2017 Haval H6 REVIEW | Getting Better, This Haval Is A Segment Contender
THOUGH HARDLY A HOUSEHOLD NAME IN AUSTRALIA, CHINESE BRAND HAVAL IS LOOKING TO MAKE INROADS INTO THE LOCAL MARKET WITH THIS, THE H6 MEDIUM SUV.
That means it goes into bat against firm segment favourites like the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5, and though Haval understands it won’t topple those established players, it is hoping to make a mark in the segment.
The H6 offers a combination of keen pricing and lavish equipment to tempt buyers into this relatively unknown, but eager-to-please, newcomer.
Vehicle Style: Medium SUV
Price: $29,990 - $33,990 (driveaway)
Engine/trans: 145kW/315Nm 2.0-litre 4cyl turbo petrol 6sp automatic
Fuel Economy Claimed: 9.8 l/100km | Tested: 10.4 l/100km
OVERVIEW
The Haval H6 is the model Haval expects to become the sales leader for the brand.
Though it’s a little difficult to tell from these photographs, the H6 is a text-book medium SUV, similar in size to the best-selling Mazda CX5 - 9mm longer, but 5mm narrower - and, thanks to its Chinese-market origins, it places a premium on rear legroom.
To make an impact in the fiercely competitive Australian market, Haval has chosen to keep pricing roughly in line with base model competitors, but goes in heavily-loaded on standard equipment.