- Cheap retail price
- Lack of safety equipment
- Sluggish performance
- Difficulty sourcing replacement parts
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.
| Engine | Trans. | Peak power | Peak torque | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| X240 | 2.4-litre petrol I4 | 5sp man. | 100 kW at 5250 rpm | 200 Nm at 2500-3000 rpm |
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.
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