Subaru XV vs GWM Haval H6

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Subaru XV
Subaru XV

$18,888 - $35,888

2021 price

GWM Haval H6
GWM Haval H6

2026 price

Summary

2021 Subaru XV
2026 GWM Haval H6
Safety Rating

Engine Type
Flat 4, 2.0L

Fuel Type
Unleaded Petrol

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Fuel Efficiency
7.0L/100km (combined)

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Seating
5

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Dislikes
  • Thrashy 2.0L engine
  • Hybrid not super efficient
  • Small boot

  • Reliance on touchscreen
  • Wallowy ride
  • Disappointing rear visibility
2021 Subaru XV Summary

Subaru has always been a good fit for Australia.

Since the '90s, when the brand made a big splash with its rally derived Impreza and Liberty, Subaru’s rugged appeal has suited Australia’s tough conditions and recreationally adventurous buyers.

Cars like the Forester and Outback solidified the brand’s place amongst SUVs before SUVs were really a thing, and the XV is the logical progression of the Impreza range, slotting nicely into the brand's offerings of lifted all-wheel-drive wagons.

It’s been a few years since the XV launched, however, so can its latest 2021 update keep it in the fight in a quickly evolving and notoriously competitive segment against many newer rivals? We’ve taken a look at the whole range to find out.

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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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2021 Subaru XV 2026 GWM Haval H6

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