Haval Big Dog PLUS PHEV 2026 Vehicle Profile: 200km EV Range, Dual-Motor 4WD Sporty SUV
Model Overview
The Haval Big Dog PLUS is a compact "3/4-scale" SUV from Haval, a brand under Great Wall Motor, positioned in the light-off-road segment between conventional city SUVs and hardcore off-roaders. The PLUS PHEV launched in May 2026, combining plug-in hybrid power with dual-motor all-wheel drive — an important move in Haval's new-energy boxy-SUV lineup.
This model uses the Hi4 intelligent e-hybrid 4WD platform (Hybrid intelligent 4WD), pairing a 1.5L turbocharged engine (GW4B15M, Miller cycle) with front and rear electric motors routed through a 2-speed DHT transmission, balancing 4WD capability with fuel economy. A MacPherson front and multi-link rear independent suspension provides a solid, composed chassis.
Exterior styling carries on the family's "boxy" rugged design with clean, angular lines and strong visual presence. The vehicle packs a 33.7kWh LFP battery (from CALB/founder... SVOLT), delivering 200km of CLTC electric range and 1000km of WLTC combined range, plus fast charging and 6kW V2L output to serve both daily commuting and outdoor camping.
Haval has deep roots in the SUV market with strong sales and reputation; the Big Dog PLUS has built high visibility in the boxy segment, making it a popular choice for families after an "urban + off-road" lifestyle with low running costs.
You can get a full look at the car's exterior and interior design in this video:
Core Specifications
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Item
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Specification
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Model
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Haval Big Dog PLUS PHEV 2026 Hi4 1.5T 200km Long-Range Trend Edition
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Powertrain
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Plug-in hybrid
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Engine
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1.5T 156hp L4 turbocharged
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Max power
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115kW
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Max torque
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243N·m (engine) / 660N·m (system)
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Electric motors
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Front 70kW + rear 150kW, 220kW (299hp) total
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Combined system power
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320kW (660N·m)
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Transmission
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2-speed DHT
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Drivetrain
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Front-mounted 4WD (dual motor)
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EV range (CLTC)
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200km
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EV range (WLTC)
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151km
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Combined range (WLTC)
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1000km
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Battery
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33.7kWh LFP (SVOLT)
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Fast charge
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19 min (30%-80%)
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Slow charge
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6.1 hours
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Energy consumption
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19.6 kWh/100km
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Combined consumption (WLTC)
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0.92 L/100km
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Dimensions (mm)
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4705 × 1908 × 1780
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Wheelbase (mm)
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2810
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Body
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5-door 5-seat SUV
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Curb weight (kg)
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2110
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Top speed (km/h)
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190
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Fuel tank (L)
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55.0
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Trunk volume (L)
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474 – 1362
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Front suspension
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MacPherson independent
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Rear suspension
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Multi-link independent
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Tires
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245/55 R19
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Vehicle warranty
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6 years / 150,000 km
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Maintenance & manufacturer service Great Wall Motor operates a mature nationwide sales and service network, and Haval SUVs have a large installed base, making parts supply and repairs convenient. PHEV service closely mirrors conventional vehicles, centered on routine oil and filter changes, while the electric motor and battery typically carry extended warranties for low-stress long-term ownership.
Incentives The Big Dog PLUS PHEV is a plug-in hybrid, and in China it qualifies for new-energy purchase-tax reductions and related incentives (subject to current local annual policy). Overseas, many markets offer differing levels of new-energy subsidies or tax relief for PHEVs; check local EV incentive programs before purchase.
Three Highlights & Three Caveats
Highlight 1: 220kW dual-motor 4WD, 0-100 in 5.8s The Big Dog PLUS PHEV rides on Haval's Hi4 intelligent dual-motor hybrid 4WD system, combining front 70kW and rear 150kW motors with the 1.5T engine for a combined 320kW (660N·m). Official 0-100km/h takes just 5.8 seconds, delivering punchy acceleration, responsive overtaking, and electric-assisted off-road capability.
Highlight 2: 200km EV range — run it as an EV for daily driving With a CLTC electric range of 200km and a 33.7kWh LFP battery, it can charge from 30% to 80% in about 19 minutes. Most daily city commuting can be done in pure-electric mode, with WLTC combined consumption of just 0.92L/100km for extremely low running costs.
Highlight 3: Urban + off-road versatility, fully loaded The boxy, rugged design is highly distinctive, with 6kW vehicle-to-load (V2L) output, off-road/snow/crawl modes, and an optional rear differential lock. Inside, a panoramic sunroof, heated/ventilated seats, HUD, and a large infotainment screen complete a generous comfort and tech package.
Caveat 1: Heavy curb weight A 2110kg curb weight adds stability and security but dulls agility and raises energy use; the 2545kg fully-loaded figure puts more demand on the suspension and tires.
Caveat 2: Higher fuel use when battery is depleted Although the EV range is long, its lowest state-of-charge fuel consumption is about 5.99L/100km (CLTC) — slightly higher than pure range-extender/hybrid rivals. If you rarely charge and treat it mainly as a gas car, economy is average.
Caveat 3: Positioning sits higher on price As a domestic PHEV SUV, the main trim is not the cheapest among competitors. Budget-sensitive buyers should weigh the configuration and 4WD advantages against price.
Ownership Costs & Service
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Details
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Vehicle warranty
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6 years / 150,000 km
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Battery warranty
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First-owner lifetime (subject to official terms)
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Combined consumption (WLTC)
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0.92 L/100km
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Energy consumption
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19.6 kWh/100km
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EV range (CLTC)
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200km
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Lowest state-of-charge fuel use
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~5.99 L/100km (CLTC)
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Real ownership cost analysis Using the global average electricity price (Global Petrol Prices), running mostly on pure-electric daily commuting consumes 19.6kWh/100km for very low charge costs; when the battery depletes, combined fuel use is around 5.99L. A PHEV's biggest savings come from "electric in the city, gasoline on the highway" — enjoying low-cost EV driving without range anxiety. The 6-year/150,000km vehicle warranty and first-owner battery coverage further lower long-term-ownership risk.
Competitors Comparison
This comparison covers three popular range-extender (EREV) SUVs — the Leapmotor C11, Dongfeng Yipai 008, and Exeed ET — examining drivetrain, range, power, space, and configuration.
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Drivetrain differences: The main car is a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) using a 1.5T engine + dual-motor 4WD (front + rear) with engine direct drive; the three rivals are all range-extenders (EREV) whose engines only generate electricity, all single-motor rear-drive. The Big Dog PLUS's Hi4 e-4WD offers stronger off-road capability and the highest combined system power at 320kW.
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Range and charging: The Big Dog PLUS offers 200km CLTC electric range, 1000km WLTC combined, and 19-minute fast charge; the Leapmotor C11 tops 300km electric range and 1220km combined (longest range); the Yipai 008 offers 202km electric/1220km combined; the Exeed ET 265km electric/615km combined. The EREVs generally have longer combined range, with the C11's electric range most outstanding.
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Space and size: The three EREVs are larger (Yipai 008 is a 6-seater at 5002mm; Exeed ET is a midsize-to-large SUV at 4955mm), offering roomier layouts; the Big Dog PLUS is a 5-seat compact SUV (4705mm) with a 474-1362L trunk, favoring off-road capability and its boxy design.
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Configuration and ADAS: All four come with Level 2 driver assistance, panoramic sunroof, heated/ventilated seats, and large-screen infotainment. The Big Dog PLUS highlights 6kW V2L, off-road/snow/crawl modes, and an optional rear diff lock; rivals emphasize ADAS hardware (the C11's LiDAR, the ET's dual Orin-X chips for more advanced assistance).
Here's the data formatted as a proper Markdown table:
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Dimension
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Haval Big Dog PLUS PHEV
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Leapmotor C11 EREV 300 LiDAR
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Yipai 008 EREV Home 6-seat
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Exeed ET EREV Max City Assist
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Class
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Midsize SUV
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Midsize SUV
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PAH SUV
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Midsize-large SUV
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Powertrain
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Plug-in hybrid
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Range-extender
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Range-extender
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Range-extender
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Engine
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1.5T 156hp
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1.5L 95hp
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1.5T 147hp
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1.5T 156hp
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Electric motor
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299hp dual-motor
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272hp single-motor
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272hp single-motor
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265hp single-motor
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Drivetrain
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Front 4WD
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Rear-drive
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Rear-drive
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Rear-drive
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System power/torque
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320kW/660N·m
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200kW/320N·m
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200kW/340N·m
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195kW/324N·m
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EV range (CLTC)
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200km
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300km
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202km
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265km
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Combined range
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1000km (WLTC)
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1220km
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1220km
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615km
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Battery
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33.7kWh
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41.7kWh
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34.32kWh
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41.16kWh
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Fast charge
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19 min
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18 min
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15 min
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14.6 min
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Slow charge
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6.1 h
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4 h
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6.8 h
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Energy consumption
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19.6kWh/100km
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19.1kWh/100km
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19.5kWh/100km
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18.9kWh/100km
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Combined consumption (WLTC)
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0.92L
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0.41L
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0.79L
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0.7L
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Top speed
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190km/h
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170km/h
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180km/h
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200km/h
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Dimensions (mm)
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4705×1908×1780
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4780×1905×1658
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5002×1972×1732
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4955×1975×1698
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Wheelbase (mm)
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2810
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2930
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3025
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3000
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Body
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5-door 5-seat SUV
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5-door 5-seat SUV
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5-door 6-seat SUV
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5-door 5-seat SUV
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Curb weight (kg)
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2110
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2090
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2189
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2300
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Trunk volume (L)
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474-1362
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485-1151
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292-783
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546-1835
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Fuel tank (L)
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55.0
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47.0
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51.0
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67.0
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Front suspension
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MacPherson
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Double-wishbone
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Multi-link
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Double-wishbone
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Rear suspension
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Multi-link
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Multi-link
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Multi-link
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Multi-link
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Parking brake
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Electronic
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Electronic
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Electronic
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Electronic
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Tires
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245/55 R19
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255/45 R20
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265/45 R21
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255/55 R19
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Vehicle warranty
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6yr/150,000km
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4yr/120,000km
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3yr/100,000km
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4yr/120,000km
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Sunroof
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Opening panoramic
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Panoramic glass
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Segmented fixed
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Panoramic glass
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Seat material
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Leather
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Leather
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Leather
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Leather
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Front seat features
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Heating/Ventilation
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Heat/Vent/Memory/Massage
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Heat/Vent/Memory/Massage
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Heat/Vent/Memory/Massage
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V2L output
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6kW
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3.3kW
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3.3kW
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6kW
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Drive modes
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Off-road/Snow/ECO/Standard/Crawl
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Eco/Standard
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Eco/Standard/Personalized
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Eco/Standard/Personalized
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Rear diff lock
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Optional
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No
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No
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No
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ADAS level
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L2
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L2
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L2
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L2
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ADAS hardware
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—
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LiDAR/8650/200TOPS
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LiDAR/Orin-X x2/508TOPS
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Expert Test Drive — Pros & Cons
Pros
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Strong performance: The Hi4 e-4WD plus 1.5T engine delivers 320kW/660N·m system output, with an official 0-100km/h time of 5.8 seconds — brisk starts, decisive overtaking, and leading power among equivalent PHEV SUVs (Source: official/techtian configuration and test data).
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Long electric range, low cost: 200km CLTC electric range covers most daily commuting, with a 19-minute fast charge for efficient top-ups; in the city it can run fully electric with combined consumption of just 0.92L/100km (Source: official WLTC).
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Urban + off-road versatility: 6kW V2L powers outdoor appliances, while off-road/snow/crawl modes and the optional rear diff lock boost off-road capability across commuting and light off-roading (Source: official specs).
To improve
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Heavy curb weight: The 2110kg curb weight adds stability but dulls energy efficiency and agility; the 2545kg fully-loaded figure demands more from suspension and tires (Source: spec sheet).
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Higher fuel use when depleted: The lowest state-of-charge fuel use of about 5.99L/100km (CLTC) is slightly above pure range-extender models; treated mainly as a gas car without charging, economy is average (Source: spec sheet).
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Middle-of-road rear space: As a compact SUV, rear legroom is a touch tighter than larger rivals (3000mm+ wheelbase), and the 5-seat layout suits 3-4 person families (Source: dimensions).
Real-world scenarios
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City commuting: With 200km electric range and fast charging, the city run is effectively pure-electric at very low cost, with quiet, smooth starts — ideal for family daily use (Source: official CLTC range, dynamic energy-consumption test).
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Outdoor camping / light off-road: 6kW V2L powers appliances, and off-road/snow/crawl modes plus the optional rear diff lock aid traction on light unpaved roads (Source: official introduction).
Real Owner Reviews
Positive feedback
Power and 4WD Owners most value the strong dual-motor 4WD performance and traction, with quick acceleration and good capability.
"The power is fierce and the 4WD really works — starting and climbing are effortless, and it feels confident to drive." "The e-4WD is smart; it runs in 2WD to save energy normally and takes over instantly when needed, staying stable on rough roads."
Electric range and running costs Most owners are satisfied with the 200km electric range; daily commuting barely needs fuel, keeping costs very low.
"200km of electric range is so practical — my daily round-trip is about 10km, so one charge a week is plenty." "In the city I basically drive it as an EV; I've saved a lot on fuel each month and charging is quick."
Design and configuration The boxy, rugged styling and generous specs are widely praised, balancing looks and practicality.
"The boxy design grows on you the more you look, high recognition, and I get plenty of second looks out on the road." "Very well equipped — heated/ventilated seats, big screen, HUD, all here; great value at this price."
Negative feedback
Fuel use when depleted Some owners report higher consumption once the battery depletes; if you rarely charge, economy is only average.
"It's frugal on electric, but once the battery runs out it's less efficient as a gas car — you really need to charge regularly." "Fuel use on the highway with an empty battery runs a bit high, more than I expected; suited to electric driving in the city."
Space and weight A few owners find rear space average, and the weight brings some impact on consumption and handling.
"Three adults in the back is a bit tight — compact SUV space is what it is, adequate but not spacious." "The car is heavy, so consumption and handling feel less agile than a pure EV — you can't have everything."
References
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Global Petrol Prices (2026). World Average Electricity Prices, USD / kWh. Retrieved from https://www.globalpetrolprices.com/electricity_prices/
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IEA. Global EV Policy Explorer. Retrieved from https://www.iea.org/data-and-statistics/data-tools/global-ev-policy-explorer
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Great Wall Motor / Haval Official Website. Retrieved from https://www.haval.com
Note: The above is provided for purchase-decision reference only. Please verify actual condition and specifications against the vehicle and official information.
