Naval Mzansi has unveiled the new HAVAL Jolion PRO. The five-model range comes in the base model Premium, Super Luxury, and the Ultra Luxury. There is also a more powerful 1.5T S Ultra Luxury, while the range is topped by the Hybrid Ultra Luxury model.
The Pro gets a contemporary hexagonal grille with fourteen chrome tipped vertical bar and a HAVAL badge. It sits between a pair of smart multi-angle height-adjustable follow-me-home daytime running headlamps, with LED illumination in the Luxury models. The detailed lower grille gets a vent on each side, all nestling under the clamshell bonnet.
Sporty alloy wheels are framed by subtle black-lined wheelarches united by a dark skirt. 17” polished alloy wheels are on the entry model. Super Luxury models step up to 18” wheels and add a panoramic sunroof and black roof rails, automatic headlamps, and auto wipers too. LED taillights are linked by a bar across the width of the car. A cheeky black spoiler mounts off the end of the roof rails atop the tailgate. A pair of marker lamps sit in the side jowls. And it’s all finished off by a trendy venturi-look bib below, incorporating a low level lamp and styling tips on each side.
A quality padded dash providing a smart lateral element with a horizontal plane and infotainment touchscreen floating above a row of one-touch buttons and a teutonic look central climate control vent below that. Jolion’s traditional rotary bezel gear selector sits below on the front of the centre console.
The base model New Jolion PRO Premium has a neat and functional four-way adjustable multifunction paddle shift steering wheel framing a 3.5-inch instrument cluster. The steering wheel gains leatherette treatment on Luxury models, which also step up to a -7 inch LCD instrument cluster. Ultra Luxury variants go another step further with a driver’s head-up display projected onto the inside of the windscreen.
The HAVAL Jolion PRO Premium has cloth fabric seats with six-way adjustment for the driver and four-ways for the front passenger. Luxury models gain leatherette upholstery, six-way power adjustment for the driver, and four-way power adjustment for the front passenger. The Ultra Luxury trio add heated front seats and driver’s seat ventilation.
Seating options range from cloth fabric in the Premium model to leatherette in the Luxury versions, with Ultra Luxury models adding heated front seats and driver’s seat ventilation. The rear seats are 60:40 split-foldable, enhancing the vehicle's versatility.
The New Jolion PRO doesn’t skimp on technology. The Premium model includes a 10.25-inch touchscreen with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, Bluetooth, and a 4-speaker audio system. Luxury models step up to a 12.3-inch touchscreen with 6-speaker audio, and Ultra Luxury models add wireless phone charging. Dual Zone climate control, automatic defrosting windshields, and powered windows are among the many advanced features available.
Safety is paramount in the Jolion PRO. It includes dual front and front side SRS airbags, with Luxury models adding side curtain airbags. The vehicle also features a crumple-engineered high-tensile body shell, ABS brakes with brake assist, and various stability control systems. Intelligent safety features such as Lane Departure Warning, Blind Spot Detection, and Automatic Emergency Braking are standard in higher-end models.
The Jolion PRO offers a range of engines. The 1.5L turbocharged engine in the Premium, Super Luxury, and Ultra Luxury models produces 105 kW and 210 Nm, achieving a fuel consumption of 8.1 l/100 km. The 1.5T S Ultra Luxury variant produces 130 kW and 270 Nm, with a fuel consumption of 7.5 l/100 km. The flagship 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury model combines a petrol engine with an electric motor producing 140 kW and 375 Nm, boasting a claimed 5.1 l/100 km.
The HAVAL Jolion PRO aligns with a realigned Jolion range. The existing Jolion City models remain, featuring new design changes. This realignment is similar to the "Vivo" strategy seen at VW. This re-alignment includes new features and exclusive Limited Edition models.
All Jolion City models come with warranty that is 5 years/100 000km whichever comes first, service plan is 5 years/75 000km whichever comes first, roadside assist is 5-year unlimited mileage.
With the Jolion PRO, warranty is 7 years/200 000km whichever comes first, service plan is 5 years/75 000km whichever comes first, roadside assist 7-year unlimited mileage, high voltage parts warranty on hybrid models is 8 years/150 000km whichever comes first.
New HAVAL Jolion City and Jolion PRO Range & Pricing
HAVAL New Jolion 1.5T City R345,950
HAVAL New Jolion 1.5T City Plus 7DCT R370,950
HAVAL New Jolion Luxury 7DCT (Limited Edition) R420,950
HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T Premium 7DCT R391,150
HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T Super Luxury 7DCT R425,950
HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T Ultra Luxury 7DCT R462,950
HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5T S Ultra Luxury 7DCT R495,950
HAVAL Jolion PRO 1.5 HEV Ultra Luxury DHT R516,950