The release of the Chinese crossover Haval DaGou was mentioned back at the beginning of summer. On social media, it was compared to legendary SUVs Ford Bronco and Land Rover Defender. Later, the Chinese manufacturer was ridiculed. Because, in the opinion of Europeans and Americans, it’s impossible for engineers in China to create something similar. But the time has come for the new model to roll off the assembly line. And what do we see – 3,000 Haval DaGou crossovers were sold out in three working days.
Haval DaGou – a cool square SUV
By the way, China is ahead of the world in terms of technical developments. And there is no doubt that cars, like electronics, are already produced of excellent quality. And the Chinese have a real joker (referring to the card game “Poker”) up their sleeve. Designer Phil Simmons participated in the development of the Haval DaGou SUV. Yes, the same one who has showcased his talents at Ford and Land Rover. As a result, a stunning vehicle was created:
- Body length – 4620 mm.
- Width – 1890 mm.
- Height – 1780 mm.
- Wheelbase – 2738 mm.
- Engine (announced 2 turbocharged engines of 1.5 and 2 liters – 169 and 196 hp respectively).
- Transmission – automatic, 7 speeds.
- Drive – front and all-wheel drive.
Haval DaGou – an interesting model
And now, the cherry on the cake – the price of the Haval DaGou starts at 120,000 yuan ($17,800). In the maximum configuration, with a powerful engine, you can buy the Haval DaGou for 143,000 yuan (which is $21,300).
The official factory warranty for the vehicle is 100,000 kilometers. Compared to other brands, this is a bit. But when you compare prices, the only winner here is Haval.
It’s not necessary to be an expert to understand that for the Chinese market, the Haval DaGou is a real find. Considering the increased demand for crossovers by 30% in 2020. But with such an affordable price, there are doubts that ordinary Chinese will buy imported cars. Most likely, Korean brands will suffer from this. And giants like FORD are definitely out of competition. By the way, the name “DaGou,” translated from Chinese, means “Big Dog.” There’s something in that.
