Haval/GWM Cars

codeleather

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In terms of its performance, it just needs a tune and it will pick up. My 2.0 tci H6 was a bit of a slug before I had it tuned, now goes really nicely.
 
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So the P-Series... Signing for the top spec 4x4 tomorrow. I drove all the worthy competitors and nothing comes close to the interior, and electronic safety tech. I took two weeks to test drive every other 4x4 option - some nearly R300k more in price. The P Series is a resounding yes and my decision was not based on the much cheaper price compared to the "market leaders". It was on pure merit, build quality and driving experience.

Lack of proper media coverage in South Africa doesn't really help in the research department, so I had to go test everything myself. And let's be honest, anything that is not a Hilux or Ford automatically gets dissed as bad.

Once word spreads on how good this bakkie really is, I think the sales volumes are going to explode. I have many questions how Ford and Toyota can place their high end offering at about R300k higher - and keep in justifying it after the arrival of the P Series.

Now, just fingers crossed about the fuel consumption with the new diesel engine then.
 
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judalion55 said:
So the P-Series... Signing for the top spec 4x4 tomorrow. I drove all the worthy competitors and nothing comes close to the interior, and electronic safety tech. I took two weeks to test drive every other 4x4 option - some nearly R300k more in price. The P Series is a resounding yes and my decision was not based on the much cheaper price compared to the "market leaders". It was on pure merit, build quality and driving experience.

Lack of proper media coverage in South Africa doesn't really help in the research department, so I had to go test everything myself. And let's be honest, anything that is not a Hilux or Ford automatically gets dissed as bad.

Once word spreads on how good this bakkie really is, I think the sales volumes are going to explode. I have many questions how Ford and Toyota can place their high end offering at about R300k higher - and keep in justifying it after the arrival of the P Series.

Now, just fingers crossed about the fuel consumption with the new diesel engine then.
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Congrats.

Please keep us posted on the purchasing experience & the ownership experience later down the line.
 
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judalion55 said:
So the P-Series... Signing for the top spec 4x4 tomorrow. I drove all the worthy competitors and nothing comes close to the interior, and electronic safety tech. I took two weeks to test drive every other 4x4 option - some nearly R300k more in price. The P Series is a resounding yes and my decision was not based on the much cheaper price compared to the "market leaders". It was on pure merit, build quality and driving experience.

Lack of proper media coverage in South Africa doesn't really help in the research department, so I had to go test everything myself. And let's be honest, anything that is not a Hilux or Ford automatically gets dissed as bad.

Once word spreads on how good this bakkie really is, I think the sales volumes are going to explode. I have many questions how Ford and Toyota can place their high end offering at about R300k higher - and keep in justifying it after the arrival of the P Series.

Now, just fingers crossed about the fuel consumption with the new diesel engine then.
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Yes, i keep getting called to come test drive... sigh i need a house first
 
TheChamp

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They are taking a very long time in deciding to turn the H1 into a proper Haval, they are losing out on sales.
 
judalion55

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FiestaST said:
Congrats.

Please keep us posted on the purchasing experience & the ownership experience later down the line.
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The entire experience has been very fluent and a pleasure with the dealership. Due to a delay with the banks, I will only sign tomorrow.

First long distance trip happening next week (Pretoria to Cape Town) so will have good and proper feedback on long distance drivong and fuel consumption.

Will share as much information as possible for those looking at the P Series, but can't find a lot of info online. I am no vehicle expert, but I'm going to give it a shot
 
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Haval South Africa 'surprised' by GWM Steed 5's zero-star safety rating

Haval Motor South Africa says it is “surprised” by the sub-par safety ratings handed to the GWM Steed 5 and Haval H1 by Global NCAP.

In the latest round of testing by Global NCAP and the Automobile Association, the SA-spec Steed 5 scored zero stars for adult occupant protection, while Haval's H1 settled for two stars (Renault’s Kwid was also evaluated, likewise scoring two stars).

Global NCAP rated the Steed 5 bakkie’s structure as “unstable”, saying the vehicle “demonstrated a high probability of life-threatening injury” in the crash. The H1's structure was likewise described as "unstable".

Haval Motor SA, which also runs the GWM brand on local shores, said safety was not only its “top priority” but also “part of our DNA”.

“We as a company are surprised at the results of this round of testing, which included two of the vehicles in our stable, as we proudly meet and exceed the standards as set out by the National Regulator for Compulsory [Specifications],” the Chinese firm said in a statement.

www.carmag.co.za

Haval South Africa 'surprised' by GWM Steed 5's zero-star safety rating

Haval Motor South Africa says it is “surprised” by the sub-par safety ratings handed to the GWM Steed 5 and Haval H1 by Global NCAP.
www.carmag.co.za www.carmag.co.za

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Well, this is a big tun off for me.

In comparison, Ford Ranger (2012) scored 5 stars on the Euro NCAP (yeah, yeah, I know it's not the same as the GLobal Ncap, but the Euro one seems to have more tests than the Global)
 
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judalion55 said:
The entire experience has been very fluent and a pleasure with the dealership. Due to a delay with the banks, I will only sign tomorrow.

First long distance trip happening next week (Pretoria to Cape Town) so will have good and proper feedback on long distance drivong and fuel consumption.

Will share as much information as possible for those looking at the P Series, but can't find a lot of info online. I am no vehicle expert, but I'm going to give it a shot
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Did you get the passenger or commercial spec..?
 
judalion55

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Gotta give it to you for being brave, anyways can’t wait for your review and pics. Congratulations
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Yes very excited. Also about the fact that I will be one of the first to share "real world" info about it.
 
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Let us know about the feul consumption, the petrol engines offered in the suvs are terrible without tweaking. Hopefully the diesel is better mated to that zf box.
 
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Gtx Gaming said:
Let us know about the feul consumption, the petrol engines offered in the suvs are terrible without tweaking. Hopefully the diesel is better mated to that zf box.
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I will definitely let you guys know . I will post the reading on the trip computer vs manual calculation at the pumps.
 
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Update on GWM P-Series. According to the dealer principal at "unnamed dealership" - the Android Auto option on the infotainment option is not yet active and will only work after an update "coming soon". But Apple Carplay works already. Finding this extremely odd since ALL the SA press releases states both as working already, and the Australian reviews of the P-Series (Cannon) shows it as working on YouTube. I am receiving my vehicle by Friday latest to test it myself and dig in deep. Either the dealership doesn't know how to set it up - or the entire SA press have it wrong. Let's hope it is the former.
 
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