Apart from celebrating the 1,000 car produced at its plant in Pegoh, Melaka, EP Manufacturing (EPMB) has additionally revealed some key particulars on future fashions. Amongst these, it has confirmed that the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid will be a part of the H6 Hybrid that was launched in October, with manufacturing beginning in April.
Like its bigger sibling, the Jolion has been a very long time coming. It was launched in Thailand again in November 2021 and was nearly instantly sighted in Malaysia, hinting at an area introduction. It, just like the H6, was earmarked for a 2022 launch however this was pushed again as the corporate targeted on getting the Ora Good Cat into showrooms. Final we heard, the Jolion was set to enter manufacturing in 2023, and a unit was even proven at that 12 months’s Malaysia Autoshow, however this plan clearly by no means got here to fruition.
Almost two years later, the Jolion is lastly set to enter Malaysia, though it isn’t but clear if it will likely be the present crossover or the Jolion Professional already on sale in markets equivalent to Australia – a completely completely different mannequin bought in China because the Haval Chitu.
Irrespective of which model makes it right here, it will likely be powered by GWM’s hybrid powertrain consisting of a 95 PS/125 Nm 1.5 litre naturally-aspirated four-cylinder engine (moderately than the H6 Hybrid’s turbo mill), a 156 PS/250 Nm electrical motor and a two-speed devoted hybrid transmission (DHT). Whole system output is rated at 190 PS and 375 Nm of torque, barely decrease than the H6 Hybrid’s 243 PS and 530 Nm.
The unique Jolion’s placing, curvaceous exterior design options a big hexagonal grille and distinctive L-shaped head- and taillights, the previous with giant triangular indicators. The Jolion Professional, then again, is extra typical and takes after the H6, with slimmer headlights and full-width taillights. Including some aggression is a sporty bodykit that features pretend twin tailpipes.
Inside, nevertheless, the 2 vehicles are virtually an identical, sporting the identical horizontal dashboard with a seven-inch digital instrument show and a freestanding 10.25-inch infotainment touchscreen, plus a tall centre console with a rotary gear selector.
Apart from the Jolion, GWM may even begin assembling the Wey 80 on the EPMB plant nearer to the tip of 2025. The MPV, previewed on the current Kuala Lumpur Worldwide Mobility Present (KLIMS), is “catered to the ASEAN market” and can compete with the all-conquering Toyota Alphard and Vellfire.
GALLERY: GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid at Malaysia Autoshow 2023
GALLERY: GWM Haval Jolion Professional
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