Great Wall Motor (GWM) Malaysia revealed recently that the highly anticipated Haval H6 HEV has just gone on sale in the country and that C-segment rivals needed to stand up and pay attention. The high-en ad “Ultra” version is scheduled for release with an expected list price of less than RM145,000.
The H6 HEV dimensions are 1,724 mm tall, 1,886 mm wide, and 4,683 mm long with a wheelbase that’s significantly longer than the Proton X70’s, measuring 2,738 mm.
The Haval H6 HEV, which has been here since the Malaysia Autoshow 2022, has a relatively typical appearance for a Chinese SUV thanks to its aggressive headlamps and bold, big grille, which appear to have been inspired by European brands. The H6’s third brake light which has a quadruple light configuration, is arguably the most distinctive external element of the whole car.
As its name implies, the H6 HEV’s core is a full hybrid system (HEV) that includes a special dedicated hybrid gearbox. The 1.5-litre turbocharged inline-4 engine and DHT make up the HEV powertrain, which has a maximum system output of 243 hp and 500 Nm.
Haval tell us that the DHT “is a highly integrated, high-efficiency, multi-mode petrol-electric hybrid system with dual-motor hybrid technology to achieve a flexible, all-scenario perfect balance between good efficiency and high performance.”
The H6’s interior comes in two colours— bright for the “Ultra” variation and black for the “Pro” model. Each have a two-tone layout. The H6 HEV’s interior boasts a 10-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch central touchscreen head unit. Additionally, a wireless phone charger is included.
GWM Malaysia is offering a special promotion deal for buyers who book the H6 HEV before the official debut. This package includes RM 3,000 in exclusive value with a RM 1,000 booking fee, 10 years or 1,000,000 km engine warranty (whichever comes first), entitled to an 8 year or 1,000,000 km HEV system warranty (whichever comes first), including Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), High Voltage Battery & Cable, and Transmission Control Unit.
CARLIST THOUGHTS
That pre-launch special promotional offer sounds pretty good. RM3,000 in exclusive value (whatever that means!), 1 million km of warranty, and another 1 million kms of warranty on the hybrid system could generate significant showroom traffic in the early months.