Haval H6 Hybrid global premiere scheduled for tomorrow

KUALA LUMPUR: Bangkok International Motor Show is opening up tomorrow for the media and amongst all the great car brands showcasing their products will be Great Wall Motors (GWM). The Chinese automaker will be showcasing the all-new Haval H6 Hybrid SUV.

Now, Haval H6 is an existing model in the automaker’s lineup, the new inclusion here is the presence of a hybrid powertrain. With its new and exciting offerings, GWM is trying to follow MG's footsteps and become the next big Chinese automaker. It plans to make a place for itself in the Thai-auto market that is presently ruled by the Japanese.

For the same, GWM also took over GM's Royong production facility, after the American automaker exited the region. The said facility is GWM's third overseas full-process plant with a planned capacity of 80,000 units annually. This facility will help the brand serve not only ASEAN markets, but also other right-hand-driven destinations like Australia, South Africa, and others.

Coming back to the Haval H6 Hybrid, it measures 4,653 mm in length, 1,886 mm in width, making it a bit bigger than the Honda CR-V.

Haval is offering the H6 in two powertrain options - a 1.5-litre four-cylinder turbo mill making 166 hp and 285 Nm, and a 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo unit generating 208 hp and 325 Nm. Both the mills are paired to a 7-speed dual-clutch gearbox. Of the two, the 2.0-litre mill is available with a Haldex AWD system.

As for the H6 Hybrid version, it will feature a 1.5-litre DCT combo and the electric motor will hike the overall output to 243 hp and 530 Nm.

Key highlights of Haval H6 -

• Leather upholstery
• Head-up display
• Electric front seats
• Rear air-con vents
• Dual-zone climate control
• Panoramic sunroof
• 10.25-inch instrument cluster
• 12.3-inch infotainment display
• Level 2 autonomous driving ADAD features
• Auto-parking with 360-degree cameras

In Thailand, the Haval 6 deliveries will commence from June and the Thai-spec models will be manufactured in Rayong.

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