On the suburban highway, one more feature was revealed. With uniform movement, sometimes the question arose: “We, it seems, are not trudging, but everyone is overtaking. Where are they rushing ?. " We compared the readings of the standard speedometer with those on the GPS receiver we had brought along. It turned out that the upward error is large, especially at high speeds. In numbers, this is expressed as follows - 80 km / h in reality turns out to be 71-72 km / h, 100 km / h - 90 km / h, and 110 km / h - 95 km / h.
The gear ratio of 2.48 makes the downshift very effective, and the "short" first stage in the gearbox further enhances this feature. You can crawl uphill at a snail's speed at idle, without touching the accelerator.
On the battlefield
The Hover H5 is an SUV with a Part Time all-wheel drive scheme, that is, the moment is constantly transmitted only to the rear axle. Driving on four-wheel drive on hard surfaces is undesirable, this will lead to accelerated wear of tires, main pairs and transfer case. At the same time, keeping in mind that it is advisable to switch to the 4x4 scheme in advance, when entering the landfill, the first thing we do is turn on the four-wheel drive with the corresponding button on the dashboard. Despite the fact that many modern SUVs allow four-wheel drive when driving at low speed, we did it at a full stop. This avoids additional loads on the switching mechanisms.
On the descents and ascents of the landfill, special attention was paid to itself by the "ponder". Its connection is permissible only in advance and when the car has come to a complete stop. The 2.48 gear ratio makes the Hover H5's downshift very efficient, and the "short" first stage in the gearbox further enhances this feature. You can crawl at a snail's speed at idle without touching the accelerator, and the engine will not stall even when driving at a decent rise. Naturally, the same property also allows you to effectively brake the engine on descents.
All the charm of the long-stroke gas pedal is immediately felt: with its help, you can very accurately dose the torque on the wheels, preventing them from slipping. This SUV really knows how to drive "vnatyag", and this is a very valuable quality for someone who often drives off the asphalt.
The suspension is also traditional for this type of car - in front, an independent double wishbone on longitudinal torsion bars, in the back there is a continuous axle on springs and rods. In addition to the already mentioned energy intensity, such a scheme also has good moves. Obviously, the front torsion bar structurally does not imply a large "span", but it has a number of other valuable characteristics: low weight and number of components, reliability and unpretentiousness. No wonder a similar design is used even on armored personnel carriers. But the rear spring suspension on the H5 shows good travel. Let the concrete "waves" of the polygon be adapted for trucks, but the car is tenaciously held by all four wheels to the surface. The Hover does not have an interwheel differential lock in the rear axle, but we did not manage to achieve a diagonal hanging. All this allows us to count on the fact that the H5 will not be suddenly immobilized on difficult terrain.
On the "correct" tires (even if of the All Terrain class), the capabilities of the car will significantly increase.
However, with geometric cross-country ability, not everything is as good as we would like. The angle of entry is limited by a protruding plastic bumper (28 degrees), at the rear - by a "spare" hanging under the bottom of the trunk and a long overhang (16 degrees), and the ground clearance is not so outstanding 190 mm. When storming slopes, it is necessary to remember about the long wheelbase: the angle of the ramp is not large (19 degrees) and you can "sit on your belly" on the fractures of the relief. However, even in such a situation, it will be difficult to damage anything, most of the units are “recessed” from the bottom inside the frame, or covered with thick crossbars.
The possibilities of testing the H5 on slippery soils in our case were limited to tires with an absolutely road tread pattern. As soon as we moved down onto wet ground after the rain, the Hover began to wag its stern and try to slide into any, even the smallest, track. At the same time, he did not try to get stuck and, on the whole, behaved predictably. We believe that on the "correct" tires (even if of the All Terrain class) the capabilities of the car will significantly increase.
Here we were able to check the operation of the ABS system. It does not come into operation too late, but it provides quite good and predictable deceleration. At low speeds, the system allows the wheels to lock slightly, thereby shortening the braking distance on surfaces such as sand or fine gravel.
The average fuel consumption over the nearly 700-kilometer test drive was around 11 l / 100 km. So the Hover also proved to be quite an economical car for its class. The volume of the fuel tank is 70 liters, which, given such indicators, promises a cruising range at one filling "up to half" of about 600 km.
The attitude towards cars from China in our country is still wary. However, this Great Wall is quite capable of shaking "public opinion" - in terms of quality and ease of use, it has already gone far ahead of its predecessors. The Hover H5 may not be a "Chinese revolution" yet. This is still a car for a connoisseur of constructive simplicity and classic canons of real frame SUVs. But the next and very significant step in the conquest of "a place in the sun" has been made.
After all, "Koreans" were also once feared ...
Japanese gasoline engines 4G63S4M, 4G64S4M, 4G69S4N installed on Mitsubishi found their application on Hover. The diesel GW4D20 is a proprietary engine, as well as the transmission. The advantages and disadvantages of this machine are quite subjective. "What is good for a German, death for a Russian." For those who are accustomed to driving with a "breeze" Hover is clearly not suitable. Well, it does not accelerate, there is not enough power, it is rather weak.
But is this characteristic a disadvantage? We will look for the answer in the operating and maintenance instructions, where it is indicated that the maximum speed for gasoline is 100 km / h, and for diesel, 90 km / h. So needless to say that it does not pull. He who is forewarned is armed. The frame structure of an SUV with engine displacement of 2.0 and 2.4 does not provide for cross-country racing.
The transmission of our own production is designed to work in tandem with the engine. When trying to accelerate and ask for more horsepower than it is, the gearbox is experiencing serious stress, which leads to premature wear of both the box itself and the power unit. When commissioning a new Great Wall Hover, it is necessary to observe the break-in mode, which is 1000 km for gasoline 4G63S4M, 4G64S4M, 4G69S4N, and 1500 km for diesel GW4D20. The same requirement applies to overhauled engines. When the all-wheel drive is turned on, the permissible travel speed is: 4H-40 km / h, 4L-30 km / h. At the same time, the use of 4WD is allowed only on slippery roads and in a straight line. Failure to comply and ignorance of these rules leads to problems in the box, axles and transfer case.
Hover engine and transmission resource can be extended
To increase the service life and resource, it is necessary to comply with the maintenance regulations and operating rules:
- Observe the speed limit.
- Check oil level daily.
- Change the engine oil every 8000 km. mileage.
- In winter, start driving after warming up.
- Do not run the diesel engine at idle speed for more than 20 minutes, avoid traffic jams.
- Use only high quality fuel.
- After long trips, do not turn off immediately, let it cool down with the engine running.
- Do not use the machine to transport heavy items.
All the rules are spelled out in the instruction manual. And unfortunately, some of them are simply unrealistic to fulfill due to subjective and objective reasons.
Life can be prolonged with the help of RVS Master tribotechnical compounds. By virtue of their properties and principle of action, which is based on the chemical reaction of replacement of iron atoms with magnesium atoms, they are rightfully called repair and reduction compositions. The reaction is possible only if there is: a cast-iron block for the engine from which the Hover is made; ferrous metals used in the manufacture of bearings, gears and transmission shafts. As a result of the use of the tribotechnical composition RVS-Master, a cermet layer is formed on the friction surfaces that are subject to wear. And this is not a temporary film, as is the case with oil additives. In addition, a constant presence in the oil is not required. One or two treatments are enough, depending on the degree of wear, to increase the resource up to 120 thousand km. mileage. Repair and restoration compositions allow:
- Restore compression
- Reduce oil consumption
- Increase power and throttle response
- Stabilize idling
- Restore the contact patch on the gear teeth
- Protect against wear
- Facilitate cold start
- Reduces noise and vibration in both the motor and transmission
- Easy and smooth gear shifting without kicks and bumps
The capabilities of tribotechnical compositions are due to the characteristics of the newly formed cermet layer, which has an abnormally low coefficient of friction, is resistant to shock loads and is plastic, protects against oxidation and corrosion. As it wears out, the layer can be restored by repeated treatments.
For gasoline engines 4G63S4M, 4G64S4M, 4G69S4N, a composition calculated for 4 liters of oil is suitable.
For diesel GW4D20 - a composition designed for 6 liters of oil.
Despite the fact that the volume of transmission oil in the gearbox is 3.0 liters, the front axle is 1.8 liters, and the rear axle is 2.7 liters, we recommend using the above compositions.
Great Wall Hover fuel and consumption.
It is recommended to use at least AI-93 gasoline and only good quality diesel fuel. Such requirements are indicated in the vehicle specifications. The use of fuel with a low octane and cetane number leads to detonation, the power of the already non-thrust engines decreases, and consumption increases. In addition, the content of impurities in low-quality fuel accelerates the process of mechanical wear of the power unit parts. Particularly sensitive is the GW4D20, which is equipped with a Common Rail injection system.
The use of low-quality diesel fuel leads to incomplete combustion, which in turn makes it difficult to start the diesel engine in cold weather, the formation of carbon deposits in the combustion chamber, on rings and injectors, and as a result, the appearance of black smoke from the exhaust pipe. The high sulfur content of diesel fuel, together with condensate, form sulfuric acid, which causes chemical corrosion of the cylinder walls of the Hover engine and pistons. Ultimately, the above reasons lead to failure of the fuel pump, fittings, and the power unit itself.
For petrol 4G63S4M, 4G64S4M, 4G69S4N
For diesel GW4D20
Their use allows:
- Rebuild spray torch
- Normalize idle operation
- Eliminate dips and jerks during acceleration
- Normalize acceleration dynamics
- Reduce consumption
- Compensate for the lack of lubricants in the fuel
- Remove carbon deposits from injector
- Restore line pressure
The formulations do not contain chemical solvents and do not lift dirt from the tank, do not change the composition and properties of the fuel.
Gur to Hover H3 and H5
The principle of operation and maintenance is no different from the hydraulic boosters of other car brands. But the build quality and seals are poor. In the event of leakage and fluid leakage through the seals and oil seals, which can occur on a new car, it may be sufficient for the whistling and hum of the power steering pump to appear. What to do if the warranty repair was denied? Timely use of the power steering pump to restore the pump will allow to restore the linear dimensions of the parts, reduce the gaps on friction pairs, as a result, remove the hum and howl, and make the steering wheel light.
Repair and reduction compositions - a new technology in repair, reliable protection against wear and an increase in the resource of units and machines.
Hello everyone! A small summary of Gregory - Hover H5, 2.4 liters, 2011 release. Cost with special stages - 780 sput. Purchased and put into operation on November 16, 2011. After a calendar year, the mileage is almost 20 thousand Russian kilometers in St. Petersburg and a bit in the region. Over the past period, it was spent on fuel in the amount of 2,220 liters (92, three times - 95, mainly Kirish gasoline) - 57,500 Russian rubles. By simple arithmetic operations, you can calculate the average consumption per 100 km of run - 11.1 liters. Routes are small, 15-25 km each (30-50 per day), there are not many out-of-town trips, so the operation of the car was mainly in urban traffic jam mode - 90 percent of the total mileage. A small note - the odometer is lying. The speed is overestimated by 10%, I have not figured out the mileage. I calibrated the BC by kilometer posts outside the city, its difference with the odometer is about 3%. I think the mileage is overestimated somewhere around that, but not a fact. Zhy Pi Esom did not acquire, tk. unnecessarily. Other expenses - almost 80,000 rubles. This includes mid-budget winter tires, thresholds, three tire fittings, three maintenance services (for 2, 8, 15 thousand km - approx. 30 TR in total), consumables, all sorts of washer-mats, broom-scrapers, cabin filters, a pump 70 liters, a jack for 4 tons, all sorts of small things, a couple of glass repairs from pebbles on the ring. Total: 917.5 sput per year. Impressions. The first big car I have, so the overall impression is purely positive. At the head, of course, is four-wheel drive. Convenient, steam-free connection, and a feeling of almost omnipotence. I did not climb into deep mud, - not a fan, but at a purely consumer level - knee-deep snowdrifts, forest puddles and mud-ditches - at first with caution and then with legitimate confidence (but in my head there is always a thought - the steeper the zhyp, the further to run for tractor), proudly declaring to passengers that this car is not a puzoterka, but still an off-road vehicle. Soundproofing is decent, the rear axle is slightly audible and the engine is at high revs, but it does not bother at all. The muffler sounds nice. But it is worth catching the wheels of mud or wet snow - save yourself who can. The drums on the arches are very decent. Although a friend on the Civic has the impression that there is no sound insulation in principle. Very controllable, willingly gets out of a skid on the ice. I would like the angle of rotation of the wheels a little more and turn the steering wheel less. But probably off-road vehicles should be so. Very long. Due to the front bumper, IMHO, we could slightly reduce the size and increase the overhang. It is not easy to park in the yard. The rear camera helps a lot, but in wet weather it casts it very quickly. Wonderful mugs - mirrors. Excellent visibility. The wide left front pillar with the installed windscreen was at first embarrassing - in the left turn it is easy not to notice a horseless one crossing the road. Especially in the dark. But since the human head is attached to the body by means of appropriate hinges, I taught myself to twist it more often and look behind the counter. There is enough space in the cabin at least in the front, at least in the back. It is a little unusual that the floor is high and the legs cannot be stretched out, but this is a frame. The seats themselves are quite comfortable, electric driver's seat. Sits in the back seat is uncomfortable. The door is large, and the free opening is small. BS lamps often burn out, maybe because I buy inexpensive Lighthouse ultra white. Four sets per year. Very delicate plastic in the cabin, the upper layer of the dashboard is easily scratched. In the first heat, the central overlay of the instrument panel burst (where there are two deflectors and an emergency gang button). Apparently, when assembling, they fasten it too tightly, used an air conditioner with closed central deflectors, left it in the sun - and hello to you. After that, he was sure to cover the dashboard with a screen. By the way, they refused to replace them under warranty (like he climbed and broke). In the trunk, the plastic was rubbed and scratched, although I rarely carry anything there. By the way, the size of the trunk was disappointing, I expected more capacity. It is a pity that the rear siduhi do not lie flat on the floor. But this is all a trifle. Home * oops in another. Thousands from 10 kilometers began to sausage when braking. At TO (15tyk) it was reported that there was an increased ovality of the front brake discs. Replacement - about 9tyr (pads + discs + work). By 14 thousand, the power of the engine began to almost disappear, the stupidity of the engine and from 2.5 thousand revolutions a sharp jerk, etc. , in short, the diagnosis is clutch wear (!!). Replacement of about 12 sput. Moreover, spare parts are offered at the "original" service. That is, for another 20 tyk?, No more. Rave. I changed the first clutch on a VAZ 2112 for 70 thousand and the brake discs were also somewhere. The master treats that the car is heavy, off-road conditions, I press the pedals incorrectly, etc. - it seems like he is to blame for everything. And I think - materials - * o * but. Cases are not guaranteed. I already have no idea what is included in the warranty. But service is a different question, albeit a burning one. Spare parts are usually made to order. There are few sellers. The patch appeared in Moscow almost six months later, as requests were sent out. I never found it in St. Petersburg. Under the order 2-3-10-14-21 and so on days. I find it difficult to give a general assessment ...
Great Wall Hover H5 SUVs are very popular among Russian motorists who prefer Chinese cars. Many of them confidently declare that the Hover H5 is the main competitor of the domestic one in our market. Is it really? Let's try to figure it out.
The first Great Wall Hover N5 appeared on the roads of Russia in 2011 and immediately sold like hot cakes. The SUV attracted many buyers not only by its "serious" appearance, but also by the manufacturer's promises to provide the car with excellent cross-country ability, which is often very important in our climatic conditions. But let's leave the Chinese promises for a while, and return to the exterior of the car (see photo and video).
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The current second-generation Great Wall Hover H5 sold in Russia in 2012-2013 was frankly copied from the Isuzu Axiom of the period 2001-2004, after which the car was slightly refined, in particular by adding more attractive headlights, clearly reminiscent of a similar element from the Mazda CX-7 ...
In addition, the Chinese designers have replaced the radiator grille, added another front bumper with decorative stamping that imitates the underbody protection of top European and Japanese crossovers, and also slightly changed the contours of the wheel arches. It is worth noting that after the manipulations done, the appearance of the H5 has become noticeably more attractive, but it is still far from the standards of modern auto design.
Perhaps this design gap will be able to be eliminated in the updated version of the SUV, which underwent another (already third) restyling at the very beginning of May 2013. The Chinese announced the new version of the Hover H5 with chic and fireworks in Shanghai, but nothing is known about the timing of its appearance in Russia. However, even here it was not without banal imitation and copying of bright design solutions of well-known world brands.
- In terms of dimensions, the Gret Wall Hover H 5 is no different from its competitors, easily fitting into the standards of its class. The SUV is 4649 mm long, 1810 mm wide and 1745 mm high. The wheelbase is exactly 2700 mm, the front track width does not exceed 1515 mm, and the rear track is 1520 mm, the ground clearance (clearance) is 240 mm.
- The curb weight of the H5 does not exceed 1,880 kg, and the maximum permissible gross vehicle weight of the SUV must not exceed 2,280 kg.
- Equipped with a "five" alloy wheels of seventeen inches, having six double spokes with rubber 235/65 R17.
We also note that the greatest consumer demand in our country is for cars painted in shades of silver and black graphite. However, their popularity may be due to the fact that all other available shades are offered as an option at an additional cost.
The interior of the five-seater Gretwall Hover N5 SUV does not stand out in any way. The quality of finishing materials is quite average, but quite comparable, for example, with the same UAZ, which is considered the main domestic competitor of the Chinese.
The ergonomics of the front panel also does not rise above the average level, some of its elements are not very conveniently located, and the concept of the panel design itself is noticeably outdated. The only good thing is the convenient illumination of the instruments, and a sufficiently large amount of free space for both front and rear passengers.
For the latter, by the way, comfortable adjustable head restraints are provided, but the front row of seats, although made in a sporty manner, is extremely inconvenient and not suitable for long trips.
Another plus of the Hover 5 in the current generation is its roomy trunk, capable of taking up to 810 liters of cargo in a standard state, and with the rear seats retracted, all 2074 liters.
Specifications Great Wall Hover N5: the body of the car rests on the frame and is complemented by a rather stiff suspension, which is based on an independent double-wishbone torsion bar at the front, and on a dependent spring circuit at the rear. All modifications are equipped with all-wheel drive, the permanent part of which is transmitted to the rear axle, and the front one is connected through an electronic clutch, which sometimes likes to glitch if you put the SUV on its belly.
We also add that the SUV's transfer case is equipped with a low gear, and this is a great rarity not only among Chinese cars of this class.
The brakes of the Gray Wall Hover H5 are dual-circuit, with ventilated discs, ABS and EBD support. The steering of the SUV is based on a rack and pinion mechanism with a hydraulic booster.
The Chinese do not offer a large selection of engines for the Russian version of the Great Wall Hover H 5. There is one gasoline unit and one diesel engine, which, according to the manufacturer, is quite enough in our market. Judging by the reviews of the owners, it is better to give preference to a gasoline engine, since a diesel engine is very expensive to maintain, it breaks more often and is very hard going through the winter period. As for the specific technical parameters of the power plants, the 4G69 S4N Mivec engine, inherited by Hover 5 from the first generation Mitsubishi Outlander, successfully plays the role of a gasoline unit. This power plant with a volume of 2.4 liters develops 126 hp of power at 5000 rpm and produces about 205 Nm of torque, consuming an average of 10 liters of gasoline not lower than AI-92. The motor provides a maximum speed of 160 km / h.
Diesel from Great Wall Hover N5 of its own Chinese production (GW 4D20), slightly modified, but very clumsy adapted to Russia. Its maximum power with a nominal volume of 2.0 liters is 143 hp at 4000 rpm, and the peak torque is limited to 310 Nm. Diesel is more economical - 8.4 liters of average consumption, but with inept use of the gas pedal (which happens to most car owners), this figure easily takes off to 10 liters. An SUV with a diesel engine under the hood is capable of accelerating to 170 km / h.
Gearboxes: by default, both engines are aggregated with a 6-speed synchronized manual transmission mechanics, but for the top-end version with a diesel power plant, the optional possibility of installing a Korean 5R35 automatic transmission Hyundai Powertech is provided.
We also add that during the current May restyling for the Hover H5, a new gasoline 2-liter turbo unit with a capacity of 190 hp (250 Nm of torque) was prepared, the appearance of which in Russia is not yet expected.
Test drives A lot of Hover has already been carried out in our country, and they all showed one remarkable pattern: in urban conditions, the car behaves uncertainly, accelerating forcefully, going overtaking with great difficulty and not demonstrating the necessary maneuverability. But it is worth going off-road and the Warm Wall Hover N5 is transformed, falling into its element. It is here that the Chinese is ready to compete with the UAZ in terms of cross-country ability. But it is precisely to compete, since it is still too early to talk about superiority - the Chinese promises mentioned at the beginning, alas, have not fully come true.
Official dealers included frontal airbags, height-adjustable seat belts, a spoiler, climate control, an audio system, heated seats, foglights, heated and electric side mirrors in the standard Standard package. The price of the basic configuration for the 2013 Great Wall Hover H5 starts at 699 thousand rubles. For the version of the Great Wall Hover H5 Luxe, among the additional equipment of which we will single out a rear-view camera, leather interior, DVD multimedia center and parking sensors, dealers ask 725 thousand rubles. For those wishing to buy a diesel version performed by Luxe, you will have to pay at least 749 thousand rubles, but a modification with a diesel engine and automatic transmission will cost no less than 835 thousand rubles.
Like any other vehicle, the Greatwall Hover H5 SUV has both strengths and weaknesses. Let's designate the main ones.
Pros of the Hover H 5:
- Good equipment,
- High seating position for excellent visibility,
- Large ground clearance,
- Affordable price,
- Cheap parts, inexpensive accessories and tuning, affordable repairs and maintenance.
Cons and possible problems of Great Wall Hover H5:
- No differential lock,
- Weak acceleration dynamics,
- Weak factory battery
- Boring interior
- Inconvenient front seats.
The engines comply with the Euro-4 environmental standard, for which 2.4 engines received an additional 10 N * m of torque, which increased to 205 N * m. Fuel consumption on diesel modifications of the Great Wall Hover H5 is 8.9 liters in the city and 7.6 liters on the highway. The petrol versions of the SUV consume 10.7 liters in the city cycle and 8.2 liters on the highway. The volume of the vehicle's fuel tank is 70 liters.
The Great Wall Hover H5 is produced with three transmission options: a five-speed or six-speed manual or a six-speed automatic. A five-speed manual transmission is installed only with 2.4 engines (126 hp). At the same time, a downshift is not provided on the SUV. The maximum speed of the car is 175 km / h while accelerating to hundreds in 14 seconds.
Unusual was the decision of the Chinese engineers to create a BorgWarner with an aluminum body rather than a part-time type. All modifications of the SUV are available with a plug-in all-wheel drive. Torque is transmitted to the rear wheels via an electromechanical clutch. The car's suspension is a combination of front independent, multi-link and dependent rear. The brakes of the SUV, unlike the Hover H3, are disc, ventilated, with a mechanical parking brake.
The dimensions of the Great Wall Hover H5 differ from the H3 version: the H5 is much lower and slightly wider than the competitor. The length of the Great Wall Hover H5 is 4649 mm, the width is 1810 mm, and the height is 1735 mm. The wheelbase of both SUVs is identical - 2700 mm. The ground clearance of the car is 24 centimeters. A spacious 810-liter trunk is provided for the transport of goods. With the rear seats folded down, which fold down in three positions, it increases to 2,074 liters. You can also adjust the position of the seats, for example, move the front seats, freeing up more legroom for rear row passengers.
In Russia, the Great Wall Hover H5 is available in Standard (only with 2.4 motors), Velor and Luxe trim levels.
Standard equipment includes fabric upholstery, front fog lamps, front airbags, anti-lock braking system and brake force distribution. The car is equipped with climate control and a CD-player controlled by buttons on the steering wheel. Present in a Chinese-made car and a traditional set in the form of electric side mirrors, power steering, power windows, heated front seats and mirrors, vertical steering column adjustment.
The Velor version features velor upholstery, leather-wrapped steering wheel, rear parking sensors, DVD audio system, hands free device and rear view camera.
The top-of-the-line Luxe Great Wall Hover H5 includes leather upholstery, an on-board computer, ISOFIX mounts and an adjustable sunroof. Of the systems useful for the driver, cruise control and tire pressure monitoring are installed.
