The Haval Big Dog (Chinese: 哈弗大狗; pinyin: Hāfú Dàgǒu) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor under the Haval brand since 2020.
| Haval Big Dog | |
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 Haval Big Dog (first generation) | |
| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Great Wall Motor |
| Also called | Haval Dargo |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Compact crossover SUV |
| Body style | 5-door SUV |
| Layout | Front-engine, front-wheel-drive Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Chassis | Unibody |
Its Chinese-language name "大狗" (Dàgǒu), meaning "Big Dog", was chosen by the Chinese public in a poll written out by Haval in China.[1][2] The body colors and trim levels are also named after dog breeds, starting from the entry 'Husky' trim level up to the top 'Belgian Shepherd' trim.[3]
First generation (2020)
edit| First generation | |
|---|---|
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Haval Dargo (export markets) |
| Production | 2020–present |
| Assembly | |
| Designer | Phil Simmons |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | L.E.M.O.N. platform (B30) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L GW4B15A I4 (turbo petrol) 2.0 L GW4N20 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 7-speed DCT |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm (107.8 in) |
| Length | 4,620 mm (181.9 in) |
| Width | 1,890 mm (74.4 in) |
| Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
The Haval Big Dog was unveiled at the 2020 Chengdu Auto Show, and it is a crossover,[4] offered with both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive drivetrain. Despite the Big Dog being the successor of the Haval H5, the Big Dog is a crossover SUV built on the unibody L.E.M.O.N. platform shared with the third generation Haval H6 and Haval Jolion instead of the older Haval H5's body-on-frame platform. The Big Dog uses a transversely mounted engine, and it uses McPherson suspension for the front axle and multi-link suspension for the rear axle.[5]
In terms of engine and power, the Haval Big Dog is powered either by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine code-named GW4B15A producing 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft; 29.1 kg⋅m) of torque or a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine code-named GW4N20 producing 211 hp (157 kW; 214 PS) and 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33.1 kg⋅m) of torque. The former is only offered in front-wheel-drive, while the latter is only offered in four-wheel-drive.[6] The Big Dog also offers a variety of driving modes and off-road specifications and features such as two differential locks, tank U-turn, and Computer-controlled four-wheel drive.[7]
The Big Dog is available with a choice of six exterior colours: Orange, Red, Grey, Green, Black and White; and three rim packages: Five spoke star 19 inch, Double five spoke wind turbine 18 inch and Five spoke drill 18 inch. Four interior options are also available: Black, Blue-Green, Rice-Brown and Black-Orange.[8]
Big Dog Hunting Edition
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In 2022, the company announced the new Big Dog Hunting Edition. The Hunting Edition features a more rugged appearance with redesigned bumpers, a restyled grille, larger wheels, running boards, and extra wide wheel arch extensions with exposed bolts.[9]
Export
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The Haval Dargo is the name for the Big Dog for overseas markets. The Dargo is available in 2 trims, Sport and Adventure, and is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine.[10]
Second generation (2023)
edit| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Haval Dargo X (export markets) Haval H7 (export markets) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Assembly | |
| Body and chassis | |
| Platform | L.E.M.O.N. platform (B30) |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 1.5 L GW4B15A I4 (turbo petrol)+2-speed DHT 2.0 L GW4N20 I4 (turbo petrol) |
| Transmission | 8-speed automatic |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 2,810 mm (110.6 in) |
| Length | 4,705 mm (185.2 in) |
| Width | 1,908 mm (75.1 in) |
| Height | 1,780 mm (70.1 in) |
The second generation Big Dog was originally previewed as the Haval H-Dog PHEV at the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show that opened on December 30, 2022, available in both PHEV and gasoline versions. The interior sports a symmetrical design with a full LCD instrument panel and a central control screen.[11] The second generation Big Dog is a larger and more expensive car compared to the first generation, while the first generation Big Dog will continue to be sold alongside the second-generation Big Dog.
The second generation Haval Big Dog or H-Dog PHEV uses a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine plus 2-speed DHT powertrain that outputs a combined 240 kW (326 hp) and 530 Nm with a pure electric cruising range of 50 to 150 km. It is equipped with a Borg-Warner electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, 2 differential locks, and 9 all-terrain modes. Haval claims the fuel consumption of the second generation Haval Big Dog is 1.85 litre per 100 kilometers for a cruising range of 1,000 kilometers. The gasoline version is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum output of 175 kW (238 hp), mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The entry level version comes with front-wheel drive and the high-end trim levels are available with four-wheel drive.[12]
References
edit- ^ Monika (2020-06-12). "Haval named all-new SUV "Big Dog" as result of WeChat voting". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ Bubear, Ryan (2020-06-16). "Haval's new retro-styled SUV finally has a name: meet the 'Big Dog'!". Carmag.co.za. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "绿狗、白狗、黑狗，哈佛大狗颜色命名公布，车主听了会怎么想-有车以后". www.youcheyihou.com. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
- ^ "Haval Big Dog Made Debuted on 2020 Chengdu Auto Show". chinapev.com. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Haval unleashes "Big Dog" DaGou". formacar.com. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "广州车展：哈弗大狗2.0T预售16.19万" (in Chinese). 20 November 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
- ^ "Haval Bringing In The 'Big Dogs'?". autocar.co.nz. 20 August 2020. Archived from the original on 8 January 2021. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ "Haval Big Dog".
- ^ Pappas, Pappas (12 May 2022). "China's Haval Big Dog Gains Rugged-Looking Hunting Edition". www.carscoops.com. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
- ^ "Haval Dargo 2022 Review".
- ^ "Haval H-Dog PHEV SUV at the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show In China". 30 December 2022.
- ^ "Haval Second Generation Big Dog Arrives At The Dealer In China". 15 February 2023.
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