Launched in South Africa in October 2026, we take a closer look at how the new Haval H7 stacks up against two rivals, the Jetour T2 and BAIC B30.
Powertrains and transmissions
The new Haval H7 is available with the choice of three powertrain options: 2.0-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol internal combustion (ICE), 1.5-litre traditional hybrid (HEV), and 1.5-litre plug-in hybrid (PHEV). The ICE unit produces 170 kW and 380 N.m of torque — the latter available in a broad 1 700-4 000 r/min swathe of the rev band. The ICE delivers power to the road via either a front- or all-wheel drivetrain, both of which paired with a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission.
The new-energy models are equipped with a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), with the HEV pairing the DHT with a (110 kW/240 N.m) 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol ICE supplemented by an electric motor, fed by a 1.53 kWh battery, producing 130 kW and 295 N.m. The HEV setup is endowed with a combined system output of 182 kW and 540 N.m. Locally, the HEV is exclusively available in front-wheel drive.
The PHEV arrangement pairs a 1.5-litre ICE with either a single- or dual electric-motor arrangement — the former and latter featuring in the front- and Hi4 all-wheel-drive models, respectively. The front-wheel-drive PHEV derivative produces combined power and torque outputs of 240 kW and 540 N.m. The fitment of a second electric motor lifts the all-paw variant’s combined outputs to 280 kW and 670 N.m.
The Jetour T2, which we tested in the April 2026 issue of CAR magazine, can be had with the choice of three powertrains — a duo of ICE and a PHEV. The ICE lineup comprises 1.5- and 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrols — the former and latter producing 125 kW/270 N.m and 180 kW/375 N.m, respectively. Both the 1.5- and 2.0-litre ICE are coupled with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission. The 1.5-litre model is exclusively front-wheel drive, while the 2.0-litre unit delivers power to the road via the Chinese automaker’s XWD all-wheel-drive system.
Spearheading the T2 range, the i-DM model’s PHEV powertrain comprises a (100 kW/220 N.m) 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a duo of electric motors — fed by an 18.4 kWh battery — producing 75 kW/170 N.m and 90 kW/220 N.m, respectively. Producing a combined system output of 265 kW and 610 N.m, the PHEV setup is coupled with a DHT and front-wheel drivetrain.
The BAIC B30 is available with the choice of two powertrains: ICE and HEV. The ICE comes in the shape of a 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol producing 138 kW and 305 N.m. The ICE is exclusively coupled with a front-wheel drivetrain, paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.
Announcing itself as the new-energy model, the BAIC B30e HEV is available in front- and all-wheel-drive configurations. A 1.5-litre, four-cylinder turbocharged petrol ICE producing 116 kW and 235 N.m sits at the heart of both arrangements. The front-wheel-drive derivative’s electric motor produces 130 kW and 315 N.m, lifting the combined system output to 246 kW and 550 N.m. The all-paw variant’s electric motor produces a healthier 185 kW and 450 N.m, translating to a combined system output of 301 kW and 685 N.m.
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Fuel consumption and range
In terms of fuel consumption, the ICE-powered Haval H7 returns a claimed 8.0 L/100 km in front-wheel-drive guise and 8.8 L/100 km in all-wheel-drive configuration — the former and latter translating to average fuel ranges of 763 and 682 km from 61- and 60-litre fuel tanks, respectively. Taking a closer look at the new-energy H7 models’ fuel consumption and range, the H7 HEV’s claimed fuel consumption is 5.3 L/100 km, which allows for a driving range of 964 km on a full, 55-litre tank of fuel. The Baoding-based brand quotes combined — that’s to say, with the battery fully charged — fuel consumption figures of 0.9 and 1.0 L/100 km for the front- and all-wheel-drive PHEV models, respectively. The former and latter offers claimed electric-only operating ranges of 130 and 115 km, respectively, and a combined 1 100 km.
All Jetour T2 models are fitted with a 70-litre fuel tank. The 1.5-litre ICE sips a claimed 7.9 L/100 km, translating to a driving range of 886 km. The 2.0-litre ICE returns a claimed 9.3 L/100 km. Matching the latter figure allows for a driving range of 753 km on a single, full tank of unleaded. The T2 PHEV has a claimed fuel consumption of 1.3 L/100 km (when the battery is fully charged) and offers an electric-only operating range of 90 km. Jetour quotes a combined range of 1 200 km.
The ICE-only B30 has a claimed average fuel consumption of 8.1 L/100 km, with a full, 60-litre tank of fuel returning a 741 km driving range. The most economical B30 in the lineup, the front-wheel-drive B30e returns a combined 5.9 L/100 km. The all-paw B30e’s combined fuel consumption is 0.6 L/100 km higher, at 6.5 L/100 km. BAIC claims both HEV models can travel up to 1 000 km before a fuel stop is required.
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Dimensions and boot space
The Haval H7 measures 4 800 mm in length and 1 950 mm in width, making it 15 mm longer yet 56 mm narrower than the T2. The Haval’s roofline is also shorter, at 1 843 vs 1 870 mm. The H7 sports a 210 mm ground clearance — up 10 mm over the T2 yet 5 mm less than the B30. The BAIC measures 4 730 mm long, 1 910 mm wide, and 1 790 mm tall. The B30 sports the longest wheelbase here — measuring 2 820 mm vs the H7’s 2 738 mm and T2’s 2 800 mm wheelbases.
The H7 offers a claimed 586 litres of boot space, which expands to 1 404 litres for utility purposes when folding down the rear seat backrests. While the T2 offers marginally less luggage space, at a claimed 580 litres, its utility capacity is 90 litres more than the H7’s. The BAIC has a packing capacity of up to 1 496 when folding down the rear seats.
Pricing in South Africa
The local Haval H7 lineup comprises six derivatives. Starting with the ICE models, the 2.0T Super Luxury, exclusively available in front-wheel-drive configuration, is the least expensive variant in the range, at R554 900. The front- and all-wheel-drive H7 2.0T Ultra Luxury models are priced from R594 900 and R654 900, respectively. Exclusively offered in Super Luxury spec, the HEV retails for R624 900. The front- and all-wheel-drive PHEV variants are priced from R734 900 and R794 900, respectively.
Serving as the opening gambit to the T2 lineup, the 1.5T Aspire is priced from R569 900, with the 2.0T XWD priced from R639 900 for Xplora spec, R679 900 for the Odyssey, and R704 900 for Odyssey Dark Knight trim. The PHEV is priced from R779 900.
Pricing for the B30 lineup kicks off at R519 000 for the 1.5T Elite Adventure, while R549 900 gets you into the 1.5T Premium Adventure. The front-wheel-drive B30e HEV is priced from R639 900. Spearheading the range, the all-paw B30e HEV is priced from R689 900.
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Warranty and service plans
While all Haval H7 models are sold with GWM’s seven-year/75 000 km service plan and a seven-year/200 000 km vehicle warranty, the HEV and PHEV variants also feature an eight-year/150 000 km warranty for the battery and high-voltage components. The T2’s service plan and vehicle warranty match the H7’s. First owners also benefit from a 10-year/1 million km engine warranty. While the duration of the T2 PHEV’s battery warranty is similar to the H7’s, it spans a slightly longer distance, at 160 000 km. As standard, all B30 derivatives ship with a seven-year/90 000 km service plan and vehicle warranty spanning seven years or 200 000 km. The B30e HEV variants further gain an eight-year/150 000 km battery warranty.
