GWM adds more affordable Haval H6 Hybrid SUV

GWM Haval has expanded its electrified range with the H6 Lux HEV, which reduces the cost of entry by $3500 for its RAV4 Hybrid rival.

18 Apr 2023 at 12:29 am

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James Wong

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James Wong

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GWM Haval Australia continues to expand its range of so-called New Energy Vehicles (NEV), confirming the launch of a more affordable H6 Lux Hybrid.

On sale now and priced from $42,490 drive-away, the 2023 GWM Haval H6 Lux Hybrid represents a $3500 saving compared to the H6 Ultra Hybrid flagship, and a $5500 premium over the petrol-powered H6 Lux.

As with the Ultra Hybrid, the H6 Lux HEV is powered by a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine teamed with a 130kW electric drive motor and electronically controlled DHT (Dedicated Hybrid Transmission).

System outputs are rated at 179kW and 530Nm, with drive sent exclusively to the front wheels. GWM Haval claims combined fuel economy of 5.2 litres per 100km using 91 RON regular unleaded. By comparison, 2.0T FWD versions of the Haval H6 quote 7.4L/100km on the combined cycle.

GWM Haval hasn’t supplied images of an Australian-spec H6 Lux HEV just yet.

The brand says it will feature the exterior look of the Ultra HEV, which includes a unique front grille, rear centre brake lights and HEV badging, but with smaller 18-inch alloy wheels shared with the petrol-powered H6 Lux.

H6 Lux highlights include:

Comfort-Tek leather seats
8-way electric driver seat incl. lumbar support
Heated front seats
10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
8-speaker DTS sound system
Apple CarPlay, Android Auto
Auto anti-glare rear-view mirrors
Power-adjustable, electric folding side mirrors
7 airbags incl. front-centre airbag
Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
Intelligent Cornering Control
Emergency Lane Keep
Forward collision warning
Lane departure warning
Lane-keep assist
Lane centring assist
Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian, cyclist detection
- Crossroads assist
Traffic sign recognition
Blind-spot monitoring
Lane Change Assist
Rear collision warning
Door Open Warning
Traffic Jam Assist
Tyre pressure monitoring
Driver fatigue detection
Front, rear parking sensors
360-degree cameras

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As with the wider GWM range, the H6 Lux HEV is covered by a seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty and five years of roadside assistance and capped-price servicing.

Further, the hybrid battery components are warrantied for eight years.

The 2023 GWM Haval H6 Lux Hybrid is also covered by the model line’s five-star ANCAP safety rating.

2023 GWM Haval H6 pricing

H6 Premium 2.0T 2WD: $33,990
H6 Lux 2.0T 2WD: $36,990
H6 Ultra 2.0T 2WD: $39,990
H6 Lux HEV 2WD: $42,490
H6 Ultra 2.0T 4WD: $42,990
H6 Ultra HEV 2WD: $45,990

Prices are drive-away

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James Wong

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James is an automotive journalist based in Melbourne, Australia. Before joining CarExpert.com.au in 2020, James has worked at leading auto media outlets including Carsales and CarAdvice, as well as at Pulse agency for Ford Australia's communications team. In 2019 James made Mumbrella's 'Top 20 most prolific web authors in Australia' list after publishing 1,360 articles between March 1, 2018 and February 28, 2019 for CarAdvice. James is also an Ambassador for Drive Against Depression – an Australian charity whose mission is to support mental wellness through the freedom of driving and a shared love of cars.