Shanghai (ZXZC)- The Haval F7 compact SUV officially went on sale on November 6 and is expected to be produced in Russia and then exported to Europe, South America and the Middle East. Prices for 6 variants range between RMB109,000 and RMB149,000.

The Haval F7 features a large-sized hexagonal mesh-designed intake grille at the front face, looking like a big mouth agape. The LED light source is used in the headlights and daytime running lights. Besides, the grille below is guarded by a silver fender and the black plaques embedded with circular fog lights are on both sides of the bumper. The logo of “Haval” in the middle of the front face identifies which automaker the model belongs to.

At the sleek rear end, the LED taillights connected by a chrome trim feature the similar style to the eagle-eye-shaped headlights. The sooty edge of the rear windshield delivers a sporty feeling. Two single exhaust pipes are symmetrically arranged on both sides of the rear end.

The Haval F7 measures 4,620mm in height, 1,846mm in width and 1,690mm in height. Wheelbase of the new model is 2,725mm.

Inside, the T-shaped center console is largely covered with a kind of soft material. In front of the flat-bottomed three-spoke steering wheel is the full liquid crystal instrument panel. In addition, the touch screen of the center console and the electronic gear level elevate the sporty and futuristic essence for the interior.

To ensure the driving safety, the Haval F7's 2.0 GDIT top-spec version is outfitted with such facilities as the LDW (lane departure warning), AEB (autonomous emergency braking), LCA ((lane change assist), BSD (blind spot detection), TSR (traffic sign recognition) and panoramic holographic image, etc.

The SUV offers two variants based on engine power outputs. The one is a 2.0L turbocharged engine that can generate a maximum power of 145kW and peak torque of 345 N·m, mated to a 7-speed dual clutch transmission and four-wheel drive system. The other is a 1.5L turbocharged engine, good for 124kW and 285 N·m.