GWM Australia hasn’t but confirmed the Haval H7 – aka China’s second-generation Large Canine – for native showrooms, however extra proof factors to the mid-sized SUV being launched right here.
After being permitted on the market in Australia final month, a number of examples of the GWM Haval H7 have been noticed at a Melbourne port, and subsequently close to the carmaker’s native headquarters.
Their lack of camouflage in addition to a variety of 4 colors suggests these automobiles will likely be used for each in-house and public demonstrations.
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Final month, GWM Australia and New Zealand managing director Charles Zhao informed CarExpert: “There’s a risk for the Large Canine, however timing isn’t finalised but.”
The Haval H7’s measurement similarity in comparison with different GWM SUVs such because the Haval H6 and H6 GT was famous as one of many elements behind the delay in locking within the mannequin for native sale.
Measuring 4705mm lengthy, 1908mm huge and 1780mm tall, and driving on a 2810mm wheelbase, the SUV is 52mm longer, 22mm wider, and 56mm decrease than the Haval H6, with a 72mm longer wheelbase.
GWM has acquired Australian authorities kind approval for the Haval H7 to be bought as a 1.5-litre four-cylinder hybrid and a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder.
In keeping with the federal homologation paperwork, the hybrid’s petrol engine is able to producing as much as 110kW whereas the electrical motor – built-in into its automated transmission – can develop 130kW, bringing whole system outputs as much as 179kW.
An equivalent drivetrain is discovered within the Haval H6 hybrid, which shares the identical energy output and has 530Nm of torque, with drive despatched to the entrance wheels by way of a two-speed ‘Devoted Hybrid Transmission’.
The paperwork don’t element the turbocharged 2.0-litre engine, although within the H6 it produces 150kW and 230Nm, and is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automated transmission.
Australian examples of the H7 ought to as an alternative function a nine-speed dual-clutch auto, in addition to each front- and all-wheel drive structure choices.
Earlier this yr South African publication The Citizen reported the H7 would go on sale there with the choice of a 2.0-litre turbo 4 producing 170kW and 380Nm.
Whereas Chinese language examples are additionally out there with GWM’s Hi4 plug-in hybrid system – which includes a 1.5-litre Miller cycle four-cylinder engine, a two-speed Direct Hybrid Transmission, and a 19.09kWh lithium iron phosphate battery – this hasn’t been permitted on the market in Australia.
Underpinned by the identical LEMON structure because the Haval H6, the H7 options MacPherson strut entrance and multi-link rear suspension.
Normal options in China embrace a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen, whereas a panoramic sunroof, head-up show and heated steering wheel are amongst non-obligatory tools.
GWM has beforehand eyed introducing the Haval H7 nameplate right here, which might have been used on a mannequin to fit in above the previous-generation Haval H6 however under the since-axed Haval H9, whereas providing a 3rd row of seating.
The corporate went so far as receiving authorities approval and alluring media to view the previous H7, however the SUV by no means ended up reaching showrooms.
The unique Large Canine was additionally introduced right here for analysis in 2021, with native media additionally given the prospect to see it, but it surely by no means ended up being launched regardless of native trademark filings.
The primary-generation Large Canine – for which the Dargo nameplate was being eyed regionally – stays on sale in China.
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