GWM Haval Jolion Review (2026): The $23,990 Small SUV With an Unlimited-KM Warranty

The GWM Haval Jolion is GWM's small SUV and one of the cars that put the brand on the map in Australia. It plays the value game hard: low prices, a long features list, a frugal hybrid option, and one of the only unlimited-kilometre warranties in the segment. Here is the honest, data-led take.

How much is the Haval Jolion?

Six grades split between turbo petrol and hybrid. All prices are before on-road costs.

The hybrid is the one to get

The petrol Jolion is cheap to buy but its 105kW/210Nm 1.5 turbo and 8.1L/100km thirst are the weak points. The much better car is the Hybrid, which makes a combined 140kW/375Nm and claims 5.1L/100km. That is a big real-world fuel saving in town, the extra torque makes it feel far livelier, and it starts at just $29,990, which is remarkable for a hybrid SUV. If you can stretch the extra $6,000 over the base petrol, the hybrid is the easy call.

Inside and practicality

At around 4,470mm long, the Jolion sits at the larger end of the small-SUV class, so rear-seat space and the boot are competitive for the segment. The cabin leans on a big portrait touchscreen and a generous standard kit list, with the higher Lux and Vanta grades adding synthetic leather, a panoramic roof and more driver assistance. It feels a class above its price inside.

The usual value-brand caveats apply: the infotainment is functional rather than slick and the lane-keeping can be eager until you dive into the menus. Nothing unusual at this money.

Safety and ownership

The Haval Jolion holds a 5-star ANCAP rating dated 2022, with AEB, lane-keep assist and adaptive cruise standard. The ownership story is the standout: a 7-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty, which beats most rivals that cap their cover at 100,000 to 150,000km, plus servicing every 12 months or 15,000km. As with any newer Chinese SUV, resale is still establishing itself.

How it compares

The closest rivals are the other value small SUVs. The MG ZS matches it for price and also offers a hybrid, with a longer 10-year warranty, so the two are natural cross-shops. The Chery Tiggo 4 is a touch cheaper to get into. Against the mainstream, cars like the Toyota Yaris Cross are smaller inside and pricier. If you want to step up a size in the same showroom, the Haval H6 is the mid-size option.

See how it stacks up in our best small SUVs guide and the best Chinese cars roundup.

The verdict

The GWM Haval Jolion is a value play done well. It is cheap, generously equipped, frugal in hybrid form, and backed by an unlimited-kilometre warranty that almost nothing else in the class offers. It will not excite keen drivers and the base petrol is best avoided, but the Hybrid from $29,990 is a genuinely smart buy for anyone who wants low running costs and long-term peace of mind without spending big.