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Chinese-built Haval H2 arrives in SA

South Africa - Chinese automaker Haval has launched its new H2 in South Africa. 

The H2 is a best-seller for the automaker in its home market of China, with more than a million SUVs sold. 

The new SUV is available with a single engine choice (1.5-litre petrol), two transmission options (six-speed manual or auto) and three trim levels (City, Premium, Luxury).

Prices start from R244 900 for the 1.5 City manual to R309 900 for the top-of-the-range Luxury auto.

Engine

Powering the new H2 is a 1.5-litre turbopetrol capable of 105kW/202Nm. Power is sent to the front wheels via a six-speed manual or automatic transmission.

It's equipped with power adjustable driver seat, auto headlights, auto wipers. Driver, passenger and curtain airbags, leather upholstery and a touch-screen infotainment.

'Extremely reasonable prices'

Tyrone Alberts, national sales manager of Haval Motors South Africa says: "Haval China is fully dedicated to supporting the South African market and is expecting to make serious in-roads into the local SUV market, selling quality vehicles at extremely reasonable prices."

Tyrone Alberts, national sales manager of Haval Motors South Africa says: "Haval China is fully dedicated to supporting the South African market and is expecting to make serious in-roads into the local SUV market, selling quality vehicles at extremely reasonable prices."

What about parts and warranty?

Alberts said: "Parts will not be a concern, as we currently have a first pick rate of 91%. Haval H2 is proudly backed by a 5-year/100 000km warranty, 5-year/60 000km service plan, and a 5-year/unlimited km  roadside assistance. That's got to put it among the market leaders"

He adds: "We at Haval Motors South Africa are very proud of our brand, and appreciate just how important our customers are. It's imperative that they know they can have peace of mind purchasing a Haval, which we expect to become a brand to be reckoned with on the local front."

What about safety?

Haval SA adds: "And five stars - that's what the H2 scored in CNCAP crash testing. Important this, given that certain other, lesser Chinese brands have in the past hardly covered themselves in glory when it comes to crashworthiness, to be frank. But then Haval is hardly just 'another' Chinese brand."

Prices

H2 1.5T City 6M/T - R244 900
H2 1.5T City 6A/T - R279 900
H2 1.5T Premium 6M/T -R254 900
H2 1.5TH Premium 6A/T - R289 900
H2 1.5T Luxury 6M/T - R274 900
H2 1.5T Luxury 6A/T - R309 900

The Haval H2 is sold with a 5-year or 100 000km warranty, 5-year or 60 000km service plan and 5-years roadside assistance. 

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