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The Pro takes all that’s good about Haval’s Jolion and presents it in a fresh new suit, but has the game moved on? Read below for CAR magazine's road test verdict.Haval Jolion Pro 1.5T Ultra Luxury 7DCT fast facts Torque: 210N.mWhen CAR magazine tested the Jolion 1.5T Super Luxury AT in September 2021, it stated that Haval might have a money spinner on its hands. And it wasn't wrong.
Say what you will of the outgoing Jolion’s styling, but it is eye-catching. Elements such as the ‘tear mark’ LED daytime running lights on higher-tier models, bold grille garnishes and striking C-shaped brakelamps ensured never fell into the cookie-cutter design trap that’s ensnaring some of its rivals. And it’s with this in mind that CAR magazine considers the Pro’s execution a bit of a mixed bag.
Drivetrain and throttle calibration have been weak points in some of the Chinese SUVs we sampled of late; often manifesting in engines that are unrefined and thirsty and operate at the behest of hair-trigger-sensitive accelerator pedals. Thankfully, the Pro is a composed performer. Coupled with a smooth seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, the 1.5l turbopetrol’s 105kW and 210N.
There’s little to complain about handling-wise here. The lightweight L.E.M.O.N platform from the Jolion underpins this model and contributes to a 1 452kg kerb weight and a steady anchor point for MacPherson-strut front/torsion beam rear suspension setup that does a great job of soaking up bumps and, along with steering that’s light and possessed of a fairly leisurely gearing, it gels well with the car’s relaxed demeanour.
When the Jolion first broke onto our market a few years back, Haval was onto a winner. So, it comes as little surprise that, some cosmetic tweaks aside, the Pro hasn’t departed from that successful formula. There’s still a great deal to like here; it remains solidly put-together, well-equipped, and pleasing to drive – not to mention being packed to the gills with tech and convenience-related kit… It is, after all, essentially the same car.
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