GWM Unveils Haval HX, Boxy Seven-Seat PHEV Set for Beijing Debut

The dual-motor plug-in hybrid with roof LiDAR signals Haval’s push into a higher-tech three-row flagship.

Overview

GWM revealed the Haval HX, a seven-seat SUV that will get its production name through a public vote before its Beijing auto show debut.
The show car uses a Hi4-Z plug-in hybrid that pairs a 2.0-liter turbo four with front and rear motors on an 800-volt system, with an electric-only range claim of up to about 200 km in other GWM models.
A roof-mounted LiDAR links to GWM’s VLA driver-assist suite, which is expected to offer Navigate on Autopilot and autonomous parking.
GWM Australia said it wants the model for local sale but warned availability is some time away, with right-hand-drive evaluation underway.
Reports differ on the vehicle’s structure, with some calling it a unibody and others a ladder-frame 4×4, though all note it rides on GWM’s new One platform and targets family three-row rivals like the Toyota Kluger, Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento.