Haval Dargo Plus PHEV received a new hybrid system and range of up to 200 km

Great Wall Motor showed the renewed Haval Dargo Plus PHEV for the Chinese market. The main change is a new hybrid system. Now the car can drive up to 200 km purely on electric power on the CLTC cycle. For a hybrid crossover, this is a very significant result.

The previous version could cover only 105 kilometers without using the gasoline engine, so the upgrade is absolutely no joke.

The car is equipped with a 33.7 kWh battery. Under the hood is a 1.5L turbo engine that produces 115 kW and 243 Nm of torque. It works together with two electric motors and a two-speed DHT transmission. The combined power of the powertrain is 320 kW.

Acceleration from 0–100 km/h takes 5.8 seconds. For a large SUV with an off-road character, this is a magnificent result.

The manufacturer says that the overall range is over 1000 km. These kinds of hybrids are now becoming especially popular in China because they allow drivers to move around the city like in an EV, while not being dependent on charging stations during long trips.

Visually, the model has barely changed. The Dargo retained its angular design, round headlights and massive arches. At the rear, there is now a GWM logo instead of the Haval badge.

The equipment is now more luxurious. The car now has a built-in DVR, a surveillance recording mode and a 6 kW external power supply function. An electronically controlled rear differential is also available for better off-road capability.
The model’s price in China starts from 165,800 yuan, or around 24,300 USD.