Hawal Jolyon 2022 review

If hawal was Netflix The series, my advice: don't worry about not overdoing it with the number of episodes over the last decade, because it's only now that this show is getting better.

Really good. I tested the H6 when it launched earlier in 2021 and was impressed. Haval has made a huge leap in design, technology and safety with the midsize SUV. 

Now his little brother Jolyon is here, and in this review of the entire line, you'll see how he fulfills almost all of the criteria I put him in...except in two important areas.

Get your popcorn ready.

GWM Haval Jolion 2022: LUXURY
Safety Rating
engine's type	1.5 L turbo
fuel type	Premium unleaded gasoline
Fuel efficiency	—L / 100km
Landing	5 Places
Price from	$29,990

Does it represent good value for money? What functions does it have? 9/10

The entry point to the Haval Jolion lineup is the Premium and you can get it for $26,990. Above is the Lux, which is priced at $28,990. At the top of the range is the Ultra, which can be had for $31,990. 

Lux adds LED headlights and daytime running lights. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

Premium, Luxe, and Ultra - no matter which one you purchase, they all sound like you've bought a high end.

Premium comes standard with 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, 10.25-inch Apple CarPlay and Android Auto touchscreen, quad-speaker stereo, rearview camera and rear parking sensors, adaptive cruise control, fabric seats, air conditioning. contactless key and start button. 

Jolion has a 10.25-inch or 12.3-inch multimedia screen. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

By the way, with this proximity key, it only works when you put your hand on the door handle on the driver's side ... but not on other doors. It seems convenient.

The Lux adds LED headlights and LED daytime running lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, synthetic leather seats, a 7.0-inch driver display, power driver's seats, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, a six-speaker stereo, and a dark tinted rear. window. The price / quality ratio is outrageous. And by that I mean very well.

For Lux variants and above, there is a 7.0-inch driver display. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

If you upgrade to the Ultra, which expands from 10.25 to 12.3 inches, you get a head-up display, wireless phone charging, and a panoramic sunroof.

Satellite navigation isn't available at all, but you don't need it if you have a phone, and that's fine as long as the battery isn't dead or the reception is poor.

Is there anything interesting about its design? 9/10

Something happened in Haval. Cars have never been ugly, just a little awkward. But now the style pointe shoes. 

The H6 was the first updated Haval to arrive in Australia and now the Jolion looks amazing here too.

The shiny grille hardly looks gaudy, but the unique LED taillights and daytime running lights look upscale. 

Jolyon looks amazing. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

Overall the Jolion is 4472mm long, 1841mm wide and 1574mm high. This is 100mm longer than the Kia Seltos. So, while the Jolyon is a small SUV, it is a big, small SUV.

An upscale exterior is paired with an interior that combines a premium feel with clean, modern design. 

Seriously, it makes you wonder why all the brands available can't do the same. On the contrary, the punishment for buying a cheap car seems to be an interior devoid of any comfort and style. Not Jolyon.

The materials used feel high quality, the fit and finish is good, and the hard plastic isn't all that great. 

The cabin has a premium and modern design. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

Most of the climate and media controls are done through the large display, meaning the cockpit is free of button clutter, but that also comes with its own usability issues. There is a bit of form here, not function.  

Distinguishing the three classes is difficult. Premium and Lux ​​have 17-inch wheels, while Ultra has 18-inch wheels and a sunroof.

Our test car was painted in Mars Red. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

Available in six colors: Hamilton White as standard, as well as premium shades: Azure Blue, Smoke Grey, Golden Black, Mars Red and Vivid Green. 

It's nice to see a variety of colors when most brands these days offer any color you like as long as it's dark grey. 

How practical is the interior space? 9/10

Two things make the Jolion hard to beat in terms of practicality: its overall size and thoughtful interior layout.

Nothing creates more space than a big car. It sounds obvious and silly, but think about it. The Hyundai Kona costs about the same as the Jolion and falls into the same category of small SUVs.

Lux has synthetic leather seats. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

But the Kona has so little legroom that I can't fit in the second row (to be honest, I'm built like a streetlight at 191 cm), and the trunk is so small I found it almost useless for my family. 

This is because Kona is tiny. It is 347mm shorter than the Jolion. This is the width of our largest 124L. Cars Guide suitcase is longer.

This means that not only can I fit in the second row of the Jolion, but I also have more space in the back than in almost any small SUV on the market. Watch the video above to see how much space.

The Jolion has the best rear row seating position of almost any small SUV. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

These rear doors also open wide and provide plenty of room for entry and exit. 

The trunk is also good for the class with 430 liters of cargo volume. 

Interior storage is excellent thanks to large door pockets, four cup holders (two front and two rear) and a deep storage box in the center console. 

The center console floats, and below it there is a large space for bags, wallets and phones. There are also USB ports underneath, plus two more in the second row.

There are directional vents for the second row and privacy glass for the rear windows. Parents will find out how valuable it is to keep the sun on their children's faces.

What are the main characteristics of the engine and transmission? 7/10

All Jolyons have the same engine, no matter which class you choose. This is a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine with an output of 110 kW / 220 Nm. 

I found it overly noisy, prone to turbo lag, and lacking the power I expect from an engine with this output.

The 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine develops 110 kW/220 Nm. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

The seven-speed dual-clutch automatic is one of the best versions of this type of transmission I've tested. Not as smart as some.  

All Jolyons are front wheel drive.

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What is it like to drive? 7/10

The driving experience isn't the Jolion's forte, but it's not terrible either. On speed bumps and at lower city speeds, there is a woody feel to regular roads. In short, the trip is not outstanding, but I could live with it.

Again, the Jolion I tested was a Lux with 17-inch wheels and Kumho tires. My colleague Byron Mathiodakis tested the top-of-the-line Ultra that runs on 18-inch wheels and felt the ride and handling were more disappointing than I was. 

Lux wears 17-inch alloy wheels. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

A larger wheel can completely change the feel of the car, and I can comment on the difference in more detail when I drive the Ultra around the track. 

I think the dual clutch automatic does the job just fine, but the engine needs some work. It lacks the refinement we see on most popular SUVs.

Slightly below average ride and handling, and a lackluster engine, the Jolion's steering is good (despite the lack of reach adjustment), as is visibility (despite the small rear window), making it easy for an SUV, and for the most part. comfortable to fly.

How much fuel does it consume? 7/10

Haval says that after a combination of open and city roads, the Jolion should consume 8.1 l/100 km. My testing showed that our car consumed 9.2 l / 100 km, measured at the fuel pump.

Fuel consumption for a small SUV is 9.2 l/100 km. I would expect something closer to 7.5 l/100 km. 

Warranty and safety rating

Basic Warranty

7 years / unlimited mileage


guarantee

ANCAP Safety Rating

What safety equipment is installed? What is the safety rating? 8/10

The Jolion has not yet received an ANCAP crash rating and we will let you know when it is announced.

 All grades have AEB that can detect cyclists and pedestrians, there's lane departure warning and lane keep assist, rear cross traffic warning with braking, blind spot warning, and traffic sign recognition.

There's even a distraction/fatigue camera that watches you as you drive to make sure you're in control. Not creepy at all, right?

Spare wheel under the trunk floor to save space. (Lux variant pictured/Image credit: Dean McCartney)

Child seats have three Top Tethers and two ISOFIX points. It was easy for me to install the Top Tether seat for my son and he had good visibility from the window.

Spare to save space under the trunk floor.

How much does it cost to own? What kind of guarantee is provided? 10/10

Jolion is backed by a seven-year unlimited mileage warranty. Service is recommended every 12 months/15,000 km and the price is capped at approximately $1500 for five years. Also included is five years of roadside assistance.

Verdict

Beautiful looks, great technology, great value and serviceability, advanced safety technology, roominess and practicality - what more could you ask for? Okay, the Jolyon could have been more refined, but the class deluxe I tested was not bad at piloting. In a week with me, I found the Jolion to be easy to operate and comfortable. Frankly, I like this car more than not.

The highlight of the range is the Lux trim, which includes a digital instrument cluster, LED headlights, heated seats, dual-zone climate control, tinted rear windows and more for just an extra $2000 on top of Premium.