Haval Dargo

The cabin of the 2024 Haval Dargo is more on the functional side than premium. It gets Nappa leather seats and upholstery. A lot of hard plastics have been widely used, particularly on the inside of the doors, to keep production cost under check. Anybody looking for premium bits will be disappointed. The cabin still gets Nappa leather seats and upholstery. The multifunction steering wheel controls all multimedia functions. The dashboard gets a D-shaped 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment unit connected to a 10-speaker Infinity audio system. It supports Apple CarPlay. The display is clear but the icons are a bit cumbersome to operate. The 10.25-inch driver's information display has large readouts. There's also a head-up display unit. The 2024 Haval Dargo comes with a smart keyless entry system. There's an engine start-stop button. It adds to an overall sophisticated driving experience. The cabin gets a number of convenient storage spaces, including two cupholders on the central console. The dual-zone climate control system is manually operated. The physical buttons are large and ergonomic. Overall, the cabin of the 2024 Haval Dargo offers great practicality.  

The 2024 Haval Dargo has the quintessential boxy shape that's still a favourite among a large section of SUV buyers. But the car's exterior design seems to be heavily inspired by the Land Rover Defender, Ford Bronco, and the Kia Telluride. The 2024 Haval Dargo is more of an imitator than innovator at least in the design department. The front is dominated by a distinctive grille, flanked by circular headlights. The Haval logo is placed on the top of the grille. The car gets all-around LED lighting. The side gets elevated wheel arches with plastic cladding that joins the bumpers at both ends. It enhances the visual appeal and emphasizes on the car's rugged off-road capability. The door handles are body-coloured. The wheel fenders and side-mirrors are in black. The side-mirrors get turn signals. The SUV runs on 19-inch wheels. The end-part is less prominent than the front. The Haval lettering adorns the tailgate. The car gets fog lights at both ends.

The suspension system of the 2024 Haval Dargo High Deluxe is a bit on the stiff side. The impact from some of the harder bumps and potholes is felt inside the cabin. The driver's and front passenger's seats get eight-way and four-way adjustability respectively. Massaging, heating, and ventilation are available for the two front seats. There's ample legroom and headroom in the front. Even the rear seat has sufficient space. There's a foldable central armrest. All seats come with decent cushioning and back support. The rear seat is split-foldable to yield more space to carry cargo.

The 2024 Haval Dargo High Deluxe is equipped with a turbocharged, four-cylinder, 2.0-litre petrol engine that produces 190 PS/220 Nm. The motor is mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch. Transmission is a bit delayed at lower revs but otherwise it's a powerful engine. The SUV handles and rides quite good but has pretty feelable body roll because of its high ground clearance. There's also a lot of wind noise from around the A-pillars and that gets tiresome during highway cruising.

The 2024 Haval Dargo comes with a comprehensive safety kit. It includes a 360-degree camera, six airbags, antilock brakes, electronic stability control, adaptive cruise control, and front and rear parking sensors.

At a starting price of AED 114,900, the 2024 Haval Dargo High Deluxe is among the most affordable five-passenger SUVs in the Emirates. It's a practical and functional car and a very worthy competitor in its segment. Buyers looking for a budget SUV can consider the 2024 Haval Dargo.