Haval Jolion 2021– dimensions, tows 1,500 kg

Braked towing is 1,500 kg.

Haval Jolion 2021– car dimensions: 4472 mm long, 1841 mm wide and 1574 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,370 kg. Braked towing is 1,500 kg.

The Premium cabin centres on a 10.25-inch touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Manual single-zone air conditioning with rear vents keeps the interior comfortable. Adaptive cruise control, lane keep assist, blind spot detection, automatic emergency braking and a reversing camera form the core driver aids, with rear parking sensors standard.

Boot space measures 337 litres with the rear seats up and expands to 1133 litres when the 60/40 split rear seats fold flat.

Braked towing capacity is 1500 kg and unbraked towing capacity is 750 kg on the petrol Premium.

The cabin uses cloth seats with 6-way manual driver adjustment and 4-way manual passenger seat. It has a multi-function steering wheel, 3.5-inch colour instrument cluster, 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, single-zone manual air conditioning with rear vents, and 60/40 split rear seats. Space is generous for the class with good legroom.

Combined fuel use 6.7 L/100km on 91 RON petrol with 55 L tank

Service every 12 months or 15,000 km after first at 12 months/10,000 km

5-star ANCAP rating from 2022 testing

Standard safety includes dual front, side, curtain and centre airbags plus AEB with pedestrian/cyclist detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert and adaptive cruise control

7-year unlimited km warranty and 5-year roadside assistance

The 1.5-litre turbo petrol engine in the Premium returns a claimed combined fuel economy of 6.7 L/100km using regular 91 octane fuel. The tank holds 55 litres.

Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000 km, whichever comes first, after an initial service at 12 months or 10,000 km. The car carries a 7-year unlimited kilometre warranty plus 5 years of roadside assistance.

It earned a 5-star ANCAP rating in 2022 that covers all variants. Standard kit includes seven airbags, autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane departure warning, lane keep assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert and adaptive cruise control.

Keep the car by following the scheduled services at authorised dealers using genuine parts. The warranty and roadside cover provide long ownership support.

Length 4472 mm, Width 1841 mm, Height 1574 mm, Wheelbase 2700 mm (Jolion 2021-present)

Sources: manufacturer data, GWM New Zealand Haval Jolion brochure, edition GWMNZ 10-05-2023 , Premium petrol column, Hamilton White is among the colours on the same brochure’s colour page.