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GWM Haval Jolion

GWM Haval Jolion

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$25,790

Replacing the dated Haval H2 small SUV, the /gwm/haval-jolion has grown in size and popularity.

Having first been introduced in 2021, the Jolion quickly found an audience thanks to its combination of affordable pricetag, close-to-class-leading practicality and a loaded equipment list.

Initially available with a 110kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine, the Jolion line-up has since expanded to include a sportier 130kW260Nm tune of the same engine, as well as a petrol-electric hybrid that boasts 139kW/375Nm.

The line-up currently starts at $25,790 for the Haval Jolion Premium and ranges through to $37,490 for the range-topping Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid.

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8.1L/100km (combined)
SUV
7 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Rating Summary
Price and features
7
Practicality
6
Driving
6
Safety
6
Overview
Likes
Passenger space feels class-leading
Pretty on-road looks
Solid ongoing costs are impressive
Dislikes
On-road performance is underwhelming
Annoyingly intrusive safety tech
Technology usability is hit or miss

GWM Haval Jolion News

UPCOMING MODELS
China's new answer to the BYD Atto 3 and Chery Omoda E5! GWM earmarks Xiaolong prototype electric car for potential future in Australia at Shanghai
2 May 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
GWM confirms BYD, Toyota smashing plan: All future Haval hybrid models will be all-wheel drive as it takes on plug-in hybrid heavyweights such as Hyundai, Mitsubishi and BYD
29 Apr 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
'That's one of our weapons': As Toyota, Mazda, Hyundai, Nissan and more head upmarket, Chinese giant GWM commits to affordability with models like the Haval Jolion, Cannon ute and Ora electric car
29 Mar 2025
SALES
This Chinese brand could outsell Nissan, Isuzu and even MG in 2025! How the GWM Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs and Cannon ute will help boost sales
18 Mar 2025
EXISTING MODELS
CarsGuide's Top 10 car videos of 2024: From Tesla Model 3 Performance to Mahindra XUV700!
29 Dec 2024
PRICE AND SPECS
Prices of popular utes and SUVs slashed up to $6000: GWM clears out 2024 stock of Cannon Alpha, Tank 300, Cannon ute, Haval Jolion, Haval H6 and Ora electric car to drive sales
23 Nov 2024
INDUSTRY NEWS
The truth about fuel use: The cars furthest from efficiency ratings include the Chery Omoda 5, GWM Haval Jolion, Suzuki Swift, Audi A3 and BMW X3 but what's the solution? | Analysis
24 Oct 2024
PRICE AND SPECS
Cheap electric car gets cheaper: Latest GWM price cuts include new Ora EV, Haval Jolion SUV, Cannon ute, and Tank 300 4WD
3 Oct 2024
LISTICLE
The cars driving China's dominance: The top 5 best selling Chinese-built cars in Australia and how many we've bought
5 Jul 2024
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GWM Haval Jolion Pricing & Specs

The price range for the GWM Haval Jolion varies based on the trim level you choose. Starting at $25,790 and going to $37,490 for the latest year the model was manufactured. The model range is available in the following body types starting from the engine/transmission specs shown below.
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GWM Haval Jolion Colours

There are six colours in the Jolion range, including white, grey, black, blue, and red. An additional green shade is available on the non-hybrid or S grade variants, while an alternate light blue is available only on the hybrid.

Azure Blue
Golden Black
Hamilton White
Mars Red
Smoke Grey
Vivid Green

GWM Haval Jolion FAQs

There is a burning smell in my 2024 Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid

Any time you have a burning smell in a car, you have a potential fire. If something is hot enough that you can smell it, it’s possibly hot enough to burst into flames, especially if it contacts a fuel or oil leak somewhere on the car.

The fact that the smell occurs when going uphill suggests that it’s something in the driveline (engine or transmission) that’s getting hot because it’s working hard. It could also be a cable or hose that’s incorrectly routed too close to something that’s getting hot (like the exhaust) and causing the smell. In any case, the answer to your question is no, it’s not normal and it needs investigating.

Sometimes, a new exhaust system will create the odd strange smell as it heats up the first couple of times this shouldn’t be happening after 9000km. You need to take the car back to where you bought it from and have the dealership fix this before a real fire takes hold, or something important melts and stops working.

How long would the 2024 Haval Jolion last after the end of the warranty?

The Haval product has only been on sale in Australia since 2015, so it’s a bit hard to gauge its long-term reliability prospects. Even more so when it’s a model like the Jolion which hasn’t been on local roads for anything like seven years (it was launched here in 2021).

Based on the experiences of CarsGuide readers, the Jolion has been responsible for some electronic woes and the odd build-quality issue. These, however, could be isolated problems rather than a general assessment of the model. At least with a 2024 model, you’ll have at least six years of warranty, so you could use that time to assess the car’s reliability and quality for yourself before making a decision to hold on to it beyond the warranty period.

My 2023 Haval Jolion Hybrid is not going into electric

There could be any number of reasons for this from an electrical or a mechanical point of view. Since the car is under warranty, why not tackle your Haval dealership with the problem as, legally, it’s their responsibility to put right.

But on another level, are you sure the vehicle is not using its electric motor to help power the vehicle? The transition between petrol, electric and a combination of the two can be pretty hard to pick sometimes, especially in newer vehicles with smoother engines and better sound-proofing. In fact, the Jolion Hybrid has been praised in road tests for the seamless way it transitions between petrol and electric power, so maybe because you’re not feeling or hearing this transition, it appears to be not happening, even when it is.

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GWM Haval Jolion Interior

The Haval Jolion has a spacious interior for the segment, with above par rear seat space, including a flat floor in the back and a large pass-through storage area under the front console.

GWM Haval Jolion Accessories

The Jolion comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, cloth seat trim (synthetic leather on higher grades), a 3.5-inch digital instrument cluster, a 10.25-inch multimedia touchscreen with wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity, halogen headlights (LED on higher grades), single-zone climate (dual-zone on higher grades), and the full set of active safety equipment.

GWM Haval Jolion Boot Space

Boot space is 430 litres for combustion variants, or 390 litres for hybrid variants.

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GWM Haval Jolion Engine

The Haval Jolion is available with three varieties of 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine. The standard tune provides 110kW/220Nm, the sportier S ups performance and includes direct injection, increasing outputs to 130kW/270Nm, while the hybrid benefits from the assistance of a fairly large electric motor to provide a combined output of 139kW/375Nm.

GWM Haval Jolion Seats

The Haval Jolion is a five-seater, with seat trimmed in either fabric on the entry-level car, or synthetic leather on higher grades.

GWM Haval Jolion Speed

Haval does not provide 0-100km/h sprint times for the Jolion range but you should expect a number in the 9.0-second bracket. Top speed is around 185km/h.

GWM Haval Jolion Range

Range is dependent on grade. Theoretically the hybrid versions can travel 1100km between fills, while the standard 1.5-litre versions can travel 679km and the S can travel 733km between fills.