Dubbed the Haval 'Big Dog' in its home country and now making its way to South Africa as the H7, this Haval SUV joins the ever-expanding GWM range. We attended the launch. You can take a look at our thoughts there.
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The H7 blends offroad rugged elements and urban styling cues that are almost Jeep-like. Let's see how the H7 compares to a legacy vehicle like the Hyundai Tucson, which has been a favourite in the South African market for over a decade. We'll look at the pricing and value for money you get. We'll compare the H7 in 2.0T Luxury trim and the Tucson in 2.0 Premium trim.
Haval H7
Powertrain
The H7 in this trim is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine making 170kW /380Nm. A 9-speed wet Dual Clutch Transmission sends that power to the front wheels.
You can expect a claimed fuel consumption figure of 8.1 L/100km and 753 km range from the 61-litre tank.
Standard Equipment
Here are some notable standard features of the 2.0T Luxury:
- Panoramic sunroof
- Synthetic leather seats
- Electronically adjustable front seats
- Electronic tailgate
- Heated front seats
- 14.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system
Safety
Here are some notable safety specs for the 2.0T Luxury:
- 6 airbags
- ESP, TCS, Corner Brake Control, Roll Movement Prevention, Brake Assist
- Hill-Descent and Hill Hold Control
- Tyre Pressure Monitoring System
- Dashcam USB Port
- 360° Panoramic Monitor with Transparent View
- Rear Parking Sensors
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (Pedestrian, bike, Crossroad) with Forward Collision Warning
- Lane Departure, Keeping and Centering
- Traffic Sign Recognition System
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Intelligent Cruise Assistance
- Blind-spot monitoring and Lane Change Assist
- Emergency Lane Keeping
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert, Traffic Braking, Collision Warning
- Indirect Driver Fatigue Monitor System
- Intelligent Evade
Practicality
The H7 is a 5-seater SUV. The boot area ranges from 483 to 1 362 litres, depending on whether you fold the 60:40 split rear seats up or down. There's a 17-inch space-saver wheel to help you in a hairy situation.
Price and Value
When publishing, the H7 2.0T Luxury pricing ranges from R601 950. This price includes a 7-year/75 000km service plan, a 7-year/200 000 km warranty, and a 7-year/Unlimited km roadside assistance plan.
Hyundai Tucson 2.0 Premium
The latest Tucson features Hyundai's avant-garde exterior styling and nature-inspired interior design. It's been a mainstay in South Africa for over a decade and has continually improved.
Powertrain
The Tucson in this trim is powered by the Smartstream G 2.0-litre non-turbo petrol engine, which produces 115kW /192Nm. The power is sent to the front wheels via a 6-speed automatic transmission.
Hyundai claims a fuel consumption of 8.9 L /100km and a range of 607km from the 54-litre tank.
Standard Equipment
Here are some notable standard features in this Tucson's trim:
- Cloth seats
- Heated front seats
- 8-inch Display Infotainment system
- Wireless phone charger
Safety
Let's look at some notable safety features in this Tucson's trim:
- 6 airbags
- Front and Rear Park Assist
- ABS, ESC, DBC, HAC
Practicality
The Tucson is a 5-seater SUV. Regarding boot space, you have between 539 and 1860 litres to play with, depending on whether you fold the 60:40 split rear seats up or down. If you need a spare wheel, the Tucson has a full-size spare.
Price and Value
The Tucson in 2.0 Premium AT trim will set you back from R598 900 at the time of publishing. This purchase price includes a 6-year/90 000km service plan, 5-year/150 000km manufacturer’s warranty with an additional 2-year/50 000km manufacturer's powertrain and panel warranty, 5-year/160 000km perforation warranty, 7-year/150 000km roadside assistance.
Who has the best value?
On paper, the Haval is better value for money despite being a shade more expensive. It has more standard features and a more powerful engine, making it a better value-for-money option in this instance. Search AutoTrader for the latest H7 and Tucson deals and sell your car.
