1. Radiator grille
The facade cladding has become larger. Being unpainted, almost the entire front of the Dargo X is finished in practically black.
Of the chrome parts – only the company nameplate.
2. Mirrors and body kit
On regular Dargos they are painted in body color. On the “X” they turned black.
These better match the appearance of the car. And the branches don’t leave any perishable scratches.
Bumpers and wheel arch covers are identical in shape to those of the regular Dargo.
But on the “X” they are studded with imitation of shiny mounting bolts. A stylish solution that makes the car stand out.
3. Differential lock
Instead of a single plug on the dashboard, a key appeared to engage the forced locking of the rear cross-axle differential.
It activates in any of the off-road driving modes and operates up to 38 km/h. At the same time, the center clutch is still controlled by the electronics at its discretion.
4. Original driving mode
Holding down the ESP button for a long time switches off all electronic systems. So some drivers are more comfortable off road. Only ABS remains wary, but it also starts to act rougher.
By the way, the ground clearance and geometric patency of the “X” are the same as in a conventional car.
The interior of the Dargo X differs from the usual in just one key. There is a choice of three finishes: fabric, black or beige leather with orange accents.
5. Off road “cruise”
Normal cruise control is activated at a minimum speed of 30 km/h.
Off-road supports speeds from 7 to 15 km/h.
It helps the driver in difficult terrain: you don’t have to be distracted by the traction control, you just have to steer.
The system is activated through the media system menu. And only in the “Sand” driving mode.
6. Place of Meeting
The question of the localization of Dargo X near Tula, where ordinary Dargos are assembled, is discussed. While the cars come directly from China. It is possible that someone will choose one or the other version based on the place of installation.
The range of body colors does not depend on the place of installation: white, gray, orange, black. But the latter on Russian and Chinese cars is called differently. So the shades are different. It won’t stand out to the eye, but the nuance is interesting.
Dargo X is devoid of the basic Comfort package (it’s front-wheel drive) and the top-of-the-line Tech Plus. This means that it cannot be obtained with an adaptive “cruise” and other assistants, a projection screen, a massager and step stools.
7. Price
For off-road environments and auxiliary systems, of course, you will have to pay 70 thousand rubles. For example, “X” is more expensive than the usual Dargo.
The crossover in the Elite version costs from 3,119,000 rubles, in the Premium configuration – from 3,319,000 rubles.
The increase is small, as the Haval Dargo X is an export model. And those who wish will surely be found.
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