Haval Shenshou Is The Chinese Brand’s New Flagship SUV

Chinese automaker Haval has just unveiled its flagship SUV in the form of the Shenshou, a name that means ‘Mythical Beast.’

The striking SUV is the production version of the Haval XY concept unveiled just a few months ago and is underpinned by the same Great Wall platform as various other Haval and WEY models. It has a wheelbase of 2,800 mm and is 4,780 mm long, 1,890 mm wide, and 1,675 mm tall.

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The exterior design of the Shenshou immediately catches the eye, particularly the front end where there is a gargantuan grille that makes some of those from western brands appear relatively reasonable. In addition, the sleek SUV has thin LED headlights and a prominent light bar. These intriguing design details continue along the sides where there are silver and black wheels, flush door handles, and sharp creases and body lines. The steeply raked D-pillar also helps to make the Shenshou stand out.

Found at the rear of Haval’s new SUV is a roof-mounted spoiler, large LED taillights, a diffuser, and quad tailpipes. The Shenshou also has black body cladding to add to its rugged appeal.

The bold styling continues into the cabin where the Shenshou has a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster and a large 14.6-inch infotainment screen. There is also a Qi wireless phone charger, a spit center console, a three-spoke steering wheel, and an almost complete lack of buttons, other than on the wheel and door panels.

Cars News China reports that the SUV is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine producing 185 hp and 162 lb-ft (220 Nm) of torque that’s coupled to a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is reported that both a 2.0-liter variant and a plug-in hybrid model are also on the cards.