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- Expensive SUVs from China
Chinese SUVs have established themselves as reliable and comfortable cars that are almost as good as global brands. And in such a category as the price, they even exceed them, since they are more affordable.
But the most expensive SUVs available in 2020 are of greatest interest. Here are the five best Chinese SUVs, most of which are top sellers and are likely to remain best sellers in 2020.
Expensive SUVs from China
1. All-wheel drive classic SUV Haval H9
Classic 4x4 SUVs on the frame are actually not that plentiful as they are being vigorously supplanted by crossovers and SUVs, which are less expensive and more maneuverable.
Has won well-deserved recognition and became the best-selling Haval H9 SUV from the Haval company, a division of the large car manufacturer Great Wall Motors.
The car was first presented in 2014 in Beijing, in 2015 it was shown in Moscow, and in 2019 production began at the recently opened Tula automobile plant Haval. It is the flagship model of the company.
The model was updated several times: in 2017, Hawal H9 changed the front bumper and radiator grill, and in 2019 updated the taillights and optics, and its radiator grill received two powerful strips, and the appearance of the bumpers changed again.
H9 has been in our country since 2015, and its sales are growing exponentially. So, in 2019, 852 copies of this cool tea beast were sold.
Haval H9 is a classic 4x4 SUV with its inherent elements: frame body structure, four-wheel drive, equipped with a two-liter T-GDI petrol engine with a capacity of 245 hp. from. or diesel two-liter Turbo CRDi in 190 hp, eight-speed "automatic".
The body is a frame SUV, its length is 4856 mm, its height is 1900 mm. Clearance - 206 mm. Five-door, seven-seater, 80 l tank.
The Chinese conceived Hawal 9 as a competitor to the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado, and in fact, the implementation of the idea did not disappoint. The competitor turned out to be very worthy, both externally and internally. The large-size frame SUV with its elegant and solid appearance is fully consistent with the classic models.
The interior is well thought out in terms of ergonomics, finished with soft plastic, the seats are made of genuine leather. The SUV is equipped with many worthy options, including six airbags, 18-inch wheels, a rear-view camera, various sensors, parking indicators and other useful things.
Those wishing to buy this "baby" should know that in 2020 it will be offered in Elite and Premium trim levels, and the price will range from 2,600,000 to 2,780,000 rubles.
2. Frame SUV DW Hower H5, formerly Great Wall Hover H5
The Hover line has been rolling off assembly lines at Great Wall Motors since 2005. Great Wall Hover is a model that was the first of all cars produced by China to be exported to Europe back in 2006. Now this powerful, elegant SUV is sold on all continents. In Russia it was presented in 2005 at the Moscow Motor Show.
Hover has been restyled twice: in 2010 and 2014. In 2017, it entered the assembly shops of Stavropol Auto, and after rebranding, it is sold under the DW Hower brand.
The compact SUV DW Hower H5 has been assembled since 2018. This car is the next generation of the Hover line, inheriting all the virtues of its predecessors.
4x4 SUV with frame structure, full permanent rear and plug-in drive, has a 2.4L petrol engine or 2.8L diesel engine. sec., five-speed automatic transmission, volume - 74 liters. Car length - 4650 mm, width - 1800 mm, height - 1745 mm, weight - 2305 kg, maximum speed - 225 km / h.
Those wishing to buy this reliable and luxurious comrade in Russia in 2020 will have to pay 1,200,000 rubles or more.
DW Hower H5 comes in three trim levels: "City" will cost the buyer 1,200,000 rubles, "Comfort" - 1,350,000 rubles, and for "Lux" you will have to pay 1,500,000 rubles. All three configurations are equipped with a 2-liter Mitsubishi 4G63S4T gasoline turbo engine and a 6-speed manual transmission.
The basic City configuration contains everything you need: rear-wheel drive, climate and cruise control, two airbags, new exchange rate stability systems, an assistant when going uphill and downhill, tire pressure monitoring, and more.
"Comfort" has four-wheel drive with a front axle connection, a rear-view camera, parking and rain sensors are included.
"Lux" - for the most demanding: here will delight the interior, fully upholstered in leather, airbags for all seven seats, side curtains, a pad on the knees for the driver. The driver's seat is electrically adjustable and there is a curtain and carpet in the luggage compartment.
3. Large SUV Foton Sauvana
The 2017 Foton Sauvana is a mid-size SUV from Foton Motor. Developed on the platform of the budget Foton Tunland pickup truck.
Photon debuted at the Guangzhou Auto Show in China in 2014. The brand was known at the development stage as Foton U201, in some foreign markets it was introduced as Foton Toplander. In Russia, the car began to be sold in 2017, the assembly is carried out by the Avtotor plant in Kaliningrad.
SUV frame SUV, five-door, has four-wheel drive. Equipped with engines: 2.0T and 2.8T for 201, 218 and 177 hp, turbo. The checkpoint is mechanical, as an option - automatic. Rear-wheel drive, as an option - full.
Photon's length is 4830 mm, its width is 1910 mm, and its height is 1885 mm. Weight - 1930-2100 kg. The maximum speed is 190 km / h.
This urban all-terrain vehicle can be described in words: hardy, comfortable, stylish. Has proven itself from a very good side, sales are not falling.
You can buy Foton Sauvana on the Russian market in 2020 for 1,670,000 rubles and above - up to 1,920,000 rubles, it all depends on the configuration.
In total, Photon Savannah comes in four trim levels. The base Base has a gasoline 2 liter turbo engine with 201 hp. and a manual transmission. Base will cost the Russian buyer 1,670,000 rubles.
The Comfort trim level comes with the same engine and gearbox, but boasts the best equipment for a seven-seater cabin, it can be purchased for 1,710,000 rubles.
The Lux version is equipped with a 216 hp engine, has even more electronic systems, a thorough interior trim, and its price will jump to 1,836,000 rubles.
The most complete luxury equipment Premium includes a 6-speed "automatic" Aisin, seven seats, price - 1,920,000 rubles.
4. Mid-size SUV Haval H8
This solid car was unveiled at the April 2012 Beijing Motor Show as the Hover H7, but was named the Haval H8 in Shanghai in 2013. Sales in Russia began in 2015, since then the interest in the car has not weakened and the demand for it remains stable.
As a premium car, the H8 is packed with advanced options and a respectable look. The appearance shows the features of the Volkswagen Touareg, but this does not spoil it at all - rather, on the contrary.
H8 is distinguished by high-quality assembly and excellent interior decoration, ergonomic seats. There are seats for five passengers, the driver's seat is decorated conveniently and economically, there is a luggage compartment of 700 liters, as well as all the necessary support systems.
SUV Haval H8 five-seater, five-door SUV, monocoque body. The 2.0T engine is available in 218, 252 or 190 hp options. Automatic transmission, drives: front or full. The length of the H8 is 4820 mm, its width is 1975 mm, and the height of the car reaches 1794 mm. Weight - 2200 kg.
Haval H8 is very popular in its homeland, where its price ranges from 183,800 to 231,800 yuan, and in Russia it can be bought for 1,800,000 - 2,500,000 rubles.
5. FAW HongQi HS7 premium SUV
One of the most expensive cars is the new FAW HongQi HS7 K-class all-wheel drive SUV. For the first time, the general public saw this car in 2018 at the Guangzhou Motor Show. Since July 2019, FAW has sent the model for assembly to its workshops.
The luxurious flagship HongQi has impressive dimensions: the length of the handsome man is 5305 mm, in width it reaches 1989 mm, and its height is 1778 mm.
The salon is finished to the highest quality - natural leather, wood and soft plastic with aluminum.Packed with the most advanced technology. The virtual dashboard meets the spirit of the times: a 10-inch screen for the driver, the climate panel is equipped with a touchscreen.
The SUV is subordinated to the idea of solidity and comfort. FAW HongQi HS7 has an additional third row of seats, there are circular cameras, passengers have their own screens.
The car offers the following options: climate control in three interior zones, adaptive cruise control, control of "blind" zones.
HongQi HS7 is a 4x4, seven-seat, five-door, four-wheel drive, petrol engine - turbo 3.0 V6 with 337 hp. Check point - 8-speed "automatic".
The price in China, depending on the configuration (there are four of them), will be 349,800 - 459,800 yuan (3,404,000 - 4,474,000 rubles). The model is not yet on sale in Russia
Conclusion
Expensive SUVs from China, presented in the review, have suitable characteristics to fulfill their main function - overcoming off-road. At the same time, they have proven themselves well in urban conditions, so everyone will find something of their own in them - both a businessman, and a lonely brutalist, and a family with children.
The cars are well equipped technically, have a luxurious appearance and an equally solid interior. And since, according to auto statistics, their sales continue to increase, we can safely call Chinese SUVs cars of the 21st century.
