The 2026 GWM Haval Raptor Hi4 has gone on sale in China packing 330kW of energy and 750Nm of torque – outputs that eclipse these of the 292kW/583Nm Ford Ranger Raptor with which it shares its identify.
Following the July launch of the petrol model, the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powered Raptor Hi4 has been launched in its home market priced between 153,800 yuan (A$33,229) – for a particular introductory variant – and 188,800 yuan (A$40,791) and comprising six mannequin grades, all utilizing the identical high-output powertrain.
It combines a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder petrol engine with two electrical motors, enabling all-wheel drive, and a 35.43 kWh ternary lithium battery.
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The powertrain is a variation of the PHEV system set for the GWM Tank 500 Hi4-T massive SUV, the PHEV model of GWM’s reply to the Toyota LandCruiser Prado that’s due in Australia this October.
It provides the GWM Haval Raptor Hi4 a 151km WLTP vary below electrical energy alone, and a claimed 0-100km/h time of 5.9 seconds – once more similar to a Ranger Raptor, which doesn’t have an official acceleration time.
After all, the five-seat, five-door Raptor Hi4 shouldn’t be a rival to Ford Australia’s super-ute. As a substitute, at round 4600m lengthy it’s across the similar size as mid-size SUVs just like the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Hyundai Tucson.
PHEV variations of the next-generation RAV4 and CX-5 have been confirmed, whereas the Tucson is already accessible with a PHEV drivetrain abroad, though there aren’t any confirmed plans for an Australian launch – just like the Raptor.
“We haven’t made any plans for the GWM Haval Raptor to return to Australia, nevertheless it has potential,” an area spokesperson for the Chinese language automaker instructed CarExpert earlier this yr.
“It must be sustainable to be offered right here,” they added.
GWM Haval Australia’s official line on the Raptor, in both petrol or PHEV kind, has not modified since then – nevertheless it might.
The Raptor Hi4 will get distinctive styling therapy together with squared-off headlights, a smaller grille with full-width gentle strip – which is lacking from the petrol model, the two-part tail-lights on which have been merged into one for the PHEV.
Black decrease physique cladding together with the wheel-arches are wrapped round black 19-inch alloy wheels and distinction with a brand new Mint Inexperienced paint color possibility, whereas inside there’s a brand new steering wheel design, 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen and 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster.
Commonplace gear features a 360-degree digicam, rear parking sensors and 50W wi-fi smartphone charging, in addition to a panoramic sunroof.
Larger-spec variations add a head-up show, rear differential lock and premium audio, with flagship variants additionally scoring GWM’s Navigate on Autopilot (NOA) autonomous driving system, which operates from 0-150km/h.
