Overview

Released in April 2011, the Great Wall H5 X240 was a four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the X240 was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual dual-range transmission. The Mitsubishi-sourced 2.4-litre 4G64 petrol engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.8:1.

Compared to the H3 X240 , the H5 was 29 mm longer (at 4649 mm), 10 mm wider (1810 mm) and 75 mm lower (1735 mm), though wheelbase length was unchanged (2700 mm). Visually, the H5 X240 could be identified by its revised front bumper, grille and more angular headlights.

Sold in other markets as the Haval H5, the X240 had independent double wishbone front suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and a torsion bar. At the rear, the X240 had dependent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelt pretensioners.

Features

Standard features for the X240 included 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight speaker sound system with CD player and MP3-compatibility, DVD player, climate control air conditioning, leather seats, front fog lights, a reversing camera, rear parking sensors, Bluetooth connectivity, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, steering wheel audio controls, remote central locking, power mirrors, courtesy lights, a cargo cover and an immobiliser.

Brochure

• Brochure: Great Wall H5 X240 (March 2011)

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Haval H5

Overview

Released in November 2011, the Great Wall X200 was a five-seat, four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the X200 was powered by a 2.0-litre turbo-diesel engine that was initially available with a six-speed manual transmission. From April 2012, however, the X200 was offered with a five-speed automatic transmission.

The 2.0-litre GW4D20 diesel engine had common-rail injection, a variable geometry turbocharger, exhaust gas recirculation and a compression ratio of 16.7:1. Over the ADR 81/02 combined cycle, the X200 achieved fuel consumption of 7.6 L/100km.

Like the petrol-engined Great Wall H5 X240 , the H5 X200 was 4649 mm long, 1810 mm wide, 1735 mm tall and had a 2700 mm long wheelbase. Sold in other markets as the Haval H5, the X200 had independent double wishbone front suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and a torsion bar. At the rear, the X200 had dependent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the X200 included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution, electronic stability control and traction control.

Features

Standard X200 features included 17-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with CD/DVD player, MP3-compatibility and auxiliary inputs (3.5mm/USB), climate control air conditioning, leather-trimmed seats, front and rear fog lights, reversing camera, rear parking sensors, rain-sensing wipers, automatic headlights, Bluetooth connectivity, steering wheel audio controls, remote central locking, power mirrors and windows, tyre pressure monitoring, an electrochromatic rear view mirror and immobiliser.

Brochure

• Brochure: Great Wall H5 X200 (May 2013)

Related links

• Specifications: Great Wall H5 X200 (December 2013)
• Great Wall Motors Australia: Great Wall Motors X200
• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Haval H5

Review: Great Wall H3 X240 (2009-11)

Overview

Released in October 2009, the Great Wall H3 X240 was a four-wheel drive SUV. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the X240 was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine mated to a five-speed manual dual-range transmission. The Mitsubishi-sourced 2.4-litre 4G64 petrol engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.8:1.

Sold in other markets as the Haval H3, the X240 was 4620 mm long, 1800 mm wide, 1810 mm tall and a 2700 mm long wheelbase. The X240 had independent double wishbone front suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers and a torsion bar. At the rear, the X240 had dependent suspension with hydraulic shock absorbers.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags, ABS, electronic brake force distribution and front seatbelt pretensioners.

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the X240 received a four star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 25.48 out of 37. In the offset crash test, protection from serious leg injury was marginal for the driver and there was a slight risk of serious chest injury for both front occupants. In the side impact test, a default score was applied.

Features

Standard features for the X240 included 17-inch alloy wheels, an eight speaker sound system with CD player and MP3-compatibility, climate control air conditioning, leather seats, front fog lights, rear parking sensors, remote central locking, power mirrors, courtesy lights, a cargo cover and an immobiliser.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Haval H3

Overview

Released in July 2010, the Great Wall K2 V240 cab chassis was available in a single cab body and with rear- or four-wheel drive. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the V240 cab chassis was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. The Mitsubishi-sourced 2.4-litre 4G64 petrol engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.8:1.

The V240 cab chassis was 4825 mm long, 1800 mm wide, 1662 mm tall and had a 3050 mm long wheelbase; ground clearance was 194 mm. The V240 utility had double wishbone front suspension with a torsion bar and dependent, leaf spring rear suspension.

April 2011: Great Wall V240 update

In April 2011, the V240 dual cab introduced revised styling with more angular headlights and a larger grille.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags, ABS and electronic brake force distribution.

The V240 was fitted with ventilated front brake discs and rear drum brakes.

Features

Standard features for the V240 cab chassis included 16-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, front fog lights, power mirrors, an aluminium tray and an immobiliser.

Brochure

• Brochure: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility and Cab Chassis (May 2013)

Related links

• Specifications: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility and Cab Chassis (December 2013)
• Great Wall Motors Australia: Great Wall Motors V240
• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Wingle

Overview

Released in June 2009, the Great Wall K2 V240 utility was available in a dual cab body and with rear- or four-wheel drive. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the V240 was powered by a 2.4-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission. Furthermore, the V240 utility was initially offered as a Super Luxury variant.

The Mitsubishi-sourced 2.4-litre 4G64 petrol engine had a single overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder and a compression ratio of 9.8:1. The V240 utility was 5040 mm long, 1800 mm wide, 1730 mm tall and had a 3050 mm long wheelbase; ground clearance was 309 mm. Furthermore,

• Maximum payload for the V240 was 1000 kg;
• Maximum unbraked towing capacity was 750 kg; and,
• Maximum braked towing capacity was 2250 kg.

The V240 utility had double wishbone front suspension with a torsion bar and independent, leaf spring rear suspension.

April 2011: Great Wall V240 update

In April 2011, the V240 dual cab was updated and the Super Luxury moniker was discontinued; these models could be identified by their more angular headlights and larger grille.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment for the V240 utility included dual front airbags, ABS and electronic brake force distribution.

The V240 had ventilated front brake discs and rear drum brakes.

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the V240 dual-cab received a two star adult occupant safety rating due to the high risk of life-threatening injury in the frontal offset crash test (scoring 2.36 out of 16). A default score of 16 was applied for the side impact test which, combined with other deductions, gave an overall score of 16.49.

Features

Standard features for the V240 single cab utility included 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, leather seats, front fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height adjustable steering wheel and an immobiliser.

From April 2011, the V240 dual cab was further equipped with steering wheel audio controls.

Brochure

• Brochure: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility and Cab Chassis (May 2013)

Related links

• Specifications: Great Wall K2 V240 Utility and Cab Chassis (December 2013)
• Great Wall Motors Australia: Great Wall Motors V240
• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Wingle

Overview

Released in November 2011, the Great Wall V200 cab chassis available in a single cab body with four-wheel drive (please note that the petrol-engined V240 cab chassis is pictured above). Manufactured in Baoding, China, the V200 was powered by a 2.0-litre four cylinder turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The 2.0-litre GW4D20 diesel engine had common-rail injection, a variable geometry turbocharger, exhaust gas recirculation and a compression ratio of 16.7:1.

The V200 cab chassis was 5150 mm long, 1842 mm wide, 1770 mm tall and had a 3050 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore, the V200 had double-wishbone front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags, ABS and electronic brake force distribution.

The V200 cab chassis was fitted with ventilated front brake discs and rear drum brakes.

ANCAP testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the Great Wall V200 single cab utility received a three star adult occupant protection rating with a score of 22.07 out of 37 – in this score, however, 16 points were given by default for the side impact test. In the offset crash test, the passenger compartment lost structural integrity with protection of the driver’s chest, legs and feet rated as marginal; protection of the lower right leg was also rated as poor.

Features

Standard V200 features included 16-inch alloy wheels, a two speaker sound system with a CD player and MP3-compatibility, air conditioning, front fog lights, remote central locking, power windows, power mirrors and an immobiliser.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Wingle
• Great Wall Motors Australia: Great Wall Motors V200

Overview

Released in August 2011, the Great Wall K2 V200 utility was available in a dual cab body with rear- or four-wheel drive. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the V200 was powered by a 2.0-litre four cylinder turbo-diesel engine that was mated to a six-speed manual transmission. The 2.0-litre GW4D20 diesel engine featured common-rail injection, a variable geometry turbocharger, exhaust gas recirculation and a compression ratio of 16.7:1.

The V200 utility was 5040 mm long, 1800 mm wide, 1730 mm tall and had a 3050 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore,

• Maximum payload for the V200 utility was 1000 kg;
• Maximum unbraked towing capacity was 750 kg;
• Maximum braked towing capacity was 2000 kg.

The V200 had double-wishbone front suspension and leaf spring rear suspension.

Safety equipment

Standard safety equipment included dual front airbags, ABS and electronic brake force distribution.

The V200 utility was fitted with ventilated front brake discs and rear drum brakes.

Features

Standard V200 features included 16-inch alloy wheels, a six speaker sound system with CD player, air conditioning, leather-trimmed seats, front fog lights, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with audio controls, remote central locking, power windows and mirrors, a height adjustable steering wheel and an immobiliser.

Related links

• Wikipedia.org: Great Wall Wingle
• Great Wall Motors Australia: Great Wall Motors V200

Overview

Released in June 2009, the Great Wall SA220 was a rear-wheel drive, dual-cab utility. Manufactured in Baoding, China, the SA220 was powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder petrol engine that was mated to a five-speed manual transmission.

The SA220 was 5160 mm long, 1690 mm wide, 1680 mm tall and had a 3025 mm long wheelbase. Furthermore,  

• Maximum payload for the SA220 was 855 kg;
• Maximum unbraked towing capacity was 750 kg; and,
• Maximum braked towing capacity was 1800 kg.

The SA220 had double wishbone front suspension with a torsion bear and independent, leaf spring rear suspension.

Safety equipment

The SA220 was not fitted with safety equipment such as airbags or ABS. As such, occupant protection in the SA220 was substantially limited to its structural design.

The SA220 was fitted with ventilated front brake discs and rear drum brakes.

ANCAP crash testing

In ANCAP crash testing , the SA220 received a two star adult occupant protection rating due to the high risk of life-threatening injury in the frontal offset crash test (scoring 2.32 out of 16).

Features

The Great Wall SA220 was solely available in a Super Luxury variant which featured 15-inch alloy wheels, a four speaker sound system with a CD player and auxiliary input, air conditioning, leather-trimmed seats, front fog lamps, remote central locking, power mirrors, power windows and a height adjustable steering wheel.

Recalls: Great Wall H3 X240

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Great Wall H3 X240

• In May 2011, a recall was issued for Great Wall H3 X240 vehicles due to a condition in which the lower section of the steering column may come into contact with the front-right hydraulic brake pipe due to a small clearance. This rubbing could result in a leak in the hydraulic brake pipe and a loss of braking. For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2011/12608.
• In August 2012, a recall was issued for Great Wall H3 X240 vehicles due to gaskets containing a small amount of bonded asbestos fibre. The gaskets were to remain in the vehicle until normal in-service replacement was necessary, although customers could request that the affected gaskets be replaced. For additional information regarding this recall, please seePRA 2012/13250. As per the recall,
  ‘There is no asbestos-related health risk to the driver or any passengers who use the vehicle. The gaskets are tightly embedded in the vehicle and present no hazard during normal operation of the vehicle.’

Problems and faults: Great Wall H3 X240

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: Great Wall H3 X240

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Great Wall H3 X240.

Recalls: Great Wall H5 X240

Overview

Manufacturers, or importers, issue recalls for defects or faults which have the potential to cause injury. Generally, manufacturers will inform the original buyers if their vehicle is subject to a recall and of the steps required to remedy the defect or fault. Please note that the recalls below (if any) are for Australian-delivered vehicles only. Furthermore, the number of recalls should not be taken as an indication of a model’s reliability or its safety more generally.

Recalls: Great Wall H5 X240

• In May 2011, a recall was issued for Great Wall H5 X240 vehicles due to a condition in which the lower section of the steering column may come into contact with the front-right hydraulic brake pipe due to a small clearance. This rubbing could result in a leak in the hydraulic brake pipe and a loss of braking For the VINs of the recalled vehicles, please see PRA 2011/12608.
• In August 2012, a recall was issued for  Great Wall H5 X240 vehicles due to gaskets containing a small amount of bonded asbestos fibre. The gaskets were to remain in the vehicle until normal in-service replacement was necessary, although customers could request that the affected gaskets be replaced. For additional information regarding this recall, please seePRA 2012/13250. As per the recall,
  ‘There is no asbestos-related health risk to the driver or any passengers who use the vehicle. The gaskets are tightly embedded in the vehicle and present no hazard during normal operation of the vehicle.’

Problems and faults: Great Wall H5 X240

Overview

This section identifies potential problems, causes and fixes based on the experiences of owners and repairers, online sources and technical service bulletins. This information is provided solely for reference purposes and AustralianCar.Reviews recommends that only properly qualified persons carry out repairs or modifications. Furthermore, the number of items below should not be taken as an indicator of a model’s reliability or the frequency with which they may occur.

To report a problem or fault to the AustralianCar.Reviews team, please use the Contact Us form. Note that AustralianCar.Reviews does not offer advice on automotive problems or disputes; such enquiries will not receive a reply. For vehicles purchased from dealers after 1 January 2011, please see our Australian Consumer Law fact sheet.

Problems and faults: Great Wall H5 X240

No troubleshooting information is currently available for the Great Wall H5 X240.