Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value

Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value

Urban Adventurer with a Sci-Fi Twist‌

The Xiaolong MAX breaks from Haval’s traditional rugged styling with a ‌“Stellar Hunting” design language‌. Its faceless diamond grille merges seamlessly with pixel-inspired LED headlights, while a floating roof and muscular rear haunches create a coupe-like silhouette. The ‌128-LED “Stargate” taillight‌ performs a choreographed welcome sequence, though its 19° approach angle limits serious off-roading.

Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value

Hi4’s “Two-Wheel Price, Four-Wheel Performance”‌

At its core lies Great Wall’s ‌Hi4 hybrid architecture‌:

‌Front axle‌: 1.5L Atkinson engine (101 hp) + 107 hp e-motor

‌Rear axle‌: 201 hp high-power e-motor

Combined output reaches ‌275 hp‌, fed by a ‌19.27 kWh LFP battery‌ (CATL). The system enables true AWD without the cost penalty of mechanical 4WD.

Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value

Speed Meets Efficiency‌

‌0-60 mph‌: 6.8 seconds (1.2 sec quicker than BYD Song Plus DM-i)

‌EV range‌: 65 miles (105 km NEDC), total range ‌745 miles‌ (1,200 km)

‌Fuel economy‌: 5.5 L/100km (51 mpg) in hybrid mode

Real-world tests show ‌37% faster torque response‌ vs mechanical AWD in snow, though winter EV range drops to ‌47 miles‌ (-20°C).

Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value
Haval Xiaolong MAX Review: The Electric All-Wheel-Drive Disruptor Redefining Value

Tech Democratization Done Right‌

The cabin blends minimalist futurism with family-first ergonomics:

‌Triple 12.3-inch screens‌ span the dashboard, powered by a Qualcomm 8155 chip

‌“Queen Seat”‌ passenger throne with 8-massage-point ventilation

‌51 cm rear cushions‌ (2 cm longer than Honda CR-V) and door pockets swallowing 1.5L bottles

Downside: The ‌15W wireless charger‌ struggles with modern phones.

In an era of overpriced EVs, the Xiaolong MAX proves that China’s auto revolution doesn’t have to break the bank. Its existence alone pressures rivals to democratize advanced drivetrains—and that’s a win for everyone.