2023 GWM Haval Jolion S: Sporty new variant on sale from $36,990 drive-away

The GWM Haval Jolion is getting a efficiency enhance.

Following the introduction of the efficiency-focused Jolion Hybrid earlier this 12 months, the Chinese language model is introducing the 2023 GWM Haval Jolion S, a extra highly effective sports activities variant full with a extra refined unbiased rear suspension system priced from $36,990 drive-away.

Bridging the hole between the Jolion Extremely ($33,990 D/A) and the Jolion Extremely Hybrid ($41,990 D/A), the Jolion S will get a 130kW/270Nm model of the bottom automobile’s 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine – will increase of 20kW and 50Nm – and swaps out the torsion beam rear suspension of different Jolion fashions for a multi-link rear setup that claims to supply “improve experience and dealing with efficiency befitting of the S nameplate”.

Drive continues to be despatched to the entrance wheels through a seven-speed dual-clutch computerized transmission. Oddly, GWM Haval claims the Jolion S makes use of 0.6L/100km lower than different non-hybrid variants, quoting 7.5L/100km mixed.

Externally, the Jolion S options black alloy wheels, black door mirrors, black roof rails, black aspect garnish in addition to blacked out entrance and rear bumpers. In any other case, the Jolion S carries over the Jolion Extremely’s specification – learn our worth and specs breakdown right here.

GWM Haval says it’s additionally utilized learnings from client suggestions within the cabin, including “onerous buttons” for the local weather controls “making it simpler to regulate cabin temperature on the transfer”.

It’s unclear if and when these inside adjustments will probably be utilized to the remainder of the Jolion line-up. CarExpert is awaiting additional feedback from GWM Haval’s native division.

Six exterior colors can be found on the Jolion S:

• Hamilton White
• Golden Black
• Mars Pink (pictured)
• Azure Blue
• Smoke Gray
• Tropical Inexperienced (NEW)

Tropical Inexperienced is unique to the brand new Jolion S.

Like the broader GWM Haval line-up, the Jolion S is roofed by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

Homeowners are additionally lined by 5 years of complementary roadside help, in addition to 5 years of capped-price servicing.

To the tip of October, the GWM Haval Jolion has returned 6158 registrations in Australia, an enchancment of 116.6 per cent on the identical interval in 2021 and representing a 6.6 per cent share of the mainstream small SUV phase.

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