The Haval Jolion Pro has made landfall in South Africa. Here’s what you can expect, including pricing and spec, from the latest addition to the local Jolion line-up…
According to GWM South Africa Chief Operations Officer Conrad Groenewald, the latest entry to Haval’s Jolion portfolio combines the “typical” Haval elements — such as “premium” cabin finishes, connectivity and safety tech — with a “sporty” new exterior design. However Brand Manager of GWM (and subsidiaries Haval and Ora) Carina van der Merwe mentions that the Jolion Pro “goes beyond” its exterior aesthetics, with Groenewald adding the Jolion Pro’s “biggest” plus is that it is a much more premium product than what its price tag suggests. So, on the topic of pricing, how much can you expect to pay for the Jolion Pro?
How much does the Haval Jolion Pro cost in South Africa?
Priced from below R400 000, the Jolion Pro line-up comprises a total of five versions. There are the 1.5T Premium (R391 150), 1.5T Super Luxury (R425 950), 1.5T Ultra Luxury (R462 950), 1.5T S Ultra Luxury (R495 950), and 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury (R516 950).
However, in addition to the Pro variants, there are also the City derivatives and one limited-edition model, the latter of which comes in the shape of the Jolion Luxury (R420 950). The two-strong City line-up comprises the entry-level 1.5T City (R345 950) and the 1.5T City Plus (R370 950).
Haval Jolion Pro engine line-up
Three engine options are available. The 1.5T models employ a 1.5-litre (1 479 cc), four-cylinder turbopetrol producing 105 kW and 210 N.m of torque; the 1.5T S variant’s 1 499 cc turbo-four churns out 130 kW and 270 N.m; and the 1.5 HEV’s hybrid powertrain is good for 140 kW and 375 N.m. Bar the HEV, which is equipped with the firm’s DHT hybrid transmission, all Jolion Pros direct power and torque to the front axle via a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox.
According to the automaker, the 1.5T models sips, on average, 8.1 L/100 km. The 1.5T S and 1.5 HEV models have claimed fuel consumption figures of 7.5 L/100 km and 5.1 L/100 km, respectively.
Haval Jolion Pro specifications
As standard, Premium level of specification is equipped with a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system, replete with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto screen mirroring, while Luxury models and up boast a 12.3-inch unit, which relayed music through a six-speaker sound system. The Ultra Luxury variants gain wireless smartphone charging, among many other additional niceties. Dual-zone climate control is also present from the Luxury derivatives and up. The Ultra Luxury also upgrades to a 360-degree camera system, which is supplemented by rear park distance sensors.
