Dealers in Russia acted quickly, importing the Haval Cool Dog directly under a parallel import scheme and bypassing official deliveries. The model is new for this year, having entered the Chinese market only a short time ago, with August marking its first appearance there.
Despite its rugged, aggressive look, the Cool Dog does not rely on a traditional body-on-frame construction. It rides on Haval’s LEMON modular platform, the same architecture that underpins the Haval Jolion, ensuring familiar driving dynamics and shared engineering DNA.
In terms of size, the Haval Cool Dog measures 4520 mm in length, 1875 mm in width, and 1745 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 2710 mm. These proportions place it in the compact crossover segment, offering a blend of practicality and street presence that appeals to urban buyers and rural adventurers alike.
Powertrains vary by drivetrain. All front‑wheel drive versions come with a 1.5‑liter turbocharged engine delivering 150 horsepower, while the four‑wheel drive variant increases output to 184 horsepower. The only transmission option is a seven‑speed dual‑clutch automated transmission, chosen for its responsiveness and efficiency in mixed driving conditions.
Regarding pricing, industry sources indicate a starting point around 2.5 million rubles for the Cool Dog, with the larger Haval Dargo priced from about 3 million rubles in the same market. In China, the new model is positioned at roughly 123.8 thousand yuan, equivalent to around 1.22 million rubles at current exchange rates.
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