GWM Haval H6 vs Honda Civic
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GWM Haval H6

$34,490 - $49,490

2026 price

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Honda Civic

$41,990 - $49,888

2025 price

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Summary

2026 GWM Haval H6

2025 Honda Civic

By Jack Quick

By Andrew Chesterton

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Inline 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded/Electric

Fuel Efficiency

4.2L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Still very affordable
Even more standard kit
Better storage spaces

Impressive driving dynamics
Truly frugal powertrain
Svelte exterior styling

Dislikes

Reliance on touchscreen
Wallowy ride
Disappointing rear visibility

Engine sounds harsh under heavy acceleration
Cabin tech fiddly and hard to quickly understand
Middle seat in the back mostly ornamental

2026 GWM Haval H6 Summary

GWM’s Haval H6 has been a solid budget-oriented mid-size family SUV for years now, but now it might be a better package than ever.

This current model has just received a mid-life update that brings new looks inside and out, new powertrain options, as well as a revised trim level structure.

Competition in the mid-size SUV segment is hotter than ever with fierce rivals like the Toyota RAV4, Kia Sportage and Hyundai Tucson.

Is the updated GWM Haval H6 worth considering? Read on to find out.

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2025 Honda Civic Summary

I’m just going to cut to the chase here. This Honda Civic hybrid is a good car. A great one, even.

But for some reason, nobody is really buying it. And it’s not just because it’s not an SUV – it has been outsold in its segment this year by the the BMW 1 Series, the Mercedes A-Class, the MG4 EV, and the VW Golf. Premium and non-premium alike, they’ve all got the little Honda licked.

So, what’s going on? A CarsGuide investigation is required. Stick around and we’ll try to figure this out together.

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2026 GWM Haval H6 2025 Honda Civic

Verdict

The GWM Haval H6 has always been a value buy as a mid-size family SUV and although it previously wouldn’t have been at the top of my shopping list, this mid-life update has changed my mind.

It’s now more stylish inside and out, has more ergonomic storage and most importantly remains a cut-price offering.

Things aren’t perfect, as you still need to rely on the touchscreen for many key features and the suspension tune isn’t quite right.

Verdict

Talk about your new-car unsung heroes – I can't believe Honda's not selling more of these. So, if you can get over the price, and you worry it might be too small for you, I encourage you to check the Civic out. The back seat and boot are both bigger than you might expect, and the drive experience leaves most SUVs in the rear view mirror.

GWM Haval H6 vs Honda Civic What's the difference?

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GWM Haval H6 vs Honda Civic
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