The Haval Chitu (Chinese: 哈弗赤兔; pinyin: Hāfú Chìtù; lit. 'red hare') is a compact crossover produced by Great Wall Motor under the Haval brand.

Haval Chitu
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motor
Also calledHaval Jolion Pro (export)[1]
Production2021–present
Model years2021–present
AssemblyChina: Tianjin (Great Wall Motor Co., Ltd. Tianjin Branch)
Body and chassis
ClassCompact crossover SUV
Body style5-door SUV
Powertrain
Engine
Electric motorBorgWarner DHT115 permanent magnet synchronous motor
Power output
  • GW4B15C/L:
  • 135 kW (181 bhp; 184 PS) & 275 N⋅m (203 lb⋅ft; 28 kg⋅m)
  • GW4G15H:
  • 74 kW (99 bhp; 101 PS) & 132 N⋅m (97 lb⋅ft; 13 kg⋅m)
  • GW4G15K:
  • 110 kW (148 bhp; 150 PS) & 220 N⋅m (162 lb⋅ft; 22 kg⋅m)
  • GW4G15M:
  • 110 kW (148 bhp; 150 PS) & 218 N⋅m (161 lb⋅ft; 22 kg⋅m)
  • Electric motor: 115 kW (154 bhp; 156 PS) & 250 N⋅m (184 lb⋅ft; 25 kg⋅m)
  • Combined HEV:
  • 140 kW (188 bhp; 190 PS) & 370 N⋅m (273 lb⋅ft; 38 kg⋅m)
Transmission7-speed DCT
2-speed DHT (Hybrid)
Hybrid drivetrainPower-split Hybrid (Chitu Hybrid)
Battery1.8 kWh Li-ion (Hybrid)
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,700 mm (106.3 in)
Length4,470 mm (176.0 in)
Width1,898 mm (74.7 in)
Height1,625 mm (64.0 in)
Curb weight1,415–1,560 kg (3,119.5–3,439.2 lb)
Chronology
Predecessor

Overview edit

 
Rear view

The Chitu was presented as the successor of the Haval F5 in February 2021.[2] Sales of the Chitu started two months later at Auto Shanghai in China two months later.[3]

The term Chitu is the Chinese word for "red hare" in English.[4] This makes the Chitu, after the Big Dog, the second model of the brand to be named after an animal.

Powertrain edit

The Haval Chitu was originally powered by a 1.5-liter (1.499 cc) turbocharged petrol direct injection (PDI) GW4B15C engine for the 2021 model year.[5] In the late 2021 for the 2022 model year, the PDI engine was replaced by a less powerful 1.5-liter (1.497 cc) turbocharged petrol engine, called GW4G15K.[5] Both engines are paired with a 7-speed DCT transmission. A hybrid variant was also introduced for the 2022 model year with a combination of 1.5-liter (1.497 cc) naturally aspirated petrol engine (GW4G15H) and an electric motor, developing a combined power of 190 PS (187 hp; 140 kW).[6] Paired with a 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT).[5]

For the 2023 model year, the PDI engine was reintroduced with new code called GW4B15L, available for the higher trims. The lower output turbocharged engine is also received new GW4G15M code, set for the lower trims.[5]

References edit

  1. ^ Merwe, Jaco Van Der (2024-04-01). "What we know about the SA-bound Haval Jolion Pro so far". The Citizen. Retrieved 2024-04-07.
  2. ^ Zhouyi (2021-02-26). "有望4月预售 哈弗全新SUV定名"赤兔"". autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  3. ^ Wang Hexuan (2021-04-20). "2021上海车展:哈弗赤兔正式开启预售". autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  4. ^ Igor Vladimirsky (2021-03-11). "Новый кроссовер Haval Chitu, он же «красный кролик»". autoreview.ru (in Russian). Retrieved 2021-04-25.
  5. ^ a b c d "哈弗赤兔". m.autohome.com.cn (in Chinese). Retrieved 11 June 2024.
  6. ^ Ivan Mitic (2021-03-15). "Haval Chitu". tekdeeps.com. Retrieved 2021-05-29.

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