Following its premiere in Australia last November, Haval has officially announced pricing and specification details for the successful Jolion S Super Luxury as the new flagship model of its line-up.
The new sportiest derivative of the smash-hit Jolion that regularly posts four-digit sales numbers comes Naamsa figures every month, the S is built on Super Luxury, but with a series of exterior and interior tweaks.
What has changed?
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In the case of the former, this includes a unique black 18-inch alloy wheel model, a new grille with a honeycomb pattern and chrome surrounds, black mirror caps and black accents on the grille itself, on the base of the doors and on the front. roof rails.
More strangely, Haval has chosen to make physical buttons for some switchgear available in the South African market S as in the Australian version. A fabric called eco-leather adorns the steering wheel, with the front seats now heated.
The key aspect that continues to make the Jolion successful, the standard specification sheet, is associated with the S because the items offered include a six-speaker sound system, electric driver’s seat, wireless smartphone charger, keyless entry and start button, as well as:
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- seven-inch digital instrument cluster
- panoramic sunroof
- dual-zone climate control with rear vents
- automatic on/off LED light
- electric folding mirror
- tire pressure monitor
- six airbags
- 360 degree surround-view camera system
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Driver Attention Warning
- Hill Start Assistance
- Collision Mitigation Warning
- Downhill Control Assist
- Traffic Sign Recognition
- Automatic Emergency Braking with Cyclist and Pedestrian Detection
- Lane Keep Assist
- Lane Centering
- Lane Departure Alert
- Lane Change Assistance
- Blind Spot Detection
More grunt, better dynamics
Central to the S’ inclusion is the dynamic suspension, which is a multi-link rear suspension that Haval claims “ensures better ride performance and handling during normal and sporty driving”.
In addition, Haval has also extracted an additional 25kW/60Nm from the turbocharged 1.5-litre petrol engine, meaning output now stands at 130kW/270Nm.
A faster seven-speed dual-clutch transmission sends grunt to the front wheels with first-time Launch Control is also included. No performance figures were disclosed.
Price
Available now, the S, like the rest of the Jolion range, adds a five-year / 100 000 km warranty as well as a five-year / 60 000 km service plan to the price tag.
- Jolion 1.5T City – R342 950
- Jolion 1.5T Luxury – R377 950
- Jolion 1.5T Premium DCT – R384 950
- Jolion 1.5T Luxury DCT – R414 950
- Jolion 1.5T Super Luxury DCT – R446 950
- Jolion 1.5TS DCT – R479 950