Haval Dargo High Deluxe 4WD review: more imitator than innovator – The National

Haval Dargo High Deluxe 4WD review: more imitator than innovator – The National

Mentioning the name Haval seven years ago would have elicited a blank expression from virtually anyone in the UAE, but that’s not the case any longer. The Chinese SUV specialist has carved a niche for itself since its 2016 entry into our market – its rapid rise founded on a combination of competent products and keen pricing. The H6 is particularly noteworthy.

The latest addition to the range is the Dargo, pitched as a bona-fide all-terrain vehicle that – at least on paper – offers the go-anywhere capability of a Jeep Wrangler. Only one spec level is available for the time being, the generously appointed High Deluxe 4WD, priced from Dh119,900. Included at no extra cost is a six-year/150,000km warranty and three-year roadside assist.

The boxy shape has elements of Land Rover Defender, Kia Telluride and Ford Bronco, so it’s more imitator than innovator in the design department. The Dargo is dimensionally similar to the Jeep Wrangler Unlimited, measuring 4,620mm long, 1,890mm wide and 1,780mm tall. The wheelbase is a lengthy 2,738mm, which makes for generous space inside the cabin.