Haval Big Dog

The Haval Big Dog (Chinese: 大狗; pinyin: Dàgǒu) is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motors under the Haval brand since 2020.

Haval Big Dog
Overview
ManufacturerGreat Wall Motors
Also calledHaval Dargo
Production2020–present
Model years2020–present
Assembly
DesignerPhil Simmons
Body and chassis
ClassCompact CUV
Body style5-door wagon
LayoutFront-engine, front-wheel-drive
Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
PlatformLemon platform (B30)
Powertrain
Engine1.5 L GW4B15A I4 (turbo petrol)
2.0 L GW4N20 I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,738 mm (107.8 in)
Length4,620 mm (181.9 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Chronology
PredecessorHaval H5

Its Chinese-language name "大狗" (Dàgǒu), means "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]

Overview
Haval Big Dog rear

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 it is believed to be the successor of the Haval H5, the Big Dog is a crossover SUV built on the unibody Lemon platform shared with the third generation Haval H6 instead of a 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 will be powered by a 1.5 liter turbocharged engine code-named GW4B15A producing 169 horsepower (125kW/285Nm) or a 2.0 liter turbocharged engine code-named GW4N20 producing 211 horsepower (155kW/325Nm). The 1.5 liter versions are front-wheel-drive while the 2.0 liter versions are four-wheel-drive.[6] The Big Dog will also offer 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 in 6 exterior colours: Orange, Red, Grey, Green, Black and White, 3 rim packages known as: Five spoke star 19 inch, Double five spoke wind turbine 18 inch and five spoke drill 18 inch. 4 interior options are also available known as: Black, Blue-Green, Rice-Brown and Black-Orange.[8] Pricing currently ranges between 119,900 yuan and 142,900 yuan with 4 trim levels (17,925 USD to 21,360 USD - November 2020 exchange rate).

References
  1. Monika (2020-06-12). "Haval named all-new SUV "Big Dog" as result of WeChat voting". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  2. 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.
  3. "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.
  4. "Haval Big Dog Made Debuted on 2020 Chengdu Auto Show". chinapev.com. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. "Haval unleashes "Big Dog" DaGou". formacar.com. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  6. "广州车展：哈弗大狗2.0T预售16.19万" (in Chinese). 20 November 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  7. "Haval Bringing In The 'Big Dogs'?". autocar.co.nz. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  8. "Haval Big Dog".


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