The Guangzhou Auto Show has attracted all manner of intriguing new vehicles and the Haval H-Dog is one of the most interesting. This new SUV has been designed for younger consumers who live in urban areas but like to escape the rat race and head outdoors. This dual-purpose nature of the H-Dog is reflected in its design that has a boxy shape as has become quite common of off-roaders but also has some smoother and more refined surfaces.
The unique design is perhaps best seen
when comparing the front end to the rear. Visible up front are squared wheel
arches, straight design lines along the hood, a rectangular grille, and squared
headlight surrounds. By comparison, the rear looks more fitting of an SUV you’d
see driving around any large city, complete with round taillights, a curved
rear window, and some more subtle creases and shapes.
Found in the cabin of the H-Dog is a
massive central infotainment display, a digital instrument cluster, a beefy
steering wheel, plenty of carbon fiber accents, and a 2+3 seating layout. Two
powertrains will be offered, Car News China reports. The entry-level model has
a 2.0-liter turbocharged four-cylinder delivering a total of 238 hp and coupled
to an eight-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. Those after
more grunt can opt for the PHEV variant that pairs a 1.5-liter turbocharged
engine with an electric motor and battery pack system powering all four wheels.
It produces 326 hp and 530 Nm of torque and has an all-electric
range of up to 150 km.
Haval has not yet given an official launch
date for the H-Dog. It is also unclear if it will be available in markets
outside of China.
