Haval H6

The Haval H6 is a compact crossover SUV produced by the Chinese manufacturer Great Wall Motor under the Haval marque since 2011. It was introduced at the 2011 Shanghai Auto Show. It produced with both front-wheel-drive and four-wheel-drive drivetrain.

Originally named Great Wall Haval H6, it was later renamed the Haval H6 (and redesigned) for the newly developed Haval brand. It is the successor of the Great Wall Pegasus.

Since its introduction in 2011, the H6 had once led the SUV segment in China for 103 consecutive months, or around 8 years. In December 2016, the H6 set a single-month sales record in the Chinese market with 80,495 units sold, a record that remains unbeaten. , GWM has sold more than four million H6 globally, making it the all-time best-selling GWM vehicle.

Features
The first generation H6 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine producing 150 hp or a 1.3-litre turbo engine producing 138 hp. In the top trim level it can be equipped with high-strength body structure, front, side and curtain airbags, brake assist system, tyre-pressure monitoring system, parking sensors and reversing camera, keyless entry, light and rain sensors, Bluetooth hands free system and a 7-inch touch screen display with DVD multimedia system. It can also be equipped with a 10-way adjustable driver's seat, heated front seats, leather seats, climate control with rear seats air vents, automatic headlights, power sunroof, cruise control and 17-inch aluminum wheels.

It is powered by a range of turbocharged petrol or common rail diesel engines, which are able to meet the Euro V emission standards and can be equipped with Start & Stop system. It has four disk brakes with ABS and EBD, electronic stability control (ESC), MacPherson strut independent front suspension and independent rear suspension with double cross arm and torsion bar springs, and intelligent four-wheel-drive system.

It uses components originating from renowned European and American manufacturers, such as Bosch (traction control), Delphi (diesel electronics), BorgWarner (four-wheel-drive system), and Honeywell (turbocharger).

Production
The Haval H6 is produced at the new production base of Great Wall Motors, located in Tianjin, China, which inaugurated its mass production in February 2011. It is also assembled (from knock-down kits) at the Litex Motors factory in Bahovitsa, Bulgaria, from where it is exported to other markets in the European Union.

In November 2015, the one millionth Haval H6 rolled off the production lines in the Tianjin plant, approximately four years and three months after its launch.

Safety
In April 2012, China-NCAP awarded the Haval H6 with five stars out of five, in a crash test consisting of three types of collision: a full-wrap frontal collision against a rigid barrier at 50 km/h, a frontal collision at 40% offset against a deformable barrier at 56 km/h and a side impact test at 50 km/h.

Reception
In a review made by the Italian magazine Al Volante, the Haval H6 was appreciated for the comfortable and spacious interior, the rich endowment with features and its low price against the European, Korean and Japanese rivals. It was criticized for its relatively sluggish gearbox, the lack of power from the diesel engine at low revs, the rear window visibility and the rigid plastic used in the dashboard.

It also received praise for its luggage compartment capacity, which ranges from 808 l to 2010 l, with the rear seats folded, and is the largest in its size class.

Second generation (2017)
The second generation Haval H6 was based on the same platform as its predecessor, the first generation Haval H6. However, the first generation Haval H6 low-end versions will continue as a budget model positioned below the second generation. The second generation Haval H6 also shares the same underpinnings of the WEY VV5.

Variants
The second generation Haval H6 was available as two variants at launch with different designs for different target market groups, distinguished by the colour of the Haval badge. The Haval H6 Blue Label model features a blue Haval badge while the Red Label model has a red Haval badge. The H6 Red Label and Blue Label differ mostly at the front and rear. The front ends are fitted with different grilles, bumpers, and lights. The rear features different tailgate design, bumper design with different mud guards and different pipes. The duo-label strategy was dropped later in 2020 with the logo replaced with a Black label while styling-wise the variant that continued to be available was the previous Red Label model.

Powertrain
The engine in the second generation Haval H6 is the same engine as the one powering the WEY 02, which is a 2.0-litre turbo engine producing 197 hp.

Haval H6 China-Chic Edition
In March 2021, a special edition of the Haval H6 was launched called the China-Chic Edition (国潮版). The China-Chic Edition Haval H6 is based on the second generation Haval H6 while featuring a redesigned front fascia, rear end and window graphics. Acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h for the China-Chic edition is 7.6 seconds.

Third generation (2020)
The third generation Haval H6 has debuted at the Chengdu Motor Show 2020. Haval officially opened pre-sales of the third generation H6 in July 2020.

The third generation H6 is Haval's first model built on the Lemon platform. The new-gen Haval H6 is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo engine or a 2.0-litre turbo engine. The 1.5-litre turbo engine is essentially an upgrade version of current engine with a max power of 169 hp and a torque of 285 Nm. The 2.0-litre turbo engine is a newly developed engine from GWM, with a 38% thermal efficiency, while delivering maximum power of 224 hp and a torque of 385 Nm. The gearbox of the third generation H6 is a fresh 9-speed dual-clutch transmission. For the third generation model, the H6 was given new exterior and interior.

Haval H6 Supreme+ Edition
A variant of the third generation H6 was launched during the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show called the Haval H6 5G Edition. The H6 5G Edition is equipped with 5G internet provided by China Mobile, and features a restyled front end. Additionally, facial recognition and FOTA would also be featured.

The model was later launched as the H6 Supreme+ edition during the 2021 Chengdu Auto Show as a 10 year anniversary special edition model. The model is equipped with the same powertrain options as the base H6 model and features a restyled front fascia design.

Haval H6 Vance Edition
A special edition (optional of the car bodykits) of the H6 called the H6 Vance was offered in Brunei in June 2022.

The Brunei-market Haval H6 Vance comes with custom front and rear bumper, skirts, rear spoiler, carbon cover for side mirrors, front chrome and rear chrome strip. Customers in the country can opt for black rims, calipers colours and black pack for cosmetic changes.

Haval H6S / H6 GT
A fastback variant of the third generation H6 was unveiled in August 2021 called the Haval H6S.

There are two engine options for the H6S in China, one of which is the 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder engine, and the other is a hybrid powertrain that pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with a two-speed electric motor and a small 1.8 kWh battery pack that stores recycled braking energy. Total system power and torque outputs are rated at 179 kW and 530 Nm Haval claims the powertrain to have a fuel consumption of 4.9 L/100km and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h in 7.5 seconds. The lower front bumper was criticized for resembling those of the NIO ES6 and EC6.

Outside China, the H6 GT is available in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brunei and Jamaica.

Haval H6 HEV
The hybrid variant of the H6 debuted at the 2021 Bangkok international Motor Show in March 2021. It is powered by a 1.5-litre turbo GW4B15 engine which produces 123 kW and 285 Nm of torque. It is also powered by a 130 kW electric motor paired with a 7-speed DCT gearbox with a combined power of 243 PS and 530 Nm of torque.

Haval H6 PHEV
A plug-in hybrid variant of the third generation H6 debuted at the 2021 Motor Expo in Thailand in December 2021. The PHEV version has a restyled front fascia with chrome finishing and unique layered vents. On September 28, 2022, the Haval H6 PHEV was officially launched in China.

2024 facelift
In July 2023, Haval released a set of images of the facelifted Haval H6 to be released that year. However, this version was never released to the market. A reworked facelift model was introduced in China in April 2024, adopting a new front fascia with vertical LED daytime running lights.

Australia
The Haval H6 was launched in Australia on 9 April 2021, in three trim levels: Premium, Lux and Ultra. All variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 4WD option is available only for the top trim.

In April 2022, the HEV powertrain was added for the Ultra trim.

In July 2022, the H6 GT debuted in Australia in two trim levels: Lux (2WD) and Ultra (4WD).

In April 2023, the HEV Luxe variant was added.

South Africa
The Haval H6 was launched in South Africa on 7 June 2021, with three trim levels available: Premium, Luxury and Super Luxury. All variants are powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine and a 4WD option is available for the Luxury and Super Luxury trims.

In September 2022, the H6 GT debuted in South Africa as a sole variant and the HEV powertrain was added.

Thailand
The Haval H6 was launched in Thailand on 28 June 2021, in two trim levels: Pro and Ultra, powered by a 1.5-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.

In October 2022, the PHEV powertrain was added for the Ultra trim.

Pakistan
The Haval H6 was launched by Sazgar in Pakistan in 2021 under a joint venture with Great Wall Motor. Initially, it was imported as a CBU but the local assembly in Pakistan commenced in August 2022. Initially, it was offered in only two trim levels: 1.5T and 2.0T AWD. The 1.5T trim is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine while the 2.0T AWD trim is powered by a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine. Both trim levels come with 7-speed DCT.

Later on, in November 2022, the hybrid variant of the H6 was also launched, making it the first hybrid electric vehicle to be assembled in Pakistan. It is powered by a 1.5-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.

Philippines
The Haval H6 was launched in the Philippines on 11 April 2023, as part of GWM's entry to the Philippines. The H6 is available in two trim levels: Supreme and Max, powered by a 1.5-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.

Vietnam
The Haval H6 was launched in Vietnam on 2 August 2023, as part of GWM's entry introduction to Vietnam. It is offered in a sole variant powered by a 1.5-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.

Mexico
The Haval H6 was launched in Mexico on 8 September 2023, as part of GWM's entry to Mexico. The H6 is available in two trim levels: Premium and Luxury, powered by a 1.5-litre HEV turbocharged petrol hybrid powertrain.

Indonesia
The Haval H6 was introduced in Indonesia at the 30th Gaikindo Indonesian International Auto Show in August 2023, alongside the Haval Jolion, Ora 03 and Tank 500, marking GWM's entry to the Indonesian market. Pricing was formally revealed with limited sales at the 2024 BCA Expoversary in 2 March 2024. Official sales were commenced in 21 March 2024. Initially imported from Thailand, it is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol hybrid engine and is offered in a sole HEV variant.

Safety
In March 2022, the Haval H6 in its Australasian market configuration was awarded a five star rating by ANCAP (aligned with Euro NCAP).