Two years after the debut of the Big Dog, Haval revisits its SUV with a new version called “Hunting Edition”. The new trim is distinguished by an off-road-focused look, complementing the boxy shape of the Big Dog and showcasing its adventurous potential.
Starting with the visual tweaks, the
Hunting Edition gets a redesigned face with more plastic cladding than before.
The grille has grown larger and is now connected with the headlight housings
and the new front bumper. The latter retains the unpainted plastic flavor but
gains silver bolt-like accents. Similarly, the profile has bolt-on fender
add-ons, running boards, and new 19-inch wheels. Finally, the rear end is
updated with a slightly tweaked rear bumper that loses the chrome-infused
skidplate of the regular version.
Inside, the Big Dog comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen for the infotainment, a digital instrument cluster, a head-up display, Nappa leather upholstery for the seats, and a 10-speaker Infinity audio system. Haval’s designers took some inspiration from popular off-roaders, as showcased in the Land Rover-style steering wheel and the G-Class-style dashboard-mounted handle on the passenger’s side.
Despite the adventurous looks, there are no mechanical changes over the regular Big Dog. The SUV is available with a turbocharged 1.5-liter engine producing 168 hp or a turbocharged 2.0-liter producing 208 hp mated to a seven-speed automatic gearbox. It comes in both front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive flavors, with the latter being better suited to the exterior design. Pricing for the Hunting Edition is expected to be slightly higher than the current Big Dog range which is currently priced between ¥ 119,900 (US$ 17,847) and ¥ 161,900 (US$ 24,099) in China.
The Big Dog is also available in select
export markets including South Africa and Russia, where it is sold under the
Dargo nameplate. Notably, the Haval Dargo only comes with the adventurous body
kit of the Hunting Edition, exclusively combined with the 2.0-liter engine.
