China’s Great Wall Motor (GWM) has introduced the second-generation Haval Xiaolong Max plug-in hybrid SUV, featuring updated exterior styling and the company’s in-house Coffee Pilot Plus driver assistance system.
The new model promises to offer more range, power, and smart features.
Haval Xiaolong Max blends modern styling with practical features
The latest Haval Xiaolong Max follows the brand’s “rhythmic natural aesthetics” design language with a refreshed exterior that gives the SUV a more modern look. Its headlights feature 72 LED elements, delivering up to 4,000 lumens and a lighting range of 190 meters. The model is available in five exterior colors.
The cockpit features a T-shaped layout with a flat-bottom steering wheel, a 12.3-inch digital instrument display, and a 14.6-inch central control screen. On the higher trims, a heads-up display (HUD) is available. The system is powered by the CoffeeOS 3 smart cockpit, which includes voice and facial recognition capabilities.
The advanced driver assistance system uses a visual-based solution for urban and highway autopilot navigation. It is supported by three millimeter-wave radars, 12 ultrasonic sensors, and seven cameras. Key features include obstacle avoidance, lane change assist, traffic light recognition, and remote parking control.
The Haval Xiaolong Max is equipped with GWM’s Hi4 plug-in hybrid system, combining a 1.5L engine with front and rear electric motors. Together, they deliver up to 319 horsepower and 595 Nm of torque. The SUV reaches a top speed of 112 mph and can accelerate from 0 to 62 mph in 6.8 seconds, offering solid performance for a plug-in hybrid in its class.
Efficient powertrain with fast charging and low fuel consumption
A full battery and fuel tank allow the Xiaolong Max to cover up to 746 miles before requiring recharging or refueling, and the PHEV system continues to operate as a traditional hybrid once the battery is depleted.
The model offers two lithium iron phosphate battery options: 18.74 kWh and 27.54 kWh, with estimated electric-only ranges of up to 42 miles and 64 miles (CLTC), respectively. Fuel consumption is as low as 0.97L per 62 miles under WLTC standards.
Fast charging from 30% to 80% takes about 20 to 30 minutes, while slow charging takes roughly three to four hours, depending on the trim.
GWM’s Haval brand, once the leading SUV brand in China, has been surpassed by BYD as the new energy vehicle (NEV) sector rapidly grows.
Now, with the new Haval models, the brand aims to regain its position in the market, focusing on innovative features and energy-efficient technology to compete in the growing NEV sector. Furthermore, NEVs have been rapidly gaining traction across China’s auto industry as Chinese carmakers focus on developing cleaner powertrains.
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