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12 Jan 2023

Are Chinese 4WDs up to the task?

We drove across the Simpson Desert in two Chinese four-wheel drives. The seven-part series is complete and this is everything you need to know about it.

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02 Jul 2021

GWM Tank 300 Preview Drive

We test drive a prototype of the GWM Tank 300 that could soon be offered on sale in Australia. GWM/Haval is on a mission to quickly become a top-ten car brand in Australia. It is doing so with growing sales for Haval H6 and Jolion, the new GWM Ute, and

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28 Jun 2021

Haval H6 Hybrid to rival Toyota Rav4 this year

All-new hybrid SUV competitor with attractive pricing will be available in Australia soon. Haval’s first hybrid electric vehicle will arrive in local showrooms later this year and is the only model in the Chinese brand’s lineup confirmed to receive a more efficient electrified drivetrain, with the smaller Jolion to continue

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25 Jun 2021

Haval Big Dog looks a firm favourite for Australia

New Haval Big Dog could arrive sooner rather than later as an adventurous SUV with styling on par with the likes of the Ford Bronco Sport. Haval is nearing the end of its evaluation period on the Big Dog, a mid-size SUV based on the Haval H6 but with much

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2018 Haval H9 Review
03 Sep 2020

Haval’s luxury packed off-roader is a point of difference

[Sponsored] After driving across some of Australia in Haval’s value-packed 4×4, the H9 shows it offers an off-roader with a difference. The world is a rapidly changing place and so too is the automotive industry. In particular, the off-roading and four-wheel drive scene is seeing new options galore. Sure, stalwarts

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14 Apr 2020

Chinese Haval building a Defender/Bronco rival

Retro-inspired mini off-roaders are becoming the rage, and this is the first next-gen model we’ve seen to come from China. Chinese carmaker Haval will replace its mid-size H5 SUV in a completely redesigned package. Bringing a boxy, squared-off look and some off-road parts, it appears Haval wants a rival to

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22 Apr 2019

Refreshed 2019 Haval H9 gets safety upgrade

The refreshed 2019 Haval H9 has seen a raft of active safety features made standard across the two-variant range with pricing steady.

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all-new Great Wall Ute
03 Apr 2019

All-New Great Wall Ute revealed…here next year

The all-new Great Wall Ute has been revealed in Adventure ute trim with the Chinese car maker saying it’ll go on-sale here next year.

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09 Jul 2018

Haval H2 and H6 get a price cut

Haval has sharpened its pencil and cut the price on the H2 and H6 SUVs to “reinforce its value for money position in Australia”.

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Haval has made no secret of its intention to play in the fast-growing premium trade ute segment, but now it's released an image of what we might expect.
26 Jan 2018

Haval ute teased in sketch

Haval has made no secret of its intention to play in the fast-growing premium trade ute segment, but now it’s released an image of what we might expect.

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2018 Haval H9 Review 81.67%
26 Jan 2018

2018 Haval H9 Review

Isaac Bober’s 2018 Haval H9 Review with pricing, specs, performance, ride and handling, safety, verdict and score.

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Haval P8
23 Nov 2017

Haval P8 PHEV unveiled… autonomous cars coming from Haval, too

Chinese car maker, Haval, has revealed a production version of its first plug-in hybrid SUV, the P8, and said it’ll have autonomous cars in two years.

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20 Nov 2017

Dashing across the Simpson in a Haval H9 and Great Wall Steed – Part 2: Tyres

As we continue our Simpson Desert crossing series with the Haval H9 and Great Wall Stead, this week, we look at tyres; the most important part of your 4×4.

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28 Jul 2017

2018 Haval H7 Review – Passenger Ride

Alex Rae’s Passenger Seat 2018 Haval H7 Review with specs, performance, ride and handling, verdict and score.

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27 Jul 2017

Great Wall pick-up with hybrid engine and rear diff lock by 2020

The popularity of American pick-up trucks in China will see Great Wall introduce its own by 2020, and export to Australia seems likely.

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