China-made car brand Haval has already unveiled the brand new self-charging SUV, Jolion S Hybrid Electric Vehicle and it is coming to South Africa.
With their latest offering, Haval has expanded its hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) and the Asian car manufacturer says the debut of an HEV in the affordable SUV segment is set to make hybrid motoring more accessible.
The car will offer south African clients more benefits from green mobility, offering benefits in terms of performance, fuel economy, and reduced impact of greenhouse gas emissions, it adds.
The vehicle maker made its local HEV debut with the HAVAL H6 last year and this latest offering is available in luxury (from R549 950) and super-luxury (from R579 950) models.
Both models feature intelligent and innovative technology that creates a new hybrid experience through its self-charging capability, notes the company.
“The Jolion HEV can seamlessly transfer between configurations − including EV, Series Hybrid, Parallel Hybrid, and Regeneration − depending on the driving conditions and driver input,” said HAVAL in a statement.
“During normal driving, when certain parameters are met, pure electric power is seamlessly activated. Once increased speed and acceleration is required, the internal combustion engine is activated and supplies extra power.”
The SUV boasts a 1.5-litre hybrid drivetrain that combines a petrol engine with an electric motor.
The Jolion HEV is capable of using as little as five litres per 100km, said the manufacturer, and the driver is also able to tailor the power delivery via a variety of driving modes.
This website is informed that all Jolion HEV models feature an electronic stability system, traction control, anti-lock braking system, and electronic braking system.
There is also a smart collision avoidance system that, when activated, will control the vehicle to ensure a safe distance is kept when overtaking large vehicles. The super-luxury models feature driver assistance technologies, such as a 360-degree panoramic camera, adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, intelligent turning assist, traffic sign recognition, and blind spot detection.
