2025 GWM Haval Jolion (inc. 0-100 & braking) review: The Jolion has shrunk!

[@lluow]

I was actually checking out this car and saw your video. I don’t mind these changes at all. Much suit my needs anyway and 1k cheaper. Couldn’t be happier.

[@PhoenixSunsNZ]

This was a wonderful review. You spoke well and covered all the things that anybody could ask for. Cheers.

[@MrGaZZaDaG]

i love it, looks sooo much nicer on the external

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

Yeah, they nailed it

[@samy4288]

Looks better than the older version outside

[@Wilson-4330]

I have a 2022 H6 Vanta and I love it! Personally I have not had any issues with the car where I know a number of people have I would highly recommend GWM as a whole since owning. The only thing I would change at the tyres that came on the car, the worst tyres I have had on a car before. I ended up getting rid of the tyres that came on the car and throwing on a set of Good Year Assurance MaxGuards and I love them! Fixed all the issues I had with the car

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

I took a test drive, and it was amazing. I couldn't even feel the gears shifting-it would take a real car enthusiast to notice that. I'm very impressed. I enjoyed it much more than the Haval H6 HEV.

[@Showmetheevidence-]

Except... If you need space then the H6 is obviously much better

[@sibusisonkuna4713]

I absolutely love the sport kit, adds fun and character

[@roshanvlogs4193]

I have 2021 jolion, still going without any single problem. Build quality is great as well. ❤

[@iggy5347]

How many kms??

[@jay-uo2bi]

That colour is lovely.

[@asifkhattak198]

We purchased Haval Jolion Lux las May last year, driven 21000ks without any problem, the complaint we have is the driver seat back would have been better with more padding. Otherwise we love it.

[@michaelwebb540]

After 20 thousand.....I should hope so!!!.

[@mrgarrison3516]

I'm surprised it hasn't fallen apart

[@yslee1401]

Have you tried selling the Haval? You will need some help with standing after you hear the price, if you even get a response at all

[@yslee1401]

@@asifkhattak198 good luck trying to sell it. Do have a defibrillator and 2 paramedics on standby coz your heart may miss a couple of beats

[@David_Blong]

They have good build quality they also employ designers and engineers from European and Japanese brands and most manufacturers use Chinese made parts

[@adarshshrestha8807]

It looks soo amazing with the sporty bumper

[@theonewhowatchesthewatchme2275]

That colour is epic

[@carmellomodaffari2025]

love the new look! and also the new color....

[@David_Blong]

After researching and finding out Chinese car manufacturers hired European and engineers from other car manufacturers I brought a h6 hybrid really impressed after owning Toyota and holders for the price and warranty who cares if I sell cheaper than a Toyota because I pay half the price for a good build quality and most car parts are made in china anyway 🎉🎉🎉🎉 also averaged 5.5 to 6 litres per 100klms hilly and city hwy driving

[@jayartz8562]

I gotta say those Jolion colours are great.

[@adnanmural2583]

Hi can you do a video on how most of these tyre repairs kit works and how reliable they are.

[@travellinghusbandschronicles]

We have a 2021 H6 lux. It’s about to tick over 55,000 klm. Observations: • Paint on front bumper does suffer stone chips (freeway) easily. • as my daily driver I am used to it, but my partner still hates the screen searching for HVAC & radio- needs better short cuts • it’s powerful & has zip but my partner prefers the transmission in ‘ECO mode’ to make takeoff & gear changes smoother (dulled) • electronic minders need better calibration but have learned to override them.

[@yslee1401]

@@travellinghusbandschronicles try selling it to a used car dealer. You’ll be asked to drive that junk away immediately

[@lucaswest2530]

@@yslee1401enlighten us with your ownership experience … or are you just here to talk shit

[@Chairschairschairschairs]

I like the colour

[@mohammedali-po6qb]

the door sounds much better then most of Japanese cars

[@yslee1401]

As your operative word suggests, “sounds”. Wait till you sell. PRC cars devalues 75% within a year

[@Trackandshield]

​@@yslee1401this CCP hater is on a roll

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

Haval H6 devalued 9.5% over 3 years here in Europe. I'm still amazed O_o

[@yslee1401]

@@VeaceslavBARBARII perhaps in your dream

[@john_barnett]

@@Trackandshield GWM is a private company, no CCP here

[@namechecksout6300]

In South Africa this is dubbed as the Jolion Pro.

[@radissimo1]

that's why it has same name on the boot

[@yslee1401]

@@namechecksout6300 in Australia, it’s dubbed a Temu Toyota

[@mrz1281]

looks waaay better now. interior could have done with a tweak though.

[@humanrich]

Was convinced to get this to replace our focus until I found out how small the boot is. What’s the point of it being an SUV?

[@derekdeed664]

Bought a Jolion Hybrid when they first came out 2 years ago, it's been an absolutely brilliant car, no issues whatsoever and 5.4l/100km overall. Prefer the styling of the previous version, smaller boot space is definitely a downside. Inbuilt sat navigate is just another added cost to keep up to date, much prefer to use my smart phone. DAB radio would be a waste in NZ as it's a service that's not commercially available here.

[@angusnz7910]

I can’t get over the fixation over temp changing. I’m not a lover of screens, but hand heart I don’t change mine anyway. Just like a heat pump you set your desired temp and it will get you there the fastest way possible. I can’t father people making it 18 only to turn it up later to 21 because it’s now blowing out on cold….same for heat…it’s not going to warm you any quicker. But I do find it curious I can’t use my phone but am aloud to operate what’s basically an iPad in the car 😳

[@adonalama-r7g]

I have the previous version of the Jolion and that wireless charger works

[@Colin06R1]

Don't need DAB. You can use your phone with the digital radio apps. Much easier and your phone will be connected.

[@shawndla]

I thought you were all joking but I eventually heard it when I turned down the volume and moved the phone away from my ear

[@macgaverbond2019]

I have been driving the other Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid for nearly 2 yrs with nearly 900K range on a full tank using Fuel 95. So far happy . They have a cheaper battery that failed in less than 15months which cost me nearly 300$ to replace it. Battery warranty is 12months only. The hybrid battery so far is very good with 8yrs warranty and it lacks the punch uphill with 1.5Litre Engine. Overall pretty good.

[@iggy5347]

Haval jolion is the examples of japanese quality with chinese prices no wonder VW and nissan is on the brink of collapse

[@CruzeUK]

See alot of Australian cars have panic buttons on the key fobs. Is this a legal thing as I've never seen a car with a panic button in the UK.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

Australians are afraid of each other.

[@trixalator]

It's for snakes, gets them to move away from the car..

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

It's a fantastic button. It helps me find my car in the parking lot when I forget where I left it.

[@XXB4XX]

Nah, not as common as you think. Although it's good for a big car park to find my car.

[@adriaanserrao2016]

In south Africa these are about 42000 Australian dollars. Still a good car. But the jaecoo we have and you are getting is better

[@mrkring1526]

What an absolute rip off

[@garylab7934]

​@@mrkring1526Different tax system, they have a car industry we don't, we have a free trade agreement they don't.

[@adriaanserrao2016]

@@garylab7934 Yes, we also earn less and pay more for cars. We even pay more for the ranger and hilux that is built in our own country than you do for the imported ones. Electric cars here are taxed, we don't get a tax break on them we pay 50% more.

[@yslee1401]

@@adriaanserrao2016 It’s called a Temu Tesla in the west

[@joytech23]

It looks like a relatively good package, but why the hell did they reduce the sound deadening? One of my friends has the previous Hybrid model and it was really nice on the highway and course chip road. 6-7dB doesn't sound like a lot but it really is quite a massive downgrade. That is a make or break criteria for me when I start shopping around again.

[@sidjyothi]

OMG! You are right! This is disastrous. 6-7DB as per the reading is a humongous comedown. No sir, this is not for me. I think the MG HS petrol (the new one) is much better insulated

[@rogersliu1200]

could be down to tyre choice.

[@sidjyothi]

@@rogersliu1200 3dB, yes. Not 6-7dB

[@yslee1401]

@@joytech23 because it’s a Temu Toyota

[@justsmallstuff4994]

I brought one very nice only thing I regret is not buying the ultra

[@GlowingTube]

255 litre boot... wow, deal killer right there.

[@MrsBillWeasley]

Omg I just saw your ad on channel 7’s app! So cool

[@mickl6661]

Best value. Love it. We need something affordable

[@waruswaller1580]

MG zs hybrid is better??

[@gtavicer8]

So wait, the most basic model is called the Premium? Wtf?

[@benwelter8890]

Automakers have been doing this for decades, fits that springs to mind is the executive Commodore. Nothing executive about it 🤣

[@yslee1401]

@@gtavicer8 there is nothing premium about any PRC vehicles. The best they get is to use the name Temu Toyota or Temu Tesla

[@thabisomaleka3933]

I HATED the previous Jolion the design & the engine. This new Jolion Pro I love!

[@kenmutua5712]

Safety features ?

[@raymondmumford6255]

New design looks better.

[@Felixshahi]

How is reliability on these cars?

[@yslee1401]

@@Felixshahi It’s good for 2 years/40,000kms. Then it’s off to the junkyard

[@Gdsamplify]

Can't wait for this to hit the Rideshare scene

[@Luftnarret]

7:10 it is wireless charger only in Ultra trim

[@RodneyW]

In short, the Haval Jolion Hybrid looks sporty, but is noisy, slow on the highway, thirsty if you do any highway running,, has a tiny boot, has a huge turning circle and ordinary handling. However, it will be peppy on a test drive in the city... as long as you don't push too hard, you'll be fine.

[@yslee1401]

And most of all, it does not have any resale value

[@Kitzus]

⁠​⁠@@yslee1401sheez, do you have evidence other than just hating for no reason? In NZ Jolion hybrid ultras are $41k new and are minimum $30k for the 2022 version with about 30km and there are barely any available cause I assume most people are happy with them and don’t want to sell them. I don’t think that’s much different to other brands, feel free to proof me wrong

[@teofilol2666]

Rodney M. I'm assuming you have never driven one, probably never seen one in person but you can offer so indepth opinions on the car

[@RodneyW]

@@teofilol2666 Did you watch Paul's review? I simply summarised it.... (and yes, I have seen this in person, although I am not sure what that would add to Paul's review!).

[@leemace9638]

Who listens to the radio 📻

[@andyh5666]

The Sports - 1979 🙃

[@Ocean_n_Luna]

Love the review, but I have a little inquiry, Can Paul please highlight whether there is a memory car seat as well as the supportive level of the app to the vehicle? Cause most buyers of this car are for the family (including me), I often need to swap drivers with my partner. That could be a very critical argument of whether we should consider the vehicle, Thanks Paul !!

[@ssalloum1993]

I use a Jolion, but the petrol model, and the car doesn't have memory seat functionality

[@buncha5651]

That bloody horrible badge on the grill.

[@pascoesvale]

So the HEV version doesn’t have paddle shifters

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

You can't have paddle shifters with CVT transmissions.

[@pascoesvale]

@@VeaceslavBARBARIIsome brands do with eCVT that mimics a DCT

[@aayanahmed9852]

Can you guys add the Lincoln navigator, Cadillac Escalade, ford expedition and Kia telluride to you website

[@yutomi8739]

This is an Australian Company for the most part i beleive and none of those are sold in Australia.

[@brendoneveringham6366]

Does this car actually have voice recognition 🤔

[@JeremyGeduldt-m2h]

GWM Rabbit in China other silly named models Big Dog & Cool Dog if dose models should come to South Africa & Australia it should come with other names like Electron & Meteorite cool model names I think out .

[@carsella11]

What’s with Chinese manufacturers under-sizing wheels? The BYD Sealion 6 and this (and others from MG) could do with wider wheels, or different offset wheels to properly fill the guards. They’d look quite attractive if that was fixed. Reminds me of the old Datsun 120Y cheese cutters.

[@yslee1401]

PRC engineering-don’t expect anything more

[@jeppo1185]

The 180B with a set of mags and tyres was the bomb! 😜

[@carsella11]

@@jeppo1185 180B. Yes. 120Y. No.

[@jeppo1185]

@@carsella11 agree 💯

[@mrkring1526]

The way the wheels are inset with the black wheel guards looks disgusting. Like absolutely stupid AF.

[@AlexanderTanned]

Do people actually listen to AM radio?

[@kareembaba7498]

Saw a P plater with this car.

[@katef6989]

I would never have looked at the old version. Too ugly. But I want this colour in ultra hybrid. Love the new facelift!

[@nguyenquangduy7677]

Can you review Suzuki S Cross? Don't see many of these on the road but reckon it can be good for value

[@grandmastersushi9600]

08:59----Having a bad day* 09:00---- "G'day, Im Paullll" 😃😃

[@someyoutuber99]

My mom loves her Jolion.

[@SuperSymbol]

Reminds me of Honda ZRV grill at the front.

[@RexNathanChan]

Design: front lower looks like AMG/MB

[@sibongisenimaxengana7695]

Gwm my dream car🙆🙆 god help me😥😥😥😥

[@TheStagswag]

No digital radio is a weird omission

[@yslee1401]

The spectrum is likely used by PRC for eavesdropping

[@farzadjahankhah1983]

What are the points to test surface softness, place for bottles, horn sound, android auto or apple car play, are they this important (As this device main purpose is to commute)? Or reliability of the car, service costs, warranty supports on factual cases, rate of failures, etc should be discussed? Another thing is repeating the same sequence of testing (even with somehow similar words) is really boring, unfortunately.

[@kennethprocak5176]

Mention reach for the screen for climate control, use voice recognition.

[@jasonwynn75]

Hey guys. Print out a new “please subscribe “ sheet and laminate it. Then some double sided tape to attach to suitcase. Attention to detail matters. All the best.😊

[@johnc9658]

I’m really not convinced by these Temu Teslas, but to be fair, Korean cars have come a long way since they first arrived.

[@yslee1401]

Ha ha. Love the way you described these PRC knock offs-Temu Teslas

[@teofilol2666]

Bot responding to another bot, weird

[@johnc9658]

Flog responding to two bots. 🤔 Even weirder!

[@yslee1401]

@@johnc9658 CNY0.50 to little pinks that responded

[@Kiwibloke2025]

Jolion and sporty in the same sentence is an oxymoron

[@Mark-jz5ye]

Needs better offset wheels. Wheels sit three feet inwards.

[@yslee1401]

But if they do more negative offset, the tyres will rub against the fender when cornering as the suspension is not well designed

[@roadkingtouringnz9220]

I agree mate, I looked at one and thought they had taken the proper wheels off it and put on some skinnys, sit to far in, I wonder how car companies can sign off dumb shit like this before it goes to market.

[@yslee1401]

@@roadkingtouringnz9220 GWM stupidity at its peak. After all, these vehicles are also known as Temu Teslas or Temu Toyotas

[@teofilol2666]

​@@yslee1401bot copycat another bit😂

[@AnwarDeKlerk]

Are you perhaps the twin of Seth McFarlane?

[@Đờimitry]

Chinese mid range seem much better built than Germ and Jappy higher end. For 35k ? What more you want? Try and get this quality at this price from other " well established brands", you cant. About 5 litre per 100km? With that size and comfort? Stop complaining, I be surprised if Holden even survive with their " quality" and tries to sell China., oops they died already as a company lol.

[@davepax982]

Looks over bodied in comparison to the previous one. Personally, I prefer the proportions of the previous model. It needs more track width. Actually, what is it with Chinese cars and body to track proportions? A lot of them never look to be sitting right.

[@perpetualgrin5804]

' Over bodied ' ?

[@davepax982]

@@perpetualgrin5804 ok. Under tracked.

[@yslee1401]

@@davepax982 or just junkyard grave vehicles

[@g2m4]

I own a Haval h6 ultra hybrid .5 months old. We get a fuel efficiency of ~6.8 to 7.3 l/100 km. Car is very decent. Like the whole package we got with the car. Get a lot more for the price than any other car. We have only done ~4000km. The overall experience is good

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

Wait until the break-in period is over. The fuel savings will increase even more.

[@yslee1401]

@@g2m4 no resale value at all

[@grandmastersushi9600]

Looks like a CX-5, shouldn't have trimmed the boot space. Pretty lazy design for a mid spec

[@yslee1401]

@@grandmastersushi9600 oh? You think it’s a Temu Mazda?

[@karl6203]

These manufacturers need to stop slapping so many badges on their cars. Nobody cares who the parent company is. They don’t make them any less shit lol.

[@Coastmac2001]

Well at least it doesn't lift its rear end under heavy braking like the GWM Tank does. That's at least a plus. I'd give it no more than a 4.5/10 . Improvements to overall refinement, reliability, quality, driveability , NVH, economy are incremental at best. Resale & depreciation need work. Haval still like nearly all Chinese brands have a lot more work to do . Its not a complete fail. But nor is it a big tick .

[@JayG0o]

A hybrid vehicle for 35k drive away, seems a good bargain. Time will tell about its reliability. If the body kit is not your thing, remove and sell it to other Jolion owner 😅

[@yslee1401]

@@JayG0o it will be good for 2 years/40,000kms provided the battery does not do a thermal runaway first

[@buncha5651]

No spare wheel, no sale.😊

[@yslee1401]

No resale value

[@buncha5651]

​@yslee1401 Unfortunately, that's all vehicles. None are an investment. 😊

[@yslee1401]

@@buncha5651 do you use your vehicle from cradle to grave?

[@jura8071]

Mariću ne pravi se Englez

[@mrevoix1]

AMG should sue them for that Americana style grille 😂

[@HamesKim]

s...box

[@yslee1401]

@@HamesKim that’s actually an understatement. I’ll call it an inferno trap

[@GMK189-f2k]

No Chinese communist cars for me

[@itsjay5413]

First

[@bennyboost]

I don't mind the new design but the front grill is a bit ugly and nobody wants a huge Haval badge on the front. Nobody's buying this car for the badge!

[@edwardmorris2231]

Those fake exhausts 🤮

[@yslee1401]

There are a lot more fakes that the exhaust in this PRC vehicle

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

I love fake exhaust. It always looks nice and tidy.

[@iallreadyknowsunshine57]

These chinese made vehicles are absolute garbage! Theres a good reason why they are cheaper than other brands.

[@markmcmillan5728]

Nope. Whole lot is to intrusive...

[@yslee1401]

Another vehicle with no resale value

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

I'm from Europe. Haval has a great resale value here 😊

[@yslee1401]

@@VeaceslavBARBARII you don’t have to like your own comments to earn CNY0.50

[@carmellomodaffari2025]

It doesn't matter what brand vehicle you buy always No resale Value! what's worse you pay more you lose more! I rather buy a vehicle up to $30,000 keep for 2 years maybe lose about $ 10,000! imagine a vehicle cost 100K maybe lose around 36K or more! after owning for 2 years.....

[@yslee1401]

@ yes it does. Toyota/Lexus Hybrids retain their values the best

[@Paul-fv4no]

I see they have done away with the word Haval on the front seats, much better.

[@justdoit7292]

你讲话速度太快说慢一点👎👎👎

[@mrgarrison3516]

You can adjust the play back speed (0.75), but he sounded drunk when I tried this 🤷

[@yslee1401]

This video is not meant for little pinks

[@teofilol2666]

​@@yslee1401it's meant for pro bots. Time to collect your fee😂

[@VeaceslavBARBARII]

You can choose 0.75x from the player options

[@yslee1401]

@@justdoit7292 a Temu Toyota? No way Jose