2014 Great Wall Haval H6 SUV set for June launch

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UPDATE: It seems that the particular Great Wall H6 that local distributor Green Oranges will be introducing is the Great Wall-badged Hover H6, which is also known as the Haval H6 in selected markets, but which is different to the Haval-badged Haval H6 seen earlier in the report (see comparative photo gallery). The story has been corrected with necessary details and reflect the H6 we will be getting.

Back in January, it was reported that Great Wall Malaysia would be introducing the 2014 Great Wall H6 in April – that date has now been pushed back to June, and the SUV is due to make its market debut alongside the smaller Haval M4. Both will be locally assembled.

The M4 will be available in both two-wheel drive manual and four-wheel drive auto options, both powered by a normally-aspirated 1.5 litre VVT four-pot offering 105 hp and 138 Nm. Expected pricing is RM50k for the manual version.

As for the H6, which is the successor to the Haval H5, it’s looking like a toss-up between two turbocharged units for drivetrain choice, in this case a GW4D20 2.0 TCI diesel and the GW4G15B 1.5 litre petrol – GWM has a post on its Facebook page asking for feedback as to which variant Malaysia prefers.

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In terms of output, both four-cylinder mills have an identical power output – 140 hp at 4,000 rpm for the diesel and 5,600 rpm for the petrol (about seven horses lower than that listed globally for the duo), but the oil burner has an additional 100 Nm of twist, with 310 Nm at 1,800-2,800 rpm to the 210 Nm found on the 1.5. Either way, the H6 will have a front wheel-drive configuration and come with a six-speed manual transmission.

Baseline features and equipment on the H6 include ABS, EBD and brake assist, daytime running lights, fabric seats, manual air conditioning and 17-inch alloys and 225/65 tyres. Up to six airbags can be specified for the H6, but expect the Malaysian-spec vehicle to come with two – ESP is also on the equipment options list, though it remains to be seen if the local vehicle gets it.

A quick aside, with regards to the H6 conundrum as mentioned in the update – the H6 is known as the Hover H6 and the Haval H6 in some markets. This version has cosmetic differences (both interior and exterior) to the Haval H6 with a Haval badge. Confusing? Not quite, because aside from that brought about by the moniker, the base vehicle under the skin is the same right across, measuring 4,640 mm long, 1,825 mm wide and 1,690 mm tall, be it the GW Hover/Haval H6 or the Haval Haval H6.

Our earlier report also indicated that the company had reportedly obtained an EEV grant for local production of the Haval M4 and H6, and that anticipated pricing for the Haval H6 was RM88k. The vehicles will be assembled at the GWM plant in Gurun, Kedah.

The Great Wall-badged H6 (also known as the Hover H6, and Haval H6 in certain markets)

The Haval-badged Haval H6

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Comments

  • AVH (Member) on Apr 02, 2014 at 12:33 pm

    As much as I have a particular dislike for majority of Chinese brands including Chery and BYD and Geely, I have a strong support for Great Wall Motors, more specifically its trucks/Ladder Frame. Communist China is a very rugged society during Mao’s era and the need for tough and strong military vehicle meant that China has some know how in making very good trucks.

    They are doing rather well in Australia and I believe are making an in roads towards Europe. The Haval H5 was the first chinese SUV that caught my attention with and now the Chinese are moving in with excellent spec in the H6. I have confidence that GMW will bring in the 6-bags and ESP variant. The H6 along with many other GMW products are not particularly pleasent car in my eyes but a rugged-cheap and cheerful car that communist countries are known for fulfilling the role as a modern Lada Niva….with ESP and 6-airbags. Reliability is still an issue thou.

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    • *GWM

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      • AVH (Member) on Apr 02, 2014 at 1:58 pm

        Ah yeah missed some keys, thou the name Guangzhou Motor Works fits a Chinese Auto Maker, And considering the placement of single alphabets behind a number ala Audi.

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        • Joker on Apr 02, 2014 at 3:20 pm

          Guangzhou Motor Works..
          reminded me of Unlimited Blade Works!!!
          M4 badge more cool!! Haha…

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    • Someone DD on Jul 01, 2014 at 10:51 am

      I like Haval as well, they make good SUV and i can see a lot running in China. Another good SUV is Changan CS75, cheap and nice looking, 2.0MT for RMB110K only, 1.8T AT RMB130k, why not.

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  • What is crash rating of this car?

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  • fast5 on Apr 02, 2014 at 12:36 pm

    I don’t like the brand, but the quality seem good or just the photoshop does a nice job…. If proton can’t even do 10% of this…. why proton why???

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  • 4G63T DSM on Apr 02, 2014 at 1:10 pm

    88K for a 2.0 Turbo diesel seems like a good buy if it comes with a full complement of safety gear.

    Don’t mind the 6 speed manual diesel. Would be worth a look.

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  • mohsin on Apr 02, 2014 at 1:15 pm

    I see Tiguan

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  • lonelyobserve on Apr 02, 2014 at 1:31 pm

    What on earth the 4WD version does not have manual transmission?

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  • the only thing hinder me to get china product is quality…looks,, specification, design it good

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    • lowprofile on Apr 03, 2014 at 9:26 am

      Qoros has already hit the big time with many awards. It’s just a matter of time where the whole of the Chinese car making community wake up and see that quality, safety and awards sell. Based on the M4 that I saw a month or two back, this brand seems to be heading in the right direction.

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      • Someone DD on Jul 01, 2014 at 10:50 am

        FYI Qoros is doing very bad for its high price strategy in China, a Qoros 3 costs around the same with Golf with slightly better spec.

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  • Interior damn Fugly.

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    • diamjer on Apr 02, 2014 at 5:46 pm

      go get a life…

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    • iskhalifah on Apr 02, 2014 at 6:11 pm

      The interior does look pleasing to the eyes, although not sure of the plastics quality (hard PP or soft PU).

      Proton, this is a clear warning signal for you to buckle up your interior design.

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      • FarizY (Member) on Apr 03, 2014 at 8:39 am

        Proton does not give a damn. They have Malaysians to suck life and blood out.

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  • Haval’s design on the exterior and interior is much more grown up, what a shame we don’t get that

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  • rchoo on Apr 02, 2014 at 5:35 pm

    Interior looks good for a car of that price segment.

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  • Black Dog on Apr 02, 2014 at 6:02 pm

    So the Dreat Wall badge is the cheaper version

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  • Jebonr on Apr 02, 2014 at 8:22 pm

    Looks better even equipped with every technologies there is offered out there. But, I am not sure of it’s reliability. I better sit and wait then.

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  • Say no to china product

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  • RM 88 K? bullshit. Earlier version H5 four wheel drive is RM120 K. Maybe excluding tax/ duty.

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  • Someguyonthenet on Apr 09, 2014 at 8:03 pm

    years ago nobody would touch a Korean car and now things change. Will it be the same for Chinese cars? I’m actually tempted on getting this but the feeling seems to be bittersweet.

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  • I like the Haval badged more..the interior seems more pleasing. Why do they make people confused? Why dont they just name it differently rather than GWM Haval H6 and Haval Haval H6??

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  • this is the current best selling SUV in china markets

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  • launched already in Malaysia?

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  • leonda on Nov 05, 2014 at 5:27 pm

    I like the car. is it only manual version? what about auto?

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