Haval Big Dog

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Haval Big Dog
Unibody

The Haval Big Dog (

crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor under the Haval
brand since 2020.

Its Chinese-language name "大狗" (Dàgǒu), meaning "Big Dog", was chosen by the Chinese public in a poll written out by Haval in China.[1][2] The body colors and trim levels are also named after dog breeds, starting from the entry 'Husky' trim level up to the top 'Belgian Shepherd' trim.[3]

First generation (2020)

First generation
turbo petrol)
Transmission7-speed DCT
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,738 mm (107.8 in)
Length4,620 mm (181.9 in)
Width1,890 mm (74.4 in)
Height1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Rear view

The Haval Big Dog was unveiled at the 2020 Chengdu Auto Show, and it is a

unibody L.E.M.O.N. platform shared with the third generation Haval H6 and Haval Jolion instead of the older Haval H5's body-on-frame platform. The Big Dog uses a transversely mounted engine, and it uses McPherson suspension for the front axle and multi-link suspension for the rear axle.[5]

In terms of engine and power, the Haval Big Dog is powered either by a 1.5-litre turbocharged engine code-named GW4B15A producing 169 hp (126 kW; 171 PS) and 285 N⋅m (210 lb⋅ft; 29.1 kg⋅m) of torque or a 2.0-litre turbocharged engine code-named GW4N20 producing 211 hp (157 kW; 214 PS) and 325 N⋅m (240 lb⋅ft; 33.1 kg⋅m) of torque. The former is only offered in front-wheel-drive, while the latter is only offered in four-wheel-drive.[6] The Big Dog also offers a variety of driving modes and off-road specifications and features such as two differential locks, tank U-turn, and Computer-controlled four-wheel drive.[7]

The Big Dog is available with a choice of six exterior colours: Orange, Red, Grey, Green, Black and White; and three rim packages: Five spoke star 19 inch, Double five spoke wind turbine 18 inch and Five spoke drill 18 inch. Four interior options are also available: Black, Blue-Green, Rice-Brown and Black-Orange.[8]

Big Dog Hunting Edition

Haval Big Dog Hunting Edition

In 2022, the company announced the new Big Dog Hunting Edition. The Hunting Edition features a more rugged appearance with redesigned bumpers, a restyled grille, larger wheels, running boards, and extra wide wheel arch extensions with exposed bolts.[9]

Export

Haval Dargo (Russia)

The Haval Dargo is the name for the Big Dog for overseas markets. The Dargo is available in 2 trims, Sport and Adventure, and is powered by a 2.0-litre 4-cylinder engine.[10]

Second generation (2023)

Second generation
turbo petrol)
Transmission8-speed automatic
Dimensions
Wheelbase2,810 mm (110.6 in)
Length4,705 mm (185.2 in)
Width1,908 mm (75.1 in)
Height1,780 mm (70.1 in)
Rear view
Interior

The second generation Big Dog was originally previewed as the Haval H-Dog PHEV at the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show that opened on December 30, 2022, available in both PHEV and gasoline versions. The interior sports a symmetrical design with a full LCD instrument panel and a central control screen.[11] The second generation Big Dog is a larger and more expensive car compared to the first generation, while the first generation Big Dog will continue to be sold alongside the second-generation Big Dog.

The second generation Haval Big Dog or H-Dog PHEV uses a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder engine plus 2-speed DHT powertrain that outputs a combined 240 kW (326 hp) and 530 Nm with a pure electric cruising range of 50 to 150 km. It is equipped with a Borg-Warner electronically controlled four-wheel drive system, 2 differential locks, and 9 all-terrain modes. Haval claims the fuel consumption of the second generation Haval Big Dog is 1.85 litre per 100 kilometers for a cruising range of 1,000 kilometers. The gasoline version is equipped with a 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder gasoline engine with a maximum output of 175 kW (238 hp), mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission. The entry level version comes with front-wheel drive and the high-end trim levels are available with four-wheel drive.[12]

References

  1. ^ Monika (2020-06-12). "Haval named all-new SUV "Big Dog" as result of WeChat voting". Gasgoo. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
  2. ^ Bubear, Ryan (2020-06-16). "Haval's new retro-styled SUV finally has a name: meet the 'Big Dog'!". Carmag.co.za. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  3. ^ "绿狗、白狗、黑狗，哈佛大狗颜色命名公布，车主听了会怎么想-有车以后". www.youcheyihou.com. Retrieved 2021-04-24.
  4. ^ "Haval Big Dog Made Debuted on 2020 Chengdu Auto Show". chinapev.com. 30 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  5. ^ "Haval unleashes "Big Dog" DaGou". formacar.com. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  6. ^ "广州车展：哈弗大狗2.0T预售16.19万" (in Chinese). 20 November 2020. Retrieved 4 July 2021.
  7. ^ "Haval Bringing In The 'Big Dogs'?". autocar.co.nz. 20 August 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  8. ^ "Haval Big Dog".
  9. ^ Pappas, Pappas (12 May 2022). "China's Haval Big Dog Gains Rugged-Looking Hunting Edition". www.carscoops.com. Retrieved 26 May 2022.
  10. ^ "Haval Dargo 2022 Review".
  11. ^ "Haval H-Dog PHEV SUV at the 2022 Guangzhou Auto Show In China". 30 December 2022.
  12. ^ "Haval Second Generation Big Dog Arrives At The Dealer In China". 15 February 2023.

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