Haval H7

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Haval H7
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First generation Haval H7 Red Label
Overview
Manufacturer Haval (Great Wall Motor)
Production2015–2021
2024–present
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size crossover SUV
Body style 5-door SUV

The Haval H7 is a mid-size crossover SUV by Haval that was launched on the Chinese car market in early 2016. The first generation model was discontinued in 2021, and the second generation model was based on the Haval Xiaolong Max.

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First generation (2015)

Haval H7
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Overview
Manufacturer Haval (Great Wall Motor)
Also calledGreat Wall Haval H7
Production2015–2021
Model years 2015–2021
Assembly Tianjin, China
Body and chassis
Class
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L GW4C20A I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission
  • 6-speed DCT
  • 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,850 mm (112.2 in)
Length
  • 4,715 mm (185.6 in) (H7)
  • 4,900 mm (192.9 in) (H7L)
Width1,925 mm (75.8 in)
Height
  • 1,718 mm (67.6 in) (H7)
  • 1,785 mm (70.3 in) (H7L)

The Haval H7 was unveiled to the Chinese market in 2015. Pricing for the H7 ranges from 125,000 yuan to 175,000 yuan. [1]

The engine of the Haval H7 and Haval H7L is a 2.0-liter 231 hp (172 kW) / 350 Nm direct-injection turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine linked to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission. [2]

Australian market

The Australian market Haval H7 debuted in the first quarter of 2018. While the Haval H7 was unveiled in five-seat H7 and seven-seat H7L (Long) models for the domestic Chinese market. Only the seven-seat version called H7 is offered in Australia, losing the "Long" moniker for the Australian market. Only the front-wheel drive version of the Haval H7 is available in Australia. The top-of-the-line LUX trim of the H7 is fully loaded with features including a panoramic sunroof, automatic tailgate, 12.3-inch instrument panel display, and semi-autonomous parking.

Safety features of the Haval H7 for the Australian market include blind-spot monitors, lane-changing assist, rear cross-traffic alert sensors, autonomous emergency braking, forward collision warning, and a 360-degree camera.

Wheels offered for the H7 include either 19- or 20-inch alloys, depending on the trim levels. The H7 is also running 235/55 R19 or 255/45 R20 tires. [3]

Haval H7L

A seven-seater mid-size Haval H7L was also available in Red Label trim shortly after, with almost 200 mm (7.9 in) of extra length. [4]

Second generation (2024)

Haval H7
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2024 Haval H7
Overview
Manufacturer Haval (Great Wall Motor)
ProductionTo be commenced
Assembly Tianjin, China
Body and chassis
Class Mid-size SUV
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Front-engine, four-wheel-drive
Related Haval Xiaolong Max
Powertrain
Engine 1.5 L GW4B15H I4 (turbo petrol)
Transmission
  • 6-speed DCT
  • 7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length4,780 mm (188.2 in)
Width1,895 mm (74.6 in)
Height1,725 mm (67.9 in)

News of the second generation H7 model surfaced in October 2024 with the model being now heavily based on the Haval Xiaolong Max. [5]

Markets

South Africa

The H7 was launched in South Africa on 15 January 2025, with two trim levels: Luxury and Super Luxury, it is powered by either a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol or 1.5-litre petrol hybrid powertrains. [6]

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