Why is the Haval Dragon 2026 a Game-Changer in PHEVs?

On August 25, 2025, the Haval Menglong 2026 Edition was officially launched, positioned as a new energy all-terrain box. In the first half of 2025, the Haval Menglong PHEV led sales in the new energy box and all-terrain SUV market. Haval meets the diverse needs of global users with the strategy of “One Product, Multiple Powertrains, and Global Adaptation”.

The Haval Menglong 2026 Edition, with its unique box design and new energy off-road SUV positioning, becomes a key model in the 200,000-level market. Its design inspiration comes from the brick and stone elements of the Great Wall, combined with the Dragon Spine Light Band and Mint Green car color. In terms of range, the Menglong PHEV has received the Level 1 Certificate of Energy Efficiency Grade from the China Quality Certification Center, and its second-generation Hi4 technology is the world’s most energy-efficient four-wheel drive hybrid system.

The Menglong PHEV’s power system consists of a 1.5T efficient engine and a three-engine powertrain, with a 0-100 km/h acceleration of just 5.9 seconds. The Hi4 dual-motor four-wheel drive architecture achieves a 50:50 axle load ratio, enhancing the vehicle’s traction and stability. Additionally, the Menglong PHEV features class-leading driver assistance systems, supporting high-speed NOA, cross-layer memory parking, and follow-up reverse parking.

The Haval Menglong 2026 Edition’s technical innovations are mainly reflected in its second-generation Hi4 technology. This technology, developed entirely in-house by Great Wall, encompasses everything from the development and manufacturing of motors and batteries to mastering every control algorithm, to a massive database of real-world vehicle validation data, forming a holistic vehicle approach.

In terms of market performance, the Haval Menglong PHEV achieved 10 consecutive months of sales growth in 2024 and continued to maintain its leading position in the first half of 2025.

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