KATHMANDU: GWM Nepal is preparing to introduce the Haval H7 in Nepal. The SUV will be brought to the Nepali market by VG Impex, the official distributor of Great Wall Motor (GWM).
The Haval H7 is offered with hybrid and plug-in hybrid powertrains in international markets. The PHEV versions use a 1.5-liter turbocharged petrol engine paired with an electric motor and a 19.09 kWh battery.
The H7 PHEV 4WD is the most powerful version. Its dual-motor setup produces a combined 364 PS and 760 Nm of torque. The front motor produces 109 PS, while the rear motor produces 204 PS. It also gets GWM’s Hi4 all-wheel-drive system.
The H7 PHEV 2WD produces 326 PS and 540 Nm. It uses the same 19.09 kWh battery and offers up to 105 km of electric range under the NEDC cycle. The 4WD version has a claimed electric range of up to 91 km.
The Haval H7 measures 4,800 mm in length, 1,950 mm in width and 1,843 mm in height. It has a 2,738 mm wheelbase. The SUV is available with 18-inch and 19-inch alloy wheels, depending on the variant.
The SUV features MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. Its equipment list includes multiple drive modes and off-road-focused features on higher variants.
Inside, the H7 gets a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch infotainment screen. Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto are available, along with a 50W wireless charging pad. Higher variants also get a head-up display and an off-road information display.
Other features include ventilated front seats, a memory function for the driver’s seat, dual-zone automatic climate control and a 540-degree camera system. The SUV also gets a range of safety and driver-assistance features, with the full ADAS package available on the top-spec Hi4 PHEV 4WD.
The H7 PHEV variants also offer features such as EV Mode, Camp Mode, Nap Mode and GWM’s “Coffee Space” functionality. These features add to its appeal as a family SUV for both daily driving and longer trips.
According to GWM Nepal, the Haval H7 is set to make its Nepal debut at the upcoming NADA Auto Show.
