[Aika Auto Domestic New Car Original]
On the evening of May 9, Haval’s brand-new SUV, Xiaolong/was officially launched. Positioning compact SUVs,A total of three models were launched, and the price range was 139.8-156.8 million yuan.; Xiaolong MAX locates a medium-sized SUV.A total of three models were launched, and the price range was 159.8-179.8 million yuan.And Xiaolong MAX will become the first model equipped with Hi4 intelligent electric hybrid four-wheel drive system.
Xiaolong
The new car adopts the design of closed air intake grille, only the air intake below is reserved, and the headlights adopt a brand-new design, which is closer to new energy vehicles as a whole. The penetrating waistline on the side enhances the visual length of the whole vehicle. The design of the roof is slightly inclined downward, creating a coupe design style, which is more youthful. At the top of the rear, there is a two-stage spoiler and a pilot high-position brake light. The taillight shape echoes the headlights. The positioning of compact SUV is 4600/1877/1675mm in length, width and height respectively, and the wheelbase is 2710 mm.
In terms of interior, the overall design of Xiaolong is quite similar to that of Haval beast, equipped with a dual-screen design of 12.3-inch full LCD instrument and 14.6-inch central control LCD screen. At the same time, the car is also equipped with a key shift mechanism and a wireless charging panel. There is a hollow storage compartment at the bottom of the center console, which is beneficial to increase the storage space in the front row.
In terms of power, Xiaolong is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and a front-mounted single motor, with a maximum power of 74kW and a peak torque of 132Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 2-speed DHT gearbox, and the cruising range of pure electric NEDC is 52km and 110km respectively.
Xiaolong MAX
Xiaolong MAX’s front face is equipped with a borderless grille design with a mesh structure, and also uses a new headlight design. The design of the tail is relatively simple, and there is no through taillight shape at the rear, but the taillight shape is more capable and sporty than Xiaolong. The rear enclosure and the car body are in different colors, with chrome trim, which enhances its sports properties. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new car are 4758(4771)/1895/1725mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2800mm, so it is positioned as a medium-sized SUV.
Xiaolong MAX has adopted a brand-new interior design, using a 12.3-inch LCD instrument, a 12.3-inch central control system control screen, and a 12.3-inch co-pilot entertainment screen. The overall luxury is stronger and the configuration is richer. It will be equipped with a new generation of Coffee OS system, equipped with Snapdragon 8155 chips. In the car, the gear lever was cancelled, and the arms were replaced, which released the space in the T-shaped area. Two mobile phone holders were set in the most conspicuous position. The left side was 50W wireless fast charging with forced air cooling, and the right side was probably for cost control, and there was no mobile phone charging configuration.
Coffee intelligent OS interface is not the same as Euler and Wei brand series, and Harvard has made its own vision. In addition, the front row is equipped with laminated glass, which is a very kind configuration at the same level. Intelligent voice interaction is also silently improving the recognition rate and comprehensive user experience, and making users as loyal to using voice functions as possible. The top model is also equipped with 22 smart sensors and added new functions such as mobile sentry.
In terms of power, the new car is equipped with a plug-in hybrid system consisting of a 1.5L engine and dual motors, in which the maximum power of the engine is 85kW, the total power of the system reaches 205kW, and the peak torque is 585Nm. The transmission system is matched with a 2-speed DHT gearbox. The pure electric NEDC has a cruising range of 105km, and the acceleration time of 0-100km/h is 6.5 seconds. The battery comes from the ternary lithium battery of Guoxuan Hi-Tech.
What is interesting is that the new car is equipped with Hi4, the intelligent four-wheel drive hybrid technology of Great Wall Motor for the first time. This system optimizes the dual motors in the traditional DHT gearbox, endows the original generator with driving function, and moves the driving motor to the rear axle. Therefore, four-wheel drive can be realized without changing the number of motors.
Analysis of competitiveness
Haval Xiaolong and Xiaolong MAX are both plug-in models. With reference to vehicle positioning and product pricing, their competitors are self-evident, and the sword refers to BYD. At the same time, the joint venture model Honda CR-V e:PHEV is also its potential competitor. Xiaolong focuses on the mainstream consumer group market, while Xiaolong MAX faces the higher-end market. Haval Xiaolong will also launch pure electric products at the end of 2023, which will bring stronger competitiveness through the product matrix of pure electricity and plug-in hybrid power.
Full text summary:Haval brand has confirmed that it has fully started the electric transformation. Xiaolong and Xiaolong MAX are the key models on the road of transformation, which will not only be equipped with the latest plug-in hybrid power, but also be equipped with the intelligent four-wheel drive electric hybrid technology Hi4 of Great Wall Motor for the first time. The popularity of electric four-wheel drive is of great significance to Great Wall manufacturers, because it can once again enlarge the aura of professional SUV manufacturers of Great Wall Motor.