The automotive world is experiencing a time of restructuring to new values. And Chinese industry is doing this restructuring better than others. Just a few years ago, cars from the East were associated only with a budget option for replacing domestic works of engineering.
But today the Great Wall Hover H3 2014-2015 model year is perceived as a status and very interesting car.
Owners of used European and Japanese cars are considering purchasing an SUV, because the price and technical characteristics of the new model make them seriously think about the point of overpaying for other brands. After watching promotional rainbow photos and professional videos about the new product, people find more advantages.
External review - what's new in the design?
In 2014, the manufacturer decided to surprise not with updated technology, but with a beautiful design. Great Wall Hover H3 has become much prettier. Now it doesn’t look trivial and doesn’t evoke any negative emotions.
A new product appeared on the market quite unexpectedly, but already today the new offer has attracted the attention of many potential buyers. Of course, it is extremely difficult to discern the charms of the Great Wall Hover H3 2014-2015 from the corporate photos that have flooded the Internet. It’s worth taking a closer look at all the design features of the updated model:
- the appearance has become more brutal, masculine and ready to be appreciated by critics;
- in the design of Great Wall H3 2014 there is now no deliberate plagiarism or obvious simplest moments;
- The radiator grille and front optics have been replaced - the car has become more dynamic;
- the manufacturer offers simple, but very suitable for the overall appearance of lightweight wheels;
- Everything in the cabin remains simple, but the quality of materials has increased in visual assessment.
Now, when looking at a video or in real life, it is very difficult to attach the “Chinese” label to an SUV. Everything looks original and very interesting. The designers did a great job, but we won’t give up the laurels of championship in the Great Wall Hover H3 class just yet. We need to wait for a full update, when a new generation of SUV appears before us.
All-wheel drive and new suspensions are important updates
The engine that powers the Gray Wall Hover has not changed. This is the same mediocre gasoline unit of 2 liters and 116 horsepower. Frankly speaking, such an engine is not enough for a quality trip. But the power unit is configured in such a way that it picks up the car from the very bottom and pulls well up to the maximum speed. A simple 5-speed gearbox seems reasonable to pair with this engine.
In 2014, the all-wheel drive system changed. The company had excellent experience at the Dakar Rally, which provided a lot of information for changing the settings of the SUV. True, such changes also affected the price of the new product. Now Gray Wall Hover starts at 719 thousand rubles.
It is worth assessing the technical characteristics as a whole:
- good, but far from outstanding engine;
- standard, fairly high-quality manual transmission;
- all-wheel drive with excellent settings;
- high ground clearance and high driving position;
- soft, but too uninformative steering.
The steering wheel will seem too flexible if you transfer to the Great Wall Hover H3 from a domestic car. The amplifier works too intensively, not giving the driver enough information about the road. For some, this will be a plus, because you get less tired while driving.
In general, the car surprised me with its good assembly and layout. It is difficult to say that the Great Wall Hover H3 2014-2015 model year can compete on equal terms with its rivals in the class, but given the low price, it will clearly create its own class of buyers. It is better to get acquainted with all the capabilities of an SUV on a test drive - this way you will have a complete understanding of the capabilities of the car.
Options are the trump card of Chinese manufacturers
We are already accustomed to the fact that cars from China set certain moods and customer expectations from the configuration. The range of equipment should be quite high, but the main thing is that everything works properly.
There is an excellent array of technology on board the Great Wall Hover. Judging by the reviews of the previous version, the manufacturer has added a lot of innovations to the new product. Some of the most notable things you can check out on a test drive include:
- a full set of airbags and passive safety features already in the basic version;
- 17-inch alloy wheels with a simple but appropriate design;
- climate control with a good range of settings;
- sensors for automatic switching on of lighting and wipers;
- a good range of adjustments for the driver's workplace in the Great Wall Hover H3;
- simple audio system.
The manufacturer offers all this already in the cheapest version. There are two versions of the Great Wall Hover H3 New. The cost of the top version is 50 thousand more than the basic version.
It’s difficult to add what else I would like to have in this inexpensive SUV. Reviews from owners of cars of the previous generation indicate poor quality of the suspension. The manufacturer promises that this problem will not arise in new cars.
Feelings from the trip - what's good?
By taking an SUV for a test drive in the showroom, you will be able to feel quite a significant change in handling and ride quality. You can easily feel the quality of the car at a new level. Even last year's updates to the concern were not so convincing.
But there is still a certain uncertainty that prevents you from pressing the accelerator pedal all the way. The Great Wall Hover H3 engine is not very strong, and the Chinese safety systems, as it seems right away, can fail. But it is worth noting certain improvements:
- the ride has become more comfortable, the suspension absorbs the impact of Russian bumps;
- the engine works perfectly with the gearbox, without creating noise or discomfort in the cabin;
- the long stroke of the gearshift lever is unusual only at first, but then you even like it;
- on too serious bumps, the suspension gives small shocks to the cabin.
If earlier in the passenger seat of the Great Wall Hover H3 you wanted to grab the handle above the door and secure your trip, then in the current version there are no such shortcomings. The ride is calm and measured, the car behaves on the road like a first-class foreign car.
Let's sum it up
There is no limit to the surprise of Chinese car production. Once again, the update of an SUV evokes a lot of positive emotions. It’s difficult to say what pleased me most about the new version - Great Wall Hover H3 2014-2015, but there are really a lot of reasons for joy.
The price of Great Wall Hover H3 will not change. This can only be affected by currency exchange rate fluctuations and Russian legislation in the field of car imports. The nominal price of the SUV will remain at the same level.
There can be many reasons for buying a car. This is an inexpensive, high-quality and passable high-class model.
In the spring of 2014, the first copies of the New H3 SUV appeared in the showrooms of Russian dealers of the Chinese automaker Great Wall - which is the result of a “comprehensive modernization” of the Hover H3 model - it is important that, having changed “beyond recognition,” it remained the same “ successful off-road conqueror."
In terms of appearance, the Great Wall New H3 has noticeably “matured” - its appearance has noticeably added in “aggression and solidity”: a new massive radiator grille, a redesigned bumper and large headlights give the front of the SUV a “modern look with a masculine character.”
But in profile it has practically not changed, you can only note the roof rails... and at the back there are new lights and a bumper with a more pronounced trim (simulating a diffuser).
The dimensions of the “H3” remained virtually unchanged. The length has grown to 4650 mm, while the length of the wheelbase remains the same - 2700 mm, the width of the body fits within the framework of 1800 mm, and the height is limited to 1745 mm. The track width of the front and rear wheels is 1515 and 1520 mm, respectively. The minimum ground clearance (ground clearance under the engine crankcase) has increased to 240 mm. The curb weight of the updated Great Wall H3 SUV in the basic configuration is 1905 kg.
The “restyling” also noticeably affected its five-seat cabin. In addition to improving the quality of the materials used in finishing, we note the updated front panel with a modern center console, in which there is room for a touchscreen multimedia system and a small on-board computer display, located at the very top and able to display a wide range of information, up to altitude.
True, several disadvantages immediately emerged: the “multimedia” sensor does not always clearly respond to weak touches (which is not entirely convenient while driving), and the on-board computer display is so dimly backlit that it is almost impossible to make out anything on it during the day... Otherwise, the interior remained the same – even the trunk has not undergone any changes (it has never “learned” how to create a flat floor when folding the backrests of the rear row of seats).
Specifications. If previously the Great Wall N3 was offered with only one engine option, now there are two power plants:
- The role of the base engine is played by the already familiar naturally aspirated 4-cylinder unit “4G69S4N” with a displacement of 2.0 liters (1997 cm³), developed jointly with the Japanese concern “Mitsubishi”. The old engine remained unchanged. As before, its peak power is 116 hp. (although advertising brochures most often featured an overestimated value of 122 hp), which develop at 5200 rpm. The upper torque limit of this engine is 175 Nm, maintained in the range from 2500 to 3000 rpm. The base engine is paired with the old 5-speed manual transmission - so all fuel consumption parameters remain at the same level - about 11.0 liters in the city and about 8.5 liters on the highway.
- A little later, modifications with a “new engine” reached Russia. Well, as “new”... the engine is built on the basis of the old one, but received a redesigned fuel system, electronics reconfiguration and turbocharging from Shanghai MHI Turbocharger Co. (which is a subsidiary of Mitsubishi in China). As a result, with the same number of cylinders and the old volume of 2.0 liters, the engine, designated “4G63S4T”, can produce 177 hp. maximum power and about 250 Nm of torque (but in the Russian Federation it is certified as “150-horsepower”). Paired with this engine is a 6-speed manual transmission with “extended” gears - which should have a positive effect on the cross-country ability of the SUV (the 5-speed gearbox quite often could not withstand heavy loads - it smoked the clutch). As for fuel consumption, according to the manufacturer, within the city limits such a tandem will fit within the limits of 13.5 liters, and on the highway it will be limited to 10.0 liters of gasoline (grade no lower than AI-92).
There were no noticeable changes in the design of the Great Wall New H3 chassis - the Chinese only slightly reconfigured the suspension and replaced some of the elements with “reinforced versions”. As before, the SUV is based on a ladder-type frame made of high-strength steel. At the front, the massive body rests on an independent torsion bar suspension of a double wishbone design, complemented by an anti-roll bar. The rear of the SUV rests on a dependent spring suspension with a continuous axle and a transverse stabilizer. The all-wheel drive system remains the same: the front wheels are rigidly connected, and traction is transmitted to the rear axle through a 2-speed BW 47-60 transfer case.
In terms of cross-country ability, this model has previously shown itself to be worthy - confidently competing with many famous SUVs, and after restyling it is able to “measure its strength” even with a UAZ - the turbo engine has given the Hover H3 additional power, and the increased ground clearance and reliable crankcase protection will allow it not to be noticed most of the road obstacles.
The pre-restyling Great Wall Hover H3 became the first Chinese car to receive 4 stars according to crash tests conducted in Australia using the EuroNCAP method. During the restyling, no significant changes occurred in this direction, so you should not expect a noticeable improvement in safety. However, for a Chinese car, the “New H3” is already good enough.
Prices and configurations. In Russia, the Great Wall New H3 is offered in five configuration options: “Luxe”, “Super Luxe”, “Super Luxe + leather”, “Turbo Luxe”, “Turbo Super Luxe”.
The Chinese included in the list of basic equipment: 17-inch alloy wheels, spoiler, power steering, fog lights, full power accessories, height-adjustable steering column, ventilated disc brakes on all wheels, ABS and EBD systems, front airbags, fabric interior, climate control -control, rear parking sensors, heated front seats, light and rain sensors, central locking with remote control, heated side mirrors and a full-size spare wheel. The top-end equipment version additionally includes: a rear view camera, leather interior, electrically adjustable driver's seat and a multimedia system with support for CD/DVD/USB/Bluetooth.
The cost of this SUV in 2014 starts at 785,000 rubles, but for the “Turbo Super Luxe” version you will have to pay at least 840,000 rubles.
Hello everyone, my Hover is half a year old. During this time, I took it for a ride on all possible and impossible off-road terrain. And I’ll tell you honestly - the car passed the test with 5 points. I’m generally pleased with the car, and I even clocked it up to 180 km/h on the highway. Not enough power, but I did some chip tuning. A video whistled. And the tail light bulb burned out. With 16,000 km covered, that's all.
Great Wall Hover H3, 2014
I bought a Hover 3 New 2014, Russian assembly. The interior is at its best (it’s neither a Shniva nor a Patriot) as in a decent foreign car, the dynamics are on par (116 hp, weight 1800 kg), the appetite is moderate - 9.5-10 liters on the highway, 11-11.5 liters in Moscow . The radio is junk, the signal is not serious, the engine should be more powerful, when cornering it rolls like the 21st Volga... but (!) for this money... two days without getting out from behind the wheel, you don’t get tired, 150 (Yo! ) goes (where there is no traffic police and the situation allows) and at the same time you don’t feel the speed like on a Renoch or Ford. Conclusion: GOOD car (for the money)! And you need to bring it to mind a lot and a lot.
In 2010, a restyling took place, as a result of which the SUV received the H3 prefix instead of H2. Among the changes, expanded moldings and a changed location of the front turn signals stand out. The visibility of the driver's mirror has increased, the appearance of the radiator grille and air intakes have changed.
Changes also affected the interior: they began to use hard plastic in combination with leatherette for decoration. The interior has a new center console with a touch screen multimedia system. The wipers now work automatically thanks to a rain sensor. The sound insulation of the cabin has also been improved, which allows you to talk calmly while the engine is running at high speeds.
The SUV is equipped with a two-liter Mitsubishi engine with a capacity of 116 horsepower. Similar engines were installed on the Mitsubishi L200. The engine is ideally combined with the Delphi electronic system, which ensures economical fuel consumption. The engine complies with the Euro-4 environmental standard. In the city the car consumes 12.5 liters of fuel, and on the highway - 10.2. The fuel tank capacity is 74 liters.
The SUV is equipped with a five-speed manual transmission. With this combination of engine and gearbox, the Great Wall Hover H3 accelerates to 170 km/h. All versions of the Chinese SUV are all-wheel drive. All-wheel drive in the car is plug-in (the rest of the time the Great Wall Hover H3 is a rear-wheel drive SUV). The front suspension of the car is independent, multi-link, and the rear suspension is dependent, spring. Stabilizers are installed at the front and rear. The car does not have differential locks, so the car is not always able to overcome rain-washed off-road conditions. Great Wall Hover H3 brakes are disc brakes with a manual parking brake.
The SUV has impressive dimensions: length - 4650 mm, width - 1800 mm, height - 1800 mm. The wheelbase of the car is 2700 mm, and the ground clearance is 24 centimeters. The Great Wall Hover H3 features a spacious trunk of 997 liters, where there is room for a full-size spare wheel. With the rear row seats folded, its volume increases to 2418 liters. Rails can be used to transport cargo. There is also enough space in the cabin to comfortably seat five tall people. The front seats are heated, and the driver's seat is electrically adjustable.
For the Russian market, the Great Wall Hover H3 is available in Luxe and Super Luxe trim levels. The Luxe package includes power steering, front fog lights, electric side mirrors, rear spoiler, vertical steering wheel adjustment and power windows. Only front airbags are installed in the cabin. To assist the driver, an anti-lock braking system, rear parking sensors and a brake force distribution system are installed. The cabin has climate control and a six-speaker audio system. An optional navigation system is available. The upholstery is made of fabric. In a car, you can block the rear doors from opening them from the passenger compartment.
The Super Luxe package is distinguished by the presence of an adjustable sunroof, leather upholstery, a rear view camera and an installed hands free device.
Since the spring of 2014, the Chinese car Great Wall H3 New can now be ordered and purchased in the Russian Federation.
Great Wall N3 2014 New
The newest Great Wall H3 2014, which has undergone changes outside and inside, acquired new options, and acquired a 177 powerful engine and a 6-speed gearbox.
Prices
The price for the Great Wall H3 2014, taking into account the updates, has become an order of magnitude higher and starts from 775,000 Russian rubles for components of the Great Wall H3 New Luxe and rises to 819,000 Russian rubles for the Great Wall H3 New Super Luxe. Under the hoods of the new versions, the old 2.0-liter engine and 5 manual transmission were installed. You will be able to purchase an H3 New car with a turbo engine and 6 manual transmission in early autumn 2014.
What's new
Photos of the newest Great Wall H3 2014 fully reflect all the updates of the Chinese SUV.
The biggest changes to the H3 New's design come from the front of the car. At the rear of the car you can also notice new parts and updates. The side parts of the Chinese car remained the same, like the unimproved Great Wall Hover H3.
The exterior of the Great Wall Hover H3 new is presented on a huge radiator grille shield in an expensive chrome frame with 4 horizontal bars. The increased size of the grill matches the large headlights, which fit well into the design of the front side of the car. The bumper, which received edge protection with unpainted plastic, the seats are designed more stylishly and now has a bright ski insert in the center.
Ahead, the updated Great Wall H3 now looks colorful and bright, nothing remains of the old appearance. The lines and parts of the home-modified model remained on the body of the H3 New. Available are the straight lines of a practical car body, large wheel arch extensions, huge rectangular doors, a roof with roof rails, black plastic on the sills, R17 wheels with 235/65R17 tires. New details are the door moldings.
On the rear of the body, which has been restyled Greatwall H3, new, more modern lamp shades are presented, the door in the trunk, which does not have a handle, is opened with a button above the license plate, the bumper is made in a simple style, it has an aluminum insert, anti-fog lights, parking sensors that are located on two levels.
The installation of other bumpers and roof rails did not lead to major changes in the external dimensions of the body of the updated car; it is currently 4650 mm long, 1800 mm wide, 1745 mm high, 2700 mm wheelbase, 1515 mm track of the wheels that are in front, 1520 mm track of the rear wheels. It is very important to realize that the ground clearance of the H3 has not deteriorated at all from the installed new products; it has 310 mm under the bumper located in front; the ground clearance under the engine crankcase is 240 mm. The weight of the H3 New car is 1905 kg. The new one received the same overall dimensions after restyling.
Color spectrum
The color choice is presented in six options:
- milky white;
- walnut;
- silver;
- dark grey;
- champagne;
- black graphite.
Salon Great Wall Hover 2014
Having looked into the salon of the Great Wall Hover H3 2014, you will be left with a good impression due to the new details in the interior, new multimedia equipment and a good atmosphere. The driver's seat of the H3 Nev Super Lux will feature an old steering wheel with a leather-wrapped rim, an information dashboard, an interior made of leather, an electric driver's seat, the front seats are heated, climate control and other attributes of the car, the center console is new and attracts your attention. . On top there is a small on-board computer screen, which will report the vehicle’s location above sea level, atmospheric pressure, and there is also a compass.
Further, the latest rectangular ventilation deflectors, a huge touch screen of the multimedia system (bluetooth, USB and AUX, there is also a camera) were placed in the center of the console. A simple version of the audio system (CD MP3 MP4 USB bluetooth) is also installed. An important factor is that the driver and passenger seats received good support on the side of the hips and back, and now it is very comfortable to sit on these seats. The leather on the seats has become of higher quality and softer, and is now decorated with contrasting red stitching.
In the second there is plenty of space to seat 3 fellow travelers; under the seat cushion on the right there is a bonus - a set of tools.
trunk
Specifications
Let's talk about the technical aspects of the Great Wall Hover H3 2014. The car remains an SUV (hard-wired front wheel drive, two-speed transfer case), all wheels have ABS and EBD, disc brakes and power steering.
engine
Under the hood of the Great Wall H3 2014-2015 you can find a lot of interesting things. This fall, the H3 New is expected to appear with a 2.0 liter Mitsubishi 4G63S4T engine (produced under license), which produces 177 horsepower and 250 Nm between 2400 and 4800 rpm. The engine operates together with a 6-speed manual transmission, adapted for 92 gasoline and 10 liters per hundred kilometers is enough for it. Now the latest 2014 Hover H3 can be purchased with a 2.0-liter naturally aspirated engine along with a 5-speed manual transmission.