National VI emission standards will be fully implemented. As the emission standards are further tightened, the Haval H4 National VI version of Great Wall Motors has emerged recently. This compact SUV is between Haval H2 and Haval H6. Although it is small in size, it But in this era of “looking at the face”, its exquisite appearance is still very popular among young people. Haval H4 launched a total of three models, with a guide price of 97,000 yuan to 115,000 yuan , which is highly competitive among models of the same level. The exterior and interior of the car have not changed much, mainly for the upgrade of the configuration, and our test drive this time is the highest-equipped 1.5GDIT+7DCT super smart version.
Let’s start with the appearance of the vehicle: the Haval H4 National VI version has little change in appearance compared with the current model. It is still the familiar Haval family-style design. Composition, it looks like it is of Haval origin, and the gray logo in the middle has a retro taste. The LED lights on both sides are very attractive and highly recognizable. The front bumper of the car adopts an “X”-shaped design element, and the round fog lights look more regular.
The side of the body looks simple and compact, and the waistline is not complicated, which is very clear. The B/C pillars are blackened and hidden, and with the chrome-plated decorative strips on the windows, it seems to have a strong sense of movement.
Compared with the front face, the shape of the rear of the car is quite satisfactory. The taillights on both sides are connected by a strip of chrome, which widens the lateral vision of the rear. More sporty.
The car adopts a high-strength, high-efficiency energy-absorbing integrated safety body design. A large amount of high-strength steel is used for safety performance requirements. Ultra-high-strength side columns are matched with a ring-shaped envelope skeleton structure, and laser welding technology is used to strengthen key parts. design.
In terms of interior, compared with the National V version, the “chicken leg” shape digital display integrated electronic gear lever and shift paddles are newly added. The shift paddles allow the driver to complete up and down gears without leaving the steering wheel while driving. The operation greatly facilitates the control of the vehicle. For general road parallel overtaking, you can use the shift paddles to make the power come in faster and bring a better driving experience. The central control display is integrated with the control area below and is independent. Although the position is low, it looks very novel. The buttons below the central control screen are very characteristic, inspired by the “space cockpit”. The buttons after chrome plating not only feel better, but also the paint will not peel off after long-term use.
The application of matte silver parts makes the interior space more refined and has a stronger sense of technology. The overall interior is made of excellent materials and exquisite workmanship, which is more generous than many joint venture cars.
The new car comes standard with anti-glare rearview mirror, multi-function steering wheel, 9-inch color LCD screen, tire pressure monitoring, Haval Interconnect 3.0 system and many other technological and safety configurations. High-end models also have R19 wheels, 12.3-inch full-color digital virtual instrument cluster, side air curtains, 360-degree surround view, etc.
The driver’s seat of the test drive model adopts electric adjustment, and can be equipped with 4-way electric adjustment for the co-pilot and the heating function of the front seats. The red and black shape looks very sporty, and the rear seats support 4/ The 6 ratio is laid down, the filling is relatively soft, and the ride comfort is good.
Although it is a compact SUV, the interior space performance of the Haval H4 is still good, and there will be no obvious sense of depression after entering the car. The editor is 175cm tall. During the test drive, whether sitting in the front row or the back row You won’t feel the space is tight. The performance of the storage space in the car is quite satisfactory. There is a reasonable space for small items such as mobile phones and keys that you carry with you, which is very considerate.
Test drive experience: The road section we chose is in Shidu Scenic Area. This road section has paved roads, continuous sharp bends, and even gravel roads on the top of the mountain. Such complicated road conditions are really a big test for Haval H4. As for the power part, Haval H4 Zhilian version of the China VI version is equipped with a 1.5GDIT all-aluminum direct-injection supercharged engine + 7DCT wet dual-clutch transmission “golden power combination” independently developed by Great Wall. The engine adopts CVVL technology, which can bring 12.7% of maximum power and 35.7% of peak torque to Haval H4. Step on the accelerator lightly, the feedback of Haval H4 is very sensitive, which can give the driver sufficient confidence, and the speed-up ability is also quite powerful, with a clear sense of pushing back. And this 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission meets the two basic demands of driving-good shift logic and good fuel economy.
driving on paved roads
During driving on paved roads, the speed around 2000rpm is the smoothest stage for Haval H4. At this time, the turbocharger starts to intervene, and the scale ratio setting in the second half begins to tend to save fuel. At this time, the vehicle speed is stable at 60-80km /h for even higher states. In addition, this gearbox also allows the downshift speed to be lower than 1200rpm, which means that the vehicle can maintain a certain degree of sliding state, thereby saving fuel, and can also cultivate good driving habits of drivers to achieve the purpose of energy saving and environmental protection. The performance of the transmission is worthy of the title of “Top Ten Transmissions in the World”.
The steering wheel of Haval H4 feels very stable, and there is no fluttering situation, even if you let go of it for a while, you can still drive straight. Of course, this kind of driving behavior is not worth advocating.
Driving on mountain roads and gravel roads
There are many continuous sharp bends when going down the mountain. Its higher lateral stiffness and roll resistance can bring higher vehicle limits when cornering. The Haval H4 is equipped with a four-wheel independent suspension system, and its structural characteristics can provide sufficient grip. Soil strength; in the face of constant ups and downs and potholes, it can also handle better.
Summary: Young and simple appearance, sporty and technological interior, intelligent configuration, sufficient power and superior driving sense, this Haval H4 National VI version is still hard to fault. The release of this model lowers the threshold of Haval models in the compact SUV market, and complements Haval H6. It is very suitable for consumers with relatively limited budgets but certain requirements for configuration, and it is relatively positioned for young people. Accurate, the pricing can be said to be very affordable, and it can be said to be very cost-effective.
