Which Haval Jolion derivative is the most fuel-efficient in the range? And, which variants use the most petrol, on average? Let’s take a closer look…
Despite vehicles from Chinese brands increasingly finding favour among South African new-car buyers, fuel consumption remains a largely common point of concern. So, just how fuel-efficient is the Haval Jolion?
Here we’ll examine the claimed fuel-economy figures for all 7 derivatives – 2 City-badged variants and 5 Jolion Pro derivatives – in the current Jolion line-up. We’ll also touch on our real-world experiences with select variants.
As a reminder, GWM launched the Haval Jolion in South Africa in April 2021. In June 2024, the facelifted version made local landfall, complete with new Jolion Pro derivatives. The powertrain line-up, however, carried over unchanged.
Least Fuel-Efficient Haval Jolion Derivatives in South Africa
So, which Jolion derivatives use the most fuel? Well, based on manufacturer figures, the Jolion 1.5T City Plus as well as the Jolion Pro 1.5T Premium, Jolion Pro 1.5T Super Luxury and Jolion Pro 1.5T Ultra Luxury all consume 8.1 L/100 km on the combined cycle.
Of course, real-world figures are likely to be notably higher. For reference, all 4 of these variants employ GWM’s turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine, which delivers 105 kW and 210 Nm to the front axle via a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Manual Jolion is a Lighter Petrol Sipper
Interestingly, the Jolion 1.5T City – the entry point to the range – is a little lighter on petrol, even though it uses a 6-speed manual gearbox rather than the dual-clutch transmission that does duty across the rest of the line-up. According to GWM SA, this base derivative uses 7.8 L/100 km on the combined cycle.
Jolion Pro S Consumes Slightly Less Fuel
Somewhat surprisingly considering the added oomph on offer, the Jolion Pro 1.5T S Ultra Luxury – which makes 130 kW and 270 Nm as standard – has a lower claimed fuel consumption of 7.5 L/100 km. This variant also uses a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. For the record, Cars.co.za’s Jacob Moshokoa averaged in the low 9s when testing this variant in 2024.
Hybrid is Most Fuel Efficient Haval Jolion Yet
Yes, the most efficient Jolion is also the priciest. The flagship Jolion Pro 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury has a listed combined fuel economy of 5.1 L/100 km, which translates to a theoretical single-tank range of nearly 1 100 km.
The hybrid version of the Jolion combines a naturally aspirated 1.5-litre petrol engine (and a continuously variable transmission) with an electric motor and a battery pack, resulting in peak outputs of 140 kW and 375 Nm. Based on our experiences, achieving the claimed fuel consumption isn’t outside the realm of possibility, with Cars.co.za’s Ciro De Siena having seen high 5s in the pre-facelift model.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which Haval Jolion derivative is the most fuel efficient?
A: The most fuel-efficient Haval Jolion is the flagship Jolion Pro 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury, which is a hybrid model. It has a claimed combined fuel economy of 5.1 L/100 km.
Q: Which Haval Jolion variants use the most petrol?
A: Based on manufacturer figures, the Haval Jolion derivatives that use the most petrol are the Jolion 1.5T City Plus, the Jolion Pro 1.5T Premium, the Jolion Pro 1.5T Super Luxury and the Jolion Pro 1.5T Ultra Luxury. All 4 of these variants consume 8.1 L/100 km on the combined cycle.
Q: How fuel efficient is the Haval Jolion with a manual gearbox?
A: The entry-level Haval Jolion 1.5T City, which is the only variant with a 6-speed manual gearbox, has a claimed combined fuel consumption of 7.8 L/100 km.
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