Every year, the line of urban crossovers from the Chinese automaker Great Wall is constantly expanding. Already at the beginning of 2010, the concern developed and put into mass production its new product called "M2 Great Wall Hover". The owners' reviews claim that the new SUV has every chance to conquer the Russian market. If you look at the sales statistics, then over the past 3 years, the M2 modification is gradually gaining popularity. Therefore, today we will devote a separate review to this model and consider all the features of the new Chinese SUV "Great Wall Hover".

Owner reviews and exterior review

The appearance of the M2 modification is very controversial. On the one hand, the Jeep's design is unnecessarily boxy and even awkward. On the other hand, the car has a confident style and is literally saturated with brutality. The reason for this is the similarity of the car with the legendary "Mercedes Gelendvagen", better known as the "cube". The same situation is observed in the Chinese "Hover": straight angular lines of the body, characteristic body kits and a large windshield.

The interior of the new Great Wall Hover

The owners' comments point out that the car's interior is quite spacious. Moreover, this trend is observed not only in the front, but also in the rear, where 3 adult passengers are comfortably accommodated. The level of finish quality cannot be called a benchmark, but still "Great Wall Hover" -2013 does not have any technical flaws in the form of gaps and cracks. The only thing for which car owners scold the novelty is for too soft upholstery of doors and seats, which, with prolonged use (1.5-2 years), may simply lose its original appearance. Therefore, the "Chinese" salon must be used very carefully.

Technical characteristics of the crossover "Great Wall Hover"

Owner reviews suggest that you should not count on a variety of engines in Russia. Only one petrol unit with a capacity of 105 horsepower and a working volume of 1497 cubic centimeters will be released on our market. It will be included in both the basic and luxury configuration of the Great Wall Hover crossover. The characteristics of this engine allow the car to accelerate from 0 to hundreds of kilometers in 16 seconds. Yes, dynamics indicators do not shine here. What about the fuel consumption situation? In terms of fuel consumption, the novelty cannot be called too economical: in the city, a car spends up to 10 liters of gasoline, on the highway this figure drops to 6 liters. The only advantages of this power unit are the ability to consume 92 gasoline. As you can see, the characteristics of the engine line of the new Great Wall Hover do not correspond very well to the modern requirements of the world market. Perhaps this happened due to the low cost of the SUV? Let's figure it out.

Price policy

The cost of new items in the basic configuration is 518 thousand rubles. The price of the maximum configuration reaches 566 thousand rubles. Indeed, looking at such a pricing policy, the new Great Wall Hover M2 can be forgiven a lot, because the cost of its German counterpart - Mercedes Gelendvagen - is equal to 3 and more million rubles.

The Great Wall Corporation is one of the most dynamically developing automobile concerns in the Middle Kingdom. The company offers its customers good quality SUVs, technology worthy of a modern car, as well as a good development of the concept of jeep design. In addition, buyers of Great Wall Hover are clearly attracted by the value-to-quality ratio of the corporation's vehicles. Today we offer you a test drive and a description of the main characteristics of the Hover series from a Chinese manufacturer, as well as highlighting certain disadvantages of the machine.

Looking at the new items from China in the photo, we can talk about the significant growth of the corporation. A few years ago, the Hover line was represented by very modest cars in terms of their external data. Today these are full-fledged modern SUVs, and the owners' feedback on the operation of jeeps has become very loyal. Today, the line is gradually being replaced by the new Hawal series, but the old cars remain on sale.

Appearance and special characteristics of cars of the Hover line

Brutal men's cars are the main motive of this line. Interesting external features seem quite modern, but when you look closely at the Great Wall Hover, you can not find anything so fashionable. On a test drive or at the first meeting, the jeep surprises with its obvious difference from other Chinese proposals.

Even outwardly, Hover inspires a certain degree of confidence. And the cost of the car does not increase at all from this. Considering the comparative photos of a five-year-old car from the Great Wall concern and the current proposals of the Hover series, one can understand how serious the development of the company has been in recent years. The main amazing features of the Great Wall Hover jeep are as follows:

• the presence of several models in the assortment - H3, H5, H6, - which differ in appearance and size;

• great feeling on a test drive, no fear of touching certain parts;

• a sense of car quality, which is alien to almost all Chinese cars in this class;

• brutal external features of a real jeep, ready for certain victories in a variety of conditions;

• authentic qualities of Great Wall Hover's appearance - no obvious similarity with other concerns;

• comfortable and beautiful interior, increased car ergonomics in all respects.

The main indicator of the suitable characteristics of the car today will be a test drive. It was after him that most of the current owners of Great Wall Hover decided to buy this SUV. An excellent Chinese jeep surprises with its durability and real inspiration of quality at first sight.

Of course, the car has flaws even in appearance. For example, too simple optics and uncomplicated forms of the radiator grill give out the modest price class of the Great Wall car and make it somewhat cheaper visually. But for the buyer, such a feature of the car will clearly not be a problem. Moreover, we are talking about a brutal jeep.

Specifications and other features

Many potential buyers are interested in what engines are under the hood of the Hover Jeep, as well as what is the real fuel consumption in the car. Considering that the price of the car is modest, the technical data will also not delight fans of powerful technology. Nevertheless, Great Wall Hover engines and gearboxes are enough for convenient and comfortable operation.

Judging by the reviews of the owners, the nominal fuel consumption specified in the operating instructions for each SUV model is quite consistent with the real road performance. The technical characteristics of the popular Chinese SUV can be described as follows:

• the Great Wall Hover uses the base engine from Mitsubishi - a 2.4-liter unit with 124 horsepower;
• there is also an economical, but not the most reliable turbodiesel in its class with 2 liters and 143 horses;
• The 1.5-liter unit with a potential of 140 horses is practically removed from the model line;
• in the new models of the SUV, branded Chinese units 2.0 and 2.0 turbo are presented;
• almost all four-wheel drive technologies and other functions are built in-house.

This is one of the few vehicles actually being developed in China. And the quality of car production on the company's conveyors increases significantly. With such a pace of development, it will soon be possible to call the Great Wall Hover one of the best series of jeeps among budget options on the Russian market.

Indeed, the car was often chosen as a service vehicle for universal operation, as well as for family use. The Chinese SUV solves such problems very simply. The only problem can be considered the lack of truly powerful and modern powertrains.

Summing up

Despite its modest specifications and lack of advanced solutions, Great Wall Hover claims to be the best in its class, especially when considering the narrow price competitive environment. The car provides the buyer with comfort, reliability and good versatility. The buyer of such a car does not have to think about all the difficulties.

It is also important to note that Great Wall Hover has a huge advantage - the cost of operation. Considering the low maintenance cost and other important benefits of using the car, buying a Chinese Hover Jeep looks like a reasonable purchase.

15.01.2015

In recent years, manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom began to pay great attention to the creation of expensive executive-class models. One of these next Chinese novelties in the crossover segment was the Hover H7, a model of which was demonstrated at the Beijing Auto Show.

Great Wall Hover H7 is one of the most expensive executive class models in the Chinese car industry.

The Great Wall concern decided to bring its eminent brand to a new level of creativity, capable of pushing out established competitors in the world of cars. The Hover line of cars has long earned respect in China and has become popular in the Russian car market.

The Chinese firm Great Wall has copied designs from some well-known models, which is not the first time for Chinese manufacturers. The Chinese SUV surprises with its luxurious appearance, although elements and features of cars of various brands can be traced in the vehicle configuration.

Elements and features of cars of various brands are traced in the vehicle configuration.

According to experts, it is possible to name a number of donors for the Hover H7 car, but it is difficult to find direct similarities with any one model in it. Therefore, the Chinese corporation does not have problems with patent services and with representatives of other automobile enterprises.

Approximate cost for a new crossover

The lineup of the Hover brand quickly gained popularity, both in China and in Russia. In many ways, the success of these cars was associated with affordable prices and unpretentiousness of owning a car.

Video: Great Wall Hover H7 Review

As for the compact crossover Great Wall Hover N7, then this is a completely different price group, like a different class affiliation. It is rather strange that such a stylish and aggressive novelty belongs to the Hover line, without causing any associations in it.

The approximate cost of the new Hover H7 model is one million rubles, which is significantly higher than the prices for other brands from the Hover family. However, an objective additional payment will be made for solidity, masculinity and equipment with the latest technology. Among other things, the prospective buyer will be faced with the next choice of purchasing a car - “not a Chinese compact SUV” or “a large luxury, but a Chinese crossover”.

The car is distinguished by solidity, masculinity and equipment with the latest technology.

The main features of the appearance and equipment

The Chinese auto industry has developed a new large SUV Hover H7 with a noticeable difference in appearance from its predecessors, thanks to a solid weight of 2200 kg and impressive dimensions:

The body is made of better quality metal, the thickness of which is not subject to deformation and vibration.

This body structure shows the features of the famous Japanese manufacturers Infiniti FX and Lexus RX. But it can be called just a shade. In fact, the car is unique in its SUV form. It is very important to note that the body is made of better quality metal, the thickness of which is not subject to deformation and vibration when pressed lightly with a hand or finger, which is typical of Chinese cars.

Very good impressions remain when seeing the interior of the salon of the Great Wall Hover N7. It can be called a "breakthrough" in the Chinese automotive industry. It is not only not inferior to the world's leading brands, but even ahead of them in some way. High-quality leather combined with expensive wood was used for the interior decoration. The electronic system is applied on the basis of the latest technologies in this area. Control buttons are located on the steering wheel, which allows you to perform these functions without distracting attention when the car is moving.

High-quality leather combined with expensive wood was used for the interior decoration.

It is very important to note that, unlike standard models, the car is produced with an increased equipment base. It includes: a modern navigation system, DVD, climate control, a convenient engine start button, and the driver's seat of the car has a memory of the set position.

Also, the basic equipment of the car contains 10 airbags, until recently were present only on the Lexus GX, LED sections in the front and rear optics, light alloy wheels, electronic stabilization system, tracking objects in the "blind" zone, and so on. However, all these bells and whistles will cost much less than on the same Lexus GX.

Control buttons are located on the steering wheel, which allows you to perform these functions without distracting attention when the car is moving.

Technical filling of the Chinese novelty

Today the market is filled with quite expensive and modern novelties of the Korean and Japanese car industry, against which the Hover N7 looks no less solid. Under the hood of the car is a 2-liter gasoline engine with a capacity of 215 l / s. In order to save fuel, a six-speed manual transmission is provided. Suspension and steering gear meet all current standards. The maximum speed reaches 180 km / h.

However, with such indicators, one can come to the following conclusion that such a model, in terms of its parameters in the technical part, does not quite correspond to the status of an SUV. But it is worth noting that the project of the car was developed by a Chinese company as a road car with the expectation of a city trip, and in this regard it meets all its requirements.

Suspension and steering gear meet all current standards.

One of the largest Chinese automotive Great wall , has been among the ten strongest private companies in China for more than 10 years. Initially applying technologies from neighboring Japan, the company was able to grow into a real automobile empire in the shortest possible time. More than 10 subsidiaries were able not only to firmly gain a foothold in the market, but also to present on the market a full-fledged range of a wide variety of cars.
Representing primarily off-road vehicles, Greet Wall nevertheless has in its lineyke and passenger cars of various market segments.

The lineup of the Chinese cars Great Wall

	Great wall hover h5 The model of a mid-size SUV, with which active sales began in the territory of the CIS countries. It has two engines - a gasoline 2.4 liter (136 HP) and a diesel 2.0 liter with a capacity of 150 HP. from. The motors are mated to the "mechanics" and automatic transmission. The price of a car started at 875 thousand rubles. The model has been on the market since 2011.
	Great wall hover h3 The car differs from the previous model with a 2.0 petrol 122 horsepower engine, as well as an original appearance. This is where the differences end. The car also has four-wheel drive and a classic manual transmission, and the price also started at 849 thousand. On the market since 2009.
	Great wall hover h3 new An updated version of the famous all-wheel drive SUV appeared only in 2014. The car received a 2.0 gasoline engine, which gives 180 hp with a turbine. with., and in atmospheric performance - 116 liters. from. A manual transmission is still available with motors. The starting price has "grown" to 825 thousand rubles.
	Great wall hover h6 A representative full-size off-road car can be equipped with all-wheel drive and front-wheel drive. Better known in our market under the name Haval H6. The 2011 model received not only the well-known 2.4 gasoline and 2.0 diesel engines, but also a forced 1.5 liter with a tube supercharger and 143 liters. from. power. The starting price of the basic version is 899 thousand.
	Great wall wingle 5 Great Wall's large pickup truck is in great demand. The simple design has a single 2.2 liter diesel engine (106 hp) and a manual gearbox. The pickup is also known as the Great Wall Steed. On the market since 2011, and the starting price is 734 thousand rubles.
	The small SUV appeared for the first time in 2012, immediately after being presented at the Beijing Auto Show. Comes with a 1.5 liter engine that gives out 99 hp. from. So far, a 5-speed manual is being installed, but an automatic is also planned from 2015. The starting price for a car is 609 thousand rubles.
	Great Wall M2 The small urban crossover is front-wheel drive. It is produced with a 1.5 petrol engine known from other models, but configured for an output of 105 hp. Produced since 2010. The starting price is 600 thousand rubles.
	Great wall wingle 6 A pickup with four-wheel or rear-wheel drive has an attractive appearance, enviable overall dimensions. The car received a 2.0 turbo engine (diesel), which has good torque and 129 hp. from. output power. A 5-speed "mechanics" is installed on the pickup. On the market since 2013.
	Great wall coolbear Front-wheel drive passenger car, an alternative to the M2 crossover, providing more comfort when driving in heavy city traffic. The car is equipped with two gasoline engines - 1.3 and 1.5 liters. 2008 model.
	Great Wall Volex C50 An attractive mid-range passenger sedan D has a sweeping silhouette. The machine is equipped with a 1.5 liter turbo engine with an output power of up to 126 hp. from. The car has a classic gearbox. On the market since 2011, and the model was restyled in 2013.
	Great Wall Voleex C20R This mini crossover is ideal for busy city streets. The car can also have four-wheel drive. The familiar 105 horsepower engine (1.5 l) works with a variator or a manual gearbox. The model has been on sale since 2011.
	Great Wall Voleex C30 The C-class compact passenger car was recognized as the 2010 car in China. In 2012, it underwent an update. The manual gearbox is paired with the well-known 1.5 liter engine (104 hp). The car is actively used as a commercial vehicle.
	Great Wall Voleex C70 The big business sedan has been on the market since 2010. It has an attractive design and an excellent level of comfort.
	Great Wall Voleex C10 The cute little B-class hatchback was first introduced in 2007. The car is equipped with 1.3 and 1.5 liter gasoline engines, which produce 93 and 105 liters. from. respectively. The machine is also known by the names i7 and Phenom.
	Great wall hover The first appearance of a mid-size SUV took place in 2007. The car had four-wheel drive and rear-wheel drive, and was equipped with two gasoline engines - 2.0 (122 hp) and 2.4 (128 hp), as well as a diesel engine - 2.8 liters (94 hp). ... The package includes both a manual transmission and an automatic transmission option.
	Great wall wingle 3 The four-door pickup truck belongs to the mid-size car of this class. It is an excellent helper equipped with all-wheel drive. The car received proven engines - a 2.2 liter gasoline (110 hp), as well as a 2.8 liter turbodiesel (95 hp). It has been on the market since 2009.
	Great wall deer g1 A frame pickup truck with a two-door cab was introduced to the market in 2005, and was based on Toyota's platform, the Hilux model. The car had both front and four-wheel drive, and the power unit was a 2.3 petrol engine with a capacity of 105 liters. from. Among the well-known modifications are: G2 - with a five-seater cab (2 doors), G3 and G5 with 4 doors and a 5-seater cab.
	Great wall deer g2 Great pickup truck for the job. The machine was distinguished by its high reliability and good performance parameters. The frame pickup was powered by a single engine - a 2.3-liter gasoline engine (105 hp).
	Great wall cowry mpv The popular compact-class minivan accommodated 7 people. The car received a 2.0 liter gasoline engine (142 hp), which was completed with a 5-speed "mechanics". On the minivan market since 2007.
	The earliest version of the frame SUV borrowed from Toyota. A Japanese 2.2-liter engine was also used, producing 105 liters. from. The machine had a rigidly connected drive. It has been on the market since 2005.
	Great Wall Sing The large frame SUV had rear-wheel drive and three rows of seats. On the market since 2005. It is completed with two engines: a 2.2 liter petrol (105 HP) from Toyota and a 2.8 liter Isuzu diesel engine (157 HP). The starting price was in the range of 580 thousand.

Great Wall Hover is a line of Chinese crossovers from the largest Chinese automaker Great Wall. These are one of the few cars from China that began to be massively sold in our country and found a large number of fans. Let's figure out what these somewhat contradictory crossovers are.

Hover crossovers have a huge plus - low cost

History of the brand

Let's note right away that the negative attitude towards everything made in China has practically outlived its usefulness. Today, cars from this country have become much better quality, it is easier to find spare parts for them, and at a price they are much more attractive than competitors.

Initially, Great Wall specialized in the production of pickups, but gradually the production was expanded to other types of vehicles and their components. Today, the crossovers from this Chinese company include the M2, M4 and H6 models. Let's take a closer look at each of them.

Great Wall Hover M2

This crossover was launched in 2010. The start of sales turned out to be quite successful, as a result of which it was decided to start supplying it to other countries of the world, including Russia.

The first thing that catches your eye is the unusual appearance of the Hover M2. He seems too angular and even square, which is why assumptions about his awkwardness and sluggishness arise. On the other hand, such an appearance partly speaks of the masculinity and brutality of this compact urban crossover.

Hover's body is straightforward, simple and angular, but some of the lines are smoothed out by plastic overlays that can be mistaken for SUV body kits. There is no practical benefit from such a solution: with a more or less strong impact, the linings successfully fly off and break.

The dimensions of the M2 are as follows: height - 1720 mm, width - 1744, length - 4011 mm. We also note the low ground clearance for a crossover, which is only 165 mm.

Despite the fact that the interior of the crossover is quite spacious, the trunk cannot be called roomy: its volume is only 330 liters, which, with the rear seats folded down, increases to 1100 liters.

Technical characteristics of the Great Wall Hover M2 are also difficult to call top-end. Manufacturers do not provide a choice of any engines other than a 105-strong gasoline volume of one and a half liters. I am glad that he eats relatively little 92nd gasoline: just over 9 liters in city traffic, 6 liters on the highway and 7.5 in the combined cycle. The low-power engine does not differ in agility: it accelerates the crossover to a hundred in 16 seconds. But there is a four-wheel drive (plug-in) and a five-speed mechanics.

Test drive Great Wall Hover m2 (+ video)

The test drive shows that in fact the Great Wall Hover M2 does not fit into 16 seconds to a hundred: if up to 70 acceleration is at the very least frisky, then the remaining 30 cars are picking up with difficulty. However, in city traffic this may be enough. Connecting all-wheel drive slows down a little, and 16-inch wheels are clearly not enough even for minor off-road conditions.

The suspension is not soft, although MacPherson struts are used here. As already noted, the crossover has a low ground clearance, which is at the level of conventional cars, so you will feel and touch small bumps and stones.

The crossover has ABS and EBD, the front brakes are ventilated, and the steering wheel is equipped with a hydraulic booster.

What really pleases the Great Wall Hover M2 is the price. The most modest of the three trim levels costs 519,000 rubles, and the top-end one, which includes leather trim, a sunroof and other options, is only 566,000.

Great Wall Hover M4

In China, the Hover M4 is incredibly popular. The Russian market is just beginning to test this Chinese crossover.

The squareness in the appearance of the car has been preserved from its predecessors, but it is noticeably more hewn and smoothed. In front, the crossover is decorated with a massive bumper, elegant foglights and a large false radiator grille. Dimensions allow us to call the M4 compact: its width is 1728 mm, height - 1617, and length - 3961. The ground clearance is now 180 mm, which is a very average indicator for off-road travel.

The salon, as the manufacturers assure, is designed using only high quality materials. What is high-quality materials for Chinese designers, Russian users will have to find out very soon.

The technical characteristics of the Hover M4 are not high. The engine has a volume of one and a half liters and in fact produces 104 horsepower, although for Russia it was prudently certified as 99 horsepower. Fuel consumption in mixed mode is 8 liters per hundred kilometers. The car should accelerate to 100 in 13 seconds, however, this is only official data.

It is assumed that versions of the crossover with a manual and automatic gearbox will be supplied to Russia. It is reported that in the future, the engine range may also be expanded with a 92-horsepower 1.3-liter gasoline engine.

At the moment, there are three configurations of the Great Wall Hover M4. The cost of the youngest of them is 549 thousand rubles. This includes:

• Two airbags;
• Combined interior upholstery;
• 16-inch alloy wheels;
• On-board computer;
• Central locking;
• 4 power windows;
• Radio tape recorder.

The middle equipment is complemented by a leather multifunction steering wheel and parking sensors on the rear bumper. The price of the Great Wall Hover M4 in this version starts from 558 thousand rubles.

The top-end configuration, costing from 596 thousand, provides single-zone climate control, a sunroof, a rear-view camera, heated front seats, electric drive and heated mirrors. The standard radio has been replaced with a multimedia system.

Video test drive Great Wall Hover M4

Great Wall Hover H6

The Hover H6 was supposed to start selling in Russia in March last year, but due to increased demand for a crossover in China, factories were unable to produce the required number of cars. With the launch of new production facilities, the problem was resolved, and N6 came to our country at the end of summer 2013.

The new Great Wall Hover is based on a new corporate style, which should make it easier to recognize the car in the city traffic. The exterior of the crossover is very modern and relevant. The H6 has the largest dimensions in its class: height - 1690 mm, length - 4640, and width - 1825 mm. The ground clearance remained at the level of many members of the family - 180 mm.

It is noted that Hover's salon is not decorated in Chinese at all. High-quality materials are used here, the interior is thought out and ergonomic. The light upholstery of the floor is upsetting, but for Russia it may well be replaced with a dark one.

The trunk has an unusual two-story structure, but the shelf can be removed if desired.

Technical characteristics of Great Wall Hover n6

Technically, the Hover H6 is well equipped. It is assumed that it will be equipped with a gasoline or turbocharged diesel engine to choose from. The gasoline unit has a volume of 2.4 liters, while developing a power of 147 horsepower. It is recommended to use 95th gasoline, which in mixed mode consumes about 8.5 liters per 100 km, on the highway - about 7.5 liters, and in the city - 8.9. It is not yet clear whether this unit will be supplied to the Russian market, most likely the choice of engines will be limited to a 1.5-liter diesel engine.

The in-line turbodiesel is not much different from the gasoline counterpart. It produces up to 143 forces, developing a torque of up to 2800. It consumes 8.5 liters of fuel in mixed mode, 8.7 liters in the city and 7.6 on the highway.

The choice will be available mechanics or automatic, as well as four-wheel drive.

The suspension (also with MacPherson struts) shows good dynamics on the asphalt, but on the dirt road it allows you to feel all the unevenness of the road. Brakes on all wheels are ventilated, disc. BAS, EBD and ABS are present.

Options and prices Great Wall Hover n6

The basic version of the Great Hover H6 with a gasoline engine and mechanics will cost from 749 thousand rubles. For four-wheel drive, you will have to pay about 70 thousand.

The four-wheel drive turbodiesel in the "Standart" configuration will cost customers from 1 million 35 thousand rubles.

Outcome

As you can see, the Great Wall Hover crossovers are very controversial cars. Of course, they are not designed for off-road assault and cannot boast of top-end characteristics, but their cost is much lower than that of competitors, and the quality of assembly, decoration and components is constantly improving.

After examining the reviews of the owners of Chinese crossovers, we can say that these are very good cars for their money, so buying or not buying Hover crossovers is a purely individual matter.