The Chinese car brand has just revealed an all-new family car. Here’s the Haval Shenshou, a production version of the Haval XY Concept.
Shenshou translates to Mythical Beast and rides on the same Lemon platform as its Jolion and H6 siblings. It features a sharp and angular design language and from the front three-quarter angle, it really stands out. At the rear are large LED tail lamps, diffuser and 4 exhaust pipes.
Inside, the Haval Shenshou features an airy and futuristic cabin with a 12.3-inch digital dashboard and a large 14.6-inch infotainment screen. There’s a wireless charging pad and a 3-spoke steering wheel. If you look closely, it appears there are very few physical buttons, with functionality all being controlled by the touchscreen.
The infotainment system is an all-new affair with Haval going with a Qualcomm chipset and a new operating system called Coffee.
Under the bonnet is a 1.5-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol motor that’s producing around 140 kW and 220 Nm, and that’s paired to a 9-speed dual-clutch gearbox. A 2.0-litre and a plug-in hybrid derivative will be available down the line.
Right now it appears the Haval Shenshou is for the Chinese market only, but given the South African market’s appetite for Haval’s products, we suspect a derivative or version of the Shenshou might make its way to our shores. The Haval Jolion has been an instant success for the brand and demand for the product has been high. Outside of China, South Africa is the largest market for Haval products.
