Haval H9 vs Skoda Kodiaq

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Haval H9
Haval H9

$19,990 - $29,999

2019 price

Skoda Kodiaq
Skoda Kodiaq

$53,290 - $70,590

2025 price

Summary

2019 Haval H9
2025 Skoda Kodiaq
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Turbo 4, 2.0L

Turbo 4, 2.0L
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded Petrol

Premium Unleaded Petrol
Fuel Efficiency
10.9L/100km (combined)

9.2L/100km (combined)
Seating
7

7
Dislikes
  • Seats could be more comfortable
  • Agricultural driving dynamics
  • No diesel engine available

  • Engine can feel flat under pressure
  • Glitchy infotainment and climate controls
  • Reversing camera quality isn’t great
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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2025 Skoda Kodiaq Summary

In the eight years it’s been in our market, the Skoda Kodiaq large SUV has only seen modest updates, but the second-generation seven-seater marks a firm step forward.

You still get all of the clever practicality that Skoda is known for, but it now features a (slightly) sharper design, a raft of new features, improved technology and more room inside.

This week, my family of three has been living with the base 140TSI Select variant to find out whether this understated contender deserves more attention and if its rivals should start to worry.

 

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