The GWM Haval H7, a extra rugged-looking sibling to the Haval H6, has been authorized on the market in Australia however we received’t see its distinctive Chinese language market title carried over.
The mid-sized SUV is bought in China because the Second-Technology Large Canine. It was launched in China final yr as a bigger model of the first-generation Large Canine, which stays on sale as a smaller providing.
GWM has now acquired approval from the Australian authorities to promote its boxy SUV because the Haval H7 regionally, although the corporate has but to formally announce the car’s launch.
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Underneath the H7 nameplate for Australia, the SUV has been authorized to be bought as a 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder.
In line with the paperwork, the hybrid’s petrol engine is able to producing as much as 110kW whereas the electrical motor – built-in in its computerized transmission – can develop 130kW, bringing complete system outputs as much as 179kW.
An equivalent drivetrain is discovered within the Haval H6 hybrid, which shares the identical energy output and has 530Nm of torque, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a two-speed ‘Devoted Hybrid Transmission’.
The paperwork don’t element the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, although within the H6 it produces 150kW and 230Nm, and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission.
Australian examples of the H7 will as an alternative function a nine-speed dual-clutch auto, in addition to each front- and all-wheel drive layouts obtainable.
Earlier this yr South African publication The Citizen reported the H7 would go on sale there with the choice of a 2.0-litre turbo 4 producing 170kW and 380Nm.
Whereas Chinese language examples are additionally obtainable with GWM’s Hi4 plug-in hybrid system – which encompasses a 1.5-litre Miller cycle four-cylinder engine, a two-speed Direct Hybrid Transmission, and a 19.09kWh lithium iron phosphate battery – this hasn’t been authorized on the market in Australia.
Underpinned by the identical LEMON structure because the Haval H6, the H7 options MacPherson strut entrance and multi-link rear suspension.
Measuring 4705mm lengthy, 1908mm large and 1780mm tall on a 2810mm wheelbase, the SUV is 52mm longer, 22mm wider and 56mm decrease than a Haval H6 on a 72mm longer wheelbase.
Normal options in China embody a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, whereas a panoramic sunroof, head-up show and heated steering wheel are amongst non-compulsory tools.
The H7 was spied testing on Australian roads earlier this yr.
“It’s fairly frequent for the native staff right here to import fashions obtainable in abroad markets for analysis functions and to contemplate whether or not they may be match for the Australian and New Zealand markets,” stated an organization spokesperson on the time.
GWM has beforehand eyed introducing the Haval H7 nameplate right here, which might have been used on a bigger, three-row mannequin to fit in above the previous-generation Haval H6 however under the since-axed Haval H9.
The corporate went so far as receiving authorities approval and welcoming media to view the outdated H7, although the SUV by no means ended up reaching showrooms.
The unique Large Canine was additionally introduced right here for analysis in 2021, with native media even given the possibility to see it, however it by no means ended up being launched regardless of native trademark filings.
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