GWM H7 returns 15.73 kpl on AAP-observed fuel test

MANILA: Great Wall Motor (GWM) Philippines, together with the Automobile Association of the Philippines (AAP), has tested the fuel economy capabilities of the Haval H7, Haval H9, and Cannon.

As per the published results of the said “Go 1000 More” fuel economy test, the Haval H7 Hi4 plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) managed 15.73 kilometers per liter (kpl) with a total distance travelled of 932.4 kilometers (km), the Haval H9 Lux 4x4 13.06 kpl at 1,270 km, while the Cannon Lux 4x4 clocked in at 14.01 kpl at 1,213 km. 

Notably, the Go 1000 More run, per its name, involved a route from Nuvali, Santa Rosa, Laguna all the way up to Laoag City, Ilocos Norte and vice versa. This amounts to more than 1,000 kilometers, which all three vehicles covered on a single full tank. 

These aren’t controlled routes with a straight shot for all three test units. In fact, they were subjected to regular city roads with traffic, busy provincial highways, and expressways. Along the way, GWM added that they even encountered periods of both light and heavy rain during the test. 

On the one hand, the three GWM models were strictly monitored by the AAP. Each vehicle was verified to have started with a full tank, with the fuel lids sealed before the run. The organization likewise ensured that all vehicle components, including tire pressures, were maintained at standard (factory) levels. 

“Go 1000 More’ isn’t just a marketing tagline - it’s a promise that we wanted to prove on the road, the way our customers actually drive,” GWM Philippines Brand Head Dax Avenido said. 

“By running our diesel and PHEV models through hundreds of kilometers of expressways, provincial roads, and unpredictable weather, and having every kilometer verified by the Automobile Association of the Philippines, we’re showing Filipino motorists that capability and efficiency don’t have to be a trade-off. Whether it’s a weekend escape out of town or the daily commute, these vehicles are built to go further on less,” Avenido added. 

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Haval H7

The latest GWM model to be launched for the local market was the H7 - a PHEV sport utility vehicle (SUV) with all-wheel drive. It retails at P1.298 million-P1.698 million. 

For its powertrain, the H7 uses a hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) option and a PHEV in both front-wheel-drive and AWD options. Its most powerful form is the PHEV AWD, which can produce up to 359 horsepower and 760 Newton-meters of torque.

 

Inside the model is a five-seater layout equipped with leather-upholstered seats, a dual-zone automatic air-conditioning system, and a panoramic sunroof. 

Its cabin is also equipped with a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster and a 15.6-inch touchscreen infotainment system. The vehicle’s main display comes with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while topping up devices is done through a wireless smartphone charging pad. 

Safety-wise, the top-spec version gets post-collision braking/steering, lane keep assist, adaptive cruise control, and lane departure warning - among others. 

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