The updated 2018 Haval H9 has been revealed this
week ahead of an Australian launch later this year. Headline changes include a reworked version of the 2.0-litre
turbocharged petrol engine, which now develops 245 Hp of power and 350 Nm of
torque, up 27 Hp and 36 Nm respectively.
Also new is the eight-speed ZF automatic
transmission, which replaces the outgoing model’s six speeder. With these
changes the Chinese SUV company claims acceleration from 0-100 km/h has improved
by 20 per cent, and 10 per cent better fuel efficiency – dropping from
12.1L/100km to 11.0L/100km.
Other changes include a new front bumper design, a
new taller grille, redesigned fog-light units, new 18-inch alloy wheels, along
with the addition of blind spot monitoring and lane departure warning as
standard equipment across the range – no AEB or adaptive cruise control to be
seen, however. Inside, the H9 picks up a new instrument panel with digital
speedo along with a
redesigned centre console and Audi-esque T-bar shift lever. A panoramic sunroof
has also been added to the high-spec Lux grade.
Scheduled to arrive locally in the fourth quarter of
this year, final pricing and specifications for the 2018 Haval H9 range will be
confirmed closer to launch.
