2024 GWM Haval Jolion Hybrid vs Hyundai Kona Hybrid: Spec battle
GWM and Hyundai currently produce two of the best-selling small SUVs in Australia, and they both offer hybrid tech. How do they stack up?
2024 Haval Jolion vs 2024 Hyundai Kona Comparison
Haval Jolion
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Hyundai Kona
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2024 Haval
Jolion
vs
2024 Hyundai
Kona
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How they stack...
CarExpert Score
CarExpert has rated other vehicles in the suv small category, between scores of 7.2 and 8.5.
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7.5
7.9
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Based on the Haval Jolion LUX
Based on the Hyundai Kona ELECTRIC PREMIUM
Best suitable for...
Driving the family
City driving
FunFuel Efficiency
55L
281 to 446 km
38L - 47L
148 to 357 km
Warranty
7 year
warranty
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5 year
warranty
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MSRP
$25,790 - $37,490
$32,500 - $71,000
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CarExpert's Take
Josh Nevett
Marketplace Journalist
Josh Nevett drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Practical second row
- Ample storage space
- Competitive pricing
Misses
- Thirsty, laboured engine
- Undercooked ADAS features
- Unreliable tech
Scott Collie
Contributor
Scott Collie drove this car and these were their findings:
Hits
- Spacious, polished interior
- Smoother, more refined drive
- Space-saver spare rare in this segment
Misses
- Expensive relative to base Kona Electric...
- ...and crosses into Ioniq 5 price territory
- 100kW DC fast-charging isn't great
Standard Features
| Apple CarPlay and Android Auto | ||
| Wireless phone charger | ||
| Powered tailgate | ||
| Rear air vents | ||
| Adaptive cruise control | ||
| Climate control | ||
| Reversing sensors | ||
| Reversing camera | ||
| Autonomous emergency braking | ||
Optional Features
NA
- Premium Paint (+$595)
Colours Available
Hamilton White is the standard finish across the Jolion range, with the following colours a $495 option:
- Smoke Grey
- Vivid Green (Premium, Lux, Ultra)
- Golden Black
- Mars Red
- Azure Blue
- Glacier Blue (Lux Hybrid, Ultra Hybrid)
Comparison
Reviews
7.5
2025 GWM Haval Jolion Lux review
The Jolion is a sales darling for GWM, but the mid-spec Lux variant has seemingly been left to fight a losing battle against newer rivals.
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Josh Nevett
7.9
2025 Hyundai Kona Electric review
The last Kona Electric was a bit of an EV pioneer. The new one has taken a big step forward, although the Premium isn't necessarily the pick.
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Scott Collie
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Specs
| Type | ||
| TURBO DIRECT F/INJ, MULTI POINT F/INJ | MULTI POINT F/INJ, GASOLINE DIRECT INJ, ELECTRIC, TUR GASOLINE DIR INJ | |
| Size (cc) | ||
| 1497 - 1499 | 1580 - 1999 | |
| Size (L) | ||
| 1.5L | 2.0L, 1.6L, 0.0 | |
| Cylinders | ||
| TURBO 4, INLINE 4 | INLINE 4, NOT APPLICABLE, TURBO 4 | |
| Camshaft | ||
| VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM | VARIABLE DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM, NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Valves/Ports per Cylinder | ||
| 16 | 16 | |
| Power | ||
| 70kW - 130kW | 77kW - 150kW | |
| Power RPM | ||
| 6000 | 5700 - 6200 | |
| Torque | ||
| 125Nm - 270Nm | 144Nm - 265Nm | |
| Torque RPM | ||
| 2000 - 4400 | 1600 - 4500 | |
| Bore Stroke | ||
| - | - | |
| Compression Ratio | ||
| 9.3 - 13 | 10 - 14 | |
