The 2024 GWM Haval H6 HEV has been launched in Malaysia, with the hybrid SUV making its official debut earlier this afternoon. Only one variant of the hybrid is available here, priced at RM139,800 (on-the-road, without insurance), lower than the estimated RM145k pricing indicated previously.
The H6 hybrid will be locally-assembled (CKD), built by EP Manufacturing (EPMB) at its plant in Pegoh, Melaka. Initially, it will go on sale in its fully-imported (CBU) form, with GWM Malaysia having announced previously that it would kick things off with an initial run of 100 CBU units. Once these are sold, deliveries will switch to the CKD version.
Measuring in at 4,683 mm long, 1,886 mm wide and 1,730 mm tall, with a 2,738 mm-long wheelbase, the H6 is set to go up against the likes of the Honda CR-V, Proton X70 and Mazda CX-5 in this market.
The H6’s hybrid system consists of a GW4B15D 1.5 litre turbocharged four-pot, which offers 150 PS at 5,500 to 6,000 rpm and 230 Nm of twist from 1,500 to 4,000 rpm, and a 130 PS and 300 Nm TZ220X permanent-magnet synchronous motor, the latter integrated into a two-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT).
During operation, the electric motor provides the main means of propulsion, with the engine coming into play at higher speeds, the system choosing which to utilise depending on the situation. Combined, total system output is 243 PS and 530 Nm, which is good enough to get the 1,720 kg vehicle from standstill to 100 km/h in 7.7 seconds. Claimed combined fuel consumption is 5.8 litres per 100 km.
Exterior styling cues include a ‘Star Matrix’ chrome pin front grille, 19-inch black alloy wheels wrapped with 225/55R19 Hankook Ventus S1 Evo3 SUV tyres, automatic matrix LED headlights, LED daytime running lights, LED front and rear fog lights and a power-adjustable rear tailgate with foot sensor operation.
As for exterior colours, five are available for the H6, and these are Sun Black, Energy Green, Hamilton White, Ayers Silver and a hero shade called Crayon Grey.
Inside, cabin highlights include a dual-tone black and cream colour scheme, complete with a mix of piano black trim elements and rose gold coloured accent strips on the dashboard, steering wheel and door panels.
Display screens on the H6 are made up of a 10.25-inch unit for the digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen unit for the infotainment system, with the minimalist interior having only a few mechanical switches, the most significant being a group of seven buttons at the leading edge of the centre console, arranged in a piano-key array.
Standard equipment for the H6 in its high-spec Ultra form includes dual-zone climate control, rear air-condition vents, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a Qi wireless charger and an eight-speaker audio system, with Apple CarPlay/Android Auto connectivity.
The SUV also features a panoramic glass sunroof, a rotary dial gear selector, ambient lighting, ventilated and powered (six-way driver, four-way passenger, plus two-way lumbar support) front seats, an electronic parking brake, a negative-ion air cleaner system, a head-up display and a ‘boss seat’ shoulder switch on the front passenger seat.
The boot offers 560 litres of space, and folding the rear seats down expands the volume to 1,485 litres. As for safety kit, the H6 is equipped with six airbags (front, side, side curtain), a 360-degree camera, a parking assist system, hill descent control and a tyre pressure monitoring system.
Meanwhile, driver assistance equipment consists of a raft of items available under the vehicle’s Level 2 ADAS suite. The latter offers items such as autonomous emergency braking (AEB), full-speed adaptive cruise control, traffic jam assist, rear cross traffic alert, lane change assist and a Wisdom Dodge System, which actively maintains a safe distance from large vehicles.
It also comes with a 10-year or 1,000,000 km vehicle warranty and a eight-year or 1,000,000 km (whichever comes first) powertrain warranty for its HEV system, including its Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT), high voltage battery and cable as well as the transmission control unit, which is a definite plus. Both warranties are only valid for the first owner and registered as a private vehicle only.
Buyers who register their H6 in 2024 also stand to receive a five-year free maintenance package (inclusive of parts and labour). At the launch, GWM Malaysia also announced an early bird offer, in which customers will receive RM3,000 off the retail price if they book an H6 by October 20.
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