China's New Falcon Revealed!

GWM is currently experiencing a surge in popularity.

The Chinese manufacturer is producing models at an unprecedented pace, with their newest car designed for Australian preferences like those of the Subaru Forester and Outback.

Dubbed the Haval Raptor, the tough looking four-wheel drive features aggressive aesthetics with robust design elements like a thickset build, large prominent grill, massive wheels, and a spare tire attached to the rear door, continuing from the rugged theme GWM Tank 300 left off.

・ New V8 surprise! GWM plans to launch an advanced eight-cylinder engine potentially for the GWM Tank 500 and Tank 700 models, aiming to compete with the Toyota LandCruiser and Nissan Patrol in the Australian market.

・ The new robust hybrid all-terrain 2025 Havel Raptor has been unveiled — however, will this potential competitor to the Nissan X-Trail or Mitsubishi Outlander ever be available in Australia?

・ GWM verifies response to potent Ford Ranger with new diesel motor aimed at competing against high-capacity engines in the Isuzu D-Max and Volkswagen Amarok.

A hybrid version Has been around for over a year, but the Raptor now offers the option to operate solely on this mode. petrol power.

It uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged a four-cylinder gasoline engine producing 175kW that comes coupled with a nine-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission distributing power to all four wheels.

Torque specifications aren't available at this moment, however, we can anticipate it will exceed 380Nm. Similar to its counterpart, the GWM Tank 300, which employs an identical engine generating 162kW and 380Nm.

This variant joins the plug-in hybrid variant that employs a 1.5-liter turbo-petrol The engine paired with two electric motors delivers an impressive output of 282kW and torque of 750Nm, which powers all four wheels.

The Raptor is approximately 100 millimeters shorter than the Prado and Everest, This places it in an intermediate position between full-sized SUVs and mid-size SUVs such as the Toyota RAV4 and Subaru Forester.

It will come equipped with notable off-road capabilities, featuring approach and departure angles of 25 and 32 degrees respectively.

The four-wheel drive traction will make it capable. off-road It is anticipated to feature several driving modes as well.

It represents the most recent addition in a series of Chinese vehicles designed for off-roading. SUVs like the Jetour Traveller that combines SUV luxury with adventure-ready features.

GWM has demonstrated its capability in off-roading with its Tank 300, This Haval Raptor is well-equipped to tackle rugged terrain, making it probable that this vehicle will meet and exceed expectations based on its reputation.

There’s no official word yet on whether the Raptor might make it Down Under, but the company has hinted before at potentially expanding its lineup with various models from overseas.

If it were to arrive in Australia, it would probably need a new name to avoid conflicting with Ford's trademarks.

At the recently held Shanghai auto show, the company unveiled an unexpected addition: a new 4.0-litre V8 engine designed for their vehicles. This powerful engine targets robust off-road SUVs as well as premium models such as the Tank 700. In order to meet stringent emission standards similar to those set out under Australia’s NVAP (National Vehicle Emissions Standards), this engine will come coupled with a plug-in hybrid setup.