Since its launch in 2021, the Haval Jolion has become very popular in Mzansi, but what are the strengths and weaknesses of the Chinese compact family car as a used buy? Reba S also presents the model’s key features, parts prices and depreciation data.
The Haval Jolion, which succeeded the H2 that debuted in South Africa in 2017, demonstrates how quickly Chinese brands can learn… and adapt their products to suit the local market’s requirements.
The small crossover, of which the 1.5T S Super Luxury derivative was a finalist in the Compact Family Car category of the 2023/24 Cars.co.za Consumer Awards, sponsored by Absa, ticks so many boxes – it’s reasonably spacious and practical, loaded with features, and priced impressively well.
See also: Haval Jolion (2021) Review (including video review)
Most Jolions are powered by a 105 kW/210 Nm 1.5-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol mated with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, but before the recent introduction of the 2024 model year Jolion and its Jolion Pro coupe-crossover variant, a manual ‘box was offered on both City and Luxury grades.
Bear in mind that in 2023, Haval South Africa also introduced a Jolion 1.5T S derivative that offered 130 kW/270 Nm, while the range is topped by a 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury variant.
From new, turbopetrol Haval Jolions shipped with 5-year/100 000 km warranties and a 5-year/60 000 km service plans, while Haval South African upgraded the HEV’s warranty to 7 years or 200 000 km early in 2024, allied with an 8-year/150 000 km battery warranty as well as a 5-year/75 000 km service plan.
In this video, Reba S unpacks the Jolion range’s line-up, highlights the key features, shares the product strengths and weaknesses and briefly compares it with its rivals. She also shares the parts pricing, both from the OEM and a 3rd party supplier, so you have some idea of what it would cost to maintain the car.
The 2021 Jolion 1.5T Super Luxury you see in this video was supplied by GetWorth. Thank you, GetWorth for loaning us this clean example and supplying depreciation insights of this vehicle.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Haval Jolion a good car to buy?
According to Cars.co.za, the Haval Jolion is considered a good car to buy as it is a popular choice in the compact SUV segment. It offers an appealing blend of style, standard features, practicality, and value-for-money.
Is the Jolion a fuel-efficient car?
While Haval claims a fuel consumption range of 5.1-8.1 L/100km, the article notes that the car has been criticised for higher-than-expected fuel consumption in real-world driving situations.
Is the Haval Jolion all-wheel-drive?
No, the article specifies that the Haval Jolion is offered exclusively as a front-wheel-drive car.
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