Thoughts on the Haval Jolion

[Dill]

Saw the new Jolion on the road and it looks quite nice.

Also seems pretty well priced compared to other vehicles in the same class.

 

[Mekon]

Saw the new Jolion on the road and it looks quite nice.

Also seems pretty well priced compared to other vehicles in the same class.

Looks like most of today's SUV's. Soulless

 

[bluepoole]

If I had the money, that is the car I would buy right now. Much bigger than its competitors, and much better specifications. There is a guy in Pretoria on YouTube who owns an H2, and he took the Jolion on a test drive to compare it, and posted three videos about his experience. Apparently much less turbo lag than on his H2, and the 7 speed DCT is very smooth. Overall it sounds like a solid, comfortable ride.

Haval sold over 700 Jolions in May, so it was one of the top vehicles sold in SA last month.

I think the biggest drawback is just the fuel consumption, that is one of the aspects where they still need to catch up to their competitors. But there are lots and lots of positive aspects that make up for that.

My local branch had two on display at the mall a few weekends ago, it was locked so I couldn't check it out inside, but it looks quite good in the flesh, and actually bigger than what one expects.

 

[Dill]

If I had the money, that is the car I would buy right now. Much bigger than its competitors, and much better specifications. There is a guy in Pretoria on YouTube who owns an H2, and he took the Jolion on a test drive to compare it, and posted three videos about his experience. Apparently much less turbo lag than on his H2, and the 7 speed DCT is very smooth. Overall it sounds like a solid, comfortable ride.

Haval sold over 700 Jolions in May, so it was one of the top vehicles sold in SA last month.

I think the biggest drawback is just the fuel consumption, that is one of the aspects where they still need to catch up to their competitors. But there are lots and lots of positive aspects that make up for that.

My local branch had two on display at the mall a few weekends ago, it was locked so I couldn't check it out inside, but it looks quite good in the flesh, and actually bigger than what one expects.

It looks way bigger than the other competitors in the same class and also price wise.

 

[TheChamp]

It's a good car, perfected from the first generation H2 and very well priced as you say. I just don't like the over the top design but other than that I see no issues in buying one if you like it.

 

[epah]

saw one today, gotta say it looks really nice, the price is right too.

 

[Matt91]

I like it, a little too much chrome in the front but that's sucha minor detail, much more interesting than the H2.

 

[Gtx Gaming]

Its pretty good, toyota might actually be scared for once. They might have to make new cars and stop selling suzuki's lol

 

[6spdmanual]

Just went through the spec sheet here:

Haval Jolion | Small Family SUV

The Haval Jolion SUV is a small family car that is available in 5 models, 6 colours and fully equipped. Book a test drive today at your closest Haval dealer.

www.haval.co.za

Wow! Lots of features for the R400K one.

 

[epah]

Its pretty good, toyota might actually be scared for once. They might have to make new cars and stop selling suzuki's lol

lol, i had forgotten that half their lineup was suzuki

 

[c3n0byt3]

Its pretty good, toyota might actually be scared for once. They might have to make new cars and stop selling suzuki's lol

The Jolion might be using a slightly modified and rebranded 1NZ-FTE.
The H1 uses the 1NZ-FE.

 

[unobeat]

The Jolion for what is it, is a good buy and well specd even in the base model.
I am loving the new Haval H6.

The chinese are really pushing and i see plenty of their products on the roads.

 

[TheChamp]

The Jolion for what is it, is a good buy and well specd even in the base model.
I am loving the new Haval H6.

The chinese are really pushing and i see plenty of their products on the roads.

They are ruffling a few feathers in the mainstream manufacturers cabal. Selling more cars than Renault, Nissan, Kia, Honda, Opel, Peugeot and Mazda, that's quite a way to announce that they have indeed arrived.

I am going to enjoy seeing the big names falling over themselves trying to stem the tide with their overpriced but mediocre offerings.

Top 10 Best Selling Car Brands in South Africa for May 2021
Toyota - 9 882 units
Volkswagen - 5 579 units
Ford - 2 910 units
Hyundai - 2 836 units
Suzuki - 2 034 units
Isuzu - 1 818 units
Haval - 1 782 units
Nissan - 1 746 units
Kia - 1 521 units
Renault - 1 511 units

 

[epah]

They are ruffling a few feathers in the mainstream manufacturers cabal. Selling more cars than Renault, Nissan, Kia, Honda, Opel, Peugeot and Mazda, that's quite a way to announce that they have indeed arrived.

I am going to enjoy seeing the big names falling over themselves trying to stem the tide with their overpriced but mediocre offerings.

Top 10 Best Selling Car Brands in South Africa for May 2021
Toyota - 9 882 units
Volkswagen - 5 579 units
Ford - 2 910 units
Hyundai - 2 836 units
Suzuki - 2 034 units
Isuzu - 1 818 units
Haval - 1 782 units
Nissan - 1 746 units
Kia - 1 521 units
Renault - 1 511 units

I think once they have a proper market share they might up their prices. And then we will be back to square one with everyone selling expensive cars

 

[TheChamp]

I think once they have a proper market share they might up their prices. And then we will be back to square one with everyone selling expensive cars

I think so too, but it would still be better to pay a premium for a Haval standard of spec, I am hoping what we gain out this is at least all manufacturers understanding that the price of the car should be reflective of the spec, not just expensive with nothing to show for it.