2024 GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid v Hyundai Kona Hybrid: Spec battle

Small SUV gross sales are booming, and GWM and Hyundai are combating it out on the gross sales charts.

Right here now we have the GWM Haval Jolion and Hyundai Kona – particularly, their hybrid variations.

They’re comparable in dimension, form, and worth, and each had been robust sellers on the VFACTS gross sales charts in 2023.

To be particular, 11,252 examples of the Jolion and 11,183 of the Kona had been bought, making them the third and fourth finest small SUV sellers in Australia for 2023. They had been behind solely the MG ZS and Mazda CX-30.

The brand new-look Jolion is coming right here solely as a hybrid, taking the place of the ‘outdated form’ Jolion Hybrid fashions.

Not solely does it have a contemporary look (for Australia), the brand new Jolion Hybrid additionally brings multi-link impartial rear suspension, beforehand unique to the sporty Jolion S.

The sportier styling does lead to decreased boot house, which shrinks from 337L to 255L. Up to date Jolion Hybrid fashions are additionally as much as $2000 cheaper than the fashions they change.

In the meantime, the brand new Kona is dearer than its predecessor on the backside finish.

There are 4 variants on the market, with a hybrid powertrain out there for every. All of them additionally supply a 2.0-litre petrol-only choice, whereas a turbocharged 1.6-litre engine is obtainable in each performance-oriented N Line variants.

Distinctive to the hybrids is a dual-clutch transmission, in comparison with the CVT included with 2.0-litre engines or computerized within the 1.6-litre turbo. The vary is accomplished by three electrical fashions, although their beginning worth is sort of $9000 increased than the most costly petrol Kona.

For this comparability we’re within the two hybrid lineups. Let’s see how they stack up on the spec sheet.

Pricing

The GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid has been up to date for 2024, and brings with it a worth discount of as much as $2000 over the mannequin it’s changing.

The Premium Hybrid is a brand new mannequin within the lineup, which has introduced the entry worth under $33,000 drive-away. That makes it a aggressive providing, because it’s greater than $4000 cheaper than the entry-level Kona Hybrid.

For the remaining two hybrids within the vary, costs have been decreased by $1000 and $2000 respectively. Which means the Jolion tops out at just below $39,000 drive-away, which is dearer than only one Kona Hybrid.

As talked about, the Kona Hybrid vary is usually dearer than its Chinese language rival.

Beginning at $36,000 earlier than on-road prices and increasing to at the very least $46,500 earlier than on-roads, solely the bottom Kona Hybrid is positioned to compete with the Jolion on worth alone.

There are 4 hybrid fashions on supply, and two of these are N Line variations bringing sportier aesthetics.

There’s a distinction of practically $8000 between the bottom Kona Hybrid and the Premium, whereas N Line variations add as much as $4000 on their normal counterparts.

Drivetrains and effectivity

The Kona Hybrid gives a barely bigger engine than the Jolion Hybrid, and it’s claimed to be significantly extra environment friendly.

It consumes greater than 1.0L of gasoline lower than its Chinese language counterpart each 100 kilometres, and produces much less carbon dioxide. It does pack much less total energy and torque, although.

Moreover, the Kona packs a smaller capability battery and a smaller gasoline tank.

Each vehicles ship their energy via the entrance wheels solely, and drink 91 RON petrol.

Dimensions

On the surface, the GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid is the bigger of the 2 vehicles right here, although there’s not an enormous distinction.

The Jolion is 120mm longer than the Kona Hybrid, however the N Line styling package deal decreases the distinction ever so barely with its bigger distinctive bumpers.

Regardless of being bigger, the Jolion lacks in boot capability in comparison with the Kona. It’s not a small distinction both, with the Jolion packing as much as 325L much less house with its second row of seating folded flat.

Each autos have the identical braked towing capability of 1300kg.

Servicing and guarantee

GWM gives a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre for its vary, together with your entire Haval Jolion lineup.

GWM gives 5 years of capped worth servicing with the primary service required after 10,000km. All subsequent companies happen each 15,000km or 12 months, whichever comes first.

Servicing is marginally dearer for Jolion Hybrid fashions in comparison with the Jolion petrol over 5 years, although it nonetheless works out to be considerably cheaper than the Kona.

Hyundai backs its Kona with a five-year, unlimited-kilometre guarantee.

Upkeep is required each 12 months or 15,000km for hybrid fashions, and underneath Hyundai’s capped-price service program the primary 5 visits to the supplier will every set you again $399.

Hyundai gives a free complimentary service with new automobile purchases, together with the Kona Hybrid. That happens after six weeks or 1500km, whichever comes first.

Security

The pre-update GWM Haval Jolion earned a five-star security ranking from ANCAP primarily based on testing carried out in 2022, however the brand new mannequin doesn’t have a ranking but.

GWM has submitted the related paperwork for approval, and is awaiting its outcome.

Customary security gear on the Jolion Hybrid contains:

• 7 airbags
  • Driver and entrance passenger
  • Entrance facet
  • Entrance centre
  • Aspect curtain
• Adaptive cruise management
• Autonomous emergency braking
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Bicycle owner detection
• Blind-spot monitoring
• Driver drowsiness detection
• Lane-keep help
• Lane centring
• Emergency lane-keep help
• Rear cross-traffic help
• Secure exit warning
• Visitors signal recognition
• Reversing digital camera
• Rear parking sensors

Lux and up acquire a surround-view digital camera, whereas the Extremely Hybrid additionally has entrance parking sensors.

The Hyundai Kona has a four-star security ranking from ANCAP, primarily based on testing carried out in 2023.

It obtained an grownup occupant safety ranking of 80 per cent, a toddler occupant safety ranking of 84 per cent, a weak street consumer safety ranking of 64 per cent, and a security help ranking of 62 per cent.

Customary security gear on the Kona Hybrid contains:

• 7 airbags
  • Driver and entrance passenger
  • Entrance centre facet
  • Entrance facet (thorax and pelvis)
  • Aspect curtain
  • Autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and bicycle owner detection
• Driver consideration monitoring
• Blind-spot monitoring and help
• Lane-keep help
• Lane following help
• Autonomous emergency braking
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Bicycle owner detection
• Rear cross-traffic help
• Secure exit warning
• Reversing digital camera
• Back and front parking sensors
• Digital engine sound system

The Premium Hybrid provides:

• Blind-spot view monitor
• Reverse autonomous emergency braking
• 3D surround-view digital camera
• Aspect parking sensors
• Distant parking help
• Parking collision avoidance help

Customary options

Three ‘new look’ hybrids have joined the GWM Haval Jolion vary this yr.

The Jolion Premium Hybrid comes normal with the next gear:

• 17-inch alloy wheels with 215/60 tyres
• House saver spare wheel
• Tyre strain monitoring
• Halogen headlights
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Digital park brake
• Hill descent management
• Proximity entry with push-button begin
• 3.5-inch instrument cluster display
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• 4-speaker sound system
• Air-conditioning
• Rear air vents
• 4-way guide steering wheel adjustment
• Material upholstery
• Paddle shifters
• Launch management

The Lux Hybrid provides:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with 225/55 tyres
• LED headlights
• 7.0-inch digital instrument cluster
• Rear privateness glass
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• 6-speaker sound system
• Twin-zone local weather management
• 6-way energy driver’s seat
• Leatherette upholstery
• Heated entrance seats
• Leatherette-wrapped steering wheel
• Illuminated self-importance mirror
• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors

The Extremely Hybrid provides:

• Panoramic sunroof
• Roof rails
• Wi-fi telephone charger
• Ventilated driver’s seat
• 4-way energy passenger seat
• Head-up show
• Multi-colour ambient lighting
• Semi-autonomous parking help

MORE: Every part GWM Haval Jolion

There are 4 variants with the choice of hybrid energy within the Kona vary, although the Hybrids have some unique gear.

Customary gear on the Hyundai Kona Hybrid contains:

• 18-inch alloy wheels with 215/55 tyres
• House saver spare wheel
• Tyre strain monitoring
• LED headlights and daytime working lights
• LED tail lights
• Multi-link rear suspension
• Digital park brake
• Heated, power-folding exterior mirrors
• Keyless entry and begin
• Twin-zone local weather management
• Rear air vents
• 4.2-inch digital instrument show
• 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen
• Wired Apple CarPlay and Android Auto
• Wi-fi telephone charger
• 6-speaker sound system
• Bluelink linked companies
• Paddle shifters
• Leather-based-wrapped steering wheel
• Material upholstery
• Illuminated self-importance mirror
• Roof rails

The Premium Hybrid provides:

• Blind-spot view monitor
• Reverse autonomous emergency braking
• 3D surround-view digital camera
• Aspect parking sensors
• Acoustic entrance windscreen
• Rear privateness glass
• Darkish gray cladding/silver skid plates
• LED dual-projector headlights
• LED entrance/rear indicators
• ‘Seamless Horizon’ full-width LED entrance mild strip
• Energy tailgate
• 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster
• Manufacturing unit satellite tv for pc navigation
• Bose 8-speaker sound system
• Leather-based upholstery
• 10-way energy driver’s seat
• 8-way passenger seat
• Premium rest entrance seats
• Heated/ventilated entrance seats
• Heated steering wheel
• Heated rear seats
• Auto-dimming inside mirror
• Rain-sensing wipers
• Ambient lighting
• Leather-based-appointed door trim inserts, door armrests and dashboard tray

The non-obligatory N Line Package deal provides to Hybrid fashions:

• Exterior
  • Distinctive bumpers/skid plates/facet skirts
  • Gloss black rear spoiler
  • N badging/wheel caps
  • 18-inch wheels with 235/45 tyres
  • Chrome twin exhaust
  • Black mirror caps/beltline
  • Physique colored cladding

• Inside
  • Leather-based/Alcantara trim
  • N steering wheel
  • Purple air vents/seat highlights
  • Darkish metallic trim highlights
  • Black headlining
  • Alloy pedals
  • Sports activities scuff plates

MORE: Every part Hyundai Kona