Haval H8

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Haval H8
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Overview
Manufacturer Great Wall Motor
Production2013–2018
Assembly Baoding, China
Body and chassis
Class mid-size SUV
Body style 5-door wagon
Layout Front-engine, rear-wheel drive
Front-engine, four-wheel drive
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 L GW4C20A I4 ( turbo petrol)
2.0 L GW4D20 I4 (diesel)
Transmission 6 speed automatic
8 speed ZF 8HP automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase 2,915 mm (114.8 in)
Length4,806 mm (189.2 in)
Width1,810 mm (71.3 in)
Height1,975 mm (77.8 in)

The Haval H8 is a mid-size SUV produced by Haval, a sub-brand of Great Wall Motor.

Overview

The Haval H8 was previewed on the April 2012 Beijing Auto Show as the Great Wall Haval H7 concept, the production version was revealed on the Chinese car market during the 2013 Guangzhou Auto Show. Pricing of the Haval H8 SUV ranges from 183,800 to 231,800 yuan. The chassis of the H8 is a uni-body, while suspension in the front is double-wishbone independent with the rear being multi-link independent. Drive train options include both 4×2 and 4×4. [1] [2]

The Haval H8 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engine making 160kW at 5500rpm and 324Nm between 2000 and 4000rpm. The engine is mated to a ZF six-speed automatic gearbox. The torque is directed to the rear wheels by default, with a transfer case by Borg-Warner sending up to 50 per cent of torque to the front wheels when needed. [3]

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References

  1. "Haval H8 SUV is Ready for the China car market". 19 November 2013.
  2. "Haval H8 re-launched on the Chinese car market". 27 April 2015.
  3. "2015 Haval H8 review".