On April 23, Great Wall Motor launched its 2024 Haval Raptor off-road SUV in China with a price range of 165,800 – 192,800 yuan (22,900 – 26,600 USD). As an annual facelift model, the 2024 Haval Raptor’s configurations were upgraded and both new interior/exterior colors were added.
Four models were launched, namely, 102 Air, 102 Pro, 145 Pro, and 145 Chuanyue.
The 2024 Haval Raptor has added two new exterior colors called “Storm Yellow” and “Ink Jiangnan Gray”.
Overall, the exterior design of the 2024 Haval Raptor remains consistent with the existing model. The notable upgrades are:
- Minimum ground clearance is increased to 221 mm (200 mm for existing model)
- Water wading depth is increased to 580 mm (560 mm for existing model)
- Approach angle is 25 degrees (24 degrees for existing model)
- Departure angle 32 degrees (30 degrees for existing model)
- Longitudinal passing angle is 20.1 degrees (19 degrees for existing model)
- Standard 225/60 R19 tires and optional 265/60 R18 tires
The 2024 Haval Raptor measures 4800/1950/1843 mm, which is 34 mm wider and 21 mm taller than the existing model. The wheelbase remains unchanged at 2738 mm. As an off-road vehicle, the 2024 Haval Raptor supports seven driving modes, including Standard, Economy, Sports, Snow, Sand, Mud, and Four-wheel drive.
Power comes from Great Wall Motor’s Hi4 four-wheel drive plug-in hybrid system composed of a 1.5-liter turbocharged engine and front + rear dual electric motors, mated to a 2-speed DHT. The 1.5-liter turbocharged engine (model GW4B15E) has a maximum power of 123 kW and a peak torque of 243 Nm. The maximum power of the motors is 70 kW and 150 kW, respectively; and the peak torque is 160 Nm and 350 Nm, respectively. The entire series has a top speed of 190 km/h.
Additionally, the 2024 Haval Raptor continues to provide lithium iron phosphate batteries with capacities of 19.09 kWh and 27.54 kWh. Both fast and slow chargings are supported. Under fast charging, it takes 28 minutes to replenish the battery from 30% to 80% at room temperature.
- 102 Air: 102 km pure electric range (NEDC), 6 sec to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h
- 102 Pro: 102 km pure electric range (NEDC), 6 sec to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h
- 145 Pro: 145 km pure electric range (NEDC), 6.2 sec to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h
- 145 Chuanyue: 145 km pure electric range (NEDC), 6.2 sec to accelerate from 0 – 100 km/h
The comprehensive range is more than 1,000 km, according to Haval.
The interior layout and configuration also remained the same, except for the addition of a new black interior color. There is a 12.3-inch instrument panel, a 14.6-inch central control screen, a 9-inch W-HUD, and a round steering wheel. The high-end 145 Pro and 145 Chuanyue models also come with camping lights, steering wheel heating, a driving recorder, a 10-speaker audio system, an anti-glare rearview mirror, and an air quality system.
The vehicle configuration is also upgraded to support L2+ advanced driving assistance functions, which are realized via 11 standard sensors.
Furthermore, there are 44 storage spaces throughout the car and the standard trunk storage volume is 586 L.
How do DHTs work? Does the engine drive the wheels? And if so, is it only 2 gears when they say 2 speed DHT?
Feel free to check out this article for the quick explanation https://wuling.id/en/blog/autotips/the-advanced-dedicated-hybrid-transmission-technology-in-hybrid-cars