The brutal crossover Haval Raptor has become one of the most expensive models of the brand

The new SUV is available as an all-wheel drive rechargeable hybrid; it will not have “traditional” versions – at least in its homeland.

The Great Wall-owned Haval brand distributed the first corporate images of its new hybrid crossover in June, then the model bore the in-house index B26. In July, the SUV was shown to local journalists, while the commercial name was announced — Raptor (in Chinese it sounds like Menglong). This was followed by a public premiere and the start of accepting pre-orders. Well, now “live” sales of new items have begun in the Middle Kingdom.

By the way, even before the presentation of the new product, the company was thinking about classifying the SUV as a “dog” family, which, we recall, includes crossovers DaGou of two generations (Big Dog; the first generation is presented in the Russian Federation — under the name Dargo) and KuGou (Cool Dog) . That is, the model could get a name ending in Gou. But, as we see, in the end they decided differently.

Be that as it may, the Haval Raptor has a brutal appearance. Features — an angular body, semicircular headlights with integrated diode running lights, massive bumpers and hood, plus a large radiator grille with impressive “bars” and an equally impressive inscription with the name of the brand. In addition, the cross has a hinged tailgate with a spare tire located on it.

The length of the Raptor is 4680 mm (including spare wheel — 4800 mm), width — 1916 mm, height — 1822 mm. The wheelbase is the same 2738 mm as that of the Haval DaGou crossover. The passport ground clearance of the new SUV is 200 mm. Entry angle – 24 degrees, departure – 30 degrees.

The five-seater cabin has separate instrument and multimedia system screens (12.3 inches and 14.6 inches, already included in the base), a three-spoke steering wheel and a two-story central tunnel. The side air deflectors are made vertical, and there is an open shelf above the glove compartment.

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The Haval Raptor is offered exclusively as an all-wheel drive rechargeable hybrid with a Hi4 installation, familiar from other Great Wall models. The crossover has two modifications, both have a 1.5 petrol turbo-four (167 hp, 243 Nm), which can operate in generator mode or be connected to the front wheels through a two-speed transmission. A 95-horsepower electric motor is installed on the front axle, and a 204-horsepower electric motor is installed on the rear axle. The difference is in the battery and total output.

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So, the simpler version has a lithium iron phosphate battery with a capacity of 19.09 kWh, the total power of this Raptor is 378 hp. and 750 Nm. The second option is equipped with a battery with a capacity of 27.54 kWh, and the system of this modification is tuned to 383 hp. (but the torque is the same). On electric power alone, the basic Haval Raptor can travel 81 km on the WLTC cycle, a crossover with a more capacious battery – 115 km (Haval also indicated a range on the outdated NEDC cycle – 102 and 145 km, respectively). From zero to “hundreds” the Raptor with a 378-horsepower unit accelerates in 6 seconds, with a 383-horsepower unit in 6.2 seconds. Maximum speed – 190 km/h (does not depend on the version).

The Raptor with the basic installation has two configurations, the second hybrid has one. The cheapest version includes: LED optics, 18-inch wheels, leather upholstery, heated front seats, dual-zone climate control, cruise control. The “rich” 378-horsepower cross and the very only 383-horsepower version have a generally identical list of equipment, it includes: a panoramic sunroof, wireless charging for a smartphone, ventilated front seats, all-round cameras, adaptive cruise, systems auto braking and lane keeping. Options include 19-inch wheels, driver seat memory, a head-up display and a rear differential lock.

The price of the Haval Raptor ranges from 165,800 to 183,800 yuan, equivalent to approximately 2,268 000 – 2,515,000 rubles at the current exchange rate. Thus, the Raptor has become one of the most expensive models of the brand — they only ask for more for the Haval H9 frame SUV (from 214,800 yuan or 2,939,000 rubles). The company has not yet announced plans to export the new crossover.