Haval starts presales of compact Shenshou SUV

Haval, a marque of China's Great Wall Motors, started presales of its latest compact SUV Shenshou on Sunday.

The model, available in six variants with two powertrain options, is priced from 132,000 yuan to 169,000 yuan.

The 1.5-liter and the 2.0-liter turbocharged engines are available, which go with a seven-speed transmission.

The vehicle measures 4,780 mm in length, 1,890 mm in width and 1,675 mm in height, with its wheelbase extending 2,800 mm.

Among other things, the model has highway driving assist features as well as smart parking functions.

It sports Qualcomm's 8155 chip, which enables a fully digitalized cockpit and is capable of firmware update over the air.

Haval offers gifts, discounts and subsidies to those who place their orders during the presales period.