Verdict
At RM139,800, the GWM Haval H6 is RM6,088 cheaper than the Maxus Terron 9 and makes more sense for the Malaysian family buyer who needs a five-seat SUV with a 560-litre boot. Its hybrid-assisted powertrain reaches 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds, against 10.9 seconds for the diesel pickup, while annual road tax is only RM120 versus RM838. The Terron 9 is the specialist choice: its 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing rating and all-wheel drive suit work and off-road duties that the front-wheel-drive H6 is not designed to cover.
Pick the GWM Haval H6 if you want the quicker, cheaper-to-tax five-seat SUV with a 560-litre boot, panoramic glass roof and 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
Pick the Maxus Terron 9 if you need an all-wheel-drive pickup with an 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing capacity and a 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed.
Key differences
- Price: GWM Haval H6 RM139,800; Maxus Terron 9 RM145,888.
- 0-100 km/h: GWM Haval H6 7.7 seconds; Maxus Terron 9 10.9 seconds.
- Road tax per year: GWM Haval H6 RM120; Maxus Terron 9 RM838.
- Driveline: GWM Haval H6 front-wheel drive; Maxus Terron 9 all-wheel drive.
- Length: GWM Haval H6 4,683 mm; Maxus Terron 9 5,500 mm.
- Airbags: GWM Haval H6 six; Maxus Terron 9 seven.
Haval H6
- RM6,088 lower purchase price and RM718 lower annual road tax.
- Quicker 7.7-second 0-100 km/h time.
- 560-litre boot, matrix LED projector headlamps and panoramic glass roof.
- Front-wheel drive versus the Terron 9's all-wheel drive.
- Six airbags versus seven.
- 61-litre fuel tank versus 80 litres.
Terron 9
- 850 kg payload and 3,500 kg braked towing capacity.
- All-wheel drive, 550 mm wading depth and 4L drive modes.
- Seven airbags and a full-size spare tyre.
- 10.9-second 0-100 km/h time is 3.2 seconds slower.
- RM838 annual road tax versus RM120.
- No sunroof, while the H6 has a panoramic glass roof.
What the Haval H6 has over the Terron 9
What the Terron 9 has over the Haval H6
Based on the published spec sheets of the selected variants — a blank field on one side can also mean unlisted data.
The Terron 9's wheelbase is 562 mm longer, which usually translates to more rear legroom. The Terron 9 is 111 mm wider — more shoulder room, but a tighter fit in parking bays.
Representative body-type outlines, drawn to scale from each car's length and height.
| Price & overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Price | RM139,800✓ | RM145,888 |
| Body type | SUV | Pickup |
| Segment | C-Segment | Truck/4X4 |
| Assembly | CKD | CBU |
| Ownership | ||
| Road tax / year | RM120✓ | RM838 |
| Monthly instalment (est.) | RM1,425/mo✓ | RM1,490/mo |
| Insurance / year (est.) | RM3,914✓ | RM4,140 |
| Fuel / year (est.) | — | RM3,318 |
| Energy cost / 100 km (est.) | — | RM16.59 |
| 5-year running costs (est.) | — | RM41,480 |
| Powertrain | ||
| Engine Tech | 16-valve DOHC, Turbocharged with Variable Valve Timing and Hybrid Assist | 16-valve DOHC Commonrail Direct Injection, Turbocharged |
| Capacity | 1,497 cc | 2,498 cc |
| Horsepower | 147 hp at 5,600 rpm | 219 hp at 3,800 rpm✓ |
| Torque | 230 Nm at 2,200 rpm | 520 Nm at 1,500 rpm✓ |
| Cylinder Arrangement | Inline 4 | Inline 4 |
| Fuel | Petrol Hybrid/REV | Diesel |
| Bore × Stroke | — | 88.3 mm × 102 mm |
| Compression Ratio | — | 16 |
| Number of Motors | 1 | — |
| Motor Horsepower | 175 hp | — |
| Motor Torque | 300 Nm | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Transmission | Single Ratio Automatic | Conventional Automatic |
| Transmission Name | — | ZF 8HP50 |
| Gears | — | 8 |
| Transmission Manufacturer | — | ZF |
| Driveline | Front Wheel Drive | All Wheel Drive |
| Performance & Efficiency | ||
| 0-100 km/h | 7.7 seconds✓ | 10.9 seconds |
| Rated Economy | — | 7.9 L/100 km |
| Top Speed | — | 180 km/h |
| Co2 | — | 209 g/km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,683 mm | 5,500 mm |
| Width | 1,886 mm | 1,997 mm |
| Height | 1,730 mm | 1,874 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,738 mm | 3,300 mm |
| Weight | 1,720 kg | 2,470 kg |
| Fuel Tank | 61 litres | 80 litres |
| Doors | 5 | 4 |
| Seats | 5 | 5 |
| Boot Space | 560 litres | — |
| Front Tyre | 225/55R19 | 275/55R20 |
| Rear Tyre | 225/55R19 | 275/55R20 |
| Spare Tyre | — | Full Size Spare |
| Factory Tyres | Hankook Ventus s1 Evo 3 SUV | — |
| Chassis | ||
| Assembly | Malaysia (CKD) | China (CBU) |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson Strut | Double Wishbone |
| Rear Suspension | Multi-link | Multi-link Independent |
| Front Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Rear Wheels | 19" Alloy | 20" x 8.5J Alloys |
| Steering | Rack and Pinion (Electric Power Steering) | Electric Power Steering |
| Chassis Notes | — | Payload 850 kg; towing 3,500 kg braked / 750 kg unbraked; cargo bed 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm |
| Safety | ||
| Airbags | 6 (Driver and Front Passenger, Front Side, Front and Rear Curtain) | 7 (Driver and Passenger, Front Side, Curtains and Far-side) |
| ABS/EBD | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stability Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Alarm | ✓ | — |
| Immobilizer | ✓ | ✓ |
| Airbag Disable Function | ✓ | — |
| Child Safety Lock | Manual for Rear Doors | Manual for Rear Doors |
| Seat Belts | 5 Three-point | Front Dual Pretensioning |
| Blind Spot Info System | ✓ | ✓ |
| ISOFIX | Available on two outer rear passenger seats | ISOFIX + Top Tether x2 |
| Autonomous Braking System | Yes | Yes |
| Lane-keeping Assist | Steering Correction | Steering Correction |
| Collision Warning | ✓ | ✓ |
| Seatbelt Reminder | All Seats | — |
| Safety Notes | — | AEB, FCW, LDW, LKA, ELK, LCA, ISA, SLIF, IHC (Intelligent High Beam Control), Fatigue Reminder and Attention Assist, RCW, RCTA, DOW, Hill Descent Control, Hill-start Assist, Roll Movement Intervention, TCS, VDC, TPMS |
| Lighting | ||
| Headlamps | Matrix LED Projector | LED |
| Taillamps | Full LED | — |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | ✓ | ✓ |
| Front Foglamps | ✓ | — |
| Rear Foglamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wing Mirror Turn Indicators | ✓ | — |
| Cabin | ||
| Front Seats | Powered Front Seats with Ventilation | Six-way Power Adjustable Driver and Front Passenger Seats, Heated; Black Artificial Leather |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split-folding with Centre Armrest | Heated Rear Seats |
| Front Air-con | Dual-zone Automatic Climate Control | Automatic Climate Control |
| Rear Air-con | Rear AC Vents | Rear Vents |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Glass Roof | — |
| Power Sockets | 1 Front, 2 USB Front, 2 USB Rear | 1 12V Outlet, 2 USB-A, 2 USB-C, 1 Wireless Charger |
| Interior Lighting | Map Lights and Ambient Lights | — |
| Cup Holders | 2 Front, 2 Rear | 4 |
| Sun Shade | Panoramic Glass Roof Shade | — |
| Audio | 12.3" Infotainment Touchscreen with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 8-speakers | Dual 12.3" Digital Displays with Wired and Wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, 6 Speakers |
| Convenience | ||
| Power Windows | Four Windows, Auto Up and Down with Anti Pinch | All |
| Engine Start | Keyless Push Button | Keyless Push Button |
| Locks | Keyless Operation | Keyless Operation |
| Auto Headlamps | ✓ | ✓ |
| Auto Wipers | ✓ | ✓ |
| Cruise Control | Adaptive Cruise Control | Adaptive, Integrated Cruise Assist (ICA) |
| Tiptronic | — | ✓ |
| Paddle Shift | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Audio Control | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Tilt | ✓ | ✓ |
| Steering Telescopic | ✓ | ✓ |
| Boot Operation | Powered Boot | Power Tailgate with Lift Assist |
| Parking Sensor Front | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Parking Sensor Rear | 6 Sensors | Yes |
| Reverse Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera | Yes, with 360-degree Camera |
| Folding Wing Mirrors | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| Navigation | — | ✓ |
| Head-up Display | ✓ | — |
| Power Door | — | Conventional |
| Hill Start Assist | ✓ | ✓ |
| Instrument Cluster | Full LCD Monitor | Full LCD Monitor |
| Parking Brake | Electronic | Electronic |
| Convenience Notes | — | Wireless Charger, Auto Hold, Heated Microfibre Leather Multifunction Steering Wheel, Column-mounted Gear Shifter, Pollen Filter, Lockable Glove Box, Remote Control Locking, 2 Smart Keys, Side Steps, Chrome Roof Rails, Cargo Tie-down Hooks x4, Cargo Lighting x2, Cargo Tailgate Lock, Integral End Gate, Rear Window Defroster, Drive Modes: Normal/Eco/Sport, Mud/Snow/Sand/Tow, 4L Rock/Deep Snow/Deep Mud/Wade/Rock Crawl, Custom; Steering Assist Modes Standard/Sport/Comfortable; 550 mm Wading Depth |
| Warranty | ||
| Warranty Mileage Manufacturer | 200,000 km✓ | 100,000 km |
| Warranty Manufacturer | 7 years✓ | 5 years |
| Warranty Notes | 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty | First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000 |
Specs shown for the selected variant of each car. ✓ marks the better figure where lower/higher is objectively better. Road tax: West Malaysia, private registration. Running-cost estimates assume 20,000 km/year. Fuel at RM1.99/litre (RON95, subsidised). Insurance: comprehensive motor tariff, no NCD. Instalment: 10% down, 2.5% flat rate, 9 years. Prices checked November 2026.
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Haval H6 vs Terron 9 FAQ
Is the GWM Haval H6 or Maxus Terron 9 better?
The H6 is better for daily family use, with a 560-litre boot, quicker 7.7-second acceleration and far lower road tax. The Terron 9 is better only if you genuinely need pickup capability, all-wheel drive, 850 kg payload or 3,500 kg towing.
What is the price difference?
The Maxus Terron 9 costs RM6,088 more than the GWM Haval H6.
Which one is better for towing and carrying cargo?
The Maxus Terron 9 is the clear choice. It has an 850 kg payload, 3,500 kg braked towing rating and a 1,600 x 1,600 x 535 mm cargo bed. No equivalent payload or towing rating is specified for the H6.
Which one is locally assembled?
The Haval H6 is assembled in Malaysia (CKD), while the Terron 9 is fully imported (CBU) from China. Local assembly generally helps pricing and spare-parts supply, and CKD programmes usually signal a longer-term commitment to the model here.
Which has the better warranty?
The Haval H6 carries a 7-year manufacturer warranty against 5 years for the Terron 9. Haval H6: 10-Year/1,000,000 km Hybrid Powertrain Warranty, 10-year/1,000,000 km Engine Warranty. Terron 9: First service free (3 months/5,000 km); optional 5-year/100,000 km service package RM6,000.