Haval is about to introduce a new, non-electrified powertrain for its Raptor SUV following an update less than a month ago, AutoHome reports citing China’s state certification agency. A 2.0-liter turbocharged petrol engine outputs 238 PS to the wheels and can accelerate the SUV to a top speed of 200 km/h. The transmission isn’t mentioned in the patent application.
The new Raptor also looks different with a
new radiator grille sporting vertical bars (three finish options available) and
smaller, rectangular headlight units. The electrified Raptor has round
headlamps installed in square frames, so the new version is very easy to
identify. The taillights also look new, and there is a spare wheel carrier
where the storage box usually resides in the electrified version. Buyers can
choose between 18- and 19-inch wheels and opt for off-road tires.
Just why Haval would revamp the Raptor not
even a month after the latest facelift is a good question. Perhaps the company
wanted to distance the ICE SUV as much as possible from the hybrid one. On the
other hand, it might have wanted to redesign the whole Raptor lineup with time
using a fresher design language. The design cues seen here strongly resemble
those of the next-gen Haval H9, so maybe we should treat them as the marque’s
new design language going forward.
The mid-generational refresh that the
Raptor Hybrid received last month raised its ground clearance by 21 mm. The powertrain exists in two versions, both producing around 380
horsepower. Prices in China range from 165,800 to 192,800 Yuan,
but we expect the new ICE version to cost less than the hybrids do.
