GWM Haval H6 Hybrid

• GWM Haval H6 preliminary specs for Malaysia – 1.5T hybrid with 243 PS and 530 Nm; DHT; AEB and ACC

  In Cars, Great Wall Motor, Haval, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 16 May 2023 10:23 am / 20 comments

  

  Great Wall Motor Malaysia has provided preliminary specifications of the Haval H6 Hybrid ahead of an official launch later this year. While the test drive units discussed here do not represent the final version that customers will get, a local representative said the specifications mentioned will not be very different from the Malaysian version.

  Measuring 4,683 mm long, 1,886 mm wide and 1,730 mm tall, the H6 is comparable to the Honda CR-V, Proton X70 and Mazda CX-5 in terms of size. However, the H6 beats both with its wheelbase of 2,738 mm, which is more than the CR-V’s 2,660 mm, the X70’s 2,670 mm and the CX-5’s 2,700 mm.

  Under the bonnet, the H6 features a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 150 PS (148 hp or 110 kW) and 230 Nm of torque. Together with an electric motor rated at 177 PS (174 hp or 130 kW) and 300 Nm, the total system output is 243 PS (240 hp or 179 kW) and 530 Nm.

  

  

  The front-wheel drive series-parallel hybrid system also features GWM’s two-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) and not a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission as reported previously. At low speeds, the electric motor is the main driving force, with the engine coming into play at higher speeds – the system decides which to use depending on the situation.

  On the chassis side of things, the H6 uses MacPherson struts at the front and a multi-link setup at the rear. The SUV also comes with electric power steering and sports 19-inch wheels paired with 225/55 profile tyres.

  In terms of equipment, the H6 pictured here is equipped with matrix-type LED headlamps, LED taillights, powered front seats, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, ambient lighting, a sunroof, six airbags, a 360-degree camera and a parking assist system.

  

  

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  As for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), the H6 has ultrasonic sensors, cameras as well as radar sensors to enable functions such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), full-speed adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist and the Wisdom Dodge System, which actively maintains a safe distance from large vehicles.

  The H6 Hybrid will go on sale in Malaysia in 2023, with a launch expected to take place in the fourth quarter. We still don’t have pricing, but based on these specifications, are you looking forward to the H6 going on sale here?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• GWM Haval H6 Hybrid previewed in Malaysia – 1.5T, 7DCT, 243 PS; X70, CR-V rival; launch in Q4 2023

  In Cars, Great Wall Motor, Haval, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 9 May 2023 11:14 am / 11 comments

  

  The Haval H6 has been previewed in Malaysia ahead of an expected launch debut in the fourth quarter of this year. This is one of two Haval models earmarked for our market with Great Wall Motor’s official entry, with the other being the Jolion that was also present at the Malaysia Autoshow 2023.

  The ‘HEV’ badge on the tailgate indicates this to be the hybrid variant of the H6, which features a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine serving up 167 PS and 285 Nm of torque. The mill is joined by a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission and an electric motor rated at 177 PS (130 kW), the latter contributing to a total system output of 243 PS and 530 Nm.

  According to a local Great Wall Motor representative, specifications of the H6 are not yet finalised. On this particular display car, we can see LED headlamps, 19-inch wheels (with 225/55 profile tyres), a powered tailgate and full-width LED taillights.

  

  

  Inside, there’s a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster display, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, a wireless charger, powered front seats, a powered sunroof, combination leather/fabric upholstery and automatic air-conditioning with rear vents. The radar sensor in the front lower apron also indicates the presence of advance driver assistance systems.

  In terms of size, the H6 measures 4,683 mm long, 1,886 mm wide, 1,724 mm tall and its wheelbase spans 2,738 mm. Compared to other C-segment SUVs, the Haval model wins in terms of wheelbase, beating out the Proton X70 (2,670 mm), Honda CR-V (2,660 mm) and Mazda CX-5 (2,700 mm).

  While the H6 Hybrid has yet to be launched here, the model is currently on sale in Thailand with an asking price of 1.349 million baht (RM177,551) for the H6 HEV Ultra variant. How much do you think the H6 Hybrid will be sold at when it goes on sale here?

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid now on sale in Thailand, from RM212k – 201 km EV range PHEV slated for Malaysia

  In Cars, Haval, International News / By Anthony Lim / 26 October 2022 2:19 pm / 7 comments

  

  Announced last December, the Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid has finally gone on sale in Thailand, priced at 1.699 million baht (RM211,730).

  The PHEV features the same engine as seen on the H6 Hybrid, and this is a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder mill offering 169 PS (167 hp) and 285 Nm of torque. An electric motor ups the total power output to 326 PS (322 hp), which is 83 PS more than that on the H6 Hybrid (243 PS). Torque is similar for both PHEV and Hybrid versions, rated at 500 Nm.

  Drive is sent to the front wheels via a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), which uses twin planetary gearsets to balance the operation of the engine and electric motor. Like the Hybrid, the H6 PHEV features Standard, Sport, Eco and Snow driving modes, all accessible with EV or hybrid operation.

  

  

  A 34 kWh ternary lithium-ion battery (earlier reports had indicated an energy capacity of 41.8 kWh), provides up to 201 km range, this based on an NEDC cycle. The H6 PHEV is equipped with a CCS Type 2 connector – via AC charging at a rate of 6.6 kW, the unit can be juiced up in six hours, while DC charging brings the battery from a 0 to 80% state-of-charge in just 35 minutes. In Thailand, the battery comes with an eight-year or 180,000 km warranty.

  Exterior-wise, the Plug-in Hybrid features a Star Matrix front grille, which has chrome finishing and unique layered vents running into the bumper. The front is supposed to be unique to the PHEV, but as the recent Malaysian sighting of the H6 Hybrid shows, the latter also looks set to get the PHEV’s front end styling.

  Given its sighting as a camouflaged unit back in July, the Haval H6 PHEV should be one of the models set to be introduced in Malaysia by Great Wall Motors. The question is if it will debut at the same time as the H6 Hybrid and Jolion Hybrid, which was also sighted last week. Also set to enter the market is the all-electric Ora Good Cat.

  GALLERY: Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid spied in Malaysia

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2023 GWM Haval H6 Hybrid sighted in Malaysia – C-segment SUV; 1.5T, 7DCT, 243 PS; launching soon?

  In Cars, Great Wall Motor, Haval, Local News / By Gerard Lye / 18 October 2022 5:51 pm / 16 comments

  

  The Haval H6 has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time without any camouflage unlike previous sightings. The H6 is one of a few models earmarked to be launched here by Great Wall Motor Malaysia, with others mentioned being the Haval Jolion and Ora Good Cat.

  Judging by the ‘HEV’ badges, the red and blue examples you see here feature a hybrid powertrain. The H6 Hybrid is nothing new and was first revealed in Thailand last March, with two variants offered to customers there, according to Headlightmag. The base option is the HEV Pro priced at 1.149 million baht (RM142,286), while the range-topping HEV Ultra goes for 1.249 million baht (RM154,670).

  The H6 Hybrid’s powertrain is comprised of a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission mated to a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine that serves up 167 PS and 285 Nm of torque. The mill is augmented by an electric motor rated at 177 PS (130 kW) to produce a total system output of 243 PS and 530 Nm.

  

  

  The cars in these photos appear to share the same equipment, including 19-inch wheels, a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, combination leather/fabric upholstery and advance driver assistance systems (given the presence of the front radar sensor).

  It should be noted that the front face you see here is shared with the Plug-in Hybrid variant, which sports a more prominent grille with chromed dashed lines. The Hybrid and regular internal combustion engine versions of the H6 are supposed to get a diamond pattern grille insert instead.

  However, Chinese media outlets report that a special edition of the H6 was revealed in China last year – dubbed the Supreme Plus – that came with the Plug-in Hybrid face but was offered with hybrid and non-hybrid powertrains. Perhaps that’s what we’re looking at here. When it goes on sale here, the H6 will compete against other C-segment SUVs like the Honda CR-V, Mazda CX-5 and Proton X70.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid spotted in Malaysia – 1.5T with electric motor; 326 PS, 530 Nm; 201 km EV range

  In Cars, Haval, Local News, Spyshots / By Gerard Lye / 8 July 2022 5:00 pm / 13 comments

  

  The Haval H6 has been spotted in Malaysia again, this time by paultan.org reader Yene Ang in a parking lot. Unlike the previous camouflaged vehicle from June, this one features a plug-in hybrid powertrain.

  Key identifiers include the charge port door on the right rear fender and PHEV-specific grille, the latter sporting several dashed lines in chrome that extend across the front end. Said grille is different from what’s fitted to hybrid and internal combustion engine versions of the H6, which feature a diamond pattern instead – as seen on another nearby test vehicle.

  We also get a shot of this H6 Plug-in Hybrid’s interior, with notable items being what appears to be 10.25-inch instrument and 12.3-inch infotainment displays. Leather upholstery, a multi-function steering wheel and a knurled gear selector dial are also visible.

  

  

  

  The H6 Plug-in Hybrid first made its debut in Thailand last December and features the same engine used in the H6 Hybrid, a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder rated at 169 PS (167 hp) and 285 Nm of torque. Sandwiched between the engine and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission (referred to as Direct Hybrid Transmission) is a powerful electric motor that contributes to a total system output of 326 PS (322 hp) and 530 Nm, all sent to the front wheels.

  Reports suggest the PHEV SUV is equipped with a battery that has an energy capacity of 41.8 kWh, which is the same as the Wey Coffee 01 that is also built on the Lemon platform as the H6 Plug-in Hybrid. Fully charged, it delivers up to 201 km of electric range following the NEDC cycle.

  The H6 is one of the models that is expected to be launched in Malaysia by Great Wall Motors, although the company has yet to confirm if this will happen. For now, we know that the Ora Good Cat as well as the pick-up pair that is Poer P11 and P12 are due to arrive in the fourth quarter of this year.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• 2022 Haval H6 spied in Malaysia – China SUV to battle Honda CR-V and Mazda CX-5, CKD, launching soon?

  In Cars, Haval, Spyshots / By Jonathan Lee / 27 June 2022 10:51 am / 10 comments

  

  We’ve been awaiting the relaunch of the Haval brand for some time, as part of a larger return by the greater (pun intended) Great Wall Motor (GWM) group, slated to happen this year. In preparation for its return, the company has been testing its new models on our shores – we’ve already seen the Jolion, and now we’ve received spyshots of the larger H6 from readers Henry Phua, Iskandar Yahya and Fitri Ahmad.

  Despite the camouflage applied to the exterior (unlike the uncovered Jolion), the SUV’s characteristic design cues are clear to see, including the Fangsheng pattern grille, “Rising Flame” LED headlights, X-shaped front bumper, distinct C-pillar kink and full-width taillights.

  Expect the car to come with the same minimalist, high-tech interior as in other markets, incorporating a 10.25-inch digital instrument display, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen and a rotary gear selector. It should also offer several driver assistance systems such as autonomous emergency braking, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving, along with a Wisdom Dodge System (WDS) that will move the car to the side of the lane when passing lorries and other large vehicles.

  

  Globally, the H6 is available with 1.5 and 2.0 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engines, but the most likely of powertrain options is the Hybrid sold in Thailand. This pairs a 150 hp/230 Nm version of the 1.5 litre turbo with a 177 hp/300 Nm electric motor and a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, providing a total system output of 243 hp and 530 Nm of torque. A more powerful 326 hp Plug-in Hybrid is also on sale in Thailand with an electric range of 201 km, but that one has a new Peugeot 3008-style nose that isn’t shown here.

  Although the H6 is built in Thailand for the Southeast Asian region, it’s possible that ours will be assembled here, given that local partner GoAuto still operates a plant in Gurun, Kedah. Giving credence to this theory is the fact that one of the prototypes shown here carries a Kedah trade plate, although the one on the other car is a Penang plate.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid shown in Thailand: electrified 1.5L turbo, 326 hp, 530 Nm, 201 km electric range!

  In Cars, Great Wall Motor, Haval, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 1 December 2021 8:00 pm / 10 comments

  

  Great Wall Motor’s (GWM) continued assault on the Thai market continues with the world premiere of the Haval H6 Plug-in Hybrid. A development of the H6 Hybrid launched earlier this year, it boasts some eyebrow-raising performance and electric range figures.

  The Chinese carmaker hasn’t revealed much in the way of details but has confirmed that the car will continue to be powered by the Hybrid’s 1.5 litre turbocharged engine, which produces 167 hp and 285 Nm of torque. The electric motor, however, is more powerful (power and torque figures still unknown) and helps to deliver an impressive total system output of 326 hp and 530 Nm – 86 hp more than the Hybrid.

  Drive is still sent to the front wheels via a dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT), which uses twin planetary gearsets to balance the operation of the engine and electric motor. Even more impressive is the SUV’s pure electric range, which is a scarcely believable 201 km (!) on the NEDC cycle. No, that’s not a typo.

  

  The size of the lithium-ion battery is still unknown, but the H6 likely uses the ginormous 41.8 kWh unit – much larger than most plug-in hybrids – from the European-market Wey Coffee 01. The latter is a premium SUV also based on the GWM’s Lemon architecture and is capable of an electric range of 150 km on the WLTP cycle using an even more powerful dual-motor all-wheel-drive system.

  As you can see, the PHEV’s front end is rather different from the standard H6’s, with a broad new grille that reaches outwards almost to the corners, in a similar fashion to the facelifted Peugeot 3008. The triple air intakes have also been reprofiled slightly to suit. The rest of the SUV looks to be identical to the Hybrid, including the sleek body, 19-inch alloy wheels and minimalist interior with freestanding displays.

   

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• Haval H6 Hybrid makes world debut in Thailand – 243 PS, 530 Nm from 1.5T, electric motor, launching May

  In Cars, Haval, International News / By Jonathan Lee / 25 March 2021 6:36 pm / 3 comments

  

  Great Wall Motors has officially revealed the H6 Hybrid at the ongoing Bangkok International Motor Show, the first time the petrol-electric version is being shown anywhere. The rather handsome C-segment SUV is set to be launched in May with deliveries expected to kick off in June, according to Headlight Magazine.

  Power comes from a 1.5 litre turbocharged four-cylinder engine, which in standard petrol form in China makes 169 PS and 285 Nm of torque. Here, the mill is paired with a 130 kW (177 PS) electric motor to produce 243 PS and an impressive 530 Nm of torque. The official blurb is rather vague about the details, but the Thai publication reports that the H6 Hybrid features a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission.

  Beyond the new powertrain, the H6 Hybrid is practically identical to its petrol-powered brethren, with only the HEV tailgate badge marking it out. That’s a good thing, as the regular H6 is quite a looker, with details that include a six-point Fangsheng pattern grille, “Rising Flame” LED headlights, X-shaped front bumper, distinct C-pillar kink and full-width taillights.

  

  

  Inside, the H6 features a futuristic cabin with a minimalist dashboard, a tall centre console with a rotary gear selector and freestanding 10.25-inch instrument and 12.3-inch infotainment displays. Thai models will be available with a panoramic glass sunroof and integrated ambient lighting in the instrument panel.

  Safety-wise, the H6 is will be offered with autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian, cyclist and oncoming traffic detection, blind spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition and Level 2 semi-autonomous driving capabilities, taking care of acceleration, braking and steering.

  The latter even comes with what GWM calls Wisdom Dodge System (WDS), which will move the car to the side of the lane when passing by lorries and other large vehicles, moving back to the centre once the manoeuvre is completed. More information on the H6 Hybrid, including pricing and full specifications, will be released during the launch of the car in the Land of Smiles.

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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• Haval H6 Hybrid SUV making world debut in Thailand tomorrow – 1.5T, 243 PS, 530 Nm, Level 2 autonomous

  In Cars, Haval, International News / By Danny Tan / 22 March 2021 2:43 pm / 18 comments

  

  After the relative success of MG, Great Wall Motors (GWM) is the next Chinese carmaker attempting to penetrate the Japanese ASEAN fortress that is Thailand.

  GWM took over General Motors’ Rayong plant in the country’s eastern seaboard last year, after the American carmaker exited the region. The company’s third overseas full-process vehicle plant has a planned capacity of 80,000 units per annum and will serve the Thai domestic market as well as ASEAN, Australia and South Africa, among other right-hand-drive export destinations.

  GWM will put on a show at the Bangkok International Motor Show that opens to the media tomorrow (it’s the first time we’re skipping BIMS in a long time, no thanks to the new normal) and it includes a world debut of the Haval H6 Hybrid. The Haval H6 is an existing SUV, and what’s new here is the hybrid powertrain.

  

  Measuring 4,653 mm long and 1,886 mm wide, the neat-looking Haval H6 is about the size of a Honda CR-V, but just a touch larger (30 mm longer, 31 mm wider) in footprint.

  Built on the Lemon modular platform, the H6 is offered with a choice of two turbocharged four-cylinder engines in China – a 1.5L unit with 166 hp/285 Nm and a 2.0L with 208 hp/325 Nm. Both get a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, with the 2.0L available with a Haldex AWD system.

  The H6 Hybrid that will get its first showing at Impact Muang Thong Thani will also have a 1.5T DCT combo, but an electric motor boosts overall output to 243 hp and 530 Nm of torque.

  

  

  The handsome Haval is expected to get kit such as leather upholstery, electric front seats, head-up display, dual-zone climate control, rear air con vents and a panoramic glass roof. The minimalist and rather classy-looking dashboard integrates a rotary gear selector and freestanding 10.25-inch instrument and 12.3-inch infotainment displays. There will also be Level 2 autonomous driving ADAS features and auto parking with 360-degree cameras.

  The Thai-market Haval H6 Hybrid will be made in Rayong, and deliveries are scheduled to start in June. GWM will also be bringing its cute Ora Good Cat electric car to BIMS.

  What do you think of the Haval H6? Miles away from the H1 that Malaysians are familiar with, it’s stylish, the design has restraint and it’s not one of those Chinese designs that forces you to play spot the influence. How would the H6 do in Malaysia if price around the Proton X70?

  GALLERY: Haval H6

  

  

  

  

  

  
  

   

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