The Haval GWM H10 is not just another big box on wheels. It moves like a crab. Seriously. Great Wall Motor has unlocked pre-sales for its new flagship, a 5.3-meter plug-in hybrid that blends rugged looks with tech-heavy interior. And for now? You can grab one for a promotional low of 31,700 USD. Standard pre-sale pricing starts closer to 32,500 USD, but that initial discount is a statement. GWM wants in on the big player conversation.
What exactly can the Haval GWM H1 do?
It’s huge. The five-seater hits 5,138 millimeters in length. Stretch that out to the six-seat variant and you’re looking at 5,298 millimeters. Despite the size difference in footprint, they share the exact same wheelbase. 3,000 millimeters. The width is a chunky 2,050 millimeters and it sits 1,970 millimeters tall.
Boxy aesthetics usually mean body-on-frame construction, the old-school truck method. Not here. The Haval GWM H1 rides on the Guiyuan unibody platform, the same skeleton holding up the Wey V99. Unibody means better highway manners. Less noise. Less shake.
GWM didn’t skimp on the hardware under the metal.
- Front suspension: All-aluminium double-wishbone.
- Rear suspension: Five-link independent.
- Dampers: EDC electromagnetic units across the board.
Ground clearance sits at 220 millimeters. You can wade through 600 millimeters of water without gasping for air. There’s an electronic rear diff lock and seven specific off-road modes. If you’re crawling over rocks, a nine-level control system takes the guesswork out.
The “crab” bit? That’s Crab Walk Mode. Diagonal movement in tight spaces. It sounds gimmicky until you’re in a crowded lot and every angle counts. Departure angles favor the five-seater at 30 degrees compared to the six-seater’s 25.
Hi4 hybrid power meets instant torque
All variants run GWM’s second-gen Hi4 plug-in hybrid system. This isn’t the mild-hybrid stuff. You’ve got a 1.5-liter turbo engine putting out 123 kW. It teams up with a 42.8-kWh lithium iron phosphate battery.
The numbers pop.
Combined output? 440 kW. Torque hits 722 Newton-meters. You’ll go from zero to 100 kilometers per hour in 4.9 seconds. That’s quick for a vehicle that weighs this much.
Range anxiety is addressed, too. Pure electric driving offers 180 kilometers on WLTC testing standards (that jumps to 232 kilometers if you look at the looser CLTC figures). Fill up the tank and plug in fully, and your comprehensive range stretches to 1,404 kilometers. WLTC fuel consumption? A mere 0.87 liters per 100 kilometers. If you let the battery drain dry and run purely on petrol? Expect 6.6 liters per 100km.
Regulatory filings whispered about a 2.0-liter turbo version producing 175 kW. That option? Missing. GWM hasn’t said when or if it’s coming. For now, the 1.5-liter is the only game in town.
LiDAR, Coffee Pilot 3, and no compromise tech
This is where the price tag needs defending. Most brands hoard LiDAR. They put the sensor on the top-trim model only. GWM didn’t.
Every single Haval GWM H1 gets LiDAR standard. It pairs with Coffee Pilot 3.
Twenty-seven sensors map the world. Forward vision covers 250 meters. Lateral tracking watches 120 meters out. The rear blind spot goes up to 150 meters. This system handles highway NOA (Navigation on Autopilot). It also does urban NOA. It can navigate roundabouts. It can U-turn. It can even cross oncoming traffic to turn left, which requires serious confidence from the algorithm. No clear road markings? The software generates virtual lanes.
Parking is automated, too. A memory function stores up to 100 routes over distances up to 3 kilometers. Reverse tracking works up to 100 meters. If you get lost in your own garage, it remembers how it got in.
Inside, the screens dominate. A 15.6-inch infotainment tablet sits center. The head-up display is 29 inches of SR-HUD tech, blazing bright at 13,00 nits. Rear passengers get a 17.3 inch roof-mounted screen. It’s not just a display, it has AI image enhancement and P3 color gamut support.
Comfort isn’t an afterthought either. A 7.7-liter smart fridge keeps drinks cold. A second-row table handles 10 kilograms. Privacy glass and sunshades keep the cabin dark. Cargo space shifts depending on seats. Five seats? You get 815 liters, expanding to 1885. Six seats? It’s tighter at 316 liters standard, opening up to 1,055 with the third row folded flat.
Why buy now despite the slump?
Haval is hurting in its home market. June 2023 data shows deliveries dropping 41.3 percent year-on-year. Just over 20,000 units. The competition in China’s EV space is brutal. Everyone is fighting for attention.
The H10 is GWM’s answer to that pressure. It targets the large PHEV segment with aggressive specs. It packs LiDAR, high power, and unusual utility into a car that starts under $33,00. That is cheap for a box this capable.
The 2.0-liter engine is ghosted for now. The sales figures are shaky. But the hardware on this slab? It’s there. Waiting.
