs of consumers, the Haval brand is in crisis, and the market space has been further compressed by brands such as BYD, Changan, and Geely.
However, as a "global SUV expert", Haval will naturally not sit still. At this Beijing Auto Show, three blockbuster models were launched, which can be described as a magnified move. Can new products keep up with the times? Can brands get back on consumers' bucket lists? Today, let's take a look.
1. A new generation of Haval H6
Highlights: "Cadillac" front face + new interior design
As one of Haval's best-selling models, the Haval H6 has won the sales championship in the domestic SUV market for 9 consecutive years. The all-new Haval H6 was also officially unveiled at the 2024 Beijing Auto Show.
A new generation of Haval H6
The current Haval H6
The new car adopts a new styling design, the front face and tail have been greatly changed, such as the new large grille shape, the interior is set to a shield-style shape, and connected to the two side light clusters, and it can also be seen that the two side light clusters also add tear-eye LED light clusters.
A new generation of Haval H6
The current Haval H6
In terms of size, the length, width and height of the new generation Haval H6 are 4703/1886/1730mm, and the wheelbase is 2738mm. Compared with the third-generation Haval H6, the length of the vehicle has increased by 50 mm, and the width, height, and wheelbase have remained the same. At the rear, the current trend of continuous taillight design has been abandoned and the split shape has been returned, with a black trim plate on the lower surround and a "shark fin" antenna on the roof.
A new generation of Haval H6
The current Haval H6
The interior design of the new car will be equipped with a floating large central control screen and a full LCD instrument cluster, while the vehicle is also equipped with the latest coffee intelligent cockpit system Coffee OS 2.0 and coffee intelligent driving system Coffee Pilot, bringing an updated technological experience.
The interior of the new generation Haval H6
The interior of the current Haval H6
In addition, the new three-spoke steering wheel style is used, and the multimedia button area is adorned with silver chrome trim and a pocket gear shifter. The new car will also offer practical features such as 50-watt wireless phone charging, cup holders and storage compartments, with additional storage space underneath.
In terms of power, the new generation of Haval H6 adopts two power combinations: 1.5T+7DCT and 2.0T+9DCT. It is worth mentioning that the 2.0T model is equipped with a 4N20A high-power engine, matched with Great Wall's self-developed transverse 9DCT wet dual-clutch transmission, with a maximum power of 175kW and a maximum torque of 385N·m, which further improves driving smoothness and fuel economy. The price range of the Haval H6 currently on sale is 98,900 to 149,800 yuan. What kind of surprises will the new car have?
2. A new generation of Haval H9
Highlights: "square box" shape + hard core power
Compared with the old model, the whole appearance of the new generation of Haval H9 has ushered in a metamorphosis, which is similar to Haval's raptor, and adopts a new family design language, which is a more popular square box shape. At the front, the front grille is larger, and the interior is decorated with banner-style chrome and rivets, which looks more stylish.
On the side of the body, the large wheel arch design echoes the hard-core shape of the body, highlighting the characteristics of a hard-core off-road vehicle. The new car is positioned as a medium and large SUV, and in terms of dimensions, the length, width and height of the new car are 5070/1960/1976 (1930) mm, and the wheelbase is 2850mm.
At the rear of the car, the external spare tire + longitudinally distributed taillight groups are not absent, the tailgate is still opened sideways, the left and right sides are longitudinally arranged rounded square taillights, and there is a rear bumper that protrudes outwards at the bottom. In addition, this car also has a 2.5-ton traction qualification, which is very hardcore.
In terms of interior, the new generation of H9 also adopts a new design style, with a three-spoke multi-function steering wheel, with a 14.6-inch floating central control screen, and at the same time the same electronic gear lever of the tank, so that the overall texture of the new car has been well improved. At the same time, the central air conditioning outlet of the new car is located below the central control screen, and the functional physical buttons in the gear handle area are used to make the overall feeling stronger.
In terms of power, the new Haval H9 retains the 2.0T+8AT power system, and at the same time adds a 2.4T+9AT diesel power combination to meet the needs of diesel enthusiasts. The petrol version has a maximum power of 165 kW and the diesel version has a maximum power of 137 kW. In addition, the car will be offered with three differential locks in the front, middle and rear, and will be equipped with a second-generation all-terrain control system.
3. The all-new Haval Raptor has been facelifted
Highlights: There is no price increase for additional allocation
On the eve of the auto show, the 2024 Haval Raptor was officially launched, and the new car launched four models, with a price range of 165,800-183,800 yuan. The 24 Haval Raptors have been added to the two body colors of Storm Yellow and Ink Jiangnan Gray, while the new Black Rice interior has been added, and 225/60 R19 tires have become standard, and 265/60 R18 tires have become optional.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the 2024 Raptor are 4800/1950/1843mm, the body is raised by 21mm, the minimum ground clearance is increased to 221mm, the wading depth is increased to 580mm, the approach angle is 25°, the departure angle is 32°, and the longitudinal passing angle is 20.1°.
The rear of the car is still a classic external spare tire, with a longitudinal arrangement of rear tail light clusters, "small school bags" and round rectangles make the new car recognizable.
In terms of interior, a new black rice color scheme has been added, which looks more textured. The combination of 12.3-inch LCD instrument screen + 14.6-inch high-definition central control screen caters to the current mainstream users' pursuit of science and technology, and also takes into account the aesthetic needs of off-road enthusiasts for traditional layouts.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid powertrain consisting of a 1.5-liter hybrid engine and dual electric motors, and is divided into two power versions: high and low power. The high-power version has a combined power of 282 kW and is mated to a 27.54 kWh battery pack with an all-electric range of 145 km, while the low-power version has a combined power of 278 kW and is mated to a 19.09 kWh battery pack with an all-electric range of 102 km.
brief summary
I have to say that Great Wall has indeed done a lot of segmentation and exploration in the "SUV" and "hardcore" markets. The Haval H6, H9, and Raptor, these three models are considered to be Haval's high-quality products after a series of explorations. Compared with the mainstream urban SUVs on the market, these three models have their own unique advantages and selling points, who can become a hit? Let's wait and see! Welcome to pay attention to "Boundless Car Domain", leave a message in the comment area below, and share your views.