2022 Haval Jolion price and features: Increased cost confirmed - again - for new MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona and Subaru XV rival

It might have only launched eight months ago, but Haval Australia has given the Jolion small SUV its second price increase.

All three Jolion variants have once again become $1000 more expensive, with the entry-level Premium, mid-range Lux and flagship Ultra now priced from $27,490, $29,990 and $32,990 driveaway, respectively.

Haval Australia has been contacted by CarsGuide to confirm if the MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30, Hyundai Kona and Subaru XV rival’s standard equipment has been correspondingly changed, although that doesn’t seem to be the case.

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For reference, the Jolion is motivated by a 110kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, which sends drive to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

Standard equipment in the Premium includes 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, rear privacy glass, a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and fabric upholstery.

Advanced driver-assist systems extend to front autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), lane-keep assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, driver attention alert, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert, a reversing camera and rear parking sensors.

The Lux adds LED lights, a six-speaker sound system, a 7.0-inch multifunction display, heated front seats (including six-way drive power adjustment), dual-zone climate control, ComfortTek artificial leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed steering wheel, an auto-dimming rearview mirror and surround-view cameras.

Meanwhile, the Ultra also gets 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia system, a head-up display and a wireless smartphone charger.

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