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Great frame all-wheel drive SUV Wall Hover H3 has been known in Russia for quite a long time. The first cars of this brand appeared on our roads in 2006 and since then have managed to become the best-selling among Chinese cars of this class. Why is the Great Wall Hover N3 so good and does it live up to the hopes of Russian car enthusiasts who dared to purchase this new “Chinese” in last years 2012-2013? It's time to look into this issue.

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During its existence, Gretvol Hover H3 managed to survive a couple of restylings, the last of which took place not too long ago, and set several sales records. For a Chinese car, such successes sometimes seem fantastic, but the H3 still has some makings of an unspoken leader in its segment.

True, they mostly lie in the technical content, and not in the appearance, with which Chinese cars traditionally have big problems. There is no good design school of its own in the Celestial Empire, and therefore almost all Chinese cars copy the successful images of Japanese or European bestsellers.

Gret Wall Hover N3 things are even worse: initially appearance was copied from an old (at that time) Isuzu Axiom, and subsequently slightly ennobled through the efforts of the Chinese designers themselves. As a result, even looking quite decent compared to the Chevrolet Niva, the Chinese SUV is noticeably inferior to all other players in the off-road segment of the Russian car market, both in the aesthetics of execution and in the conceptual design of the exterior.

Meanwhile, with their “improvements,” the Chinese tried to give the Great Wall Hover H3 as much brutality and a bit of solidity as possible, typical of premium SUVs from Japan or Europe. This partially worked out, and this is especially evident in the dimensions of the all-metal body, the length of which is 4620 mm, the width is exactly 1800 mm, and the height, including the spoiler, does not exceed the same 1800 mm.

• The wheelbase of the Hover N 3, which is 2700 mm, also looks quite impressive. But the ground clearance for a car positioned as a full-fledged all-terrain vehicle is somewhat low: the ground clearance of the Great Wall Hover H3 is 230 mm under the engine crankcase and about 310 mm under the lower edge of the front bumper.

Hover H 3 is equipped with only one type of wheels - 17-inch alloy wheels prepared for tires size 235/65 R17. In keeping with the tradition of the Hover car line, the H3 SUV is offered in 10 color variations, of which the most popular shades are graphite black, silver and dark gray. In other cases of color scheme, the car does not look so presentable and even loses its feigned solidity.

The interior of the Hover H3 SUV is simple, unpretentious and completely devoid of even a hint of presentability. It should be noted that the interior of the Gret Wall Hover H3 is quite spacious and comfortable, both in the front seats with good lateral support and in the cozy back row.

But there are also a number of tangible disadvantages. Firstly, due to the frame structure of the chassis, the floor is raised too high, and the seats are lowered, which causes discomfort in the legs on long trips. Secondly, the Hover H3 has noticeably poor ergonomics: who could have thought of placing the USB audio connector in the armrest box? And thirdly, the finishing materials are only depressing; although the plastic doesn’t smell like anything, it’s cheap, very cheap.

As a positive point, we note the trunk, the volume of which is approximately 600 liters. It could have been more, but the designers placed a spare tire under the bottom of the Hover H3, so some of the possible space in the trunk had to be sacrificed. By the way, the location of the toolkit in the interior of the SUV is very interesting. It was carefully packed into special mounts under the rising right half of the rear row of seats.

Specifications Great Wall Hover H3 produced in 2012-2013: there is only one motor for the Hover H3, so the buyer will not have a choice. True, the engine is not Chinese, but a quite reliable, albeit slightly outdated, Japanese 4-cylinder Mitsubishi 4G63S4M unit with a volume of 2.0 liters. Unfortunately, the engine has not enough power for such a large SUV - 116 hp at 5250 rpm, which affects the speed characteristics. The maximum speed is stated at 160 mph, but achieving it will not be easy, since the engine torque does not exceed 175 Nm, and this despite the fact that the curb weight of the Hover H3 is almost 2 tons (1905 kg). The engine prefers AI-92 gasoline to “eat”, and the average fuel consumption of the Gret Wall Hover H3 when driving in the combined cycle is stated at 13.9 liters.

Chinese developers also do not give domestic car enthusiasts a choice of gearbox, offering a 5-speed manual with a dry single-plate clutch paired with the engine. Gear ratio The main gear of the manual transmission is 4.220, and no one has any particular complaints about its performance - gear shifting takes place confidently, without unnecessary squeaks, crunches and other delights, and the box also does not make annoying noise while driving.

Test Drive Great Wall Hover H3: first of all, it is important to consider that this is an all-wheel drive frame SUV with a massive, almost cargo-like suspension. This, of course, allows the car to feel confident on almost any off-road, but it introduces a huge fly in the ointment when driving on paved roads. At the front, the Great Wall Hover H3 is equipped with an independent double-wishbone suspension with a torsion beam, and at the rear is a dependent spring structure with hydraulic shock absorbers. The suspension settings are maximally adapted to off-road conditions, allowing you to take full advantage of the 4x4 layout, complemented by a two-stage transfer case. But as soon as you go on the highway or get into the city, all the driving advantages of the Hover H3 disappear completely.

As numerous test drives and operating experience of the Great Wall Hover N3 in Russian conditions have shown, the SUV is quite heavy when maneuvering and is completely unsuited to dynamic driving: behind the wheel of this Chinese you can safely forget about confident overtaking, and when changing lanes or on sharp turns, the steering wheel is better hold tight. Whatever one may say, the main element of the Hover H3 is country trips, including extreme auto tourism. Among the positive aspects, we can highlight a good braking system with disc mechanisms on all wheels and a mechanical drive of the parking brake.

How much does it cost to buy a Great Wall Hover H3 in Russia at official dealerships:
The Hover H3 SUV is currently offered in two trim levels: Luxe and Super Luxe. The list of basic car equipment includes: front airbags; ABS system+EBD; child lock system; height-adjustable seat belts; air conditioner; full electrical package, including heating rear window and heated front seats; rear parking sensors; power steering; fog lights; immobilizer and full spare wheel.
The top version of the Greatwall Hover H3 Super Luxe adds: a rear view camera; leather seats; power sunroof; electrically adjustable driver's seat and multimedia system with support for MP4 DVD Bluetooth. The price of a simple luxury version of the Great Wall Hover H3 is 699 thousand rubles. For a full minced meat you will have to pay at least 744 thousand rubles.

Let’s complete the review with the traditional list of identified pros and cons of the Chinese SUV, based on reviews from Russian owners of the Hover H3:
Advantages:

• good cross-country ability on bad roads,
• a comfortable interior for a “Chinese”,
• high level equipment,
• excellent quality of native Chinese (not Russian) assembly.

Possible problems and malfunctions of Great Wall Hover H3:

• weak engine, as a result, the need to look for spare parts and repairmen. Do makeovers,
• high fuel consumption,
• boring interior,
• often poor warranty service.

The car was released in 2009 as a result of restyling of the first generation Great Wall Hover, produced since 2005. And in July 2010, the Irito company presented the Hover H3 for the first time in Russia.

Great Wall Hover H3, with its dimensions of 4,620 x 1,800 x 1,800 mm, belongs to the class of full-size frame SUVs. At the same time, its price is at the level passenger car middle class, which sets it apart from its competitors.

Options and prices Great Wall Hover H3 2019

MT5 - 5-speed automatic, MT6 - 6-speed automatic, AWD - all-wheel drive

The Hover H3 interior has undergone slight changes and they affected, first of all, the controls and the instrument panel, which received a pleasant white backlight. The rear seats were equipped with a full-fledged fifth headrest, but were deprived of seatback adjustments.

And all-wheel drive is now connected using a round knob on the center console near the gear shift lever. By the way, the location of other controls has also changed somewhat, making their use even more convenient.

External changes to the Great Wall Hover H3 (2016-2017) are cosmetic in nature, but the overall silhouette of the car remains almost the same. The front bumper has become more road-style, the beak stamping on the hood has disappeared, and the radiator grille has become chrome-plated.

New lighting equipment, which received headlight range control and a new shape, made the Great Wall Hover H3 more modern and fresh. The ground clearance remains unchanged and is 180 mm. The frame design and modern all-wheel drive system still allow you to successfully tackle off-road conditions.

Under the hood of the Hover H3, instead of the previous 2.4-liter engine, there is a 2.0-liter gasoline unit manufactured under Mitsubishi license. Its power has decreased slightly and is 122 hp. versus 130 mil for its predecessor.

But now the engine complies with Euro-4 environmental standards and is characterized by better efficiency. The SUV's maximum speed of 150 km/h does not make it possible to talk about the sprinting qualities of the Great Wall Hover H3, but it is quite sufficient for confident movement along the highway.

On the Russian market, the car is offered in two trim levels - “Lux” and “Super Lux”. Both versions have airbags, climate control, full power accessories (including an electric sunroof), ABS, 17-inch wheel disks design, heated front seats and other useful little things.

IN basic configuration the price of the Great Wall Hover H3 2019 is 885,000 rubles, and the cost of the SUV in the “Super Luxury” version reaches 899,000 rubles.

Updated Great Wall Hover H3

In the spring of 2014, sales of the updated Great Wall Hover H3 crossover began in Russia, which received a different front design with a massive radiator grille, a modified bumper and retouched optics.

In addition, the restyled Great Wall Hover H3 (2016-2017) received different linings on the sidewalls, and its overall length increased by 30 mm. Inside the car, the design of the center console has slightly changed, where round ventilation nozzles have been replaced by rectangular ones.

In terms of technology, everything remains the same, however, the power of the 2.0-liter gasoline engine is now declared not 122, but 116 hp, but the torque of 175 Nm remains the same. At the same time, prices have increased, and quite significantly. If for a pre-restyling car they ask from 869,000 rubles, then an updated one in a similar design costs 939,000 rubles.

Later, a modification appeared with a 2.0-liter turbo engine producing 150 hp. (250 Nm). There is also all-wheel drive and a non-alternative 6-speed manual transmission by default. The cost of such a Great Wall Hover H3 New 2019 varies from 989,000 to 1,029,000 rubles.

"SUV Great Wall Hover H3 New - new body- additional features"

1. Exterior view of the Great Wall Hover H3 New
   
2. Salon Great Wall Hover H3 New
   
3. Specifications
4. Options and prices
5. Advantages and disadvantages of a car
   
6. Reviews from real owners
   
7. Video Great Wall Hover H3 New

The Great Wall Hover H3 New SUV has pleased many loyal fans and lovers of the brand. The car has undergone a restyling of the interior and appearance, also acquired a new and more powerful power unit.

Elegance of form
Looking at the photo of the Great Wall Hover H3 New, we can confidently say that restyling has only benefited the car. The front of the car has changed beyond recognition. The car has become more noticeable and respectable. The huge radiator grille with chrome bars looks impressive and gives the Great Wall Hover H3 New elegance.
The front optics have also changed, they have become more expressive. Thanks to her, it is now impossible to say that the car looks cheap. The bumper with installed fog lights has changed beyond recognition.
The car shows thoroughness in assembly and design solutions. The design of the Hover H3 New has ceased to be an “analog” of other SUVs, now it has become original and independently developing.
The price of Great Wall Hover H3 New starts at a modest 909,000 rubles.

A fresh look at details
The interior of the Great Wall Hover H3 SUV only emphasizes the thoroughness in the approach of the designers. New finishing materials leave a pleasant impression. The interior no longer looks cheap and outdated. The front console has changed radically. The glossy plastic decorating the multimedia device and climate control controls looks quite impressive. After all, it is she who most attracts the eye in the Great Wall Hover H3 New salon. Sitting in the driver's seat, you can immediately notice the pleasant design of the instrument panel, the leather-wrapped steering wheel and the electrically adjustable seats. A small drawback The steering wheel can be said to be somewhat empty in the zero position.

Not many modern SUVs can tell the driver their altitude and air pressure. These options, along with the compass, are built into the car’s on-board computer.
Now the Great Wall Hover H3 New stands out both for its off-road capabilities and functionality, and for its high-quality interior space, which is not inferior to most modern cars.

Specifications
The Great Wall Hover H3 New SUV remains true to off-road traditions. The car body is still firmly attached to the powerful frame. I can’t even believe it, but you can buy a Great Wall Hover H3 New for less than one million.
The rigidly connected front end provides a 4x4 road formula. In addition to this, the car received a two-speed transfer case, a continuous rear axle and a front torsion bar suspension. This design pendants have proven themselves well over many years. The durability of the design and the presence of the frame will give each owner confidence in their abilities on any road.

Chinese designers were concerned about the braking characteristics of the Great Wall Hover H3 New. All wheels of the SUV are equipped with disc brake system with ABS and EBD. The power steering makes the almost 2-ton car easier to control.
Many motorists have long been waiting for the appearance of a turbocharged engine in cars from China. And the Great Wall Hover H3 New SUV gives you this opportunity. Produced by official license Mitsubishi petrol two-liter turbocharged power unit produces 177hp This engine Comes with a six-speed manual transmission. The characteristics of the Great Wall Hover H3 are striking in their efficiency; despite the fairly decent curb weight, the car consumes about 10 liters per 100 km. It is this turbo engine that reveals a completely different side to the car.
If the client wishes, it is possible to buy a Great Wall Hover H3 New with a less powerful atmospheric gasoline engine, installed together with a five-speed manual transmission. The 2-liter power unit produces 116 hp.

Leaving the city
For Russian off-road conditions, nothing better than a frame body and all-wheel drive with several locks has been invented. But in addition to this, the Great Wall Hover H3 New SUV boasts a comfortable and spacious interior.
Despite the off-road potential of the car, passengers in the cabin do not feel discomfort when overcoming serious bumps, unlike Soviet UAZs and Nivas. The frame structure compensates for more than half of the impacts falling on the body.

Owners of any configuration of the Great Wall Hover H3 New should forget about connecting all-wheel drive with levers. All control of the road formula is transferred to automation; the driver can only select the mode necessary for movement: 2H, 4H or 4L.

From the photo of the Great Wall Hover H3 New, we can safely say that the off-road character is inherited from the previous body. The same overhangs, ground clearance and the ability to install serious tires migrated to the restyling.

In addition to the price, the undoubted advantages of the Great Wall Hover H3 New include:
. Modern exterior.
. Fresh design, build quality and materials used in the cabin.
. Availability of a more powerful power unit.
. Preserved off-road potential.
. Functionality.
. Wide range of additional options.

The disadvantages of the restyled Great Wall Hover H3 New SUV are difficult to highlight, because the model appeared on the market not long ago and has not yet received wide distribution. Among the most significant, we can highlight the insufficiently informative steering wheel. Also quite alarming is the new turbocharged engine, about the build quality and operating costs of which little is known.

Cars will become more expensive in 2019

An increase in the VAT rate will lead to a surge in demand for cars until 2019: Russians expect to catch it before the next price increase. Experts expect growth of 7-8% and a dead January.

The AEB Automobile Manufacturers Committee responded to the planned increase in the VAT rate from 18% to 20% from the beginning of 2019 and adjusted its forecast for sales of passenger cars and light commercial vehicles. The AEB estimates results will exceed 1.8 million units, representing a 13 percent increase over last year. Previously, the Committee predicted that Russians would buy 1.75 million cars. Now, when in the understanding of Russians a further increase in car prices following the VAT rate has become inevitable, those who planned to commit expensive purchase, this decision will not be delayed any longer. Is it worth rushing to buy? - Autonews.ru figured it out.

Market participants and leading automakers admitted that the increase in VAT will indeed affect prices. However, they clarified that this circumstance is not the main factor that will influence pricing.

“Of course, auto companies will be forced to respond to the increase in VAT,” said a top manager of one of the largest auto brands. “But for now, the main factors influencing prices remain fluctuations in the ruble exchange rate and rising interest rates on loans.”

A representative of another brand localized in Russia said that the increase in VAT is a technical reason for the increase in retail prices for all goods by 2%. “There may be other reasons - the results of the production year, the ruble exchange rate, but the 2% base will not go anywhere, unless one of the companies decides to pay this amount from their own pocket,” noted a market participant.

Cars will rise in price by 7-8%

Nevertheless, Alor Group analyst Alexey Antonov believes that an increase in the VAT rate to 20% could ultimately lead to an increase in car prices by as much as 7-8%. According to his assessment, the effect of increasing the VAT rate will be most fully revealed in February-March 2019, when the remaining inventory from 2018 will be sold, and new lots will be purchased taking into account the increased rate. The second round of increases, in his opinion, will take place in the second quarter of 2019, when manufacturers run out of stocks of components purchased at old prices.

“The difference between rates of 18% and 20% is not so significant, and for the end buyer, it would seem, the cost of the car should not change significantly,” Antonov explained. - Technically, the negative effect for the end consumer should be almost unnoticeable, only +2% to the current cost. But in practice, both dealers and manufacturers at all stages are sure to take the opportunity for another round of price increases as their costs rise. Thus, the production of a car involves a long procurement chain, and VAT is paid at each stage, which makes an increase in the cost of the final product inevitable.”

Head of AvtoVAZ: “Under certain events we will have to raise prices”

At the same time, the expert is confident that an increase in the VAT rate will inevitably affect the cost of all categories of vehicles, regardless of the country of origin. “This is a tax that the end consumer pays on the entire cost of the product, and regardless of whether the car has gone through the entire production chain in Russia or abroad, its value should change by an equal amount,” the analyst argues. - But taking into account the fact that for localized cars the chain during which increased VAT will be paid is much longer, it cannot be ruled out that it is localized brands that will increase prices more actively. However, the end consumer most likely will not notice this, since, as a rule, dealers distribute additional costs across the entire line of cars sold, both imported and localized.”

Margin will not be waived

In turn, VTB Capital analyst Vladimir Bespalov draws attention to the fact that car prices are constantly rising and in the future the situation will largely depend on the policies followed by car companies.

“So, someone can adjust prices before January 1, 2019 - such brands will have time to avoid falling into the same boat as those who decide to do this at the beginning of the year,” Bespalov clarified. - But VAT, of course, is not the only factor - exchange rate fluctuations, the level of localization, which for many brands operating in Russia is not yet so high - all this must be reflected in prices. Therefore, everyone will act extremely carefully, but even in such conditions, it is unlikely that anyone will not take this 2% into account in their prices and refuse the margin. Perhaps this can be done by those who obtain support from the head offices or from the Russian government in the form of benefits.”

At the same time, Bespalov predicts that if most brands collectively raise prices in January, this already traditionally disastrous month for sales could show negative sales dynamics compared to January 2017.

“Nevertheless, if the ruble exchange rate remains at the current level, and government support for the market continues, then the car market has every chance of showing growth in 2019,” Bespalov concluded.

ROLF Development Director Vladimir Miroshnikov said that manufacturers are already factoring the increase in VAT and the resulting additional costs into the price lists for cars.

“This process has already begun, and in the coming months we will see a further upward adjustment in prices,” Miroshnikov explained. - Many brands will increase prices by January next year. At the same time, those brands that are aiming to increase market share may temporarily curb growth in order to attract additional audiences. Today, most buyers who come to dealerships to buy new cars understand that their prices will continue to rise. For many car owners, the announcement of plans to raise VAT to 20% was a signal that postponing the purchase of a car was not advisable.”

The operating director of the luxury direction of the AVILON company, Vagif Bikulov, told Autonews.ru that the company has already encountered rush demand. “The expected increase in car prices in anticipation of an increase in VAT to 20% ensured a high level of demand. Inventory at old prices is decreasing every day,” Bikulov said. - Of course, some manufacturers will try to smooth out price increases to increase market share through marketing support, credit programs and trade-in programs. However, in the long term, rising prices may lead to the car market facing negative dynamics as early as 2019.”

Whatever you say, we know very little about China. Probably due to its own limitations. China is not only about fake chicken eggs, fake phones, TVs and other mountains of electronics, it is not only about lightning-fast marketing and Mao. This is amazing architecture, a rich history, martial arts, philosophy, Confucianism, again... But why they needed to get involved in this ungrateful auto industry is completely unclear. Well, Australians have Holden, AC/DC, Kangaroo and the Sydney Opera House, and that's fine for them. And all this is not enough, they build and build.

True, there have already been changes for the better; hands no longer fit through the door cracks of cars, and spare parts coming from China are not all scrapped. Not only the build quality of the cars themselves is improving, but also their architecture. For example, the new Great Wall Hover H3 New still remains a car on a frame platform copied from the Toyota 4Runner, with a body from Isuzu Axiom and engines from Mitsubishi at the end of the last century. But the new SUV received the Turbo prefix and a couple of other innovations.

Photo Great Wall Hover N3 New. Now Turbo

The H3 sold very well in Russia from the very beginning of its triumphal march through car dealerships. In terms of sales, he managed to overtake even our UAZ. Not by much, but still. If before the update, the Great Wall Hover H3 model was bought about 22 thousand times, then the Patriot was exchanged for cash by 19,238 people. But by the end of 2013, sales began to slowly fall and the Chinese began to seriously think about updating the SUV. It is clear that the design of all components and assemblies is foreign, so it was dangerous to make any radical changes, but demand somehow needed to be cheered up, and they decided to start with the appearance and the engine.

The engine is under the hood, so you can’t see it in the showroom, but you can see a very refreshed, but the same tense design - the headlights are stretched down, their glazing area has increased due to the additional LED section, the architecture has changed. The bumper has changed its profile, and the radiator grille has become massive; it starts at the edge of the hood and ends right in the middle of the bumper. Accordingly, there was more chrome, but the amount of shine did not affect the presentability. It’s difficult to call this SUV cute, and it doesn’t lend itself to brutality either. Is there at least something good in his appearance? Eat. It has become more modern and more recognizable, that is, at least some individuality has appeared. From behind, you may not notice the changes, although the shape of the door has changed, and the lights remain in place. Also, a sincere fanatic of the Great Wall brand will see that the configuration of the roof rails has changed, but we don’t care about them yet. The salon is more important.

Features of Chinese interior

The top-end package includes a large touchscreen multimedia

There is no need to rush anywhere, you need to be happy with what you have. This is something Confucius teaches Chinese designers, so they are in no hurry to get anywhere. The salon has not changed much in style and follows the formal changes in the exterior. Maybe this is good, because over the entire period of sales of this car, a special circle of the public has formed that is accustomed to such ergonomics, to such a design. In short, the interior was left recognizable, but with some modifications. The center console is located at a slight anti-angle horizontally; a decorative panel with a surface that can be mistaken for piano varnish, although it is ordinary plastic, was attached to it. A large multimedia touchscreen display was placed in the center of the console. It is available only in top trim levels; it has a built-in navigator, several auxes and USB inputs for connecting external devices.

But basic version equipped very well, which has already become a tradition for Chinese SUVs:

• on-board computer, with strange logic, but fully functional and informative;
• heated front seats;
• dual-zone climate system;
• two front airbags;
• parking sensors are available in four out of five trim levels;
• The rear view camera is also only available in these four versions;
• multifunction steering wheel.

The photo shows the interior of a Chinese SUV

If anyone is accustomed to the specific phenolic smell in Great Wall of the first generation, they will have to get used to it. He's not here. Only the smell of a new car, unless it is a used car. The driver's seat is quite comfortable, with adjustable lumbar support, moderately firm and with other necessary adjustments that allow a driver of any size to get comfortable.

Company representatives say that lateral support is more pronounced in the new model, but if they did not say this, it would be difficult to discern the difference. Before your eyes, a clear tidy, as in the old H3, is readable and looks decent, not overloaded with unnecessary data.

Small display on-board computer hiding between the tachometer and speedometer, it does not shine with multifunctionality, but it will show instantaneous fuel consumption, the rest of the way to refueling, there is an odometer and a clock, and in addition, it can take on the role of a consultant on choosing a gear in certain conditions. What’s interesting is that the strip above the center console, which is visible in the photo, does not at all relate to the computer. It displays essential driver readings such as barometric pressure, compass and altimeter. A strange choice for such a luxurious place. Steering column Adjustable only in height, but within sufficient limits.

Between the front seats there is a two-story box armrest, the lid of which slides forward and backward and adjusts to the driver’s elbow, which is very convenient on a long journey. But the shelves and pockets in the front part of the cabin are bad. There is none of them. There are only two cup holders, located like a train, where you have to put keys, phones and other small items. And that’s right, there’s no point in sipping coffee while driving; you might stain your trousers or the fabric of the seats. In this case, a 12-volt socket will come in handy, which is located right next to the cup holders, and another one of the same type is in the trunk. True, you still have to manage to get into the trunk. Experience is needed here. The new model has again installed an electromechanical lock, which operates for a second and then closes again. If you don’t have time to open it, press it again and wait for the system to work. It is still uncomfortable to grab the handle with a sharp edge. There is room for three people on the back seat, and the low and almost invisible transmission tunnel does not interfere with driving at all. The rear sofa cushion could be wider, and the backrest is not adjustable in angle. The trunk itself remains the same as the previous Great Wall Hover H3, with a curtain that interferes with loading, but it can be easily removed.

Tamable equipment Great Wall Hover H3 New

In terms of sales, he managed to overtake even our UAZ

Oddly enough, reviews from many owners of used H3s confirm the same infection that was detected in new cars of 2016-2017 - problems with the clutch pedal. Actually, not with the pedal itself, but with the hydromechanical drive system. At one point, the clutch may simply disappear, the pedal goes nowhere. But it is enough to ask her with a light blow of the boot, she returns to her place and continues to work. In this case, repair or replacement of the working cylinder is necessary at the first opportunity, if bleeding does not help. Specialists dealership in Moscow and St. Petersburg they are faced with replacing the working cylinder under warranty quite often. But in general, the clutch works well, distinctly and softly, unlike the Patriot, where the pedal is depressed with Zilov-like force. The gears are also changed there. And on N3-m manual transmission works great. At least during the test drive, no problems were identified with it - the inclusions are clear, the movement is small. And she became much less Parkinsonian compared to the H3 of the previous generation. In general, the transmission can be tamed.

The technical characteristics of the new (new for the Great Wall Hover H3 New) engine with a Mitsubishi turbine were written back in the late 90s with minor edits in 2014. In truth, this engine is 177-horsepower, but for the sake of tax code Engine power for Russia was reduced to 150 horses. These motors are assembled in Gzhel, near Moscow. The engine’s torque remains adult, Chinese, 250 Nm, which begins to manifest itself from 2400 to 4250 rpm. It is stated in the passport maximum speed at 170 km/h, but with such dynamics it takes a long time to get there. Acceleration to hundreds takes a painful 15 seconds, but this is still less than the two-liter naturally aspirated engine basic for the Russian Federation. Thanks to the turbine, the engine spins up faster, the torque plateau is wider, and driving it on asphalt is more interesting with a turbine. There are no lower classes, however. Up to two thousand revolutions, a turbo lag may occur during acceleration, and during active driving, a turbo stroke can occur at extremely high speeds, so overtaking, especially prolonged ones, must be treated carefully. In the middle speed range, the engine pulls well with both manual and automatic transmissions, not disdaining even 92-octane gasoline. Fuel consumption, by the way, is unpredictable; it can increase from 13 to 20 liters depending on the driving mode.

Video: test drive Great Wall Hover H3 New

The chassis does not stimulate active driving too much. It must be taken into account that this is a frame machine with a continuous rear axle designs of the last century, so you shouldn’t expect delicate handling from it. The suspension is long-travel, soft, the center of gravity is high, and the ground clearance is 240 mm. How can you maintain stability with an antediluvian suspension design, an uninformative steering wheel, and add two tons of weight and a speed of over a hundred, then you get the complete impression that you are driving a London double-decker city bus, chock-full of passengers, including standing room. It's probably good off-road. At least, there are all the prerequisites for this - all-wheel drive, downshift, but they buy it, as a rule, not for this, but for solidity.

So what if it’s Chinese, but it’s black and a jeep. And the price is absolutely lava - for the minimum configuration official dealers they are asking for a little over a million, but you can buy such an SUV with maximum equipment for 1.2 million. As for repairs and maintenance, it is quite cheap and if you do not neglect changing the oil and filters, then the engine life will be at the same level as Mitsubishi . And there are no competitors, except perhaps the Patriot for 800 thousand, but in terms of comfort and performance it cannot be compared with the Chinese. And they will buy it, the price works, the configuration is good, and the status of the form factor works. So build, Chinese, build.

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The electric car, called Grimsel, was able to accelerate from zero to 100 km/h in 1.513 seconds. The achievement was recorded on the runway of the air base in Dübendorf. The Grimsel car is an experimental car developed by students from ETH Zurich and the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences. The car was created to participate...

Citroen is preparing a magic carpet suspension

In the Advanced Comfort Lab concept presented by the Citroen brand, built on the basis of the serial C4 Cactus crossover, the most noticeable innovation is, of course, the plump chairs, more like home furniture than car seats. The secret of the chairs is in the padding of several layers of viscoelastic polyurethane foam, which is usually used by manufacturers...

Toyota factories shut down again

Let us recall that on February 8, the Toyota Motor automobile concern stopped production at its Japanese factories for a week: from February 1 to February 5, employees were first prohibited from working overtime, and then it came to a complete stop. Then the reason turned out to be a shortage of rolled steel: on January 8, at one of the supplying plants, owned by the company Aichi Steel, there was an explosion...

In Germany, snails caused an accident

During a mass migration, snails crossed the autobahn at night near the German city of Paderborn. By early morning, the road had not yet dried out from the mucus of the mollusks, which caused the accident: the Trabant skidded on the wet asphalt and overturned. According to The Local, the car, which the German press ironically calls “the diamond in the crown of the German...

How to properly respond to street flooding. Video and photo of the day

The fact that this thesis is more than just beautiful words is clearly proven by videos and photos that appeared after the flood that occurred in Moscow on August 15. Let us remind you that the capital received more than a month's worth of precipitation in less than a day, as a result of which the sewer system could not cope with the flow of water, and many roads were simply flooded. Meanwhile...

In Russia, the volume of road construction has sharply decreased

The reduction in the reconstruction of Russian federal highways and the commissioning of new facilities is due to budget cuts and unsatisfactory work of general contractors. The head of the construction and operation department spoke about this highways Federal Road Agency (Rosavtodor) Timur Lubakov, Izvestia reports. As Lubakov explained, initially this year after construction and reconstruction...

There was a crush of people wanting to appeal the fine at the Moscow traffic police

This situation arose due to the large number of fines issued against drivers automatically, and the short time to appeal the tickets. The coordinator of the Blue Buckets movement, Pyotr Shkumatov, spoke about this on his Facebook page. As Shkumatov explained in a conversation with an Auto Mail.Ru correspondent, the situation could arise due to the fact that the authorities continued to fine...

Limousine for the President: more details revealed

The Federal Patent Service website continues to be the only one open source information about the “car for the president.” First, NAMI patented industrial models of two cars - a limousine and a crossover, which are part of the “Cortege” project. Then our people registered an industrial design called “Car Dashboard” (most likely...

What did the stars drive in the 20th century and today?

Everyone has long understood that a car is not just a means of transportation, but an indicator of status in society. By looking at the car you can easily determine which class its owner belongs to. This applies to both the common man and pop stars. ...

Which car should a beginner buy? When the long-awaited driver's license is finally obtained, the most pleasant and exciting moment comes - buying a car. The auto industry is vying with each other to offer customers the most sophisticated new products, and it is very difficult for an inexperienced driver to do so. right choice. But often it is from the first...

HOW to exchange your car for a new one, how to exchange a car.

Tip 1: How to exchange your car for a new one The dream of many car enthusiasts is to arrive at the dealership with an old car and leave with a new one! Dreams come true. The service of exchanging an old car for a new one—trade in—is gaining more and more momentum. You do not...

Which sedan to choose: Almera, Polo Sedan or Solaris

In their myths, the ancient Greeks talked about a creature with the head of a lion, the body of a goat and a snake instead of a tail. “The Winged Chimera was born as a tiny creature. At the same time, she sparkled with the beauty of Argus and horrified with the ugliness of Satyr. It was the monster of monsters." The word...

HOW to choose and buy a car, Buying and selling.

How to choose and buy a car The choice of cars, both new and used, on the market is huge. And common sense and a practical approach to choosing a car will help you not to get lost in this abundance. Do not give in to the first desire to buy the car you like, carefully study everything...

Which car should a woman or girl choose?

Automakers now produce a huge variety of cars, and which of them are female car models is not always possible to determine. Modern design has blurred the boundaries between male and female car models. And yet, there are some models in which women will look more harmonious...

The structure and design of the car rack

No matter how expensive and modern car convenience and comfort of movement primarily depend on the performance of the suspension on it. This is especially acute on domestic roads. It's no secret that the most important part of the suspension responsible for comfort is the shock absorber. ...

What people can come up with to experience an unforgettable moment of excitement from driving their car. Today we will introduce you to a test drive of pickup trucks in a simple way, and connecting it with aeronautics. Our goal was to examine the characteristics of such models as Ford Ranger, ...

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