GWM Haval H6 vs Kia Carnival

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GWM Haval H6
GWM Haval H6

$34,490 - $49,490

2026 price

Kia Carnival
Kia Carnival

$36,990 - $74,990

2024 price

Summary

2026 GWM Haval H6
2024 Kia Carnival
Safety Rating

Engine Type

V6, 3.5L
Fuel Type
-

Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
-

9.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
0

8
Dislikes
  • Reliance on touchscreen
  • Wallowy ride
  • Disappointing rear visibility

  • Holds back safety for top-spec models
  • Diesel soundtrack a constant
  • Price rises everywhere
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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2024 Kia Carnival Summary

This is actually the Carnival that Kia always wanted.

See, the last Carnival, the one this replaces, was Covid compromised, missing out on key technologies, as well as skipping an in-depth ride and handling localisation program, due to part supply issues and a freeze on international travel.

This one, though, addresses all of that, which is why you get a new cabin experience, new tech, and a complete overhaul of the steering and handling.

It is, however, significantly more expensive, right across the range.

So, is the Carnival still worth it? Let’s find out.

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