Great Wall Haval H3
| Haval H3 | ||
|---|---|---|
Curb weight 1,720 kg (3,792.0 lb) | | |
| Chronology | ||
| Predecessor | Great Wall Safe | |
| Successor | Haval H5 (SUV) Haval H6 Coupe (Crossover SUV) | |
The Great Wall Haval H3 (
It was the first Chinese car to be exported in large quantities to Western Europe in 2006, with 30,000 units shipped to Italy.[citation needed] Its main advantage over established European, North American and Asian rivals is its low comparative cost.[citation needed] A six-speed automatic concept version called the Great Wall Hover H7 was made and can reach speeds of up to 225 km/h or 140 mph.[1]
In Australia, it was badged as the Great Wall X240
Design and engineering
One of the reasons for the comparatively low retail price of the Great Wall Haval H3 is that it is based heavily on older models by other manufacturers. The entry-level engine is the 4G64 2.4 litre gasoline inline-four supplied by
Gallery
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Great Wall Hover -
Post-facelift Great Wall Haval H3 front -
Post-facelift Great Wall Haval H3 rear -
Great Wall Hover with Sportkit -
2010 Haval H3
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Engines and transmission
The gasoline-fuelled Great Wall Haval H3 uses the
Environmental and safety test
One of the main problems facing exported Chinese cars was European safety and environmental regulations. The Great Wall Haval H3 complies with the
Limousine version
| Great Wall Hover Pi | |
|---|---|
I4 (petrol) | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 4,800 mm (189.0 in) 4,950 mm (194.9 in) (2008) |
| Length | 6,720 mm (264.6 in) 6,870 mm (270.5 in) (2008) |
| Width | 1,800 mm (70.9 in) |
| Height | 1,765 mm (69.5 in) |
Great Wall also produces a more luxurious, limousine version of the Hover, called the Great Wall Hover Pi[8][9] (Chinese: 长城哈弗派). Its name is also sometimes spelt Hover π. The first Hover Pi was given as a gift to Fidel Castro in 2006.[10] The vehicle has so far been the best selling vehicle of its kind (most others originating outside China being stretched by third-party conversion outfits), being exported to Japan, South Korea, France, Italy, Malaysia, Russia, South Africa, and other overseas markets. In 2008, the Hover Pi's length was extended from 6.7 meters to 6.9 meters.[11]
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Great Wall Hover Π front. -
Great Wall Hover Π side.
References
- ^ "Shanghai Show: Great Wall Hover H7 Concept – Carscoop". Carscoop.blogspot.com. 2009-04-20. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
- ^ Pettendy, Marton; John Mellor (2009-10-15). "Great Wall X240 ready to roll". GoAuto. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
- ^ "Great Wall Motors X240 SUV Approved For Sale In Australia". The Motor Report. 2009-10-21. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Hover SUV Engine and Integrated Review and Test". chinapev. Retrieved 2010-04-25.
- ^ "Great Wall Motor Company Limited". Gwm.cn. Archived from the original on 2008-03-12. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- ^ "中国新车评价规程（C-NCAP）官方网站". C-NCAP.org. Archived from the original on 2010-06-02. Retrieved 2008-04-03.
- ^ "ANCAP Crash Test - Great Wall Motors X240 2009". Mynrma.com.au. Retrieved 2011-01-02.
- ^ "Great Wall Hover π". Gwm.com.ro. Archived from the original on 2009-10-14. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ "Great Wall Hover π". Gwm.com.cn. Archived from the original on 2008-04-20. Retrieved 2008-05-16.
- ^ "Great Wall Wingle". Indiacar.net. Archived from the original on 2006-08-28. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
- ^ "Hover Pi drives Great Wall Motor to limo segment". Gasgoo.com. 2008-08-15. Retrieved 2009-09-30.
External links
- Official website (archived)
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