2017 Haval H6 Premium Review | Strong Value In The Medium SUV Class, But Questions Remain
Australia’s medium SUV category is bursting at the seams with competitors, and with continued sales growth in the class it makes sense that any new competitor would aim here first - which is exactly what Haval intends to do.
While it is only a small player in the Australian market so far, Chinese brand Haval (part of the better known-Great Wall Motors group) claims best-seller status in its home market, but realises it will take time and effort to do the same in international markets.
The mid-sized H6 shows just how far along the brand is. A low price and high level of features make the H6 stand out on paper but we're going to dig a little deeper to see what the H6 is like to live with.
Vehicle Style: Medium SUV
Price: $29,990 driveaway
Engine/trans: 145kW/315Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol | 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 9.8 l/100km | Tested: 11.4 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The Haval H6 fits into the middle of the SUV range with the smaller H2 below it and larger H8 and H9 above - rounding out the company’s reach with all key SUV market segments covered.
The H6 range is simple as there’s just two models, the entry level H6 Premium tested here and a more lavish H6 LUX. Both come with a turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol engine, six-speed dual clutch automatic and front wheel drive.