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  • We test the new Haval Jolion SUV and see whether this crossover is worth your money.
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    The 2021 Haval Jolion is much cheaper than most of its rivals despite packing heaps of features inside. So, is the new Jolion cheap for a reason? We take a critical eye to the new Jolion Lux, which costs just $27,990 driveaway here in Australia. No sponsored content here: just an honest look at whether you should buy a Haval Jolion.
    Rivals to the Jolion include the Kia Seltos, Mazda CX-30, Toyota C-HR, and Hyundai Kona.
    Should you consider the Jolion for your next SUV? Or is a more established badge worth the extra spend?
    What do you think of this car? Leave a comment below.
    While you’re there, please consider subscribing and joining our Chasing Cars community.
    Time codes:
    0:00 - What is the Haval Jolion?
    1:51 - Interior
    6:49 - Back seats
    8:22 - Boot space
    9:18 - Running costs
    10:10 - How does the Jolion drive?
    17:32 - Haval Jolion expert verdict
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Komentáře • 428

  • @chasingcars
    @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +86

    As you know, Chasing Cars doesn't do sponsored content. So here's the unvarnished truth about the new Haval Jolion.

    • @benoit.b9337
      @benoit.b9337 Před 3 lety +11

      Respect that Tom.

    • @richieduck67
      @richieduck67 Před 3 lety +5

      I like my opinions unvarnished

    • @malcolmscott4150
      @malcolmscott4150 Před 3 lety +6

      Be good for you to drive and review the MG range which must have some credibility as the numbers I’m seeing on the road indicate rapid uptake of what is a visually appealing range - a MG ZST or HS seem like particularly competitive vehicles

    • @xukegenius2
      @xukegenius2 Před 3 lety +4

      Thank you Tom. There is a shortcut to get to some settings by swiping from the left edge of the infotainment screen to the right and you can find seat heating, a/c and driver assistance setting. I am a Jolion owner and happy with it so far. Clearly the best value for money option in the market.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +8

      Malcolm, sadly MG cancelled both of our recent HS bookings on us at the last minute.

  • @avuazahc1966
    @avuazahc1966 Před 3 lety +80

    This car is proving to be a hit here in South Africa

  • @coopercav
    @coopercav Před 3 lety +73

    Top tip, single swipe of the screen (left to right) unveils a screen where you can turn the seats on, adjust volume & driving mode plus more, without having to delve through multiple menus

  • @craigthacker
    @craigthacker Před 3 lety +87

    For a car that is the same price as a Hyundai Venue but 400mm longer with more spec on every front, this Jolion appears on paper to be a really good value small SUV. Especially good for small families as many small SUVs in Australia don't consider comfort or practicality for the second row, but this does. Very impressive for the budget shopper.

    • @ayambo3281
      @ayambo3281 Před 3 lety +6

      And equipped with all safety features too!

    • @cruiser6260
      @cruiser6260 Před 3 lety +1

      @Eye of Horus maybe the paper is lying.. and the video

    • @ZZGZBF
      @ZZGZBF Před 3 lety +5

      In fact this car is similar in size to a Mazda CX-5. Check for yourself.

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety

      @@cruiser6260 Or maybe you are.

    • @cruiser6260
      @cruiser6260 Před 2 lety

      @@jzvr5842about what? looks like the dude I replied to removed the comment..

  • @rodgerweatherall7640
    @rodgerweatherall7640 Před 3 lety +96

    Bought mine and the big thing was i wanted a reliable and roomy car that can tow, was put off anything that had a cvt trans as they are starting to fail in towing conditions, starting to see more and more of them on the road here in NZ, haven't regretted buying one and happy to recommend the car

    • @kmuinde
      @kmuinde Před 3 lety +4

      I don't know why manufacturers use cvt after so many people hate them

    • @kristybrown208
      @kristybrown208 Před 2 lety +2

      Hi Rodger, Is this still the case? What model did you buy?

    • @rodgerweatherall7640
      @rodgerweatherall7640 Před 2 lety +1

      @@kristybrown208 2021 haval jolion

    • @rodgerweatherall7640
      @rodgerweatherall7640 Před 2 lety +2

      @@kristybrown208 and still happy 10k done without any issues

    • @kristybrown208
      @kristybrown208 Před 2 lety +1

      Did you get the Lux or Ultra? My apologies for not making that clear.

  • @danielkennett9313
    @danielkennett9313 Před 3 lety +16

    Good to know Chasing Cars do honest detailed reviews that aren't sponsored. Explains why your videos are typically 2-3x longer than other channels

  • @dmatsynin
    @dmatsynin Před 3 lety +32

    Having watched/read all other Australian Jolion reviews which got published today this is the one I was looking forward the most. Thanks a lot Tom for the review, very on point as usual!

  • @matthewmokoena2123
    @matthewmokoena2123 Před 3 lety +40

    Thanks for the unbiased review Tom.
    I must say that Haval has really improved here in SA. When we give kudos to Hyundai and Kia, we almost forget that just a decade ago, South Africans had nothing good to say about the brand, but today, with the help of their imported designer (Peter Schreyer), they are really a fierce force to be reckoned with. In fact, we used to deride anything Chinese/Asian except the Japanese products (Toyota is huge in SA).
    Unlike Hyundai/Kia... I predict Haval will compete with the big guns within the next 5 years with Phil Simmons at the helm of design.

  • @muhammadbaqir7472
    @muhammadbaqir7472 Před 3 lety +13

    I must say the quality of the video the location and the dressing of Tom is absolutely top notch 👌. I love watching Chasing cars reviews, it's simply amazing. Keep up the good job Tom.

  • @nkanyisomlobane1497
    @nkanyisomlobane1497 Před 3 lety +10

    This is the first honest review of the Jolion on CZcams. Good job 👍🏾

  • @brucemurray8124
    @brucemurray8124 Před 3 lety +23

    After driving an Hyundai1X35 for eleven years I wanted car that would drive me. I found it in the Jolion Lux. The safety equipment such as emergency breaking, blind spot warnings, lane assist, reverse and 360* camera, etc. made the car feel very well monitored. I also test drove others such as the Seltos and Konos, but the Jolion had a solid feel on the road. I went on the same roads with each test drive, over some pretty bumpy sections. The Jolion suuspension was smoothest. It did not have the vigor of the Konos, but for a sedate drive it was far superior.

    • @petertimmermans540
      @petertimmermans540 Před 2 lety +2

      I will never trade an ix35 for a Haval.
      Haval have been good cars for some years.
      After that, the quality deteriorates.

    • @coolpup4868
      @coolpup4868 Před 2 lety +7

      I traded a Mitsubishi Outlander for a Haval Jolion. Loving it.

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety +2

      @@petertimmermans540 Nope, quality is way better than Korean cars.

  • @koji.m4014
    @koji.m4014 Před 3 lety +17

    Never heard of this brand before but respect the way you critique vehicles so really interested to watch. I've really been enjoying these 20-22 minute videos, I'm sure it's taking a lot more work but thank you for these detailed reviews.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +6

      Thanks Koji. I think some reviews require 20 minutes of discussion - I know it's a fairly long run time, but given all the interest in the new Jolion (we see it in our search data), it's worth covering it in a lot of detail.

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety

      @@taffyftwpocoyoftl7937 GWM has been around for a long time.

  • @lesegoyv
    @lesegoyv Před 3 lety +38

    I can take "not that bad" since I can't afford those expensive SUVs.

    • @matthewmokoena2123
      @matthewmokoena2123 Před 3 lety +16

      Lesego, buy it 😅... I sold a German car for this. I think it's proof that so many brands are ripping us off in the name of we are "not that bad."

    • @wolvie041007
      @wolvie041007 Před 3 lety +2

      Hi. You're beautiful.

    • @lesegoyv
      @lesegoyv Před 3 lety

      @@wolvie041007 thank you 🙏🏽

    • @wolvie041007
      @wolvie041007 Před 3 lety

      I mean like you're really really beautiful. Where you from?

    • @thatkaiz
      @thatkaiz Před 3 lety +9

      Totally agree. I think when comparing things we should always consider the price. Just check out how much we need to pay for same spec from other brands. I regard “not that bad” as “the best” in its price range. BTW Haval H6 is most popular SUV in its price range in China. My father bought one in Melb soon after it is launched. Very impressive car, in its price range.

  • @malcolmdeare9338
    @malcolmdeare9338 Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you for the interesting straight shooting review. Benchmark for car reviews!

  • @brandon-hh7jf
    @brandon-hh7jf Před 2 lety +2

    Great car channel and motoring journalism....very refreshing.

  • @christophertrento4891
    @christophertrento4891 Před 2 lety +1

    Great review thanks and the comments below very helpful. Just bought one very happy

  • @SMA-ln4tn
    @SMA-ln4tn Před 3 lety +25

    With 7 years unlimited kilometre warranty and all the features . This jolion is worth every penny . With the ultra model with all its techs and features. Gonna place an order on it tomorrow. Mg hs was an option but it’s infotainment system is slow and doesn’t work properly . Looks , price and overall package jolion wins

  • @hazeroth
    @hazeroth Před 3 lety +3

    Thanks for another fantastic review, Tom and CC crew! Would a H6 review appear at some point?

  • @nickg9170
    @nickg9170 Před 3 lety +14

    I love mine. Only done 2000km but it’s amazing.

  • @CamilaGrotti
    @CamilaGrotti Před 3 lety +6

    That was a great review!!! Covered Everything I wanted to know. Keep up the great work!

  • @truestar9436
    @truestar9436 Před 3 lety +2

    Great review Tom!

  • @roberthamilton1301
    @roberthamilton1301 Před 3 lety +2

    Thanks for the honestly!
    Good review 👍

  • @spiffleable
    @spiffleable Před 3 lety +22

    Loving the reviews on a wide variety of cars.

  • @ericzxl
    @ericzxl Před 3 lety +18

    I saw one in the shopping centre car park yesterday. I thought it was an European car till I had a closer look.

  • @TheLT704
    @TheLT704 Před 2 lety

    Fantastic video thoroughly enjoyed watching it..went to our local supermarket and saw a green one of these on a car yard
    Gave it a quick perve and overall am impressed with it the car..
    Can't wait to see your next vlog.. hopefully you are a cricket fan the ashes will be interesting..

  • @mellenix
    @mellenix Před 3 lety

    Wouldn't mind seeing a video podcast of some sort from Chasing Cars (industry news (eg. fixed car prices), upcoming models, technology, etc) and perhaps some sort of segment ranking (Top 5/Top 10, trash or cash) based around some roundtable discussion. Keep up the good work.

  • @motheolebelo
    @motheolebelo Před 3 lety +20

    Chinese has come a long way and these new chinese cars are awesome plus their technology is impressive 👌

  • @greggh2254
    @greggh2254 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved the review..l get my Jolion in 2 days and cant wait. l am worried about road noise seeing l'm getting the ultra with 18' wheels compared to the Lux that you reviewed which has 17". Should l expect the ride to be harder and noisier..? Thanks

  • @CaiandtheMoose
    @CaiandtheMoose Před 3 lety +7

    Nice to see some better competition in value end of the market. Most of the established manufacturers have "moved upmarket" while dropping quality in some areas, such as material quality.

  • @Thinkofwhat
    @Thinkofwhat Před 3 lety +13

    Hey Tom, maybe do a review on the 'Tank 300’ next perhaps thanks.

  • @mrflibble1985
    @mrflibble1985 Před 3 lety +23

    Would love to see a Jolion and MG ZST comparison video

  • @317daveyk
    @317daveyk Před 3 lety +5

    Looking forward to your H6 review. I’m interested if the H6 has a digital radio & if the microphone on the hands free calls is a as bad as other reviews say it is. Great review. Lots to think about. I want a very cheap SUV but also one that will last 5 years.

    • @aq3614
      @aq3614 Před 3 lety +2

      I got an H9 now and love it, now I am looking to buy the H6.. haval has been the top selling SUV for 11 years in a row in China, it will last much longer than you think, don't worry

  • @mrepawsful
    @mrepawsful Před 2 lety +19

    What a car. I’ve had mine for a couple of months and it is great. I’m seeing more on the roads every week here in NZ. Japanese and and Korean SUV’s charge more for less. Haval is the future. 👍🏼

    • @mishceh
      @mishceh Před 4 měsíci

      How is it treating you 2 years on? Im keen to know.

    • @michaeldonegan.6319
      @michaeldonegan.6319 Před 4 měsíci

      It was an ok car. The transmission and engine didn’t work together very well I felt, turbo lag was annoying. I had it for 18 months then bought a GWM ORA which was a disaster (worst car ever) I now very happily drive a 60KW BYD Dolphin, BYD cars are perfect.

    • @michaeldonegan.6319
      @michaeldonegan.6319 Před 4 měsíci

      @@mishceh It was an ok car. The transmission and engine didn’t work together very well I felt, turbo lag was annoying. I had it for 18 months then bought a GWM ORA which was a disaster (worst car ever) I now very happily drive a 60KW BYD Dolphin, BYD cars are perfect.

  • @anujmalik5078
    @anujmalik5078 Před 2 lety +8

    Bought mine 3 weeks ago and I'm loving it so much. Its really spacious and smooth to drive. Not good in fuel economy as they claim in their advertisement though. But for the price of 27k, the car like this is just great.
    But few drawbacks about the cars that i noticed are:
    1. There's no Automatic AC temperature control(not in Premium model that i have). I had a car previously which was 11 years old, even it had a feature of automatic controlling the temperature. But for 2021 Jollion i would expect to have it on its basic model atleast.
    2. There's no volume up and down on screen. Its all on the steering wheel. If your passenger has to turn the volume up and down, they gotta use your steering wheel while you're driving.
    3. Temperature readings on AC goes from low to 12(12 is the heater). So you have to fiddle around the temperature that you would like but can't reslly set a specific temperature. And also you have to change the temperature on screen by bringing the notification screen down, so during the drive it could be a bit dangerous.
    4. When you put your car in reverse, it still moves forward. Also, on a hill if you are stopped and then drive then your car moves backwards so you gotta be careful.
    5. Sunglass holder doesn't fit any type of sunnies. Only aviators or same sort but not sports or any other one. Its a bit smaller.
    Please let me know if someone has same issue or its just me. I would love to fix them if I could. Apart from that, Jollion is just too great.

    • @hasantahir3926
      @hasantahir3926 Před 2 lety +1

      Can you elaborate on point 4 - Why would it move forward when on R?

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety

      Single left to right swipe brings up adjustments for the volume, seats and AC.

    • @yeahnahhh5125
      @yeahnahhh5125 Před rokem

      @@hasantahir3926 I’m using one for a rental now and she’s not wrong, you go forward a tad bit before you start reversing

  • @MrRez808
    @MrRez808 Před 3 lety +10

    I was pleasantly surprised by this Havel. Sure it could do with better driver ergonomics but it’s pretty amazing for the price!! Great review too.

    • @ryant2568
      @ryant2568 Před 3 lety +1

      That's the thing with these new Chinese brands hitting the market is they are great value for money but I just don't know if I would trust the reliability long-term.

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ryant2568 Haval has been the number one selling SUV brand in China for a long time and quality is better than the likes of Toyota, Honda, VW etc. Plus there's a seven year unlimited warranty, Haval is a proven brand reliability wise.

    • @ryant2568
      @ryant2568 Před 2 lety

      @@jzvr5842 Well I was behind a brand new one the other day and the tail light was out. Now sure this is an insignificant problem but it does go to proving my point about quality as this should not happen to a new car.

  • @nxau120
    @nxau120 Před 3 lety +23

    Interesting. This brand is very popular here in South Africa, have always been skeptical of the quality. Great to see your thoughts.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +9

      Thanks for watching. Interesting to hear the brand is popular in SA.

    • @sumendranpillay
      @sumendranpillay Před 3 lety +7

      @@chasingcars yeah, every month they in the top 10 over here.

    • @TD1237
      @TD1237 Před 3 lety +6

      Ngl this thing seems pretty amazing. Wouldve thought its more expensive than Japanese rivals but turns out to be cheaper and performs excellently

    • @shane6700
      @shane6700 Před 3 lety +4

      cheaper to buy, cheaper to service a lot more bang for the buck for an all-terrain SUV, and it's actually better looking than a lot of the mainstream cars interior/exterior

    • @bwamo2430
      @bwamo2430 Před 3 lety +7

      ​@@chasingcars This thing is selling like crazy here since its release, the H2 was already somewhat popular but the Jolion is doing really well, still the 5th best seller in June which I was extremely surprised by

  • @chris2favip
    @chris2favip Před 3 lety +3

    excellent review, maybe even better with the mention of rear camera quality, as expensive as the top-end Prado Kakadu still using a very poor camera. it might just be good for many drivers depending on that.

  • @stp22
    @stp22 Před 3 lety

    Excellent review thanks

  • @jasonblade1037
    @jasonblade1037 Před 3 lety +6

    Can you do a review on the h6 awd plz

  • @ThinJuzzy82
    @ThinJuzzy82 Před 3 lety +2

    When are you guys doing the 2021 H6 review?

  • @hashemhashem1983
    @hashemhashem1983 Před 2 lety +1

    I am planning to purchase one myself, this will be my first vehicle, also I had my eyes on another brand but sadly it got out of stock and I have to wait until December/ January for the new model, which is why I started to search for other options.
    For me in terms of size, space and price the car is very reasonable, but I want to ask any one who owns a Haval in general, Jolion specifically, do you have any issues with the car?

  • @titanx04
    @titanx04 Před 3 lety +1

    Great in depth review , looking for a decent vehicle for daughter and she lives all the tech stuff, wireless charging, apple car play. With the safety side, could they be improved during a service ie the cruise control and traffic alert? I believe Lux has park assist but could be wrong. Unable to test drive atm due to lock down.
    Was looking at kamiq but now out of price range :(.

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety

      Cruise control has already been fixed through updates, nothing wrong with the traffic alert.

  • @KusadeRayZR
    @KusadeRayZR Před 3 lety +1

    Thanks for the awesome content. I am looking for un-sponsored honest review on haval vehicles. Could you do a review for h6 as well?

  • @Mdtttttt
    @Mdtttttt Před 3 lety +2

    Is that a center airbag? I’m impressed

  • @faisaljawaid55
    @faisaljawaid55 Před rokem

    Tom how do you rate its gear box at low speed or gear slipping.

  • @edwinbenavente
    @edwinbenavente Před 3 lety +3

    Excellent review. Greetings from Perú.

  • @ferti385
    @ferti385 Před 2 lety +4

    I bought one yesterday and I love it. Great amount of kit for the price and really comfy. Plenty of punch for the average driver.

    • @motodimaroga
      @motodimaroga Před 2 lety +2

      Got mine yesterday after having been on waiting list since mid January, this just shows much in demand it is. Quite frankly, I did n't pay much until last year when every 3rd car u see is Jolion. It has revolutionized the maket and the big guys are losing market share because of Haval and GWM P Series products.

    • @malcolm2890
      @malcolm2890 Před 2 lety +1

      Try swiping the infotainment screen right from the left, you will find some nice short cuts, they will make your day.

  • @MrBenHaynes
    @MrBenHaynes Před 3 lety +2

    The review I am most keenly waiting for is the BYD ea1 (or BYD Dolphin as I believe it will be known as in Western markets)

  • @kbling2946
    @kbling2946 Před 3 lety +4

    Another great review! Giving credit where it’s due is very important and you have done that. Not surprisingly the tech isn’t up to scratch but I’m sure in the next model or two they will be on par or better.

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Před 3 lety +4

      I think the problem was that this reviewer didn’t understand the infotainment screen enough and there are many shortcuts when you know how to use it which puts the many levels above some Carmakers that have been around for years

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety +1

      @@wcrash9361 That's exactly right, a single left to right swipe brings up adjustments for the AC, seats and volume, can't believe the reviewer didn't know that.

  • @teemaneli6596
    @teemaneli6596 Před 2 lety

    Where can I get my heater controls on jolion 2021 haval

  • @ruohanwang2501
    @ruohanwang2501 Před 3 lety

    Good review! Can you do a review on the H6 as well?

    • @aq3614
      @aq3614 Před 3 lety

      看了很多H6 review了,真是好车,还犹豫啥? 我最近就去下单了😁

  • @Audios81
    @Audios81 Před 2 lety +3

    Love all your videos! Always an unbiased, honest review! Just curious, as I'm not a huge fan of supporting Chinese made items, there is an appeal to these extremely affordable vehicles. Would you recommend this SUV or the MG ZS-T?

  • @whodiedlee
    @whodiedlee Před 3 lety +10

    We bought one for a basic A to B with warranty. We drove the old H2 just remember the H2 has a standard torque converter transmission where the jolion has a DSG with a updated engine which produces more useable power
    Also holding the car at 100kms and taking your hands off the wheel it will drive itself. The lane keep follows the freeway nicely it does beep to hold the wheel but it will do it

  • @Darrenhopper1
    @Darrenhopper1 Před 2 lety +5

    I have now had my Haval Jolion Lux for 1 month… and I totally agree with everything Tomorrow says about the car. A few small niggly things, but overall a great car. I really enjoy this car.

  • @vsboy2577
    @vsboy2577 Před 3 lety +8

    Looks real nice the centre screen looks fantastic

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +1

      Looks good, but why is it inclined to the passenger seat? They should have fixed that for right hand drive markets.

    • @shubhamgoswami5221
      @shubhamgoswami5221 Před 3 lety

      @@chasingcars that’s just cost cutting

  • @murraysumpter8730
    @murraysumpter8730 Před 3 lety +1

    Great review.
    I've read that a number of jolion vehicle owners are experiencing computer software issues possibly due to the in-depth complexity of the many safety features on offer!!??

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Před 3 lety +3

      Very minor issues that have already been addressed by haval and already have updates ready to be done for people at their local dealer. Seems mg has the biggest issues

  • @omarfaruque1897
    @omarfaruque1897 Před 3 lety +3

    You have mentioned that this car is not suitable for right hand drive as the instrument cluster is far from driving seat but I think the left hand drive Haval Jolions instrument cluster is or infotainment system is in the similar position. That means the distance is almost same. Please give your valuable opinion.

  • @barrymin
    @barrymin Před rokem +1

    FYI, The DCT of Haval Jolion is a wet DCT rather than a dry DCT like in Seltos, which makes it drives much more smooth than Seltos. I test driven both of the car, that was that I felt straightforward

  • @rc70ys
    @rc70ys Před rokem

    Great unbiased review.

  • @Omardawge7
    @Omardawge7 Před 2 lety

    I bought one when I driving it keeps swerving what’s that

  • @tattoochicky
    @tattoochicky Před 8 měsíci

    I just got a Jolion and love it so much it's a perfect family car

  • @CarSauce
    @CarSauce Před 3 lety +19

    Honestly looks great

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +5

      Agreed. Looks fine. In fact, the long bonnet is actually quite appealing

    • @cruiser6260
      @cruiser6260 Před 3 lety +1

      Fibonacci effect grill treatment is like a merc

  • @nickgeorge2176
    @nickgeorge2176 Před 3 lety

    OK but how long will it last and what is the after sales service and availability of spare parts like ??

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +1

      How long will it last? I don’t have a crystal ball. How is after sales service? Depends on the dealer. You hear some good stories and some bad stories. Parts? It’s a Volkswagen, they have plentiful parts here in Australia.

  • @moonlightmelodrama
    @moonlightmelodrama Před rokem

    I like the statement of objectivity Right up front. Too many reviews are actually adverts.

  • @dr.andersonsghost4315
    @dr.andersonsghost4315 Před 3 lety +4

    13:00, Australia is a sophisticated market? 😂🤣 You've brought some color to my day, bumpkin boy!

  • @davidchubo
    @davidchubo Před 3 lety +6

    I enjoyed your review. I'm a Chinese who has been living in Australia for the past 20 years. I was impressed with Chinese car's improvements over the years every time I go back. I appreciate your honest and unbiased review and glad that Chinese cars can actually compete with the best of the world outside China now. There are actually many more Chinese car markers that are just as good if not better than Haval, hope to see them in Australia Market soon.

    • @honyeechoong9351
      @honyeechoong9351 Před 3 lety

      @@sleepyjoescumbag1663 hmm.. why do you think he might be paid?

    • @aq3614
      @aq3614 Před 3 lety +3

      @@sleepyjoescumbag1663 it's sad that how ignorant you are with the capabilities of the modern China, do some research on the GWM brand and China car industry in the world stage today and especially the EV industry in China, then come back and comment

  • @650thunderbird5
    @650thunderbird5 Před 3 lety +1

    Haval lot to learn. Good review, once again!

  • @james6969
    @james6969 Před 3 lety +18

    Haval are massively improving like all CHINSES cars great review Tom

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +6

      Seems that way. This car actually drives decently well, unlike some other imports from China.

    • @james6969
      @james6969 Před 3 lety

      @@chasingcars that's true tho

    • @zhetaolu963
      @zhetaolu963 Před 3 lety +6

      @@james6969 They are only gonna be better, really can't wait to see BYD brings their cars to the down under in Q3, should be pretty impressive as it's currently one of the biggest electric/hybrid car manufacturers in China.

    • @james6969
      @james6969 Před 3 lety

      @@zhetaolu963 yes exactly mate

    • @DynamicEntrrry
      @DynamicEntrrry Před 3 lety +3

      @@zhetaolu963 I'm interested in how byd will go when they bring their cars over.

  • @felipe.hylian
    @felipe.hylian Před 2 lety

    This Haval Jolion is a hit in Chile. The delivery waiting times are in 11 months in some car dealerships.

  • @johnholst
    @johnholst Před 3 lety

    Interesting video Tom! I've never even heard of Haval Motors.

  • @pokehunter7078
    @pokehunter7078 Před 2 lety +4

    Too bad Australia doesn't have the Wey VV7 from Great Wall. It's so good looking.

  • @rob6756
    @rob6756 Před 2 lety

    Why don't u mention the safety ratings?

  • @jammyhart
    @jammyhart Před 3 lety +3

    Did I see front seat air bags on the inside as well as out side ? that's petty good...

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Před 2 lety

      Yes 7 airbags including front centre which many cars do not have

  • @mosh3059
    @mosh3059 Před 3 lety +13

    Are you planning on doing a review on the H6? We sat in the jolion and it was like night and day for comfort level, the h6 ultra feels much more plush.

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Před 3 lety

      Not sure why you would think that as the jolion has the same seats similar trim and features as the h6 just slightly longer and taller . Not to mention the h6 has the awful finger print , scratch and dust magnet piano black everywhere

    • @mosh3059
      @mosh3059 Před 3 lety

      @@wcrash9361 The amount of hard plastic in the Jolion is far more than the H6. Space, layout and soft touch surfaces is what makes the H6 feel a lot better in my opinion.

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Před 3 lety

      @@mosh3059 I can’t get past all the awful piano black plastic just looks cheap. I’d go for h6 if for that but also find it too big anyway plus the jolion headlights look more stylish

    • @mosh3059
      @mosh3059 Před 3 lety +1

      @@wcrash9361 I hate piano black too, but it's a great deal less than the new Hyundai tucson. I'll probably end up vinyl wrapping it matte black to save the fingerprints

    • @wcrash9361
      @wcrash9361 Před 3 lety

      @@mosh3059 I’ve heard a couple of people suggest that also . Value for money u can’t beat it the new Kia Sportage and new Hyundai Tucson and rav 4 can’t compare.

  • @waza987
    @waza987 Před 3 lety +4

    I am have been looking for a medium SUV with some urgency for about 10 days. Taking into consideration that I have ignored some brands with a currently very long delivery time my short list is the Jolion, Haval H6, MG HS and the Skoda Karoq. Some like the X-trail are just getting too big, the original x-trail is less than 4 cm longer than the Jolion but the current one is much larger. The Karoq is smaller on the outside but still with impressive boot space and unique features but the bas model is about the same price of top of range H6 or HS and much more than the Jolion. Test drove both Haval’s just a couple of hours before latest lockdown and I liked the feel of the Jolion more than the H6. I think I will end up going for the Jolion, I keep changing my mind about which I like best of the 4 on my short list, and the Jolion is by far the cheapest.

    • @robertceroli3512
      @robertceroli3512 Před 3 lety +1

      Give you a tip give the x trail and every other Nissan with a cvt jatco. Been to many horror story of cvt failures between 130km to 180000km well after warranty period. Have they fixed issue premature failure my mechanic quoted you'll have at least 6 y. Sure x trails are competitive priced compared rav4 but I wouldn't take the punt

    • @jeanvonbarberode2377
      @jeanvonbarberode2377 Před 2 lety

      I purchased Skoda Karoq in 2019 from a dealer in Melbourne for 28K and I am very happy with this car better than any Korean or Chinese one, even if I should put 2-5K more above any Asian car I will still go ahead with Skoda. Chinese one will lose the resale value in the future!

    • @robertceroli3512
      @robertceroli3512 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jeanvonbarberode2377 um cars from the vag group or any other euro don't exactly have excellent resale value. Fast forward 7y later and u decide to off load the skoda selling won't be like selling a 7yo Rav4. Youl get so little enquiries that you'll be forced to take a greatly reduced asking price

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety +1

      @@jeanvonbarberode2377 Havals are way better than crappy Skoda.

  • @ishenprithipal5917
    @ishenprithipal5917 Před 3 lety +3

    How's the reliability of this Jolion? I've heard some issues with some of the other Haval products

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety

      Haval has been the number one selling SUV brand in China for a long time and quality is better than the likes of Toyota, Honda, VW etc. Plus a seven year unlimited warranty you're covered.

  • @james6969
    @james6969 Před 3 lety

    Which do you think is better Tom Kia seltos or haval jolion ITs important to note I want to see how close it is to the kia seltos

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +9

      We have a comparison of the Jolion and Seltos coming next week.

    • @james6969
      @james6969 Před 3 lety +1

      @@chasingcars oh great do that best small SUV Vs new comer

  • @andysingh2977
    @andysingh2977 Před 3 lety +4

    Great review Tom! I was thinking of getting a Kia Seltos but this looks like better value for money. The resale value could be a concern though. Does anyone here own one of these, would be keen to know everyday experience.

    • @JwaleetPainter
      @JwaleetPainter Před 3 lety +3

      I do and here in NZ it drives pretty well.

    • @cardi60
      @cardi60 Před 3 lety +4

      Yes we own one, I traded a RAV 4 cruiser and it better comfort wise safer and we are very impressed with it. Seven year warranty.

    • @michaelchubin6516
      @michaelchubin6516 Před 3 lety +4

      Have one here in Sydney and am loving it. He's not wrong tho, can beep too much in city driving but I've turned that off anyway

    • @cardi60
      @cardi60 Před 3 lety

      @@michaelchubin6516 Hi how do you turn the sound off without turning the feature off.

    • @cardi60
      @cardi60 Před 3 lety +2

      You're right! it is a bit of a concern especially if you are changing brands, but people will want these specs, and that might keep the value up.

  • @giuliopedrali4794
    @giuliopedrali4794 Před 2 lety +3

    The Jolion is an incredible replacement for the modest H2

  • @PlasticExtrusionProfiles
    @PlasticExtrusionProfiles Před 3 lety +2

    red one so beautiful

  • @cardi60
    @cardi60 Před 3 lety +3

    Good review but what other SUV gives you all those safety specs for that price, if it beeps at you it means you are too close, it also won't let you take a bend too fast it will slow you down, and what about the heads up display on the windscreen tells you the speed and the speed limit.

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety

      No, the distance sensor is oversensitive - and this spec doesn’t have a HUD.

    • @cardi60
      @cardi60 Před 3 lety +1

      @@chasingcars well you are right, but you can change the distance it reacts to, or you can just change lanes. for-warned is for- armed.

    • @anthonymatthews8446
      @anthonymatthews8446 Před 2 lety

      The head up display in the Ultra is a really great system!

  • @KnowTheNewOfficial
    @KnowTheNewOfficial Před 3 lety +6

    Absolutely 💯 Gorgeous And Excellent 👌 Quality With Reasonable Price 😍 😍 😍 💞 💞 💞

  • @Electrotract
    @Electrotract Před 3 lety +2

    Great review Tom- are you doing the H9 in the future?

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +13

      I can arrange that. H6 and GWM Ute are in the calendar.

    • @craigpodsprojames2500
      @craigpodsprojames2500 Před 3 lety +3

      @@chasingcars yay!

    • @craigpodsprojames2500
      @craigpodsprojames2500 Před 3 lety +2

      Haval, or GWM really needs to make a 7 seater suv based on the GWM ute. The h9 is aging

    • @Brian-vs9sd
      @Brian-vs9sd Před 3 lety

      @@chasingcars That's awesome. Looking forward to it.

    • @Brian-vs9sd
      @Brian-vs9sd Před 3 lety +1

      @@craigpodsprojames2500 Yeah. The H9 must be due for a refresh very soon.

  • @frankn6124
    @frankn6124 Před 3 lety +5

    Fantastic car in this price range. Like it, will go for a test drive.

  • @graemeastin6197
    @graemeastin6197 Před 2 lety

    What are the speakers like?
    Do you know What brand they are????

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 2 lety

      Not very good, and no. This is an area Haval have room to improve.

  • @ThatSeanG
    @ThatSeanG Před 3 lety

    Should do a super cheap sedan/hatchback comparison.

  • @hellothere4342
    @hellothere4342 Před 3 lety

    It certainly doesn't look bad,can see bit of Kia Sorrento and Q7 in there. ANCAP rating doesn't really bother me in the slightest.

  • @brycem0
    @brycem0 Před 3 lety +4

    On other Australian Car websites, the Haval newbies are really excited about their new purchase. Raving about the 7 year warranty......
    Best warranty is the one you never use. Plus it is not the dealer, who decides a warranty claim but Haval.
    Have a talk to anyone with a Ford Focus powershift transmission or Jeep owner.......great honest review.

    • @aaronxu1721
      @aaronxu1721 Před 3 lety +1

      When there is no 7 years warranty, you will be bragged for incompetent as Kia offers it, when you have the 7 years warranty you will be bragged and simply because you match what Kia has offered? You just can't win, can you?

    • @robertceroli3512
      @robertceroli3512 Před 3 lety +1

      You have a good point there. I've I've had a succession of Toyotas and about 1 y ago a new suzi swift Im unable to comment on Japanesewarranty as in the 10+,year period I've never returned for warranty claim (Aurion, corrollas, hilux, rav4 )

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety

      and fortunately most people will likely never use their warranty, Haval has been the top selling SUV brand in China for over a decade and quality is way better than Toyota, Honda, VW etc.

  • @graantmnz
    @graantmnz Před rokem

    please note - a DCT / DSG is not an automatic, as you describe - its a manual gearbox ;and it has two clutches and operates with computer controlled gear changes - but it can also be used in manual mode. An automatic is a torque converter ...

  • @skysadness
    @skysadness Před 3 lety +12

    Haval is the best budget suv. I want to buy one

    • @ryant2568
      @ryant2568 Před 3 lety +1

      Do you trust the Chinese build quality? for $25K you could get a really nice 2nd hand Toyota or Subaru just coming off its lease.

    • @skysadness
      @skysadness Před 3 lety +3

      @@ryant2568 When we pay reasonable price for Chinese product, the quality is reliable. I say 60% of Toyota price can buy a decent Chinese car. Why buy 2nd hand when you can get brand new?

    • @ryant2568
      @ryant2568 Před 3 lety

      @@skysadness Chinese products are not made to last, I don't see why their cars would be any different.
      Now sure for the price if you can get 7 good years out of it then money well spent but what if you have a problem? with a company like Toyota you know warranty issues are going to be dealt with but with a company like Haval (GWA) who knows?

    • @jzvr5842
      @jzvr5842 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ryant2568 Do you live in 1980? Haval has been the top selling SUV brand in China for over a decade and is way better than Toyota, Honda, VW etc. quality and reliability wise. DJI, Lenovo, Huawei, TP-Link, CATL, BYD, Haier, TCL, Roborock, BOE etc. etc. Chinese products have the best quality+reliability nowadays.

  • @prescotthm
    @prescotthm Před 3 lety

    Pls do a review on mg hs

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety

      We’re trying, but MG have cancelled our last two HS bookings at the last minute.

  • @stevenwang9849
    @stevenwang9849 Před 3 lety +4

    choose between HRV and Jolion which are at similar price tag - HRV's interior is too bad, but it is comfort to ride and easy to sell after certain years. Haval is well spec'ed and way better looking. Wondering which should I take....

    • @markuc
      @markuc Před 3 lety

      most Asians I see drives Japanese cars because they are viewed as the safer choice. Not necessarily the better one.

    • @aq3614
      @aq3614 Před 3 lety +3

      Jolion any day... I got haval H9 now and will buy H6 soon

    • @troyhoang3677
      @troyhoang3677 Před 3 lety +4

      HRV Vti Base model is $31k with nothing.
      For $31k you can get the Jolion ultra with everything.

    • @Amritbhangal
      @Amritbhangal Před 2 lety +1

      @@aq3614 how long you had H9 for ? I heard it is good off-road

    • @aq3614
      @aq3614 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Amritbhangal had for a year and half now, yes it is very very capable off road, you will be surprised, I have lots of H9 off road videos from China, wish I could easily show you, you might find some on the internet.

  • @ayotundeolubiyi
    @ayotundeolubiyi Před 3 lety +1

    Hi,
    Kindly review 2021 H6
    Thanks

  • @wolvoman1
    @wolvoman1 Před 3 lety

    I wonder if that rear and front grill badge comes off?

  • @johnedds2327
    @johnedds2327 Před 3 lety +1

    Good review Tom; as a VW T Cross owner I wouldn't jump ship, but this is not a vehicle to be ignored. Cheers.

  • @mehdishoaib1842
    @mehdishoaib1842 Před 5 měsíci +1

    He couldnt find any thing to look bad he moved to another,but he felt he just abruptly skipped screen and suddenly moved back

  • @james6969
    @james6969 Před 3 lety +3

    There's only 1 way to find out how close is china car to South Korea car and that's next week

  • @richieduck67
    @richieduck67 Před 3 lety +4

    Did you get your "Jolly" on?

    • @chasingcars
      @chasingcars  Před 3 lety +5

      I boogied much more than I thought I would

  • @MrOziwizi
    @MrOziwizi Před 2 lety

    Would like to hear from people that has purchased this Haval Jolion on their experiences and comments on this car. thank you in advance

  • @mgrant011
    @mgrant011 Před 3 lety

    Not a bad price 25K for a small medium but me I’d don’t alittle more and go for the Seltos 27K more refined