HAVAL MENGLONG Plug-in hybrid 102/145km SUV

For a long time, off-road vehicles have been distinguished from household transportation due to their high fuel consumption and poor comfort. In the new energy era, plug-in hybrid technology can solve this problem well. As a professional SUV brand, HAVAL has also launched its latest product HAVAL MENGLONG, a new energy off-road SUV. Compared with traditional SUVs, MENGLONG's Hi4 technology and rear axle differential lock can not only go further in the wild, but also reduce fuel consumption. So do the HAVAL MENGLONG have strong capabilities in off-roading? Let's take a look together.

Off-roading requires strong power. Traditional off-road vehicles achieve four-wheel drive through a transmission shaft, which causes large transmission losses, and off-road performance is often linked to fuel consumption. HAVAL MENGLONG adopts 1.5T+Hi4 technology and uses new energy technology to break the curse of off-road vehicles that consume more fuel. A 3-engine and 9-mode power system composed of a special hybrid engine with a thermal efficiency of 41.5% and front and rear electric motors, with a combined power of 282kW and a combined torque of 750N·m. Among them, the 1.5T engine has a maximum power of 123kW and a maximum torque of 243N·m. The front motor has a power of 70kW and a peak torque of 160N·m. The rear motor has a peak power of 150kW and a peak torque of 350N·m. Through the complementarity of the three power sources, the power and torque output that can only be achieved by large-displacement off-road vehicles in the past is achieved, and the power loss of traditional transfer cases and transmission shafts is also eliminated.

In terms of passing performance, it provides an approach angle of 24°, a departure angle of 30°, a longitudinal breakover angle of 19°, a minimum unloaded ground clearance of 200mm, a wading depth of 560mm, and a maximum climbing angle of 60%. It is also equipped with the iTVC intelligent torque vectoring control system, which can better control the torque distribution between the front and rear wheels. Whether it is the grip on paved roads or the ability to get out of trouble on non-paved roads, it is more guaranteed. If you are pursuing off-road passability, you can also choose a mechanical cog-type rear axle differential lock to lock the power output of the left and right wheels to ensure that power is not lost due to wheel spin during off-roading. In addition to three regular driving modes for urban driving, four off-road driving modes are available: snow, sand, mud and four-wheel drive. The system will automatically adjust the power output of the front and rear axles according to different modes. The driver only needs to select according to the terrain to easily enjoy off-road fun.

Excellent off-road performance, excellent energy consumption performance, and classic styling design. The HAVAL MENGLONG excels in this regard. It adopts a new hardcore design style, which has both a tough appearance and exquisite details. It can not only highlight the tough feeling, but also be very beneficial to the interior space; details such as retro LED headlights, riveted front grille, trapezoidal wheel eyebrows and two-color body, the overall reveal is different from ordinary urban SUVs. The personality matches its performance capabilities and is easily reminiscent of wild attributes.

Since it is a new energy off-road, intelligent equipment is essential. The HAVAL MENGLONG is equipped with a coffee smart cockpit. The 14.6-inch central control screen can provide voice interaction with dual-tone zone recognition, allowing you to see and say what you see. It is also equipped with a transparent chassis with a 540-degree panoramic image, steep slope descent, and assisted off-road driving. It is very suitable for off-road novices or ordinary players.

In terms of driving comfort, it benefits from Haval’s years of accumulated SUV tuning experience. The HAVAL MENGLONG finds a balance between handling and comfort. The front MacPherson and rear multi-link independent suspension performs very well on the road, filtering fine vibrations very well, and the chassis does not feel thin. It has sufficient support on non-paved roads, and the suspension travel is sufficient to cope with extreme road conditions.

New energy is undoubtedly a major trend in automobile development. The strong torque output characteristics of electric four-wheel drive can not only improve the off-road performance of the vehicle, but also eliminate the need to worry about fuel consumption. There is no pressure even for daily transportation in the city, which solves the contradiction between off-road and home use. If you like to travel in the wild and do not have high off-road intensity, you can consider this type of new energy off-road SUV to expand the use scenarios.