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Hyundai’s next Chinese-built car has just been revealed and it remains a possibility for Australia.The Ioniq V sedan has appeared in Chinese homologation documents for the first time, having made its official debut at the 2026 Beijing Motor Show last month.The Toyota Camry-sized sedan will have full-electric and range-extender variants when it goes on sale in China.It looks like the Ioniq V will be a China-exclusive model at this stage, with potential for a global launch in the future, meaning Australia has not been ruled out. “We make it our business to study all overseas models and look at their potential for Australia, however there are currently no plans to launch Ioniq V locally,” a spokesperson from Hyundai Australia told CarsGuide.Hyundai's global boss Jose Munoz said at the reveal of the Ioniq V that its Chinese cars will define global vehicles, which points to its future export potential.“With significant investments into Beijing Hyundai, 20 new models coming over the next five years, the official launch of our Ioniq brand in China and the unveiling of Ioniq V, this is the most committed, the most ambitious, and the most exciting chapter we have ever written in this market.“China is where the future of mobility is being defined, and Hyundai intends to help define it, In China, For China, and ultimately, for the world.”Hyundai is already introducing Chinese-built cars to Australia, with the Elexio mid-size SUV, opening the door for future China-sourced models Down Under.The brand has been boosting its EV push in Australia, eager wipe out the fines incurred in the 2025 New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) performance period. Supply (unsold and pre-built stock) of its Inster, Kona electric and Elexio SUVs all increased by at least 50 per cent between Q1 and Q2 of 2026, with more sales expected to follow. There are limited other details available for the Ioniq V, with more expected to be released closer to launch. We know the car will have an 800-volt platform, supporting super fast charging. It has a standout design, featuring a sloping bonnet and frameless windows. It has an angular light set-up with sharp creases along the body. On the inside, there is a 27-inch central touchscreen spanning much of the dashboard, along with a head-up display. The Ioniq V is the first of 20 new Chinese Hyundai models being planned in the next five years. 

Toyota has slashed the price on some of its Tundra full-size pick-up models in Australia. The brand is offering its Tundra units from the 2025 model year without on-road costs and as well as a $10,000 cashback offer. Before on-road costs pricing for the Tundra starts from $155,900, with the top grade variant costing $172,990, so this deal represents a sizeable drop. The deal lasts until the 30th of June this year. The brand is looking to clear out stock of its older Tundra units, with the 2026 Tundra model now in showrooms. Ford is also offering a stock-clearing deal on its rival F-150 pick-up. Its 2024 model year stock is available from $115,000 (drive-away), which essentially cuts out the on-road costs.The Tundra has had a tough battle up against its rivals such as the F-150, Chevrolet Silverado and Ram pick-ups, trailing all three in the sales charts. This latest price cut is part of a broader plan from the brand to increase its competitiveness in the market. The Tundra has been subject to several big advertising campaigns in the past few months, and the brand told CarsGuide last month it remained confident of making inroads in the segment. “The Tundra is a great truck. I get a lot of feedback from reviewers or customers about the performance of the vehicle,” Toyota Australia Vice President of Sales and Marketing John Pappas said.  “The fact is that we need to get the awareness out there, and that's really our prime motive right now. And then we're very confident that once people are aware of it and they test drive it, then we're confident that it will be successful.”The Tundra has a 3.5-litre turbo-petrol engine and electric motor as part of a plugless hybrid set-up, producing 326kW and 790Nm. This is a similar set-up to the one introduced on the recently-unveiled hybrid LandCruiser.  

Vice President of Zeekr Group Mars Chen said a pick-up truck, or ute is certainly not off-the-table for the luxury brand’s future plans.Chen said it is something the company is having an intense discussion about right now.“But for now, it is just a discussion. You know, we want to redefine every single segment. Once we identify the segment, Zeekr will check how disruptive we can be if we enter,” said Chen.“So pick-up… MPV we’ve already done, roadster is also something we haven’t done yet, we’re only five years old, so in the coming years we have the curiosity to do it, but it’s not a concrete thing.”“At this moment, we are definitely focussed on SUV. As you know, SUV and pick-up are the top two segments in Australia, so based on our studies, 9X will enter toward the end of the year, and 8X the beginning of next year. “No doubt we will make it very clear our intention in the SUV segment.”“Hardcore off-road is definitely one direction, and we’re doing the research, but if we create a G-Wagon style, or Box this isn’t clear yet. Even 8X and 9X is not bad for the off-road segment. They’re not so extreme, but they definitely have some capability,” he said.Chen’s desire to set Zeekr apart from rivals may be the one thing that stops a future 4WD or ute.He said Zeekr might not have enough space to manoeuvre to really set itself apart, considering the multitude of new 4WDs and utes coming out of China.“If we cannot create enough differentiation, of course we won’t just follow or replicate .”“For Zeekr, I think we’re going to consolidate more. Every model needs to be global. It makes no sense to customise models just for one country. Even in China.”He noted in the premium segment, many well-regarded luxury brands were struggling to find traction with once popular offerings. Chen said the exception tended to be boxy off-roaders, with the G-Wagen and Defender in particular performing above similarly priced options from BMW and Audi.“If we want to be in that segment, we need to be a global brand.”He said Zeekr was still compiling “concrete information” on the ute segment to determine its direction, but specifically called out the Ford F-150 as being a volume-leader, perhaps suggesting Zeekr could look to the US-sized pick-up market for inspiration.The brand’s electrified approach, which sees its 8X and 9X SUVs have monstrous power outputs (up to 1030kW/1410Nm) whilst maintaining a powerful but modestly-sized petrol engine (205kW/410Nm), could be more of a circuit breaker in a segment which is still mainly dominated by V6 turbo or V8 petrol engines.Many rival automakers are investigating the potential of range-extender hybrids for large-size pick-up trucks, as is the case with Volkswagen’s re-booted Scout brand for the Americas.There could be more surprises to come if Zeekr chooses to forge down the ute and 4x4 path. One notable display at the Beijing Motor Show was the Geely-aligned Horse Powertrain stand.The company, which is a joint venture between Geely and Renault and exclusively manufactures engines and hybrid powertrains, was displaying a brand new 3.0-litre twin-turbo V6 engine mated to a unique four-speed hybrid transmission housing dual electric motors. The brand’s representatives told CarsGuide at the show this set-up is expressly designed for high-output off-road and towing applications, seemingly uniquely suited to any large Geely or Zeekr 4x4 in the future.

Electric cars are finally having their moment. As petrol and diesel prices soar, it appears everyone on the fence about buying an electric vehicle (EV) have taken the plunge.Having steadily hovered around the 10 per cent total market share for the past 18 months, EVs accounted for more than 16 per cent in April. That means approximately one-in-six cars sold last month were battery-powered.But perhaps even more interesting than just the total number of EVs sold, was who was selling them. The days of Tesla dominating the electric market appear to be over, with several new names emerging as popular options for Australians.Here are five of the most in-demand EVs in 2026.BYD Sealion 7For all the hype around BYD’s Shark 6 ute and cut-price Atto 1, the real star for the brand is its mid-size SUV. The Sealion 7 isn’t just a popular EV, it’s also one of the most popular SUVs on the market and was the seventh best-selling vehicle in April.Sales are up 342.2% year-to-date, but it isn’t just a sudden surge in the wake of the fuel crisis. The Sealion 7 has been a popular choice almost since it arrived. It was the eighth most popular SUV in its segment in 2025, behind some of the biggest names in the market - Toyota RAV4, Mitsubishi Outlander, Kia Sportage and Subaru Forester.So regardless of what happens with fuel prices in the coming months, the Sealion 7 looks set to remain a popular choice for anyone looking for a mid-size SUV, electric or otherwise.Geely EX5 If there is a biggest winner of the current surge in EV sales it is the Geely’s EX5. Sales are up 415.4% year-to-date, peaking with 1202 in April alone. That’s up from an average of just 328 sales per month in 2025 and its jump demonstrates that it is genuine demand in EVs, not simply availability, that is driving this current boom. The EX5 was already one of the most affordable EVs on the market, starting at just $41,990, so if it was simply price and choice creating this sales increase in electric options there’s no reason it wouldn’t have started last year.Instead, Geely is taking advantage of its appealing price and benefiting as Australian buyers look for a way to beat the pain at the pump.Zeekr 7X While it doesn’t have the sheer volume of others on this list, selling only 2698 examples so far in 2026, the 7X is proving to be consistently popular while growing in sales.It’s not surprising that it isn’t selling in bigger volumes like the BYD and Geely, as it is positioned as a more premium offering with a starting price of $57,900  that stretches to $72,900 for the flagship Performance AWD model.But averaging nearly 675 sales per month to start 2026, with a spike of 973 sales in April, it’s clear that the 7X is an EV with a growing following.Kia EV3 You may have noticed a theme with the previously mentioned models, as the newer Chinese brands have claimed the role of EV leaders. But one of the established brands holding its own is Kia.Not all of its EVs are proving a sales hit, with the larger EV6 and EV9 still returning relatively modest sales numbers, but the smaller EV3 is doing well. Sales are up 150.2 per cent year-to-date, helping it become the most popular small electric SUV in its price range.The EV3 has garnered critical acclaim and has been slowly building a customer base, likely appealing to those looking to make the electric switch with a brand they know and trust.Sales of the larger EV5 are also up in 2026, but nowhere near to the same level, increasing only 28.7 per cent as it competes directly against the Sealion 7, EX5 and even the 7X.Toyota bZ4XCompared to the other cars on this list the total 2026 sales of just 1323 looks a bit poor, but when you consider how the bZ4X has performed previously it is having a breakout moment.Toyota’s first EV averaged less than 87 sales per month in 2025 but in 2026 it is averaging 330 sales per month so far; peaking at 483 sales in April.This is likely thanks to a renewed marketing push from Toyota, the RAV4 changeover and the high petrol prices leading Australian buyers to give it another look. How long this continues remains to be seen, but given the struggle Toyota has had with this model so far, this is a definite bright spot for the bZ4X.

Creating the ultra-limited Lamborghini Fenomeno Roadster was no mean feat.Despite looking like a gas-axed take on the wild Fenomeno Coupe, designers and engineers were forced to almost start from scratch in a labour-intensive process fraught with difficulties that pushed the car-maker to its absolute limit.The result is the most powerful roofless Lamborghini ever produced, the latest in the line of 'Few-Off' models it makes for its wealthiest owners.Just 15 of the 794kW V12 roadster will be built, each are rumoured to cost more than €5 million (A$8.2m). The entire run is sold out, with just one open-air Fenomeno Roadster said to be heading to Australia, even though it will be left-hand drive.Loosely based on the current Lamborghini Revuelto, the problems began for the skunkworks team because the supercar's carbon-fibre 'monofuselage' structure had never been designed to have its roof lopped off.Effectively redesigned and strengthened to compensate for the alfresco driving experience, engineers used a new patented bonding fluid for the carbon-fibre, plus long and short fibres that ramp up rigidity. Modified front and rear crash structures have also been used, while a new cradle behind the driver and passenger seats enhance stiffness and side-impact protection, but it means the drop-top can't be offered with the coupe's full carbon-fibre race seats because there's not enough space to mount them.Even with a heavy X-brace structure added to the engine, Lamborghini claims the roadster's structure weighs "only a few kilos more" than the one used for the coupe.Once the foundations were set, designers attempted to tweak the coupe's styling for the roadster, but without a roof scoop the roadster's V12 was plagued by cooling issues. A complete redesign above the waist was the only option.Tweaks you might notice are the reshaped longer windscreen rail that channels air carefully to an all-new engine cover, plus a pair of roll-over hoops that were honed in the wind tunnel.Combined with the carry-over sharp lines, wide Countach-like air intakes behind the rear doors, aerodynamicists claim downforce has been boosted by 30 per cent, without any sacrifice in cooling performance.Featuring an overall shape inspired by 1970s racing prototypes, the long-tail Fenomeno Roaster sports the same striking hexagonal exhaust pipe, a hint at the electrified 6.5-litre V12 that lies midship.Tuned to produce a little more power 621kW (versus 607kW in the Revuelto) and 725Nm of torque, the V12 is still more than happy to rev to 9250rpm but is blended with not one, but three electric motors boosting power to a monstrous 794kW and 1075Nm of torque that is combined with an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission and channels its might to all four wheels.Fitted with a larger 7kWh battery, that also provides for a 20km EV range, Lamborghini claims its roofless Fenomeno can launch from 0-100km/h in 2.4 seconds, 0-200km/h in 6.8 seconds, while top speed is a very blustery 340km/h.Keeping weight down to a reasonable 1780kg, more fresh innovation reserved for the Fenomeno includes a Countach-inspired wheel design that saves an incredible 3kg per corner, plus Lamborghini's next-generation CCM-R carbon-ceramic brakes that employ discs made of long fibres embedded in a carbon matrix that's embalmed in a special coating and combined with 'organic' brake pads.It helps that there's also zero weatherproofing, with designers shunning even an emergency roof. Should the heavens open you and the car's cabin will be soaked.Speaking of which, the cabin is largely carried over from the Revuelto but with more options to personalise and customise.It's a similar story for the body that is offered in unlimited paint combinations, the show car's hue is said to reference the colour of the first ever Lamborghini drop-top, the 1968 Miura Roadster.Featuring a fully adjustable near competition-spec race suspension, the limited Lambo gets two bespoke Bridgestone tyre options that includes a semi-slick option.Capable of torque vectoring, the Fenomeno Roadster bags the same advanced 6D sensor and vehicle chassis management the Revuelto sports.If you're wondering why Lamborghini has made just 15 Fenomeno Roadsters, instead of the 29 Coupes, it's because the drop-top can't pass US pedestrian impact tests because of the new front crash structure. Engineers insist they could have come up with a fix but just ran out of time.The rest of the know-how accrued from the Fenomeno Roadster project will soon be rolled out on future series Lamborghinis, with snazzy ultra-lightweight wheels primed to make a reappearance very soon on faster versions of both the Revuelto and smaller Temerario.

A few weeks ago we looked at the wrong cars that arrived at the wrong time.The likes of the Holden Commodore ZB, Range Rover Evoque Convertible and Tesla Cybertruck that flopped and were always destined to flop.This time around we’re being more positive and taking a look at those cars that have arrived at precisely the right moment. We’ve also kept it more relevant, with several recent arrivals making our list - plus a few old favourites.Let us know in the comments or on social media if we got it right or if you think we missed some obvious examples of the right car at the right time.MG4 UrbanFew cars have launched at such an optimum time as MG’s latest. This small hatch costs less than a Toyota Corolla Hybrid but is all-electric, meaning you’re saving money on the purchase price and then (in theory) on the running costs.Hitting Australian roads the same month petrol prices started to spike and interest in electric vehicles (EVs) surged, MG may have given Australian customers exactly what they want.It’s too early to tell if it will be a sales success or not, so we may end up looking wrong in hindsight, but all signs point to it being a prime example of the right car at the right time.BYD Shark 6To many observers the idea of a plug-in hybrid dual-cab ute was a foolish one. The ute market is dominated by diesels and BYD’s radical concept was going to fall flat on its face.It turns out those observers were dead wrong. The Shark 6 has proven to be an immediate sales success, as ute buyers have embraced its combination of electric and turbocharged petrol power.Its early success was helped by fringe benefit tax breaks, but its on-going popularity suggests there has been a shift in the buying habits of Australian ute customers.Chery Tiggo 4 ProWe didn’t say this was a list of the ‘best cars’, because the Tiggo 4 Pro has its flaws, but it is another prime example of a car brand filling a gap in the market at precisely the right moment.The diminutive SUV has become a runaway sales hit for the Chinese brand for one key reason - value. It may not be perfect, but with a starting price of $23,990 drive-away it is one of the most-affordable new cars you can buy.At that price it doesn’t have to be flawless, and Chery has had no trouble finding buyers that have been priced out by the likes of Toyota, Hyundai and Ford, looking for their first new car.Holden Commodore VBRising oil prices driving petrol prices to new heights and creating a surge in demand for smaller, more efficient models - sounds familiar, right? I’m not talking about 2026, I’m talking about the 1979 energy crisis and the arrival of the then-new Holden Commodore.Smaller and more fuel-efficient than the Kingswood it replaced, the Commodore was just what Australian buyers were looking for at that point. The original VB Commodore became an almost-immediate sales leader for Holden, setting the legacy that continued for more than four decades.Ford Ranger (T6)When Ford launched the new, Australian-developed Ranger in 2011 the sales charts were dominated by small cars. The Mazda3 was the best-seller that year and the Toyota Corolla, Holden Cruze and Hyundai i30 were all amongst the top six.We didn’t know it then, but the T6 Ranger was about to radically alter the Australian automotive landscape. By 2013 it was inside the top 10 sellers and within five years it was locked into the top five most popular models.It has since gone on to topple the beloved Toyota HiLux, not only as Australia’s favourite ute, but as Australia’s favourite new vehicle.Whether Ford predicted it or not, the more refined, family-friendly Ranger was just what people were looking for. The Ranger effectively replaced the Falcon in Ford Australia’s line-up (and likely in plenty of driveways) as the ute evolved from workhorse to family favourite.

JAC has joined the race to be the new Chinese Holden in Australia, raiding the the now-defunct homegrown brand's former engineering stocks to deliver an Aussie-feeling ride and handling tune to its vehicl

Kia is readying a major update to its Tasman ute to hopefully fix sales that have been softer than originally anticipated in Australia.The Tasman, which was revealed in 2024 and launched locally last year, was one of the most anticipated new vehicle launches for the South Korean carmaker to date, especially from an Australian perspective.The ute’s exterior design has polarised the public with some loving its boxy looks and plush interior, whereas others lament the awkward headlight placement, among other points.So far Australian sales haven’t met targets. Initially it was targeting 20,000 sales per year, but after the first four months of 2026 it’s on track to only sell around 5000 examples this year.Kia has already confirmed a mid-life update is in the works and this may be fast-tracked. No exact timeframe has been provided yet, but it could be as soon as next year.It’s unclear what exactly is set to change in terms of the design with this update, though the Tasman Weekender concept revealed at last year’s Seoul motor show could preview what’s coming.It featured custom front and rear bumpers with lime green accents, body-coloured wheel arches, among a litany of off-road accessories.As previously reported, focus groups and surveys have been sent out to Tasman owners in Australia on what they like and what they’d like to see improved."We've been quite vocal, and we always have been with this car in particular," a Kia spokesperson recently told CarsGuide."We're very vocal with our superiors, and up front. We're definitely being very deliberate in what we think might be hampering its sales performance."If we want to be a third of the total production volume, they've got to be receptive.”As it currently stands, the Tasman is only powered by a 2.2-litre four-cylinder turbo-diesel engine in Australia. In South Korea there’s a 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine.It’s understood a hybrid is in the works and it could feature the aforementioned 2.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine with dual electric motors.This ‘TMED-II’ engine already features in the Hyundai Palisade and is expected to roll out to other models within the Hyundai Motor Group.For now we’ll need to wait and see whether more information about this update to the Tasman arises in the coming months.

I have been to three Chinese motor shows in a row, and all three times have signalled a shift in the calibre of the cars, which are increasingly setting a global agenda.The first time, I wrote of the sheer scale on display from some of the biggest brands and the amount of interest around carmakers BYD, GWM and Nio compared to the stands of Nissan, Toyota and Honda.The Shanghai Motor Show a year later was full of ambitious new products and a lack of fear to try new things on a global stage.But this year’s Beijing Motor Show marked yet another, unexpected shift, which should continue to strike fear into popular incumbents used to topping charts in regions around the world.This time, things were somewhat scaled back. Gone were the weird and whacky Chinese domestic market specials. The stands were slick, professional and showcased a handful of global-market ready models.Above all, the flavour was international. If the previous two motor shows were experimental and expansion themed, respectively the 2026 Beijing Motor Show was an announcement.Chinese automakers aren’t just for China any more. They have their sights well and truly set at topping the charts around the world.The Geely Group stand was happy to show some older cars, such as the Monjaro SUV and Preface sedan, but also ones that were fully prepared for export, with a variety of fresh hybrid powertrains designed to please international buyers and markets with different emissions settings and charging infrastructure.Even the auto giant’s primary reveal was relatively tame, a concept sedan which previewed its new design language but the message was clear - this is our new unified design for the world, not just for China, and it is powertrain agnostic. You’ll know a Geely when you see it, and it will have exactly what you want under the bonnet.The same could be said for most of the other stands I had time to visit. GAC showed off its global market off-road SUV alongside an array of export-ready models, but it was the more obscure once-domestic-only marques like the luxury HongQi and the off-road-focused 212 which had taken a massive step up in terms of the international allure of their stands.Another very telling shift was the renewed interest in brands like Nissan and Toyota. Not so much the globally-recognised versions of these brands, mind you, but their Chinese joint-venture incarnations, which have created quite some hype in the preceding months in markets outside of China.Nissan’s stand went from a sad handful of dated sedan models in previous years, to absolutely heaving with interest thanks to its Frontier Pro plug-in hybrid ute and just-revealed Terrano SUV.Nissan has unapologetically re-oriented toward its joint-venture with Dongfeng in China for these models, declaring it has to lean on “China Speed” to reignite interest in its otherwise ailing global footprint.Toyota, meanwhile, showed a stand primarily of joint-venture models with BYD and GAC, many of which, it seems, may start to be exported as more of the world seeks a more electrified line-up than the Japanese juggernaut has previously been keen to offer.With context, this shift makes a lot of sense. Domestically, Chinese automakers have been engaged in a brutal price war, as Beijing’s subsidies shift between production of ‘New Energy’ models to the actual sales pipeline, as the government seeks to rapidly get combustion vehicles off the road.The result has seen the biggest players, like BYD, able to use their scale to sell models at extremely sharp prices in order to squeeze rivals on volume, all seemingly with the objective of being one of the last ones standing at any cost. It has seen a massive contraction in the number of automakers able to stay afloat in China, and with a market quickly reaching a point of ‘New Energy’ saturation, many, including BYD, have sought the refuge and higher margins of export markets like Australia.As it turns out, many of these markets have been ripe for the taking, particularly ones with low barriers to entry, incumbent market leaders not used to such competition, and little to no tariffs.It’s no wonder then, that as I walked around the Beijing Motor Show, I very much felt like every automaker was trying to sell me a car, rather than the local standing next to me.

GWM has confirmed an ‘all-new’ Haval H6 will arrive in Australia during the first quarter of next year, to replace the third-generation version that has been around since 2020.Larger, longer and promising higher-quality fittings, there will also be corresponding price increases to match, we’re told, up from today’s base H6 Lux grade’s $36,000 drive-away.This would put GWM’s vital new mid-sized SUV closer to direct rivals such as the Nissan X-Trail, Mitsubishi Outlander and Mazda CX-5 that all kick off from just under $40,000 before on-road costs.We’ll know more about pricing and other specification details closer to its Australian launch in February or March, 2027.Elsewhere in the world, Haval’s family SUV is actually not a direct replacement for the existing H6, including in its Chinese home market, but a different model altogether and badged as Xiaolong Max, H6L or H6 Max.Released there in early 2023, it was facelifted last year, meaning that the 2027 H6 for Australia is actually a facelift of a series that will be nearly four-years old when it debuts here.Whether GWM Australia adds the ‘L’ or ‘Max’ suffix to the new H6 is unknown at this stage.We understand the larger Jolion Max will be added to the regular Jolion range by the end of this year, to help fill the void left by the demise of the existing H6, allowing the brand to offer a value-focused SUV that is roomy enough for many families’ needs.The Jolion Max is closely related to the Xiaolong Max/H6L/H6 Max.In China, the H6L/Max is offered in a variety of powertrains that broadly mirror today’s existing Australian-market H6.The entry-level models continue to use a 170kW/380Nm 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo petrol engine, driving either the front (2WD) or all four wheels (AWD) via a nine-speed dual-clutch transmission. It can scoot to 100km/h from standstill in 7.6 seconds (AWD: 7.8s), hit 215km/h and average 7.8 litres per 100km (AWD: 8.3L/100km) on the Chinese WLTC cycle.More economy-minded motorists can choose a 182kW/535Nm (2WD) or 182kW/670Nm (AWD, or Hi4 in GWM-speak) HEV hybrid versions, boasting similar performance but a handy 5.6/6.1L/100km.As with today’s H6, there are also plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) grades, adding an electric motor and a choice of battery (23.7kWh and 33.8kWh), for 240kW/535Nm (2WD) and 280kW/670Nm (AWD Hi4). It is unclear whether these figures are combined. WLTC consumption is 1.0-1.3L/100km, the Hi4 PHEV manages 0-100km/h in 5.6s, while WLTC-rated EV-only range is between 95km and 140km depending on battery size.So, how much larger and more family-friendly is 2027 H6?Coming in at 4780mm long, 1895mm wide, 1730mm high and 2800mm in wheelbase, it meets or exceeds the current model’s corresponding measurements by 77mm, 9mm, 0mm and 62mm respectively.However, at 436 litres, the newcomer’s luggage capacity falls nearly 30 per cent short of the current H6’s 560L. Closer to the swoopier H6 GT (B03) SUV coupe’s 392L, it is not much larger than the smaller Jolion Max petrol’s 412L.All the H6L/Maxx figures quoted are for the Chinese domestic market versions, meaning many will invariably change for Australia.Lower boot capacity and higher prices aside, the newcomer’s sleeker styling, increased dimensions, claimed quality uptick and uprated powertrains should resonate with Australians.And that’s not forgetting the Australian steering and suspension changes GWM is implementing on all new models as they roll them out, courtesy of ex-Holden dynamics engineer Rob Trubiani.We’ll find out more later this year, ahead of the Haval’s debut early in 2027.