I have had a Haval H9 for 3 years now from new. It has traveled across the country on/off road (when we could travel), and has not missed a beat. Interior still going strong even after being torture tested by 3 young kids.
Bought the exact same model (high spec white color) back in June and I am loving it! To access the seat heating, drive modes, screen brightness and volume etc you can just swipe the screen from the left edge to the right instead of going into menus after menus. Haval Jolion brings serious value for money in this small suv sector.
Thanks for that! We tried that but it kept triggering the buttons on the screen. We’ve since read from another commenter the swipe needs to be from the very edge of the screen.
The Haval brand definitely reminds me of the Hisense brand when it was first introduced. The price worries you at first , but the eventually the quality turns out good. This is a good car!!!
Hi Paul, im in South Africa. I bought the car in July. The fuel economy gets better the more you drive it. Im hardly on the freeway and im currently averaging 7.7l/100km. I absolutely hated the dual clutch at first but you get used to it. I love your reviews by the way.
@@lifewithkeabetswe hey, im still enjoying my car. I went and got software upgrade. My fuel economy is still around 7.7 or 8.0 if im really wilding. I pour R250 around the 15th and then on payday its R900 full tank
If you swipe from left to right on the screen there is a shortcut to access the seats, volume control etc. I've owned one for 2 months now and love the comments of strangers on how good it looks and the look on their face when you tell them the price. Had no issues with it, love the drive and feel.
I have a MY21 HAVAL, Jolion, which I took delivery of in MAY this year. Have been really impressed with it overall so far. It now has a little over 4000km's on the dial. Fuel economy, On a recent trip from Bundaberg to Mackay, at an average speed of 105 KPH, I had no trouble achieving the nominated L/per 100k's. Acceleration is better than what you have specified and I have had no trouble overtaking B Doubles on the Marlborough Strip where the posted speed limit is 110KPH, have found that I am doing at least 170 KPH when I return to my lane after overtaking. Only real problem which I have encountered, and which I have been assured GWM are aware of and working on, is the Lane Keep Assist when on Cruise Control, it tends to apply the Brakes every time it looses "SIGHT" of the WHITE LINE on any Camera especially on bends in the highway. Overall am really impressed, mine is a Mid Spec model and it has ALL the "BELLS and Whistles" that my brothers $300,000 Mercedes AMG has, for less than10% of the price!!
Hey Merv, thank you for your elaborated review. However, May i ask how about the Nm torque you feel when push the accelerators? Does this suv push you back to your seat? My second inquiry, do you feel you on control on the car through steering wheel, does the steering wheels feels more on soft or firm? Thank you Merv!
@@mymate_javed Am more than Satisfied with the Get up and Go, when the acceptor is floored it sits me back in the seat, not like a V8 but still noticeable.
Steering is positive enough for my liking, am a little upset with the LANE KEEP ASSIST, mainly when using Cruise Control, have been advised that GWM HAVAL are aware of problem and are modifying the software to correct the problem.
Got the Ultra 2 months ago and love it. Have been in lockdown so haven't had a chance to get it on the open road yet though. Very fair review. Wish you drove it in sport mode. We find it much better. Also if you swipe from the left of the screen to the right you get a few short cuts including volume, which is great for the passenger as the only buttons are in the steering wheel, and the heated seats.
I'm getting mine when I get back from my holiday, I'm very excited but had 2 of my friends be a bit grumpy for picking a Haval and said I'll have issues and it's not a good car but your review has put my mind at ease and I'm back to being excited!! Thank you
I bought the Lux 5 months ago and absolutely Luv my car. Lane keep assist and driving assist took some time to get used to. Cruise Control radar works perfectly during long-distance driving. Would also prefer to have a steering wheel reach adjustment and drive mode short cut button on the steering. Overall it's good value for money.
Chinese cars have improved so much, you can see the sales here in South Africa that GWM/Haval are starting to eat a good piece of the pie from Toyota,Ford and VW. The P-Series/Cannon and the Jolion and the H6 are making good sales. Would like to see a review of the H6 vs CX5.
I saw a Jolion out in the wild in my town yesterday and it looked damn good! If you debadged it you'd have a hard time convincing people that it wasn't a Volvo
We own a 2020 Haval H2 & she is a joy to drive. Within the first week we loaded the boot space including the fold down seat with a load of wood for winter fire. The ride was comfortable especially over back country roads. We have had four adults ride with the back seat belts challenging to click into place. The warning lights showed these were not correctly clicked. The passengers were surprised by leg & head room, even with the arm rest down for shared comfort. The luggage space was plenty for two suitcases & carryon bags from an air flight home. The six speaker sound system was easily adjusted for maximum pleasure for the driver . This is the first SUV in our price range and is more than enough for our, & family needs.
I HAVE THE HAVAL H6 ULTRA AWD IN ENERGY GREEN AND ITS FANTASTIC..A BARGAIN AT 39K OTR WITH SO MUCH GERMAN ENGINEERING IN A CHINESE BUILT VEHICLE..EVERYBODY THINKS ITS A BRITISH OR GERMAN SUV..EXCELLENT WORK GWM..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Bought the mid range one ( Jolion Lux, $28,485) for my wife. Had it just over a week and she absolutely loves it! She's been getting looks while driving (at the car, not her lol). Hasn't missed a beat yet and what you get for what you pay for is insanely good. We are taking it away for the kids holidays so we can get a better feel then.
@@jerrymyahzcat the post was made over a month ago. Check the time stamp. And you are totally ignorant to the point i was making. The car is fine and my wife is very happy with it overall.
@@roguekos9068 I’m aware when the post was made. And at that time you said you’d had it a week no problems. I said you’d hope not after a week. Now that it’s a month later you say still no problems. Again I said you’d hope not after a month either. Perhaps would be a more useful comment after a year or 3. I didn’t miss your point at all. You’re happy with it as is your wife. But the no problems after only a week (when the post was made) and a month now is to be expected.
I bought a Jolion a few weeks ago. Really good quality and price. Had a Tucson before. Swipe from left side to right to see the quick menu to access heated seats and volume etc. Also you can change the mode to sport and it will reduce the acceleration lag etc (this video was done in normal mode which is slower and less revvy).
I have a HAVAL H6 ULTRA and it has a customisable infotainment screen. Not sure if the Jolson is the same, but if you long press on the infotainment screen, you can add components, adjust the component size and add additional screen layouts. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
I had a look at one. Its interior is amazing for the price, and it looks great too. The Chinese are really catching up. They arent a joke anymore. It is exceptional value.
Value is always subjective. Most if these are pretty shitty to drive with Road noise, driving dynamics etc. But again if those don't matter and gadgets matter for paying pennies it ticks the box.
Have a look at the WheelsBoy youtube channel for a review (in English) of cars in China. It might surprise you how much the market has matured and become more consumer focused.
i have driven the haval h6 lux 2018 for nearly four years, long distance driving on a regular basis has proven to be nicest and most comfortable, safest ride fuel economy 9.5. i have only just replaced tyres. the only down side was the cost of fuel at 95ron i have just traded the havel for the new h6 GT ultra with a better fuel economy of 8.5 and it takes 91ron I recommend the Haval for a great driving experience and good bucks for your money, affordable luxury
If you select the sport mode the car would have more punch. I think the reviewer is using a normal/economic mode that is why the car saves more power in exchange for fuel efficient. I bought the Haval H6 top version and it has all the safety features and technology almost just like luxury cars. The screen also is not lagging compared to some more expensive cars which can be lagging sometimes. For money wise it's really very satisfying car unless you want a 100km speed in 3secs then this car doesn't suit you. The panaromic sunroof is so huge and satisfying, you will look cool when you take the pictures from inside the car because of the huge panaromic sunroof that makes the car look luxurious. You won't regret buying the all new 2021 haval h6 or jolion for that price.
Hi Paul thanks for good review, I searched on carsale and found the older version H2 scored ANCAP 5 in year 2017 so the new Jolion should be ANCAP 5 as well.The Jolion is base on new LEMON platforms and use high strength steel.
you are right, as the car is called "chu lian" (means "first love") in China's market, and Jolion is the pronunciation translation of its Chinese name.
I agree 100% with the pricing, how can a vehicle specced as high as this cost so little compared to other manufacturers. We all will be driving Chinese vehicles if this continues as their line ups are great value currently and they getting the looks right in the design department.
This car proves how overpriced every other car on market is. It has many features and not just features for the sake of having them. The parking cameras for example are better than even some premium brands. Even the new C Class which is 3 times more expensive does not come with drive assist features as standard. I test drove a Jolion and was blown away.
The H6 is more convincing effort. GWM need to do more fine tuning and tailoring for our market. Still, the Jolion is impressive for the money and I can totally see why many would buy it.
@@zimcoder how’s the driving experience? I am thinking to get one myself, the only issue I am having based on where I live is service centers, we only have 2 centers, based on the city that I live in and they are considered to be far
Everything about the Joilion I really like. The Exterior took a little getting used to but once I seen one up close I change my mind and now I just played love it well as the interior honestly it feels like I’m driving a top spec European car As for price versus the toys that I get this far superior than a Hyundai or Kia and that hurts to say as I love both Hyundai and Kia
Well for price point and tech ,warranty, fuel economy, why waste money on more known brands. It does the job and does it well . So if keeping a car for 7 years. Don't waste your time on more expensive vehicles. This will deliver all of what general public will appreciate. Simple cheap and works. Nice review Paul
The Lang Lang proving ground is a good testing area for your vids, its good to see that you can test most road conditions there and the more dynamic driving your allowed to do there gives a good idea of the real world NVH on film, good video on this one too, would prefer the Jolion over the old mitsu ASX anyday
My sister’s good friend picked up one a couple of months ago Paul. She absolutely loves it! She said it’s very impressive for the money. I guess time will tell. Although she did have to sell her 2016 Mustang to run the grand kids around!🤬 I told her just to leave em behind!🤣👍🏼
I just that I am still paying for my bond but when I get settled. I am definitely buying Haval h6 or Jolion what a lovely SUVs with incredible features this is luxury. 👏👏👏
A really good effort for the price. If they can iron out the niggles for the next update it deserves to (and probably will) sell well. Also these Chinese vehicles should be a big wake up call to other manufacturers. They are ignoring them at the moment as they are still fairly new but give it a couple of years and you will see more Chinese brands in the top ten.
Yeah of course, although I suggest getting a MG ZST since your looking for that size price point. MG is well-known, reliable, trustworthy and etc and it’s mainstream. The engine and DCT is much better on the ZST compared to the jolion and there are some rotary dials compared to the all digital for the jolion which drives me mad that everything is through that screen. If you have the extra $3,000 - $5,000 to spend (depends on what trim you get) I suggest getting the ZST.
My friend has just bought one of these,in the end it came down to features for the money, to get heated leather and sunroof in any other brand was $45-50k. They also offered 5k more than her 2yo Honda Civic trade in was worth, so are deadly serious about gaining market share.
There is a sports mode, acceleration is much faster and gears shifts differently as well. Fuel consumption goes to hell :D That said, you can access the modes by swiping from the left of the console screen. ECO is really efficient, but slow like a tortoise when it comes to acceleration (especially on cruise control) I know I am 2 years late.
Great review Paul!! Traded our 2014 X-trail for one and absolutely loving it! Has a few quirks I’m hoping they fix (no volume adjustment other than steering wheel and an annoyingly loud indicator sound lol) but otherwise great. As for the Chinese writing I’m pretty sure they fix that when you pick it up as we have English writing on all the screens :)
Thanks Paul, yet another useful review. Will need a second car for commuting soon and this is on the list, especially considering secondhand prices at the moment. Lack of telescopic steering could be a dealbreaker though at 6'2".
We've got a new H6 Ultra and it's INSANELY good! 2.0T 150kw/320Nm and boy does it poke!! Amazingly at the same time, it's super quiet inside too. Has more goodies than the Jolion and it's absolutely MASSIVE inside. We have a family of 5 and there's tonnes of room. Aimed directly at the Tuscon and RAV4, it's at least $10000 cheaper than the equivalent spec model. My belief is it's so cheap because it lacks an ANCAP rating. Once they have one established, the price will climb but will still remain just under the competition. Happy to lend you ours if you like. Just on 2000km on the clock.
@@jzvr5842 lol you have no idea . It certainly isn’t the best car on the road and like all the rest of the COVID country cars it will be a throw away in a few years
One thing you should have covered was the safety. You can let the steering wheel go at 100kms/h and it steers itself which has been amazing. Blind spot monitor is excellent. You should have showed what happens when you start to veer over a line the car will correct your steering. The only feature we turned off was the distraction feature as turning the AC on bongs on the screen about paying attention to the road Lastly the cluster is fine we got ours 3 months ago and it's all English including stop signs etc. If you need a jolion to test with mate happy to loan it..
I went to their Chinese website for more information. The name Jolion came from the Chinese term for "first love", although GWM has also given it an official interpretation as a "joyful lion", with a matching mascot. Different configurations in China are named after the years in college - freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. The car is aimed at young adults, with the top configuration selling for about AU$ 25k there. I can't find any crash test, though.
@@mrsrhardy Quite a few sins lol... can live with it...still has no Android Auto, no LED headlights, manual kick parking break, outdated infotainment...otherwise its a great car. I see H6 same price as Xtrail new but so much going for it. I think Ill start listing privately, thx.
Learning the electronics is a pain. One thing if you cannot get driving data on the screen through the wheel, hold OK button for two seconds.then up and down will change pages etc. As others have said swiping from very left edge of main screen will bring up volume , driving mode selections , heated seats etc. The other pain is the adaptive cruise control, good at keeping distance from car in front, but brakes excessively for the most minor corner even when no cars in sight to the point that you need to use the gas for all corners. Am told turning off lane keeping function will deactivate this annoying thing. Haven't tried that yet.
Great review. Styling is way ahead of the mainstream manufacturers and the pricing is amazing. I would be hesitant to purchase for a few reasons - wait for crash test results, predictions are that we will be flooded with Chinese EVs in the next couple of years and, considering the current political climate, I'm not in a hurry to buy anything Chinese.
Reminds me of a low cost Polestar. For that kind of money, it'll be interesting to see what they could do with this as an EV. Only very minor adjustments to the seats and steering as you mentioned in the video Paul, could make for a really good family hauler. I'll be waiting on the crash test first, but it looks a lot more roomier than my Mazda CX-7!
Love your reviews man! Haval Hybrids are coming into Australian market. Could you please do a comparison H6 Hybrid vs Rav 4 Hybrid. Will be looking forward to it. Thanks & keep up the great work.
Thanks for the review. That part about steering wheel adjustment, climate control and rear view... Needed that. Way too important for me. Thanks again.
Looks pretty smart the rear looks similar to a Volvo XC60 I'm one of the Chinese car critic's but it's hard to ignore they are selling in huge numbers so they can't be bad .Are you able to review the MG us phev
What is it with Aussie reviewers and Chinese car reviews? There is an air of disdain whenever they review Chinese made cars. I don't get it. This car is good value for money, yes it is not a performance car, so it's pointless to bring that up, that is not what you buy a car like this for. It is a comfortable cross over that offers you plenty of options, a good drive and is well suited for a family living in a city. It ticks all those boxes at a giveaway price. Loving it here in SA>
@@CarExpertAus Like saying it doesn't look like a Chinese car which is stupid cause nowadays any Chinese car from a major firm beats the crap out of international brands (including luxury ones) on both interior and exterior styling, this has been the case for years.
I just had one recently for a courtesy car and i wasnt aware of the lane assist feature, it freaked me out, i thought there was something wrong with the car! , managed to turn it off but it seems to turn back on every time you restarted the car. That thing is dangerous!
Please tell us more about the annoying beeping. (What can and can't be disabled - and is it back on when you restart the car?) Thanks for the review! :)
Bought one in June 2021, Missus has 10ks on it, She loves it, Rides great, Goes good, Good on fuel and the tech?? Wow Too much tech for me it beeps and tells me how to drive? But hey that's what's happening with the safe cars of today.. Great car, Get one, get one, get one...for the missus!!
I have had a Haval H9 for 3 years now from new. It has traveled across the country on/off road (when we could travel), and has not missed a beat. Interior still going strong even after being torture tested by 3 young kids.
Thanks for that feedback!
@@wcrash9361 yep true fact acctuly your speaking good facts
So could be a serious competitor for land cruiser L300 .those on the the 4year waiting list take note
@Spectre Hunter Are you still butthurt because no cars are built in Australia anymore?
@Spectre Hunter Naww, poor butthurt!
Bought the exact same model (high spec white color) back in June and I am loving it! To access the seat heating, drive modes, screen brightness and volume etc you can just swipe the screen from the left edge to the right instead of going into menus after menus. Haval Jolion brings serious value for money in this small suv sector.
Thanks for that! We tried that but it kept triggering the buttons on the screen. We’ve since read from another commenter the swipe needs to be from the very edge of the screen.
Does the Ultra have front parking sensors, as there are no sensors that can be seen, unlike the rear sensors.
@@TheHayabusa09 no sensors for the front but there is a camera on the front grille and it’s crystal clear to help you park
Do you know how to turn off the adaptive cruise control?
Hi how much was Ur high spec model is it a LUX? thx
Seat heating, drive modes are on a separate panel that you can get to by swiping from the left edge of the screen.
The Haval brand definitely reminds me of the Hisense brand when it was first introduced. The price worries you at first , but the eventually the quality turns out good. This is a good car!!!
Agree I bought a Hisense TV in its early release in OZ and still going strong 💪
Same here. Got a 65 inch Hisense that is over 10 years old and still going strong@rc70ys
UPDATE: It has recieved a 5 star Australian ANCAP rating, a very safe car and worth buying
Hi Paul, im in South Africa. I bought the car in July. The fuel economy gets better the more you drive it. Im hardly on the freeway and im currently averaging 7.7l/100km. I absolutely hated the dual clutch at first but you get used to it. I love your reviews by the way.
The new software update makes it a bit better.
Hey Vuyi. Are you still enjoying your wheels?
Still averaging 7.7?
@@lifewithkeabetswe hey, im still enjoying my car. I went and got software upgrade. My fuel economy is still around 7.7 or 8.0 if im really wilding. I pour R250 around the 15th and then on payday its R900 full tank
I test drove it, great car by the
Way. I'm going to trade in my polo for this
@@vuyiswamokwena1399 Thank you so much Vuyi. This is very helpful ❤️
If you swipe from left to right on the screen there is a shortcut to access the seats, volume control etc. I've owned one for 2 months now and love the comments of strangers on how good it looks and the look on their face when you tell them the price. Had no issues with it, love the drive and feel.
Swiping left to right does nothing that I can see.
I have a MY21 HAVAL, Jolion, which I took delivery of in MAY this year. Have been really impressed with it overall so far. It now has a little over 4000km's on the dial. Fuel economy, On a recent trip from Bundaberg to Mackay, at an average speed of 105 KPH, I had no trouble achieving the nominated L/per 100k's. Acceleration is better than what you have specified and I have had no trouble overtaking B Doubles on the Marlborough Strip where the posted speed limit is 110KPH, have found that I am doing at least 170 KPH when I return to my lane after overtaking. Only real problem which I have encountered, and which I have been assured GWM are aware of and working on, is the Lane Keep Assist when on Cruise Control, it tends to apply the Brakes every time it looses "SIGHT" of the WHITE LINE on any Camera especially on bends in the highway. Overall am really impressed, mine is a Mid Spec model and it has ALL the "BELLS and Whistles" that my brothers $300,000 Mercedes AMG has, for less than10% of the price!!
Hey Merv, thank you for your elaborated review. However, May i ask how about the Nm torque you feel when push the accelerators? Does this suv push you back to your seat?
My second inquiry, do you feel you on control on the car through steering wheel, does the steering wheels feels more on soft or firm? Thank you Merv!
@@mymate_javed Am more than Satisfied with the Get up and Go, when the acceptor is floored it sits me back in the seat, not like a V8 but still noticeable.
Steering is positive enough for my liking, am a little upset with the LANE KEEP ASSIST, mainly when using Cruise Control, have been advised that GWM HAVAL are aware of problem and are modifying the software to correct the problem.
Accelerator
Thank you Merv for your reply!
Have watched multiple reviews and test driven 4 so far. Pick mine up in 2 weeks, LUX version ,can't wait.
Got the Ultra 2 months ago and love it. Have been in lockdown so haven't had a chance to get it on the open road yet though. Very fair review. Wish you drove it in sport mode. We find it much better. Also if you swipe from the left of the screen to the right you get a few short cuts including volume, which is great for the passenger as the only buttons are in the steering wheel, and the heated seats.
I'm getting mine when I get back from my holiday, I'm very excited but had 2 of my friends be a bit grumpy for picking a Haval and said I'll have issues and it's not a good car but your review has put my mind at ease and I'm back to being excited!! Thank you
Another master piece! Paul pls do a review on the new H6, thanks a lot! I have been waiting for months lol.
That makes two of us.
Trying to track one down. Will hopefully have one soon!
Yes. I would interested in a h6 review as well
@@CarExpertAus call Sydney city Sutton haval
Hi Paul, do a review of H6 *Hybrid* vs its main rivals please. Thanks
I bought the Lux 5 months ago and absolutely Luv my car. Lane keep assist and driving assist took some time to get used to. Cruise Control radar works perfectly during long-distance driving. Would also prefer to have a steering wheel reach adjustment and drive mode short cut button on the steering. Overall it's good value for money.
Thanks for the feedback!
Just wait for 2-3 years and you will understand why the price is like this.
@@evlampii that’s what they said about Kia’s and Hyundais. 6 years later, mine held value pretty well!
@@evlampii could you expand on your comment please. am looking at purchasing a Jolion and interested to know more
@@user-qf7np4br4f just some pre-conceived bias from someone who never owned or driven the car
Just bought mine, so far really impressed with it, ride quality and tech is fantastic, really worth for the money spent, this review helped alot
Chinese cars have improved so much, you can see the sales here in South Africa that GWM/Haval are starting to eat a good piece of the pie from Toyota,Ford and VW. The P-Series/Cannon and the Jolion and the H6 are making good sales. Would like to see a review of the H6 vs CX5.
I saw a Jolion out in the wild in my town yesterday and it looked damn good! If you debadged it you'd have a hard time convincing people that it wasn't a Volvo
We own a 2020 Haval H2 & she is a joy to drive. Within the first week we loaded the boot space including the fold down seat with a load of wood for winter fire. The ride was comfortable especially over back country roads. We have had four adults ride with the back seat belts challenging to click into place. The warning lights showed these were not correctly clicked. The passengers were surprised by leg & head room, even with the arm rest down for shared comfort. The luggage space was plenty for two suitcases & carryon bags from an air flight home. The six speaker sound system was easily adjusted for maximum pleasure for the driver . This is the first SUV in our price range and is more than enough for our, & family needs.
I HAVE THE HAVAL H6 ULTRA AWD IN ENERGY GREEN AND ITS FANTASTIC..A BARGAIN AT 39K OTR WITH SO MUCH GERMAN ENGINEERING IN A CHINESE BUILT VEHICLE..EVERYBODY THINKS ITS A BRITISH OR GERMAN SUV..EXCELLENT WORK GWM..👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Bought the mid range one ( Jolion Lux, $28,485) for my wife. Had it just over a week and she absolutely loves it! She's been getting looks while driving (at the car, not her lol). Hasn't missed a beat yet and what you get for what you pay for is insanely good. We are taking it away for the kids holidays so we can get a better feel then.
Geez you’d hope it hasn’t missed a beat in only 1 week!!
@@jerrymyahzcat was that an effort of satire? It's been over a month now and the car hasn't missed a beat!
@@roguekos9068 your post said had it just over a week. And wow a month. No car should ever have issues in a week or a month from new.
@@jerrymyahzcat the post was made over a month ago. Check the time stamp. And you are totally ignorant to the point i was making. The car is fine and my wife is very happy with it overall.
@@roguekos9068 I’m aware when the post was made. And at that time you said you’d had it a week no problems. I said you’d hope not after a week. Now that it’s a month later you say still no problems. Again I said you’d hope not after a month either. Perhaps would be a more useful comment after a year or 3.
I didn’t miss your point at all. You’re happy with it as is your wife. But the no problems after only a week (when the post was made) and a month now is to be expected.
Jolion has a very nice Chinese name, direct translation is FIRST LOVE ❤️❤️
I bought a Jolion a few weeks ago. Really good quality and price. Had a Tucson before. Swipe from left side to right to see the quick menu to access heated seats and volume etc. Also you can change the mode to sport and it will reduce the acceleration lag etc (this video was done in normal mode which is slower and less revvy).
These new Chinese cars will make those Korean car company a run for their money.
Thank you! Glad you’re enjoying the car.
Same here, bought the Lux and I'm loving it.
@max which one do you like better? the Tucson or your new car?
I have a HAVAL H6 ULTRA and it has a customisable infotainment screen. Not sure if the Jolson is the same, but if you long press on the infotainment screen, you can add components, adjust the component size and add additional screen layouts. Thanks for the video. Very informative.
Yes I would buy it. Amazing price. Looks great. Will stick it up the mainstream brands.
The look of this car seems perfect
Hi Paul from Malaysia. Great review as always.
Thanks mate!
would love to see the haval h6 next
Coming soon!
Yes please love to see your H6 review!
I had a look at one. Its interior is amazing for the price, and it looks great too. The Chinese are really catching up. They arent a joke anymore. It is exceptional value.
Value is always subjective. Most if these are pretty shitty to drive with Road noise, driving dynamics etc. But again if those don't matter and gadgets matter for paying pennies it ticks the box.
Agreed!
Dynamics in this one were surprisingly good.
Have a look at the WheelsBoy youtube channel for a review (in English) of cars in China. It might surprise you how much the market has matured and become more consumer focused.
@@michaely4165thank you. i think it is great. It forces other established brands to up their game. It is already selling really well here.
i have driven the haval h6 lux 2018 for nearly four years, long distance driving on a regular basis has proven to be nicest and most comfortable, safest ride fuel economy 9.5. i have only just replaced tyres. the only down side was the cost of fuel at 95ron i have just traded the havel for the new h6 GT ultra with a better fuel economy of 8.5 and it takes 91ron I recommend the Haval for a great driving experience and good bucks for your money, affordable luxury
If you select the sport mode the car would have more punch. I think the reviewer is using a normal/economic mode that is why the car saves more power in exchange for fuel efficient. I bought the Haval H6 top version and it has all the safety features and technology almost just like luxury cars. The screen also is not lagging compared to some more expensive cars which can be lagging sometimes. For money wise it's really very satisfying car unless you want a 100km speed in 3secs then this car doesn't suit you. The panaromic sunroof is so huge and satisfying, you will look cool when you take the pictures from inside the car because of the huge panaromic sunroof that makes the car look luxurious. You won't regret buying the all new 2021 haval h6 or jolion for that price.
Hi Paul thanks for good review, I searched on carsale and found the older version H2 scored ANCAP 5 in year 2017 so the new Jolion should be ANCAP 5 as well.The Jolion is base on new LEMON platforms and use high strength steel.
I picked up my Jolion Vanta today and I love it, the black rims, strips and roof rails look awesome with the Mars red colour
The front fascia is just awesome, striking
great review. Looking forward to your H6 review, if you do, top spec only pls
Got my Ultra and I am loving it! Fun fact: Jolion means ‘first love’ - how fitting 😊
There you go! Enjoy the car.
you are right, as the car is called "chu lian" (means "first love") in China's market, and Jolion is the pronunciation translation of its Chinese name.
Picking up this car in a week or so. Purchased it in Black. Thanks for this review. So excited!!
I agree 100% with the pricing, how can a vehicle specced as high as this cost so little compared to other manufacturers. We all will be driving Chinese vehicles if this continues as their line ups are great value currently and they getting the looks right in the design department.
This car proves how overpriced every other car on market is. It has many features and not just features for the sake of having them. The parking cameras for example are better than even some premium brands. Even the new C Class which is 3 times more expensive does not come with drive assist features as standard. I test drove a Jolion and was blown away.
The biggest thing I noticed was when it was driven the guy drove it evo. So it’s not going to be a supercar. Drive it in the mod it’s meant to be.
Chinese car. Think about durability!
@@nadarfa9413 someone is still living in 2000s
@@nadarfa9413 7 year warranty tells me they must have some confidence
@@nadarfa9413 My cousin has an MG3 and Haval with 257,000ks on it. Still going strong. His hilux had more problems..
The H6 is more convincing effort. GWM need to do more fine tuning and tailoring for our market. Still, the Jolion is impressive for the money and I can totally see why many would buy it.
Very nice.
Steve from Geelong got my jolion lux in August absolutely love it can’t fault it would recommend it to anyone
I found the jolion very convincing, it offers a whole lot for a very very fair price
@@zimcoder how’s the driving experience? I am thinking to get one myself, the only issue I am having based on where I live is service centers, we only have 2 centers, based on the city that I live in and they are considered to be far
I’ve purchased the H6 Lux and had it over a month or so, can’t fault it. Definitely would recommend H6 over the Jolion, overall a better car.
These a great reviews. Quality and very professional keep it up.
Thank you!
Everything about the Joilion I really like. The Exterior took a little getting used to but once I seen one up close I change my mind and now I just played love it well as the interior honestly it feels like I’m driving a top spec European car As for price versus the toys that I get this far superior than a Hyundai or Kia and that hurts to say as I love both Hyundai and Kia
Well for price point and tech ,warranty, fuel economy, why waste money on more known brands. It does the job and does it well . So if keeping a car for 7 years. Don't waste your time on more expensive vehicles. This will deliver all of what general public will appreciate. Simple cheap and works. Nice review Paul
I started selling new cars by Haval last week tuesday(Cape Town South Africa)and sold 3 of these jolions.the people love these cars.go ahead buy one
The Lang Lang proving ground is a good testing area for your vids, its good to see that you can test most road conditions there and the more dynamic driving your allowed to do there gives a good idea of the real world NVH on film,
good video on this one too, would prefer the Jolion over the old mitsu ASX anyday
Thanks! And it’s a great facility.
My sister’s good friend picked up one a couple of months ago Paul. She absolutely loves it! She said it’s very impressive for the money. I guess time will tell. Although she did have to sell her 2016 Mustang to run the grand kids around!🤬 I told her just to leave em behind!🤣👍🏼
Ha ha, glad she's enjoying it!
Mustangs suck. Buy Chinese! Support the communist party.
@@kimjong-un9535 F commies cnts!
I just that I am still paying for my bond but when I get settled. I am definitely buying Haval h6 or Jolion what a lovely SUVs with incredible features this is luxury. 👏👏👏
All looks nice and decent. Properly the best value for the bucks but yet reliability to prove by times.
Agreed.
7 years warranty. It'll last a while longer given the scale of production. Spare parts will be easy to get for a long time...
I allways look for your reviews ! Best out there 😜
A really good effort for the price. If they can iron out the niggles for the next update it deserves to (and probably will) sell well. Also these Chinese vehicles should be a big wake up call to other manufacturers. They are ignoring them at the moment as they are still fairly new but give it a couple of years and you will see more Chinese brands in the top ten.
This is one off the top selling cars in south Africa in 2021
hi only done 4600km and I am enjoying my jolion ultra you are right it is not a sports car it is an SUV you can still have fun in good review
I love the design, and all the features. I'm trying to convince my Mum to get one.
Yeah of course, although I suggest getting a MG ZST since your looking for that size price point.
MG is well-known, reliable, trustworthy and etc and it’s mainstream. The engine and DCT is much better on the ZST compared to the jolion and there are some rotary dials compared to the all digital for the jolion which drives me mad that everything is through that screen.
If you have the extra $3,000 - $5,000 to spend (depends on what trim you get) I suggest getting the ZST.
@@johnh760 Haval is China's number one selling SUV brand and has been for a long time, they're a proven brand just like China's MG (owned by SAIC).
Always love your review! Can't wait to see you reviewing Outlander 2022 when it's finally arrive in ANZ. Cheers from NZ.
My friend has just bought one of these,in the end it came down to features for the money, to get heated leather and sunroof in any other brand was $45-50k.
They also offered 5k more than her 2yo Honda Civic trade in was worth, so are deadly serious about gaining market share.
Yep - the value for money argument is sound!
There is a sports mode, acceleration is much faster and gears shifts differently as well. Fuel consumption goes to hell :D That said, you can access the modes by swiping from the left of the console screen. ECO is really efficient, but slow like a tortoise when it comes to acceleration (especially on cruise control)
I know I am 2 years late.
Bought the jolion this past weekend and love it!
I wouldn't knock chinese cars anymore. They're getting better at it, to be fair they're doing better than our car industry.
Great review Paul!! Traded our 2014 X-trail for one and absolutely loving it! Has a few quirks I’m hoping they fix (no volume adjustment other than steering wheel and an annoyingly loud indicator sound lol) but otherwise great.
As for the Chinese writing I’m pretty sure they fix that when you pick it up as we have English writing on all the screens :)
Amazing. Thanks for that feedback!
Swipe from left edge of the screen and volume control and other controls will appear
I thought I was the only one annoyed with the indicator noise
Very nice review. Thank you.
Thanks!
Im also driving HAVAL JIOLION 2023 ITS A VERY GOOD CAR N ADVANCED ❤❤❤❤ 10:57
these china cars are so much better now and great review as always paul
Agreed - they are hugely improved!
I’ve never heard of this brand but I really like the look of it
Thanks Paul, yet another useful review. Will need a second car for commuting soon and this is on the list, especially considering secondhand prices at the moment. Lack of telescopic steering could be a dealbreaker though at 6'2".
Thanks! Yeah I found it hard to get comfortable. It’s a strange omission so make sure you test drive first.
Can’t wait for your H6 Hybrid review. Preordered mine for delivery around Xmas.
What is the price of the hybrid?
@@adambeck4416 same as the petrol version.
@@Mrblobbster which country do you live in Australia?
@@adambeck4416 Nope. New Zealand, so should be a similar price in Australia
@@Mrblobbster I just went on the Australian and new Zealand GWM websites and the hybrid is not even advertised
We've got a new H6 Ultra and it's INSANELY good! 2.0T 150kw/320Nm and boy does it poke!! Amazingly at the same time, it's super quiet inside too. Has more goodies than the Jolion and it's absolutely MASSIVE inside. We have a family of 5 and there's tonnes of room. Aimed directly at the Tuscon and RAV4, it's at least $10000 cheaper than the equivalent spec model. My belief is it's so cheap because it lacks an ANCAP rating. Once they have one established, the price will climb but will still remain just under the competition.
Happy to lend you ours if you like. Just on 2000km on the clock.
I just bought the Lux model H6 and can’t fault it, drives great with good elevation. I would definitely recommend the H6 over the Jolion.
And in 5 years time it will be 100% cheaper then the competition
@@W3TFART In 5 years it'll still beat the crap out of your fav, salty little troll.
@@jzvr5842 you seem salty for a welfare recipient
@@jzvr5842 lol you have no idea .
It certainly isn’t the best car on the road and like all the rest of the COVID country cars it will be a throw away in a few years
Im also driving HAVAL JIOLION 2023 ITS A VERY GOOD CAR N ADVANCED ❤❤❤❤
Thanks for the detailed review Paul
i saw one in person and the h6 too they are good and the pricing is very tempting. i would buy the h6 .
Hoping to test drive one of those soon!
@@CarExpertAus please do! Keen to see your thoughts on the H6
Hit me up if u want a massive discount on Havals. I know the President of China so I can get you good deals.
@@kimjong-un9535 No, we want Nuclear Bomb instead Mr. Un!
I have the mid spec Lux and love it. you can swipe left to right on the screen to bring up shortcuts for seat heating etc..,
Thanks for that! I tried that but it would select the menu items. Is there extra setup required?
@@CarExpertAus hi I have owned one for a few months 2,600km loving it swipe on the far left near the edge and it should work for you
@@markvella3232how is its fuel consumption?
@@blissg47 around 8lts to 100km
@@markvella3232 Hi Mark. do you have a figure for purely city driving?
Another wonderful video.
One thing you should have covered was the safety.
You can let the steering wheel go at 100kms/h and it steers itself which has been amazing.
Blind spot monitor is excellent. You should have showed what happens when you start to veer over a line the car will correct your steering.
The only feature we turned off was the distraction feature as turning the AC on bongs on the screen about paying attention to the road
Lastly the cluster is fine we got ours 3 months ago and it's all English including stop signs etc.
If you need a jolion to test with mate happy to loan it..
Pity the number plate isn't BBBJ. My favourite.
I went to their Chinese website for more information. The name Jolion came from the Chinese term for "first love", although GWM has also given it an official interpretation as a "joyful lion", with a matching mascot. Different configurations in China are named after the years in college - freshman, sophomore, junior, and senior. The car is aimed at young adults, with the top configuration selling for about AU$ 25k there. I can't find any crash test, though.
I probably wouldn't buy a Chinese brand at this stage but competition is certainly welcome.
Fair enough!
I enjoyed this review very much. nice work.
Paul would love to see you review Haval H6 as well please, Im thinking of trading my already outdated 2020 Xtrail for it, on the fence.
Trying to track one down at the moment :-)
@@mrsrhardy Quite a few sins lol... can live with it...still has no Android Auto, no LED headlights, manual kick parking break, outdated infotainment...otherwise its a great car. I see H6 same price as Xtrail new but so much going for it. I think Ill start listing privately, thx.
@@CarExpertAus there is no H6 ultra reviews in Australia. You would be the first
It's amazing, the 1.5 turbo in this makes more power than my 2003 Mercedes C180 Kompressor, a 1.8 supercharged 4 cylinder, engine technology, wow👀🤯😂
Great job Paul!
Thanks!
@@CarExpertAus no problem!
you look like brothers
@@PaulTC777 oh no my profile pic is of carexepert because he’s my idol lol 😆
Love your detailed reviews, can you do a RAM 1500 please!!!
Thanks mate. Yep! Trying to get one now :-)
I’d buy one for sure.
Learning the electronics is a pain. One thing if you cannot get driving data on the screen through the wheel, hold OK button for two seconds.then up and down will change pages etc. As others have said swiping from very left edge of main screen will bring up volume , driving mode selections , heated seats etc. The other pain is the adaptive cruise control, good at keeping distance from car in front, but brakes excessively for the most minor corner even when no cars in sight to the point that you need to use the gas for all corners. Am told turning off lane keeping function will deactivate this annoying thing. Haven't tried that yet.
Yes excessive slow down on corners, I get to anticipate this and have foot ready on accelerator. You would think a software upgrade could fix this
For that price if the warranty is decent I would definitely buy one. Unfortunately it's not available in UE
HEY YOU SHOWED THE SUNROOF!!!! 👍
😁
Great review. Styling is way ahead of the mainstream manufacturers and the pricing is amazing. I would be hesitant to purchase for a few reasons - wait for crash test results, predictions are that we will be flooded with Chinese EVs in the next couple of years and, considering the current political climate, I'm not in a hurry to buy anything Chinese.
Thank you Paul, can you also review Haval H6 Ultra 4WD? Going to buy it, need your video to help my decision.
Trying to track one down at the moment.
@@CarExpertAus thank you！
I just put an order in for one as our 2nd car. Needed something with a ton of safety kit for the school run and the price is right.
I noticed the Hyundai Staria there.Looking forward for the video review of that one.
Dropping on the 17th :-)
Reminds me of a low cost Polestar. For that kind of money, it'll be interesting to see what they could do with this as an EV. Only very minor adjustments to the seats and steering as you mentioned in the video Paul, could make for a really good family hauler. I'll be waiting on the crash test first, but it looks a lot more roomier than my Mazda CX-7!
Agreed!
Love your reviews man! Haval Hybrids are coming into Australian market. Could you please do a comparison H6 Hybrid vs Rav 4 Hybrid. Will be looking forward to it. Thanks & keep up the great work.
I do have to say it's good to see that it doesn't have all that black plastic outside the vehicle l.
Some one said it's cost around 6 lakh in India
In Pakistan it costs 60 lakh
In 1 year it will cost $1 in Australia
@@BaliTony at the dump
Thanks for the review. That part about steering wheel adjustment, climate control and rear view... Needed that. Way too important for me. Thanks again.
Wow 🤩
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Maybe if those back seat headrests are put down into their lowest setting you might be able to see better out the back window
Looks pretty smart the rear looks similar to a Volvo XC60 I'm one of the Chinese car critic's but it's hard to ignore they are selling in huge numbers so they can't be bad .Are you able to review the MG us phev
What is it with Aussie reviewers and Chinese car reviews? There is an air of disdain whenever they review Chinese made cars. I don't get it. This car is good value for money, yes it is not a performance car, so it's pointless to bring that up, that is not what you buy a car like this for. It is a comfortable cross over that offers you plenty of options, a good drive and is well suited for a family living in a city. It ticks all those boxes at a giveaway price. Loving it here in SA>
Our reviews are all identical. What makes you think there is disdain? We will always point out negatives - regardless of where the car is from.
@@CarExpertAus Like saying it doesn't look like a Chinese car which is stupid cause nowadays any Chinese car from a major firm beats the crap out of international brands (including luxury ones) on both interior and exterior styling, this has been the case for years.
@JZ VR Don't Google Land Wind X7 !
@@CarExpertAus "It doesn't really look like a Chinese car..." that is the inherent bias and a bit of disdain for Chinese products.
Already bought the Mg Hs which you review last…. Working well
I just had one recently for a courtesy car and i wasnt aware of the lane assist feature, it freaked me out, i thought there was something wrong with the car! , managed to turn it off but it seems to turn back on every time you restarted the car. That thing is dangerous!
Hey Mate ,
If you can please can you review H6 and H9 would really appreciate it buddy !
Cheers for an awesome review 👏🏼👏🏼
Sports mode man, changes the revs alot
Please tell us more about the annoying beeping. (What can and can't be disabled - and is it back on when you restart the car?) Thanks for the review! :)
You can disable it all, but as far as I can tell it all comes back on again 😭
I have a Jolion. You can disable most of the features or set them to vibrate through the steering wheel.
Bought one in June 2021, Missus has 10ks on it, She loves it, Rides great, Goes good, Good on fuel and the tech?? Wow Too much tech for me it beeps and tells me how to drive? But hey that's what's happening with the safe cars of today.. Great car, Get one, get one, get one...for the missus!!