Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video review of the Haval Jolion Hybrid Lux:- At $35,990 AUD drive-away, the Jolion Hybrid Lux is considered excellent value, especially when compared to other hybrids like the Corolla Cross Hybrid, which are much more expensive.
- The Haval Jolion Hybrid has a sportier look than the old one.
- The car has full LED headlights; the base model gets halogen lights.
- The 18-inch alloy wheels use a 55 profile tire, which helps with ride quality.
- A common issue with Chinese cars in Australia is poor body control; this is a focus to test in the review.
- Rear privacy glass and black door handles are featured.
- The reviewed model includes a spoiler, a shark-fin aerial, and full LED taillights.
- The Jolion Hybrid has HEV badging.
- Boot space is less than the previous model due to the design.
Inside:
- For that price, the interior has great features.
- Touchpoints feel soft to the touch.
- Key has a panic button, a lock button, a boot button, and unlock button.
- The car uses a proximity sensing key, with keyless entry.
- 12.3-inch infotainment screen.
- The six-speaker sound system delivers decent quality sound.
- AM and FM radio but no DAB (digital audio broadcast) radio.
- No in-built satellite navigation.
- Drivers Seat doesn't adjust to go up.
Safety Features:
- The car has autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, an auto-dimming rearview mirror, and blind spot alert.
Performance:
- The Jolion Hybrid uses a 1.5L four-cylinder petrol engine paired with an electric motor.
- Combined output is 140kW and just under 400Nm of torque.
- The petrol engine produces 70kW; the electric system makes over 100kW.
- There are three driving modes: Normal, Economy and Sport.
- At speeds below 40 km/h, it’s working as a series hybrid, using the IC engine in conjunction with the electric motor.
- At speeds above 40 km/h but below 80 km/h, it's just driving the front wheels with the IC engine.
- At speeds above 80 km/h, it runs in parallel, using both the IC engine and electric motor to drive the front wheels.
- The zero-to-100 km/h time is 9.12 seconds.
- The 100–0 km/h braking distance is 39.97 meters.
- Claimed fuel economy is 5.0L/100km.
- Braked towing is 1300kg.
- Road noise is present in the cabin at highway speeds, especially on coarse-chip roads.
