Auto expert Zinoviev listed 7 weak points of the Haval Jolion crossover

This model has been sold in Russia since 2021 and remains a bestseller in the crossover class. On the secondary market, prices start at 1.1 million rubles.

The majority (80%) of copies are with front-wheel drive. Gearboxes are robotic (7DCT450, 95% of cars) or mechanical, said Sergei Zinoviev.

Front-wheel drive versions are equipped with a 4G15K 1.5 liter (143 hp) turbo engine with distributed injection, running on AI-92 gasoline. Its characteristic features are the absence of hydraulic compensators. All-wheel drive modifications are equipped with a 4B15D 1.5 liter (150 hp) engine with direct injection, which already has hydraulic compensators.

According to the expert, the first engine (4G15K) is characterized by increased oil consumption and limited timing chain life. The second (4B15D) may have weak points in the ignition system, fuel pump and turbocharger impeller. The service life of both engines is estimated at approximately 250 thousand kilometers.

The Hycet 7DCT450 robotic gearbox with wet clutches is a Chinese development that incorporates solutions from the German DSG and BorgWarner. By the time it reaches about 50 thousand kilometers, it may begin to “kick”, requiring adaptation, but its total resource exceeds 250 thousand kilometers. A manual transmission may be less durable, but is significantly cheaper to maintain.

Frequent complaints about the model include the not-so-resistant paintwork and the presence of hidden cavities in the body that are poorly protected from corrosion. The chassis, on the contrary, is considered quite strong. But electrical and electronics can cause problems: from loss of contacts in connectors to software failures.

Earlier, an expert named five Chinese cars that rust the fastest.