GWM Australia has made a raft of minor specification changes to the Haval H6 GT SUV as it prepares to launch a new plug-in hybrid (PHEV) variant early next year.
The Haval H6 GT PHEV will join the H6 GT Ultra in the 2025 lineup. The base Lux was axed earlier this year.
Both the petrol and plug-in hybrid versions have been subjected to a minor update, picking up cosmetic and tech upgrades including a revised tail-light design, matte black GWM rear badging, and intelligent voice command for hands-free operation of the infotainment system.
Sapphire Blue has also been removed from the exterior paint selection.
These changes apply to all vehicles arriving from this month onwards. The PHEV will join the lineup during the first quarter of 2025.
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There’s no change to pricing, although the Ultra is currently subject to a $4500 discount offer that ends on December 31, 2024.
From January 1 onwards, the Ultra will be priced at $46,490 drive-away, while the PHEV will start from $55,990 drive-away.
Full specifications for the PHEV are yet to be detailed, but we know that it features a turbocharged 1.5-litre four-cylinder engine producing 110kW and 230Nm, mated with two electric motors at the front plus another at the rear with 135kW and 232Nm.
Total system outputs are 342kW and 762Nm, while the 0-100km/h sprint takes a claimed 4.9 seconds. Claimed range is 180km on the NEDC cycle.
GWM Australia has sold 3140 examples of the H6 GT so far this year, representing 8.1 percent of the brand’s total sales volume.
Pricing
The base H6 GT Ultra is currently subject to a $4500 discount as part of a deal that ends on December 31. From 2025 onwards, the Ultra will be priced at $46,490 drive-away.
| Model | Drive-away price |
|---|---|
| 2025 GWM Haval H6 GT Ultra | $41,990 (until December 31) $46,490 (January 1 onwards) |
| 2025 GWM Haval H6 GT PHEV | $55,990 |
Drivetrains and Efficiency
GWM Australia hasn’t confirm full specifications for the H6 GT PHEV just yet.
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Haval H6 GT Ultra
| Specifications | H6 GT Ultra | H6 GT PHEV |
|---|---|---|
| Engine | 2.0L turbocharged 4cyl | 1.5L turbocharged 4cyl |
| Engine outputs | 150kW/320Nm | 110kW/230Nm |
| Electric motor outputs | – | 135kW/232Nm |
| System outputs | – | 342kW/762Nm |
| Battery | – | 35.4kWh |
| Transmission | 7-speed dual-clutch auto | 2-speed Dedicated Hybrid Transmission |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive | All-wheel drive |
| Weight | 1680kg | TBC |
| Fuel economy (claimed) | 8.4L/100km | 1.0L/100km (est.) |
| Electric driving range (PHEV) | – | 180km (NEDC) |
| Fuel tank capacity | 60L | TBC |
| Fuel requirement | 91-octane unleaded | 91-octane unleaded |
| CO2 emissions | 193g/km | TBC |
| Emissions standard | Euro 5 | TBC |
| Braked tow capacity | 2000kg | TBC |
Dimensions
GWM Australia has yet to confirm dimensions for the new Haval H6 GT PHEV.
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Haval H6 GT Ultra
| Dimensions | Haval H6 GT Ultra |
|---|---|
| Length | 4727mm |
| Width | 1940mm |
| Height | 1729mm |
| Wheelbase | 2738mm |
| Cargo capacity | 392-1390 litres |
Servicing and Warranty
Both versions of the Haval H6 GT are covered by GWM Australia’s seven-year, unlimited-kilometre warranty. However, GWM Australia hasn’t detailed the servicing requirements for the upcoming plug-in hybrid.
| Running costs | GWM Haval H6 GT |
|---|---|
| Warranty | 7 years, unlimited kilometres |
| Roadside assistance | 5 years |
| Service intervals | 12 months or 15,000 kilometres |
| Capped-price servicing | 5 years or 70,000 kilometres |
| Total capped-price service cost | $1780 |
Safety
The GWM Haval H6 model lineup – including the sportier-looking GT versions – come with a maximum five-star ANCAP safety rating from 2022 testing.
| Category | GWM Haval H6/H6 GT |
|---|---|
| Adult occupant protection | 90 per cent |
| Child occupant protection | 88 per cent |
| Vulnerable road user protection | 73 per cent |
| Safety assist | 81 per cent |
Standard safety equipment includes:
- Seven airbags
- Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
- Pedestrian detection
- Cyclist detection
- Crossroad/junction detection
- Manoeuvre braking
- Blind-spot monitoring
- Lane departure warning
- Lane-keep assist
- Emergency lane-keep assist
- Traffic sign recognition
- Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
- Intelligent Cruise Assist
- Traffic Jam Assist
- Reversing camera
- Surround-view camera
- Front and rear parking sensors
- “Full Auto Parking” tech
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- Rear cross-traffic alert
- Reverse AEB
Standard Equipment
Both the petrol and PHEV H6 GT will be sold in Ultra trim, differentiated only by powertrain.
All Haval H6 GT models come standard with:
- All-wheel drive
- Michelin Sport tyres
- 19-inch black-finish alloy wheels
- Tyre pressure monitoring
- LED headlights, daytime running lights and front fog lights
- Roof rails
- Hill descent control
- 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
- 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
- Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
- 8-speaker sound system
- Intelligent voice command (NEW)
- Dual-zone climate control
- Head-up display
- Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
- Comfort-Tek leatherette upholstery
- Heated and ventilated front seats
- 8-way power driver’s seat
- Wireless phone charging
- Ambient lighting
- Hands-free power tailgate
- Heated door mirrors
- Semi-automatic parking assist
- Matte black GWM badging (NEW)
Colours
Hamilton White is the standard exterior colour across the Haval H6 GT range. Sapphire Blue has been discontinued for the 2025 model year.
The following finishes are available for an extra $495:
- Golden Black
- Crayon Grey
- Atlantis Blue
- Burgundy Red
