Blackout! 2022 Haval Jolion price and features: Vanta's new flagship trim adds a sportier look to rivals MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona.

Blackout! 2022 Haval Jolion price and features: Vanta's new flagship trim adds a sportier look to MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona rivals.

The sporty-looking Vanta is the Jolion’s new flagship grade.

Haval Australia has introduced a new flagship grade for the Jolion, with the limited-edition Vanta giving the small SUV a sportier look.

Restricted to 500 examples and priced from $34,485 drive-away, the Vanta commands a $1495 premium over the Jolion’s full-time range-topper, the Ultra.

It’s worth noting the Vanta comes standard with Mars Red metallic paintwork, which is a $495 option for the Ultra and the entry-level Premium ($27,490) and mid-range Lux ($29,990).

So, what else helps the Vanta stand out from the Jolion crowd? Well, just like the recently released H6 Vanta mid-size SUV, it gets a series of black exterior design flourishes.

These include the darkened front foglight surrounds, 18-inch alloy wheels, side door accents, roof rails and lower rear bumper trim, which help tempt would-be MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona buyers.

Like other Jolion variants, the Vanta is motivated by a 110kW/210Nm 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine, which sends drive to the front wheels via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission.

For reference, standard equipment in the Premium includes 17-inch alloy wheels, roof rails, rear privacy glass, a 10.25-inch touchscreen multimedia system, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto support, and fabric upholstery.

Blackout! 2022 Haval Jolion price and features: Vanta's new flagship trim adds a sportier look to MG ZS, Mitsubishi ASX, Mazda CX-30 and Hyundai Kona rivals.

Advanced driver assistance systems extend to front autonomous emergency braking (with pedestrian and cyclist detection), lane keeping assist, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, driver warning, blind spot monitoring, rear cross traffic alert, rear view camera. and rear parking sensors.

Lux adds LED lights, a six-speaker audio system, a 7.0-inch multi-function display, heated front seats (including six-way power control), dual-zone climate control, ComfortTek faux leather upholstery, a leather-trimmed steering wheel. , an auto-dimming rearview mirror and a surround view camera.

Meanwhile, the Ultra also gets 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a head-up display and a wireless smartphone charger.

2022 Haval Jolion drive-away pricing