Haval Big Dog
The Haval Big Dog (Chinese: 大狗; pinyin: Dàgǒu) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors under the Haval brand since 2020.
Haval Big Dog | |
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Overview | |
Manufacturer | Great Wall Motors |
Production | 2020–present |
Model years | 2020–present |
Assembly | |
Designer | Phil Simmons |
Body and chassis | |
Class | Compact CUV |
Body style | 5-door wagon |
Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
Platform | Lemon platform (B30) |
Powertrain | |
Engine | 1.5 L GW4B15A I4 (turbo petrol) |
Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
Dimensions | |
Wheelbase | 2,738 mm (107.8 in) |
Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
Chronology | |
Predecessor | Haval H5 |
Overview
The Haval Big Dog was unveiled at the 2020 Chengdu Auto Show, and it is a crossover,[1] offered with both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive drivetrain. Despite it is believed to be the successor of the Haval H5, the Big Dog is a crossover SUV built on the unibody Lemon platform shared with the third generation Haval H6 instead of a body-on-frame platform. The Big Dog uses a transversely mounted engine, and it uses McPherson suspension for the front axle and multi-link suspension for the rear axle.[2]
In terms of engine and power, the Haval Big Dog will be powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine code-named GW4B15A producing 169 horsepower (125kW/285Nm). The Big Dog will also offer a variety of driving modes and off-road specifications and features such as two differential locks, tank U-turn, and Computer-controlled four-wheel drive.[3]
The Big Dog is available in 6 exterior colours: Orange, Red, Grey, Green, Black and White, 3 rim packages known as: Five spoke star 19 inch, Double five spoke wind turbine 18 inch and five spoke drill 18 inch. 4 interior options are also available known as: Black, Blue-Green, Rice-Brown and Black-Orange.[4] Pricing currently ranges between 119,900 yuan and 142,900 yuan with 4 trim levels (17,925 USD to 21,360 USD - November 2020 exchange rate).
References
- "Haval Big Dog Made Debuted on 2020 Chengdu Auto Show". chinapev.com. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Haval unleashes "Big Dog" DaGou". formacar.com. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Haval Bringing In The 'Big Dogs'?". autocar.co.nz. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- "Haval Big Dog".