GWM Haval H7 vs Lexus ES250

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GWM Haval H7
GWM Haval H7

2026 price

Lexus ES250
Lexus ES250

2022 price

Summary

2026 GWM Haval H7
2022 Lexus ES250
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4

Inline 4, 2.5L
Fuel Type
-

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
5.7L/100km (combined)

6.6L/100km (combined)
Seating
5

5
Dislikes
  • Divisive design
  • Compromised boot
  • No AWD variant

  • Modest steering feel
  • No folding rear seat
  • Warranty's off the pace
2026 GWM Haval H7 Summary

Another new mid-size SUV from China has landed in Australia, but this time from a brand you might already be familiar with. 

The GWM Haval H7 is the third Haval-badged SUV to land in Australia built on the unfortunately-named LEMON platform, following the Jolion small SUV and the H6 mid-size SUV.

Speaking of unfortunate names, 'H7' seems a little dull when you consider its native name in China is ‘Big Dog’.

GWM says the H7 lands between the family-friendly H6 and the more rugged Tank 300, but with only a single front-wheel-drive variant available, is this dog more bark than bite?

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2022 Lexus ES250 Summary

It may be shrinking but sizable fish still swim in the mid-size luxury sedan pool, with the German ‘Big Three’ (Audi A4, BMW 3 Series, Mercedes-Benz C-Class) joined by the likes of Alfa's Giulia, the Jaguar XE, Volvo S60, and... the Lexus ES.

Once the brand's low-key, relatively conservative option, in its seventh-generation the ES blossomed into a full-blown design showpiece. And now it's received a mid-life update with an additional engine choice, upgraded tech, and a refreshed look inside and out.

Has Lexus done enough to bump the ES up the premium sedan ladder? We joined the local launch drive to find out.

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