Starts under P1M: GWM Philippines launches pick-up, hybrid crossovers ahead of MIAS 2023

After a quick peek and drive of their upcoming lineup of vehicles, GWM Philippines has officially launched in the country ahead of their supposed 2023 Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) debut.

The automaker brought in the Haval H6, Haval Jolion and the Cannon to lead the charge. The brand also said this is just the start and more models are coming after MIAS. 

Haval H6

The star of GWM Philippines' brand launch was the Haval H6, its flagship model for now.

It is classified as a compact crossover and will likely take on established names like the Hyundai Tucson, Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5.

It carries either a 12.3-inch or a 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system that has support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

All variants of the H6 also come with a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a suite of advanced safety features, which includes a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control with low-speed follow and autonomous emergency braking to name a few.

It packs a turbocharged 1.5-liter hybrid powerplant that produces an astonishing 250 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque, making it one of the most potent compact crossovers you can get on the market today.

Aside from this, it also comes with a dedicated hybrid transmission to put all that power to the ground. 

The pricing is as follows:

• Haval H6 HEV Supreme – ₱1,883,000
• Haval H6 HEV Max – ₱1,788,000

Haval Jolion

Aside from the Haval H6, GWM Philippines also has the Haval Jolion.

It, like its brother, is a compact crossover, but has a more competitive price point. It will go up against the upcoming 2023 Ford Territory regarding specifications. 

It has a 12.3-inch or 10.25-inch infotainment system that has support for Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.

It also has advanced driver assists systems that include a 360-degree camera, adaptive cruise control, automatic emergency braking, forward collision warning and a tire pressure monitoring system, just to name a few.

Like the H6, the Jolion has a potent 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine that produces 141 horsepower and 220 Nm of torque that is mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.

There's also a hybrid variant that utilizes a 1.5-liter turbocharged gasoline engine. It produces 186 horsepower and 375 Nm of torque and has its own dedicated hybrid transmission. 

Pricing for the vehicle is as follows: 

• Haval Jolion HEV DHT Supreme – ₱1,588,000
• Haval Jolion DCT Supreme  – ₱1,248,000
• Haval Jolion DCT Max – ₱1,128,000
• Haval Jolion DCT Plus – ₱998,000

GWM Cannon

The brand also showcased the GWM Cannon and its entry into the pickup truck segment in the Philippines.

It will go toe to toe with established names like the Toyota Hilux, Nissan Navara and Isuzu D-MAX. 

It carries a 9-inch infotainment system that has Apple CarPlay and Android Auto connectivity.

Under the hood, it has a 2.0-liter turbocharged diesel engine that cranks out 161 horsepower and 400 Nm of torque. It is mated to an 8-speed automatic transmission or a 6-speed manual and carries a BorgWarner transfer case for its 4x4 variants. 

Pricing for the Cannon is as follows:

• GWM Cannon Pilot 4x2  – ₱998,000
• GWM Cannon Pilot 4x4 – ₱1,118,000
• GWM Cannon Lux 4x2 – ₱1,198,000
• GWM Cannon Lux 4x4 – ₱1,318,000
• GWM Cannon SLux 4x2 – ₱1,198,000
• GWM Cannon SLux 4x4 – ₱1,498,000

With the brand launch complete, expect to see these models at the 2023 Manila International Auto Show. 

Which of these GWMs are you most interested in?

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