GWM’s Haval sub brand has revealed its new H10 flagship plug-in hybrid large SUV ahead of its debut at the Beijing Auto Show. Featuring up to three rows of seating with five- or six-seat layouts, the H10 is a plug-in hybrid four-wheel drive aimed at cars like the Toyota Prado, Denza B8 and Land Rover Defender.

Based on GWM‘s new ‘Guiyuan’ platform – it will be one of the first products to use it – the Haval H10 will be offered with a choice of two plug-in hybrid drivetrains with up to a claimed 180km on the Chinese CLTC driving cycle from a 42.8 kWh LFP battery. The H10 uses GWM’s Hi4 dual electric motor system, as found in products like the Tank 500, and both 1.5-litre and 2.0-litre turbo-petrol engines will be available to provide further propulsion. Full drivetrain outputs are yet to be announced.

According to CarNewsChina, the H10 is larger than the big-selling Prado, measuring 5299mm long, 2050mm wide and 1970mm tall with a 3000mm-long wheelbase. Stylistically, it is quite boxy with quad LED headlight units, short overhangs for extra off-road capability and – for the Chinese market at least – a LiDAR unit on the roof for its active safety features.

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The interior of the H10 is yet to be revealed, but based on the brand’s latest products like the H6, we’re expecting a high quality space with a large touchscreen using its new ‘Coffee OS’ infotainment software system.

According to filings with the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the H10 upper-large SUV, a rival to the likes of Nissan Patrol, Toyota LandCruiser and Land Rover Defender, will be available as either a two-row five-seater or three-row six seater. The two variants are distinguished by their differing lengths – 5138mm for the five-seater while the six-seater measures in at 5299mm. Height, width and wheelbase remain unchanged.

It’s not yet known if the H10 will ever be sold in Australia, though local media reports suggest that GWM Australia is warm on the idea of it being sold here but is yet to confirm it for our market. If sold locally, the H10 would be sold alongside GWM’s Tank off-roaders like the Tank 300 and Tank 500, though likely with a more luxurious feel inside to differentiate the models.

Further details about the Haval H10 will be revealed at this week’s Beijing Auto Show.