Great Wall Motor is bringing the Haval H7 to Germany as a 4.8-metre SUV with petrol, full-hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains. The full hybrid is scheduled to go on sale in November, followed by the other two versions in December. Starting prices are €35,990 for the turbo petrol, €37,990 for the full hybrid and €41,990 for the plug-in hybrid.
The petrol model uses a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 158 kW (215 hp) and 380 Nm, paired with a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission. Buyers can choose front- or all-wheel drive; the AWD version is rated to tow up to 2.3 tonnes. The full hybrid combines a 1.5-litre turbo engine with an electric motor for 182 kW (247 hp) of system output, with claimed consumption of 6.5 litres per 100 km.
The front-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid delivers 240 kW (326 hp) and has a 33.8-kWh battery, giving it an electric range of up to 150 km under WLTP. Its battery supports DC fast charging at up to 90 kW. An AWD plug-in version uses GWM’s Hi4 system, with maximum output of 320 kW (435 hp) and torque of 670 Nm.
Haval will offer the H7 in Premium and Luxury trims. The SUV has as many as nine driving modes, up to 210 mm of ground clearance and a 580 mm wading depth. AWD petrol and plug-in models also get an electronically controlled rear differential lock. The stated warranty is seven years or 150,000 km for the vehicle and eight years or 160,000 km for the high-voltage battery.