Wise old heads often say your first love is your best love – exactly what Haval is aiming for with the launch of the Jolion mid-size SUV that effectively replaces the H2.

Jolion is the Chinese word for ‘first love’ and the Phil Simmonds design certainly catches the eye with its futuristic look accentuated by the front and rear LED Vison tail lamps extending into the styling lines. The Split Design Day time running lamps add to the futuristic appeal. Chrome finished accents from the diffuser to the branded side garnish add to the overall elegance.

The interior feel is premium and sporty, and every element, much like that of a fighter pilots’ cockpit, is ergonomically interconnected and easily with reach of the driver. There is even a place under the gear shifter for a handbag or laptop.

Todays Urban lifestyle demands we embrace technology like never before and so does Jolion. The centre console houses a Rotary Dial shifter in Auto models. This design saves space in the cabin but also adds to this new need urban lifestyle technology era.

This, together with the Electronic parking brake, wireless charging station, floating 12,3-inch infotainment and smart touch panel add to the cabin ergonomics.

Looking into the dash, the Virtual Instrument Cluster has three visual modes personalising the driver experience while the Heads-up display shows your relevant speed and driver assist information whilst keeping your eyes safely on the road ahead.

Push button starting is standard as well as keyless entry is standard fitment across the range. To stay connected, Jolion also features charging ports for driver and front passenger as well as for two rear passengers.

Boot space is 33-litres when the seats are up and 1 133-litres when down in a 60:40 split configuration.  

Jolion features as standard, EPB, Cruise Control, Dual and Front airbags, Child locks, anti-lock braking and EBD as well as electronic stability control and traction control. Anti-Roll, Secondary Collision Mitigation, Hill assist, tyre pressure monitoring system, rear park sensors and Bluetooth.

Jolion comes in five variants namely Manual transmission City model and Luxury while the seven speed DCT auto will have the City, Luxury and Super Luxury versions in 6 colour option.

Pricing

Haval Jolion 1,5T MT 2WD CITY                                               R299 900,00

Haval Jolion 1,5T MT 2WD LUXURY                                          R332 900,00

Haval Jolion 1,5T 7DCT 2WD PREMIUM                                    R339 900,00

Haval Jolion 1,5T 7DCT 2WD LUXURY                                      R367 900,00

Haval Jolion 1,5T 7DCT 2WD SUPER LUXURY                          R398 900,00

It comes with a 5-year /100 000 km warranty and 5-year/ 60 000 km service plan