GWM has been busily expanding the Haval Jolion line-up since its launch in 2021, with the latest addition being a more affordable hybrid option.
The Lux Hybrid, priced at $36,990 drive-away, undercuts the flagship Ultra Hybrid by $3000. First shipments are beginning to arrive and order books are open, with vehicles arriving in showrooms in “the coming weeks”.
Jolion S
It follows the S, announced late last year and also priced at $36,990 drive-away. Instead of a hybrid powertrain, the S has a more powerful version of the standard turbocharged 1.5-litre four, plus sporty styling cues and multi-link independent rear suspension.
Sales of the Jolion have continued to grow, with 8217 examples delivered last year. That saw it outsell stalwart small SUVs like the Honda HR-V (4717 sales), Jeep Compass (1862), Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross (5973) and Suzuki Vitara (3114).
It also came extremely close to overtaking the Kia Seltos (8504 sales).
Pricing
- 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Premium: $28,490
- 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Lux: $30,990
- 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Ultra: $33,990
- 2023 GWM Haval Jolion S: $36,990
- 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Lux Hybrid: $36,990
- 2023 GWM Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid: $40,990
All prices are drive-away.
Ultra Hybrid
Drivetrains
The Haval Jolion Premium, Lux and Ultra use a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 110kW of power and 220Nm of torque, mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.
The S upgrades to a turbo 1.5-litre with 130kW and 270Nm, also mated with a seven-speed dual-clutch auto.
The Lux Hybrid and Ultra Hybrid use a hybrid powertrain, mating a 110kW/250Nm electric motor with a 70kW/125Nm 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine for total outputs of 139kW and 375Nm. It uses what the brand calls a Dedicated Hybrid Transmission, which comprises the electric motor and gearbox.
All Jolion models are front-wheel drive.
Efficiency
The 2023 Haval Jolion uses 8.1L/100km on the combined cycle with the standard 1.5-litre turbo, 5.0L/100km with the hybrid, and 7.5L/100km with the S’s more powerful engine.
All models have a 55L fuel tank.
Dimensions
The GWM Haval Jolion measures 4472mm long, 1841mm wide and 1574mm tall, with a 2700mm wheelbase.
Luggage space measures 430L in petrol models and 390L in the hybrids, expanding to 1133L and 1069L respectively with the rear seats folded.
All models have a space-saver spare wheel bar the hybrids.
Braked towing capacity is 1500kg across the range.
Servicing and Warranty
The GWM Haval Jolion is backed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty.
Servicing is required every 12 months or 15,000km.
In petrol Jolions, the first five services are capped at $210, $250, $350, $450 and $290, or $1550 in total over five years.
In hybrid models, the first five services are capped at $225, $250, $400, $550 and $225, or $1650 in total over five years.
Safety
The GWM Haval Jolion has a five-star rating from ANCAP, based on testing conducted in 2022.
It received an adult occupant protection rating of 90 per cent, a child occupant protection rating of 84 per cent, a vulnerable road user protection rating of 64 per cent, and a safety assist rating of 92 per cent.
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Driver attention monitoring
- Lane-keep assist
- Rear cross-traffic assist
- Safe exit warning
- Traffic jam assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Front, front-side and curtain airbags
- Centre airbag
- Reversing camera with rear parking sensors
Lux and above get a surround-view camera.
Lux 
Standard Equipment
The Premium comes standard with the following equipment:
- 17-inch alloy wheels
- Rain-sensing wipers
- Roof rails
- Hill descent control
- Halogen headlights
- Cloth upholstery
- 3.5-inch instrument cluster screen
- Keyless entry and start
- 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- Four-speaker sound system
- Air-conditioning
- Rear air vents
- Front and rear USB outlets
The Lux and Lux Hybrid add:
- LED headlights
- Rear privacy glass
- Comfort-Tek leatherette upholstery
- 7.0-inch instrument cluster screen
- Six-speaker sound system
- Dual-zone climate control
- Power-folding exterior mirrors
- Automatic anti-glare rear-view mirror
Jolion S 
The Ultra and Ultra Hybrid add:
- 18-inch alloy wheels
- Panoramic sunroof
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Head-up display
- One-touch up/down for all four windows
- Key fob window close function
The S adds:
- Multi-link independent rear suspension
- 18-inch black alloy wheels
- Black exterior mirrors, roof rails, bumper trim
The Lux Hybrid and Ultra Hybrid feature a unique front fascia with their own grille, blue headlight trim, and other changes.
Colours
Hamilton White is the standard finish across the Jolion range, with the following colours a $495 option:
- Smoke Grey
- Vivid Green (Premium, Lux, Ultra)
- Golden Black
- Mars Red
- Azure Blue
- Glacier Blue (Lux Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid)
