Chinese carmaker GWM has confirmed that Australia will get electric and hybrid versions of its new and larger Haval Jolion SUV.

Dubbed the Haval Jolion Max, the new SUV is larger than the current Jolion small SUV. According to specifications seen on overseas models, the Jolion Max is 120mm longer than the current Jolion, 3mm wider, sits on a 10mm longer wheelbase and is 6mm shorter in height.

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GWM’s Australian marketing boss, Steve McIver, confirmed the new model would be available with both petrol-hybrid and full battery-electric powertrains.

“The Haval Jolion Max, which increases in size over the current Jolion… will be offered in BEV and hybrid options,” McIver told assembled media, including WhichCar by Wheels.

Looking to the broader GWM Haval line-up the Jolion Max is likely to be equipped with the same 1.5-litre petrol-hybrid from current Haval Jolion Ultra Hybrid with combined outputs of 140kW and 375Nm channeled to the front wheels.

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Similarly, the Jolion Max BEV could utilise the same battery-electric powertrain underpinning the GWM Ora 5 compact SUV. It’s powered by a single 150kW/260Nm electric motor driving the front wheels. A 58.3kWh battery offers a claimed 430km of range, based on WLTP laboratory testing. Maximum DC charging is capped at 120kW, giving a 30 to 80 percent recharge time of around 20 minutes.