Volkswagen Tiguan vs GWM Haval H6GT
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Volkswagen Tiguan

$36,990 - $80,690

2025 price

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GWM Haval H6GT

$44,990 - $52,990

2026 price

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Summary

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan

2026 GWM Haval H6GT

By Tom White

By Mark Oastler

Safety Rating

Engine Type

Turbo 4, 1.4L

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Fuel Type

Premium Unleaded Petrol

Hybrid

Fuel Efficiency

7.7L/100km (combined)

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Seating

Likes

The driver's mid-size SUV
Straightforward, well-equipped range
Super practical cabin

Driveaway pricing
Warranty/service package
PHEV performance/economy

Dislikes

Hybrid? Look elsewhere
One too many touch controls
Ride harsher than expected

Rear window vision
Lane-keeping wheel tugging
Pedestrian warning cabin intrusion

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan Summary

The third-generation Volkswagen Tiguan is likely to be the most important new vehicle Volkswagen launches in 2025.

The popular mid-sizer has proven to have impressive staying power for the brand, with the outgoing version still impressing buyers despite being nearly a decade old.

What does this ground-up new version change? Does it have what it takes to maintain the nameplate’s reputation in one of Australia’s most hotly contested market segments? And what are some surprises this time around?

We went to its local launch to find out.

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2026 GWM Haval H6GT Summary

GWM’s Haval H6 competes in the highly congested ‘Medium SUV under $65K’ segment of Australia’s new car market where a staggering 22 brands and more than 30 models compete for buyers.

GWM recently released the latest MY26 generation of its Haval H6GT PHEV (plug-in hybrid electric vehicle), which replaces the original H6GT introduced as GWM’s first PHEV in 2025.

The new H6GT PHEV heralds the introduction of GWM’s ‘Hi4’ intelligent hybrid all-wheel-drive technology along with an upgraded interior design, which now aligns with the broader H6 range and is headlined by integration of the Chinese brand's latest Coffee OS multimedia system.

We recently spent a week aboard this sporty premium model of the H6 range to see if it ticks the right boxes to win buyers in this competitive market segment.

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Deep dive comparison

2025 Volkswagen Tiguan 2026 GWM Haval H6GT

Verdict

The new Tiguan is as confident as ever in its identity, even in such a crowded mid-size SUV space where there are so many models worthy of your attention.

No matter which version you choose, this is still the mid-size SUV for a driving enthusiast who doesn’t quite have premium dollars to spend.

While it may not quite expand its appeal as much as the brand hopes precluding a hybrid variant, those who are choosing this as their family hauler for the right reasons won’t be disappointed.

Note: CarsGuide attended this event as a guest of the manufacturer, with travel, accommodation and meals provided.

Verdict

New-car buyers wanting a medium-size SUV under $65K are faced with a bewildering choice of makes and models but the H6GT PHEV Hi4 is worthy of consideration.

Its value-for-money drive-away pricing combines a spacious and classy cabin, sporty all-wheel drive persona and rare petrol bowser visits if overnight charging and daily EV-only driving are fully utilised.

Volkswagen Tiguan vs GWM Haval H6GT What's the difference?

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Volkswagen Tiguan vs GWM Haval H6GT
What's the difference?