It just so happened that Chinese cars, as well as Russian ones, stand apart from the rest of the auto industry. But if everything seems to be clear with the Russian one, then Chinese manufacturers are somehow very slowly winning the hearts of our consumers. When it comes to price, the Chinese have some pretty interesting deals. Including in the class of all-wheel drive compact and mid-size crossovers. Let's try to figure out - what is this Chinese jeep and is it worth buying a Chinese crossover?
Looking ahead, I’ll say that when I sat down to analyze the Chinese crossover market, I expected a little more. Here and there, the headlines of automotive publications are full of the entry into the Russian market of another Chinese manufacturer with another “supermega cool and cheap” crossover for the mass consumer. Yes, there are more than enough offers of Chinese crossovers in Russia in 2016, but most of the models, alas, without all-wheel drive. In other words, this is nothing more than a station wagon with increased ground clearance. Brands Changan CS35, Brilliance V5, Geely Emgrand X7 and even the popular Lifan X50 - all these Chinese crossovers were excluded from our field of vision, as they only offer front-wheel drive versions of their crossovers. We won’t argue - front-wheel drive is more than enough for someone, but, as we already wrote in the article “”, we are only interested in all-wheel drive, preferably diesel and always an inexpensive crossover. In a word - a kind of Chinese jeep for an ordinary Russian for commuting on weekdays and fishing on weekends.
Hover H3 
Hover H3
And so, having discarded front-wheel drive models and expensive full-size SUVs (for example, Haval H8 and Haval H9 worth over 2 million rubles), we got a modest list of 6 models. At the same time, 5 of them are manufactured by Great Wall and only 1 by Chery, namely Chery Tiggo. Here's the answer - the Chinese jeep is the Great Wall. This well-known Chinese company specializes almost exclusively in the production of crossovers, SUVs and pickups.
Studying the range and offers of Great Wall crossovers, it turned out that there was a complete mess going on with the brands. Surely you all know the very popular Chinese jeeps Great Wall Hover H5 and Great Wall Hover H6. It turns out that "Hover" is the original name of the brand "Haval" (Haveil or "Halva", as it was already dubbed by the people) changed for Russia. At the same time, in some countries the car was simply called Great Wall H5 and Great Wall H6. In 2014, the Great Wall bosses decided to bring everything to one name - Haval. By that time, the plant in Lipetsk for the production of Hover was successfully operating, and so far no one refuses it, so the Hoover brand remains. At the same time, a plant is being opened in the Tula region for the production of the next generations of Hoovers, but already under the new brand of Haveil.
Chery Tiggo FL 
Chery Tiggo FL 
Chery Tiggo FL
Chery Tiggo FL 
Chery Tiggo FL 
Chery Tiggo FL Characteristics of Chinese crossovers
Options and type of fuel
It is clear that diesel is also diesel in China, so we are interested in the possibility of completing it with a diesel engine, as more economical crossovers. If there are several options with a diesel engine in the list of configurations, then a more powerful one is selected. If several of the same power, then a cheaper version. We buy a Chinese jeep, not an American one - the price matters!
Acceleration dynamics
Everything here is sad. Some models are so sluggish that the manufacturer carefully hides the data on the set time of the coveted 100 km / h. And you have to be content with the measurements of motorists or various automotive publications. However, all manufacturers indicate the curb weight of the car and engine power. By dividing the mass by the power, you can get an understanding of how many kilograms each Chinese horse will carry. Of course, the transmission, aerodynamic properties and all that will seriously affect the dynamics of acceleration, but, as they say, the rich, the happy.
Hover H6 
Hover H6 
Hover H6 
Hover H6
Hover H6 
Hover H6 
Hover H6 
Hover H6 Ground clearance
An important parameter for us, since fishing spots are sometimes far from paved roads. Yes, and in the city there is a need to jump on the curb or drive through new areas where the coating has not yet been changed after the completion of construction. Our opinion is that a normal crossover for going to a country picnic to the river should have at least 180 mm. Fortunately, all Chinese jeeps in the review have a clearance of 180 mm and above.
Trunk volume
A trunk of 300 liters or less is not enough. There will not fit fishing tackle and everything you need for a barbecue in nature with the whole family. Even an ordinary "B" class sedan has 400-500 liters of luggage on board. So our Chinese jeep should have at least comparable, and preferably large numbers.
Chinese crossovers prices
The Great Wall company is surprisingly monotonous when forming its pricing policy - all models cost around 1 million rubles. This is a very worthy price for a new Chinese crossover. But Chery went even further - the brand new Chery Tiggo all-wheel drive crossover in the Comfort 4WD 2.0 MT package costs only 793 thousand rubles. This is almost 300 thousand cheaper than the vaunted Renault Duster! And even though Tiggo's gas consumption is almost 2 times more, for the saved 300 thousand, you can drive over 85 thousand km. on the 95th. And this is at least 4-5 years of daily operation.
Haval H2 
Haval H2 
Haval H2 
Haval H2
Haval H2 
Haval H2 
Haval H2 
Haval H2 Comparative table of Chinese crossovers
Characteristics of crossovers
The procedure for assigning rating points
I hasten to explain the appearance in the comparison table of Nissan and Hyundai models. Don't worry - Nissan is still a Japanese brand, albeit with a French accent, and Tucson is still a Korean crossover. We added them to the table as a starting point, as a guideline for understanding how Chinese crossovers compare with our popular models.
If for some characteristic the model occupies a leading position or the characteristic exceeds the needs, then the model receives 3 points. Average values receive 2 points, and the minimum acceptable - 1 point. Unacceptable values received a penalty minus one point (in red).
Haval H6 
Haval H6 
Haval H6 
Haval H6
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Haval H6 Analysis of comparison results
- First, as a general observation, it must be said that the modern Chinese jeep is a very leisurely car. Although not all models have data on dynamics, but in terms of the number of kilograms of curb weight per horsepower, all models are well behind the dynamic and modern Tusan.
- Secondly, the economy is also not very good. Chinese jeep is not the most economical crossover. Not the most perfect power units are not only slow, but also voracious. But what to do! The latest technologies cost decent money, but we decided to save money, and street racing around the city or around the lake for fishing is not our forte. Better have a bigger trunk.
- Thirdly, given that we are actually comparing Hoover with Cherie, it is difficult to identify a clear leader. Yes, the 5th and 6th Hoovers scored the most points for the huge trunk, the 6th Haval took third place due to the higher price, but you need to understand that the Haval H6 is just the next generation of the Hover H6. Hover H5 is just a younger model, and Hover H3 and Haval H2 are more compact models of the same Hoover-Haveil, so they have a smaller trunk and no diesel in the trim levels. Against the backdrop of all this, it is worth noting Cheri Tigo once again. Decent ground clearance, decent trunk, and most importantly the price is very nice!
In conclusion, I want to say that, choosing between a used, for example, Hyundai Tusan (ix35) and a new Hover H6, based on general technical characteristics, it is very difficult to give a clear preference to one of the models. In both cases, you get an all-wheel drive diesel compact inexpensive crossover. One is a little more dynamic and economical, the other is new and under warranty. Of course, you need to compare the cost of ownership for three years, reliability, residual value after three years of operation. And this means that soon wait for an article on this topic and visit our website more often!
Good luck to everyone on the road!
Hover H5 
Hover H5
Off-road vehicles of the Chinese brand Great Wall have been sold in Russia for only one year. Most motorists treat these cars with a great deal of distrust. And, as it turns out, they are right. At the very least, a test of the new Great Wall Hover model, which is among the expensive ones, showed that the Chinese are still far from world-class. Although their prices are right.
Chinese companies are very active in selling their cars in Russia. However, it is difficult to say what the cars brought from the Middle Kingdom are like until you try. After all, the very place of production of this or that thing does not say anything - after all, a huge number of household appliances, computers, and so on are branded “Made in China”. But on the other hand, all these products are made under the brand name of well-known global manufacturers, who not only bear responsibility for their product, but also carefully control the assembly process. But cars sold in Russia from China are made directly by Chinese companies. And to be honest, it's very disturbing.
Serious car for serious money?
The Great Wall Hover was made by the Chinese quite recently. At the very least, the design of this model is very interesting (actually, Hover is very similar to the Japanese Isuzu Axon, but it doesn’t matter). Moreover, it is pleasant to look at the car from all sides - it gives the impression of a really serious SUV, even a serious businessman is not ashamed to drive it. And only the corporate logo of the Great Wall company, and the rear nameplates spoil everything ... Moreover, even with a careful study of the paint and the build quality of the body, the feeling of a well-made car does not disappear! In general, the appearance is a great advantage of the Great Wall Hover (thank you for this, however, it is worth saying to Isuzu).
And to continue the story about this chic Chinese SUV, you need to say about the price, because the cost of the car largely determines the requirements for it. So, for the Great Wall Hover we tested with all-wheel drive, they ask for $ 26,950 thousand in Russia. To be honest, the money is quite decent and, alas for the Chinese, only the appearance of the car corresponds to this price list. After all, for $27,000 you can buy a very decent car, and adding a little more, you can get a new Japanese SUV or crossover like Suzuki Grand Vitara or Mitsubishi Outlander. And you can’t forget about Korean SUVs either - they don’t cost much more than the Great Wall Hover, and they are much superior in build quality and material finish. At least they don't have that plastic new car smell. Yes, and the interior is better assembled.
And Great Wall Hover is full of contradictions. On the one hand, the inside of the car is trimmed with leather (not the best, but still leather), but the front panel is made of not the best plastic. And besides, the assembly quality of the interior elements is questionable (and you don’t have to say the phrase “what else do you want for this money” - $ 27 thousand is not a penny at all). A good LCD monitor is located in the center of the front console, but at night its bright blue backlight with constantly jumping color equalizer bars starts to annoy very quickly - you get the feeling that you are sitting inside a Christmas tree that blinks with its garlands. Or one more thing - the Great Wall Hover has climate control, but a long trip showed that sometimes it works according to a completely incomprehensible scheme. In general, the interior of this “Chinese” makes a rather favorable impression, but only if the driver has not previously driven really good cars.
It is better not to meddle in the swamps
I must say that the Chinese themselves do not claim that Hover is considered a real SUV. They immediately say that this is the so-called crossover, which you can safely drive around the city and get out on fairly moderate off-road. That is why in the snow this car turns out to be helpless a little earlier than any serious SUVs.
Representatives of the Great Wall company during the test made a special emphasis on the fact that this car is based on a frame (like real rogues), however, simple experiments showed that the frame here is somehow flimsy and when hanging the wheel, the rear doors open / close already with labor. And that is why with a high degree of probability it can be predicted that in the future on the Great Wall Hover something will definitely start to creak in the cabin (this is at least).
The Chinese also need to work on handling, although it would be ridiculous to demand perfect cornering in a controlled skid from such a car. But the brakes will not be discounted. They are uninformative and it is very difficult for the driver to understand when the blockage occurred (and it can come quickly, since the brakes of the “Chinese” are quite tenacious). And there is no ABS in the car! Its absence is completely incomprehensible, especially considering the price of the car and the presence in the cabin of such "bells and whistles" that are in principle unnecessary for an affordable car, such as electric leather seats. It would be better if they put a good ABS instead, and even better an anti-skid ESP.
As for the engine, there were no complaints about it, especially if you do not make any big demands on the power unit (there is a 2.3-liter gasoline engine under the hood of the Hover). Representatives of Great Wall proudly declared that it was made by Mitsubishi, but in fact this power unit is produced in China under a license from Mitsubishi (you must agree, this is not the same thing). Engine power is far from gigantic (130 hp), which also cannot be attributed to the advantages of the model, because many competitors have a larger number of “horses”. However, the plus of the motor is a good torque on the bottoms and acceptable fuel consumption - it takes 10-14 liters in the city. per 100 km. I also liked the suspension. It is comfortable and, most importantly, simple (it can be repaired quite easily, and spare parts are inexpensive).
The answer is negative
And now we need to answer the most important question - is it worth buying Great Wall Hover? The answer is no. At least not for $27,000. It's too much for a car with average build quality, far from the most powerful engine and, most importantly, a worthless image. After all, Chinese cars should attract thrifty buyers, first of all, with a low price, but in this case there is none. Therefore, it is better to add $ 2-3 thousand and take a Japanese or Korean crossover that will not have a leather interior, but will give an excellent level of safety (several airbags, ABS, etc. guaranteed), as well as confidence in the reliability of the car and a certain respect from the outside surrounding. Or you should turn your attention to 3-year-old SUVs from well-known manufacturers, which, even in a slightly used condition, will be, let's say, no worse than Hover (for more details on the offer on the secondary market, see the section
Every year, the line of urban crossovers from the Chinese automaker Great Wall is constantly expanding. Already at the beginning of 2010, the concern developed and put into mass production its new product called the M2 Great Wall Hover. Owner reviews claim that the new SUV has every chance to conquer the Russian market. If you look at the sales statistics, over the past 3 years, the M2 modification is gradually gaining popularity. Therefore, today we will devote a separate review to this model and consider all the features of the new Chinese Great Wall Hover SUV.
Owner reviews and exterior review
The appearance of the M2 modification is very controversial. On the one hand, the design of the jeep is unnecessarily boxy and even awkward. On the other hand, the car has a confident style and is literally saturated with brutality. The reason for this is the similarity of the car with the legendary Mercedes Gelendvagen, better known as the "cube". The same situation is observed in the Chinese “Hover”: straight angular body lines, characteristic body kits and a large windshield.
The interior of the new Great Wall Hover
Reviews of the owners note that the interior of the car is quite spacious. Moreover, this trend is observed not only in the front, but also in the rear, where 3 adult passengers are comfortably accommodated. The level of quality of finishing cannot be called a standard, but still the Great Wall Hover-2013 does not have any technical flaws in the form of gaps and crevices. The only thing for which car owners scold the novelty is the too soft upholstery of doors and seats, which, with prolonged use (1.5-2 years), can simply lose its original appearance. Therefore, the interior of the "Chinese" must be operated very carefully.
Technical characteristics of the crossover "Great Wall Hover"
Owner reviews indicate that you should not count on a variety of engines in Russia. Only one gasoline unit with a capacity of 105 horsepower and a working volume of 1497 cubic centimeters will be released to our market. It will be included in both the basic and luxury configurations of the Great Wall Hover crossover. The characteristics of this engine allow you to accelerate the car from 0 to hundreds of kilometers in 16 seconds. Yes, the performance indicators do not shine here. And what about the situation with fuel consumption? In terms of fuel consumption, the novelty cannot be called too economical either: in the city, a car spends up to 10 liters of gasoline, on the highway this figure drops to 6 liters. The only advantages of this power unit are the possibility of consuming 92nd gasoline. As you can see, the characteristics of the engine range of the new Great Wall Hover do not really correspond to the modern requirements of the world market. Perhaps this happened because of the low cost of an SUV? Let's figure it out.
Price policy
The cost of new items in the basic configuration is 518 thousand rubles. The price of the maximum configuration reaches 566 thousand rubles. Indeed, looking at such a pricing policy, a lot can be forgiven for the new Great Wall Hover M2, because the cost of its German counterpart, the Mercedes Gelendvagen, is 3 or more million rubles.
2017-2018 were replenished with a stylish Wey VV7 crossover from the WEY premium brand of a Chinese manufacturer. In the review of the photo, price, configuration and technical characteristics of the new Wey VV7 model, presented in China. Traditionally for Great Wall Motor, the new SUV model will debut in two versions at once: the sporty and aggressive Wey VV7 S (a car with a white body) and the democratic and less aggressive Wey VV7 C (presented in red).
The start of sales of the new Chinese crossover Wey VV7 with a powerful 234-horsepower 2.0 turbo gasoline engine, a 7 DCT robotic gearbox, an all-wheel drive system, a solid set of equipment and premium finishing materials is scheduled in China for the end of April beginning of May 2017. price approximately 170-190 thousand yuan (1514-1692 thousand rubles).
It should be immediately noted that the new Wey VV7 S and Wey VV7 C crossovers of the WEY premium brand of the Chinese automobile company Great Wall Motor are serial versions of the prototypes shown in the autumn of 2016 as part of the Guangzhou Auto Show. Interestingly, the SUVs preparing to get on the conveyor practically did not change outside and inside compared to the pre-production samples, but noticeably increased in size, mainly due to a solid increase in the distance between the axles up to an impressive 2950 mm.
Chinese premium SUVs (a couple of years ago, such a phrase could only cause an ironic smile) demonstrate a modern, stylish, and most importantly, original body exterior design. In the presence of fully LED lighting (headlights, side lights, front and rear foglights), pronounced air intakes and aerodynamic plumage, huge wheels with alloy wheels and low-profile tires (235/55 R20 for the Wey VV7 C SUV and 255/45 R21 for the Wey VV7 S sports crossover), a coupe-like silhouette, a high window sill line, a miniature stern with a strong inclination of the rear roof pillar, twin exhaust pipes like a sports car.
- The external dimensions of the 2017-2018 Wey VV7 body are 4747 mm long, 1931 mm wide, 1655 mm high, with a 2950 mm wheelbase and 220 mm ground clearance.
The five-seater salon of the Chinese novelty is stylish, refined, high-quality and modern. Chinese automotive journalists have already managed to give a name to the interior of the SUV - a masterpiece of simplicity. But it is only at first glance that the salon seems simple. In fact, we have a functional interior space of the car with a mass of modern and high-tech equipment. In terms of equipment, the Chinese SUV is not inferior to the crossovers of Korean, Japanese and German production, and perhaps even surpasses them.
In the presence of a digital multifunctional instrument panel with a 12.3-inch color screen, an original design multifunctional steering wheel with paddle shifters for changing gears, a multimedia complex with a 9-inch color screen mounted on top of the front panel, pleasing with excellent graphics and quick response to commands ( control is carried out using a neat block located in the center of the tunnel between the front seats).
Also standard is the Infinity premium audio system with 12 speakers, dual-zone climate control, electric front seats with settings memory, heated and ventilated front and rear seats, a scattering of buttons on the central tunnel that activates a lot of equipment, from seat heating to parking assistant, panoramic roof with sunroof, power tailgate and leather trim with decorative inserts made of wood and steel, background LED lighting.
With all the positive aspects, the interior of the Chinese novelty, however, cannot please the driver and passengers with an enviable supply of space, especially overhead. A coupe-like body with a lowered roof makes itself felt, even if people with a height of less than 180 cm are located in the interior of the SUV (the top of the head practically supports the roof). There are no questions about the width of the cabin and legroom, both in the first and second rows.
The luggage compartment of the new Chinese crossover with the standard position of the split rear seatback is 800 mm long, 990 mm wide and 650 mm high. Having folded the backs of the second row, the length of the trunk increases to 1800 mm.
Specifications crossover Wey VV7 2017-2018. Both versions of the novelty Wey VV7 S and Wey VV7 C are equipped with a four-cylinder gasoline 2.0-liter turbocharged engine (234 hp 360 Nm), which transmits traction through a 7 DCT gearbox to all wheels. Suspension is fully independent with MacPherson struts at the front and a single lever at the rear, disc brakes, electric power steering.
The Chinese automaker Great Wall has launched a new model of a compact SUV on its domestic market. The new crossover, called the Haval M4, is tipped to compete with budget off-road vehicles.
The new Chinese model Great Wall is mainly designed for people who are committed to an active lifestyle. As a rule, such drivers quite often get out of the city highways, and the new all-terrain vehicle is perfect for such trips.
So far, the Chinese SUV is equipped with one 106-horsepower engine. The petrol engine with a working volume is aggregated with a 5-speed manual gearbox. In addition, Chinese buyers are offered a crossover modification with a stepless variator.
Manufacturers promise to include another 1.3-liter engine with a capacity of 92 hp in the Haval M4 power line. strength.
The dimensions of the Haval M4 are very modest. The length of the "SUV" is slightly less than 4 meters, the width of the car is 1,728 mm, the height of the crossover is 1,617 mm. The price of Haval M4 in the Celestial market is from 10 to 11.5 thousand dollars.
By the end of the year, Great Wall promises to launch several more new cars on the market. The Chinese company will offer customers a new C70 sedan and two more models of Haval crossovers. One of the SUVs with the H2 index will continue the line of compact cross-country vehicles. The second model with the H7 index belongs to the line of mid-size crossovers.
