2022 Haval H6 Hybrid to join Australian line-up

The 2022 Haval H6 Hybrid has been confirmed for Australia, with the economical SUV due to reach our shores early next year.

GWM Haval announced the hybrid variant would join the wider H6 line-up, using a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol four-cylinder engine coupled with an electric motor to deliver a total output of 179kW and 530Nm to the front wheels.

A 1.8kWh battery pack feeds the 130kW electric motor, which runs through a two-speed transmission – aiding performance and improving the car’s fuel economy at higher speeds. The carmaker claims the H6 Hybrid offers a combined fuel consumption rating of 5.2L/100km.

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Above: Non-hybrid Haval H6. Top: 2022 Haval H6 Hybrid.

While the Chinese marque is manufacturing the H6 Hybrid at the former Holden Colorado factory in Thailand, Australian models will be sourced from the company’s Chinese production facility.

Pricing for the H6 Hybrid has yet to be announced, but it’s likely it will aim to undercut the popular (yet less-powerful) Toyota RAV4 Hybrid – which is priced from $37,070 before on-road costs. The current Haval H6 range is powered by a 150kW/320Nm 2.0-litre turbo engine and is priced from $31,990 drive-away.

The 2022 Haval H6 Hybrid is set to arrive early next year, with the brand confirming a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre warranty and five-year roadside assistance will accompany the new variant.