GWM Haval H6

GWM Haval H6

FROM
$33,990

GWM’s mid-sized SUV competitor to the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5 has been on Australian shores since 2021, offering eye-catching value and rocketing itself to the brand’s best-selling car.

A new-generation model is set to arrive in Australia in the next couple of years, likely offering plug-in hybrid technology.

The line-up currently starts at $33,990 for the Haval H6 Premium and ranges through to $49,490 for the range-topping Haval H6 Ultra Phev (Awd).

9.8L/100km (combined)
SUV
7 Speed Automatic
Premium Unleaded Petrol
Overview
Likes
Still very affordable
Even more standard kit
Better storage spaces
Dislikes
Reliance on touchscreen
Wallowy ride
Disappointing rear visibility

GWM Haval H6 News

PRICE AND SPECS
More hybrid family SUVs arrive
2 Sep 2025
SALES
Think Australia has gone gaga for Chinese cars? Check out the other countries that are lapping up the likes of the GWM Haval Jolion, Chery Tiggo 4, MG4 and BYD Dolphin
27 Aug 2025
EXISTING MODELS
China's new Toyota RAV4 smasher! 2026 GWM Haval H6 price and specifications confirmed as cut-price Kia Sportage rival locked in for Australia with the addition of plug-in hybrid power
1 Jul 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
2026 Toyota RAV4 plug-in hybrid comparison: How will the game-changing new car shape up against well-established rivals in the 2025 BYD Sealion 6, Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV and GWM Haval H6GT Ultra PHEV?
23 May 2025
UPCOMING MODELS
China's new answer to the BYD Atto 3 and Chery Omoda E5! GWM earmarks Xiaolong prototype electric car for potential future in Australia at Shanghai
2 May 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
GWM confirms BYD, Toyota smashing plan: All future Haval hybrid models will be all-wheel drive as it takes on plug-in hybrid heavyweights such as Hyundai, Mitsubishi and BYD
29 Apr 2025
OPINION
Is brand loyalty a thing of the past in the Australian new vehicle market? Why the new wave of challenger brands like MG, BYD and GWM will detach an increasing number of buyers from their long-term favourites | Opinion
27 Apr 2025
INDUSTRY NEWS
The biggest threat to Hyundai and Kia? Former Holden engineer to give GWM the edge over Chinese rivals with Australia-specific ride and handling program but when will the changes arrive on the GWM Haval H6, Tank 300, and Cannon ute?
26 Mar 2025
SALES
This Chinese brand could outsell Nissan, Isuzu and even MG in 2025! How the GWM Haval Jolion and H6 SUVs and Cannon ute will help boost sales
18 Mar 2025
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GWM Haval H6 Interior

The cabin feels modern and well thought out, with a clean dash design and a floating centre console.

Soft-touch surfaces and ambient lighting give the interior an upscale feel, especially in the flagship Ultra trims.

A large 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia sytem, paired with a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, sits at the centre of the tech-focused layout.

GWM Haval H6 Engine

There are now three powertrains available.

The standard H6 uses a 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol engine producing 170kW and 380Nm.

This is paired with a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission with drive sent to the front wheels only.

The H6 Hybrid combines a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an electric motor for a combined output of 179kW and 530Nm, channelled through an innovative two-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission (DHT) to the front wheels.

The new H6 PHEV also has a 1.5-litre petrol engine, but depending on the configuration it has either one or two electric motors.

The front-wheel drive H6 PHEV only has one electric motor and system outputs of 240kW/540Nm, whereas the H6 PHEV all-wheel drive has two electric motors (one on each axle) and system outputs of 268kW/760Nm.

GWM Haval H6 Colours

The 2026 GWM Haval H6 is currently available in four exterior paint colours – Hamilton White, Ayers Grey, Golden Black and Astral Pearl. It has said it's working on bring two more colour options.

Astral Pearl
Ayers Grey
Golden Black
Hamilton White

GWM Haval H6 FAQs

Can you strip the sump plug during an oil change for a 2022 Haval H6?

This occurs more often than you think and it’s often caused by overtightening of the sump plug when the old oil has been drained out and the new stuff is ready to go in. Generally speaking, the sump plug will be screwing into either a thin metal oil pan or a rather soft alloy sump. Either way, too much torque on the spanner that tightens it can easily strip the treads and leave you stranded. This is far from just a Haval problem – many makes and models have suffered the same fate.

The fix is usually to get the vehicle to a workshop where the mechanic can either drill out the messed up threads and cut a new thread to take an oversized sump plug. Done carefully, this can often be achieved without removing the sump.

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The dash is deformed in my GWM Haval H6 Ultra Hybrid

It sounds as though the material the dashboard structure or skin is made from has started to collapse or degrade in some other way. If the structure beneath the vinyl skin of the dashboard fails, you could conceivably wind up with a mis-shapen dash.

While that might sound trivial, it’s important that this gets fixed as this part of the dashboard houses the airbag. And if the opening for the airbag is not the right shape or is compromised somehow, it could affect the correct deployment of the airbag in a crash. And the consequences of that aren’t hard to imagine.

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Why is my 2022 Haval H6 Ultra constantly beeping?

The best advice here is to disconnect the battery and contact the dealership. Any time there’s odd electrical behaviour combined with a burning smell, there’s a decent chance you have an electrical short-circuit on your hands. And that can easily lead to a fire that could destroy the car and anything near it.

By disconnecting the battery, you’re removing the power source that is making something hot enough to produce the burning smell. The constant beeping, meanwhile could be a symptom of the same thing as the shorted or damaged wiring allows the warning beeper to continue blaring away even though the ignition is turned off.

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GWM Haval H6 Accessories

As standard all GWM Haval H6 variants get 19-inch black alloy wheels, automatic LED headlights, LED tail-lights, heated and folding side mirrors, a hands-free power tailgate (exc. Lux petrol), 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, 14.6-inch touchscreen multimedia system, wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, voice assistant, 50W wireless phone charger, synthetic leather upholstery and electric driver’s seat adjustment.

Stepping up to the Ultra, as tested here, it gains rear privacy glass, a panoramic glass sunroof, head-up display, front stainless steel scuff plates, heated steering wheel, heated and ventilated front seats, as well as driver’s seat memory and lumbar support.

GWM Haval H6 Seats

The 2026 Haval H6 is a five-seater mid-size SUV with a focus on passenger comfort and rear-seat space.

All variants offer generous shoulder and legroom, and wide door openings make ingress and egress easy.

The rear bench folds in a 60:40 split.

GWM Haval H6 Boot Space

With all seats in use, the H6 offers 560 litres of cargo space — ample for weekly shops or prams.

Fold the second row flat and the space expands to over 1445 litres, making it one of the more practical offerings in its class.

GWM Haval H6 boot space

GWM Haval H6 Speed

GWM doesn't officially claim any 0-100km/h sprint figures for the Haval H6. It also doesn't list any top speed, though it should be able to travel at least 150km/h.

GWM Haval H6 Range

Fuel efficiency is a strong point for the hybrid, which sips just 5.2L/100km on the combined cycle.

The hybrid’s 1.8kWh battery recharges via regenerative braking, with no need to plug in, and its 61L fuel tank enables a theoretical range of over 1000km.

The regular petrol engine achieves a claimed 7.4L/100km on the combined cycle.

With the H6 PHEV, however, it has a 19.09kWh LFP battery pack that allows for up to 106km of EV range in the front-wheel-drive version and 100km of EV range in the all-wheel drive, according to NEDC testing.

GWM claims the H6 PHEV has a combined fuel consumption of 1.0L/100km in front-wheel-drive guise, and 1.1L/100km for the all-wheel drive.