Haval H9 vs Genesis GV80
What's the difference?

Haval H9

$17,758 - $24,990

2019 price

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Genesis GV80

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2024 price

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Summary

2019 Haval H9

2024 Genesis GV80

By Laura Berry

By Emily Agar

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 2.0L

Twin Turbo V6, 3.5L

Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Fuel Efficiency

10.9L/100km (combined)

11.9L/100km (combined)

Seating

Likes

Great value
Advanced safety equipment
Spacious and practical

What feature doesn't it have?
Superb comfort in cabin
Outstanding ownership benefits

Dislikes

Seats could be more comfortable
Agricultural driving dynamics
No diesel engine available

Not as dynamic/sporty as some rivals
Middle seat is squishy for adults
Very thirsty, will be painful at bowser.

2019 Haval H9 Summary

Not content with being China’s biggest auto brand, Haval is trying to win Australia over and is now throwing everything it’s got at us in the form of its H9 flagship SUV.

Think of the H9 as an alternative to seven-seat off-roaders such as the SsangYong Rexton or Mitsubishi Pajero Sport and you’re on the right track.

We tested the top-grade Ultra in the H9 range when it came to live with my family for a week.

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2024 Genesis GV80 Summary

The Genesis GV80 SUV has cultivated a quiet but firm following since its debut but there's a new variant on offer - the coupe.

Offered in one highly-specified grade level for our market, the GV80 3.5T Luxury AWD Coupe proves to be a fierce competitor with luxury and handling for it's European rivals - the BMW X6, Range Rover Velar and Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe.

However, the price point is starting to creep a little closer to its rivals, which might not be to everyone's fancy.

I've been family testing the GV80 for a week to see if it gets the seal of approval from my little family of three, read on to find out how it went.

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Deep dive comparison

2019 Haval H9 2024 Genesis GV80

Verdict

There's a lot to like about the Havel H9 - it's great value, practical and spacious, packed with advanced safety tech, and also darn good looking. More comfortable seats would be an improvement and so would a better feel to the cabin materials and switchgear.

As for the H9's on-road performance - the 2.0-litre engine isn't the most responsive and the ladder frame chassis limits its dynamics.

So, unless you need an off-road SUV the H9 is borderline overkill in the city, where you could step into something without four-wheel drive and with more car-like comfort and handling.

Verdict

The Genesis GV80 Coupe is a rare breed – it comes packed to the gills with features, has great ownership benefits and can easily accommodate a large family in comfort.

The fuel economy isn’t great but it looks and acts the part of a true luxury SUV. My husband and son were impressed and enjoyed all of the features it has.

Haval H9 vs Genesis GV80 What's the difference?

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Haval H9 vs Genesis GV80
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