Ten years ago, there were not many compact SUVs that could meet the requirements of non-load-bearing body, electronically controlled part-time four-wheel drive, ESP body stability control system and optional rear axle differential lock. A lot of attention. However, in the car environment at that time, consumer demand was still relatively single, and the three major categories of SUV, MPV and pickup trucks all had a solid audience, so the Haval H5, which paid more attention to comprehensive capabilities, did not succeed in "out of the circle".
With the increasingly diversified needs of consumers, an SUV model with integrated driving comfort, ample loading space, and excellent off-road capability has become the first choice for the new generation of car buyers.But looking at the current car market, once the tags of "home comfort", "large size" and "off-road" are checked together, in addition to luxury brand full-size SUVs that cost up to one million yuan, consumers can choose There are not many "people-friendly" products in China.Based on this market stock, Haval has brought a fully upgraded new Haval H5.
Focus on a new car
1. The overall image has been upgraded, and the body has been upgraded from a compact SUV to the largest SUV in the 150,000-yuan class.
2. With a suspended 12.3-inch high-definition large screen and full leather-covered wide seats, the hardcore SUV can also take into account the technological atmosphere and high comfort.
3. The super large space is comfortable to ride, the carrying capacity is comparable to that of a pickup truck, the storage is more convenient, and the car usage scenarios are more diverse.
4. Non-load-bearing body, 2.0T+8AT, part-time four-wheel drive, power reliability and passing ability are leading at the same level.
2. Appearance: not limited to "big", the beauty of power is exquisitely presented
When seeing the new Haval H5 for the first time, the deepest impression is that it is really "big".The fact is also the same. The length of the new car has increased from 4645mm of the old model to 5190mm, and the wheelbase has increased from 2700mm to 3140mm. The compact SUV seems to be upgraded to a large-size SUV, and the "barbaric growth" visible to the naked eye.
Viewed from the front, the new Haval H5 gives people the visual sense of an American pickup truck. The large-size rectangular grille and the double-track chrome-plated trim run across the grille, which is very visually impactful.The square torch crystal diamond headlights on both sides use LED light sources. Although the shape is relatively mediocre, it can be seen that the thick decorative strips on both sides of the grille protrude from the lamp group, which has a strong three-dimensional effect.
The side of the new car is also very domineering. The extended body and wheelbase combined with the straight roof line provide support for the new Haval H5's outstanding loading capacity.The new car does not adopt a through-type waistline, which lacks a sense of fluency, but the front and rear fenders are respectively integrated into sharp horizontal lines and form a hook shape at the door, which is full of strength.The approach angle of the new car is 25°, the departure angle is 22°, the minimum ground clearance is 200mm, the official wading depth can reach 600mm, and the passing ability is strong.
As a functional car that advocates outdoor activities, the new Haval H5 is equipped with a super-long aluminum alloy integrated luggage rack, and a card slot structure is reserved on the outside, so that roof tents, sunshades, luggage boxes, etc. can be added according to the user's own preferences. , highly extensible.In addition, the luggage rack also supports users to freely choose multiple installation points to enhance the load-bearing performance of the luggage rack, and the static load can reach 200KG.
In other aspects, due to the high body of the new car, in order to facilitate passengers to get on the car, the new car is also equipped with side steps and a hand buckle located inside the B-pillar for children to get on the car, which reflects the consideration of engineers for humanized needs.The new wheel hub adopts a double six-spoke shape, taking into account fashion and dynamic effects.The tires of the new car are from Hankook brand Vantuse S2ASX series, the size is 245/60R18.
The rear of the new car shows a typical hardcore SUV image, and the rear of the roof forms a nearly vertical angle with the D-pillar to ensure the trunk space.The official name of the taillights of the new car is "Lava Flowing Taillights". The vertical LED light strips are like the extension of lava, which flows endlessly and is full of vitality.A black highlight trim runs through the taillights, which effectively stretches the visual width of the rear of the car. The Haval brand LOGO is embedded in it, which is very delicate.
Three interiors: in a tough style without losing human care
The interior of the new car is also in a tough style. The center console is designed in black with silver trim, which is dynamic yet delicate.The application of a large number of horizontal lines creates a wide sense of space and makes the functional division very clear.In terms of materials, although the center console of the new car is mainly made of hard plastic, it is understandable for a hard-core SUV that emphasizes functionality.In terms of details, the application of imitation wood decoration texture and the splicing design of stitching technology make the entire center console not look cheap.
Out of consideration for comfort, the new car steering wheel, the inner side of the door panel near the elbow area, and the seat, where the driver and passengers are most in contact, are all made of leather.Among them, the steering wheel is moderate in size and comfortable to hold, the physical buttons in the multi-function button area are easy to operate, and the texture of the chrome-plated elements is good.
The 12.3-inch large screen of the central control has a resolution of 1920*720, and the picture quality is relatively delicate.What needs to be adapted is that the electronic handbrake and electronic parking functions of the new Haval H5 need to be controlled through the central control panel. Thanks to the smooth operation of the central control panel and timely touch feedback, it is not difficult to get started.In addition, the central control screen also integrates Tencent TAI3.0 ecology and Gaode + Tencent dual navigation system.The former integrates games, audio, and life services, and can provide emotional and interactive active greetings, improve the driving experience and provide more operating fun; the dual navigation system can provide the AutoNavi navigation system and Tencent's entire ecosystem based on Tencent's ecological resources. Serve.
The central control screen also carries a 360-degree surround view function, which is very friendly for driving a large SUV with a length of more than 5 meters to complete parking and storage, and to drive out of a small parking space.The 360 surround view system captures images around the vehicle through four cameras. Judging from the display effect, the image clarity is good.
A large-area physical button operation area is set up under the central control screen, including the air-conditioning system, drive mode selection, automatic parking and other functional operations can be operated through the physical buttons in this area.The button has moderate damping and timely response, which is convenient for the driver to operate accurately during driving, and is conducive to ensuring driving safety.
In other respects, the new Haval H5 adopts a shift mechanism similar to the shape of an aviation gear lever, which also echoes the hard-core off-road theme of the new car.The new car is also equipped with a large-size flip-out panoramic sunroof, with a lighting area of 613*726 at the front/466*728mm² at the rear. car experience.
Four spaces: comfortable driving experience, super storage design to meet all carrying needs
The new Haval H5 has large front and rear seats, the leather covering combined with the stitching process has an outstanding texture, and the interior of the seats is well-filled and well supported.For a hard-core SUV that highlights off-road performance, comfortable seats can further optimize the driving experience of the driver and passengers.
In terms of driving space, after the 190cm tester adjusts the seat to a suitable position in the driver's seat, there is room for four fingers on the head; keeping the seat position unchanged, thanks to the flat top design, the tester has almost no loss in the rear row For any headroom, legroom is more than two punches away.Although there is a certain protrusion in the middle of the ground in the rear row, the measured raised area can support the feet of the passengers in the middle of the rear row.At the same time, the backrest of the rear seats can be adjusted in two gears to achieve an angle adjustment of 27°/31°. This performance will not make passengers feel uncomfortable even if the journey is long.
As one of the highlights of the new Haval H5, its trunk has super storage capacity and expandability.The rear seats of the new car adopt a structure with the seat cushions turned forward and the backrest folded down, which can achieve a flat fit with the trunk cover. When enjoying the mountains and rivers, it can become a "two-meter" bed in seconds.In terms of data, the depth of the trunk is 1280mm, and the standard volume is 700L; after the rear seats are folded down, the maximum depth of the trunk can reach 1965mm, and the maximum volume is also upgraded to 2116L.This kind of performance can fully meet the storage needs of the whole family for long-distance self-driving, and there is no problem in temporarily serving as a truck in case of moving.
In addition, the whole car is also designed with 37 storage spaces that are convenient for storing small items.In addition to the conventional central control storage compartment, glove box, central armrest box, and door panel storage compartment, the storage box at the bottom of the trunk of the new Haval H5 adopts an independent space separated from the front and rear, and the small storage box at the front can store umbrellas and tents. , and other infrequently used strip items are stored, and the rear storage box near the tailgate is designed with two partitions that can be disassembled and combined at will, which is convenient for storing items of different sizes and sizes.
In terms of other details, the trunk adopts 6 metal rope hooks + 2 plastic rope hooks to expand the storage of the trunk, which is convenient for users to hang and bundle items.It is understood that the new car will not launch a seven-seater model in the early stage, which will guarantee the carrying capacity of the new car to the greatest extent.
Five powers: mature power combination ready to go, electronically controlled time-sharing four-wheel drive unimpeded
In terms of power, the new Haval H5 adopts a powertrain of 2.0T gasoline/diesel + ZF 8AT transmission, of which the maximum power of the gasoline engine is 165 kW, and the maximum power of the diesel engine is 122 kW. The model we tested this time is the gasoline engine version.In terms of suspension, the new car adopts a combination of front double-wishbone independent suspension and rear five-link integral bridge non-independent suspension. This combination takes into account the carrying capacity and comfort of the new car. Handling stability provides a solid guarantee and higher reliability.
In actual driving, the engine is a bit gentle in the early stage of acceleration, and the power output is relatively linear. For this 2.0T engine whose book data is not too outstanding, it will not bring too brisk a start for this large SUV. As expected.With the deepening of the accelerator pedal, the engine responds more positively. When the accelerator pedal stroke is close to half, the power response is obviously much more sensitive, and the driver's acceleration intention is well executed.
As the vehicle speed climbs, the power reserve of the engine is still very strong. Even if the slender body is dragged, it can bring full confidence to the driver's intention to change lanes and overtake in medium-to-high speed conditions.If you step on the accelerator quickly in the middle of acceleration, you can even get an obvious push back experience.
Throughout the acceleration process, the 8-speed automatic transmission provided by ZF performed very smartly.This kind of wit is reflected in the timely and smooth shift response when accelerating in the low-speed range. Except for the gear change that can be observed from the tachometer, there will be no discomfort caused by frustration.The shift logic of the medium-to-high-speed range gearbox is properly adjusted, and the speed ratio is more tolerant. When the speed is close to 2000rpm, the gearbox decisively completes the shift to better ensure the fuel economy of the vehicle.
As a hard-core SUV emphasizing off-road attributes, the new Haval H5 is equipped with a two-speed electronically controlled time-sharing four-wheel drive system.The driver can choose the four-wheel drive mode according to the vehicle and road conditions. There is no differential function between the front and rear axles, and the output speed and torque of the front and rear axles are the same, which is conducive to improving the reliability of the vehicle when driving on low-adhesion roads.In addition, the new car can also be equipped with an optional Eaton mechanical differential lock, which can be locked automatically according to changes in the road surface without driver control, and has a stronger torque bearing capacity.
The steering system of the new car is adjusted relatively heavy. This setting guarantees the driving stability of the vehicle to a certain extent. However, when cornering or turning around at low speeds, you need to get used to the amount of space that this steering system has on the steering wheel. .In addition, the NVH performance of the vehicle under high-speed conditions is also slightly insufficient. Due to the lack of double-layer glass and the glass material used for the large-size panoramic sunroof, wind noise and tire noise are more obvious during high-speed driving.Of course, for consumers who choose the new Haval H5, NVH performance is not the key to measuring the value of vehicle products.
Summary:As the most successful compact SUV product of Haval and even all self-owned brands,Haval H6has dominated the sales list for many years, and it can be described as infinite glory.This also makes other compact SUVs in the same period look eclipsed, and there are many products with excellent products. The old Haval H5 is such a model.
Today, the new Haval H5 has completed the body-in-white roll-off.The new car has been upgraded in size, optimized in design and further improved in off-road capability, which can be said to have opened a new chapter in the Haval H5 series.For consumers who pay attention to the three major scenarios of "home, business, and play", they can finally find a car that combines family travel, high carrying capacity, off-road fun, and low usage among SUVs, MPVs, and pickup trucks. The all-around product at a low cost.It is reported that the new Haval H5 is expected to be officially launched in August (not the fourth quarter as previously rumored). The new car is positioned in the price range of 150,000. Can the value-for-money experience of "one car with multiple uses" bring the H5 model series into a large-scale all-purpose hardcore Let's wait and see the mainstream market for SUVs.
