I was seriously looking at getting a used Rav4, I’d done many months research, and like many I’d dismissed Chinese cars (shades of how Korean cars used to be treated) then got a lift in my friends Jolion, and was seriously impressed, which sent me down a UA-cam research rabbit hole. Yesterday I went to a car show, headed straight to the Haval stand, (intent on testing the Jolion) and was offered a test drive in the H6 hev, I’d never driven an automatic before, let alone a car this big! Both my wife and I were gobsmacked at the quality of the interior, the space in the back, the boot space, the sunroof, had I gotten in a Mercedes by mistake? After a quick orientation by the demonstrator, I took it for a drive, through a busy car park, and some tight manoeuvres to get out onto open roads, it handled like a dream, and I’d never used automatic or driven a hybrid before, it was intuitive to drive, and in just a few minutes I was confidently seeing what this car can do, wow, it’s got some grunt! I’d seen some reviews say it’s not that agile around tight corners, I had no issues, & the 360 cameras automatically showed me how close obstacles were, such a brilliant feature! At the end of the test drive I reverse parked with confidence, I particularly like how when I was navigating around a busy car park getting out of the car show and onto main roads, the 360 camera automatically switches on if you’re getting close to anything, I love this! I was also impressed at how quiet the car was, I didn’t even notice the petrol engine kick in, only when I put my foot down on an open dual carriageway up to the 110km/hr limit did I hear some growl! I have obviously read about the issues with menu diving for the controls, hopefully that can be addressed with some software updates, but for me, the main priorities are cost, space, drive ability & obviously value for money, and this hits the spot in a big way. I was initially looking at the Jolion, but the boot wasn’t big enough, and there was a special offer on at the car show, saving about £1.7k so it was an absolute no brainer, I could get a top of the range brand new car, for the price of a 2 year old middle range RAV4 hybrid. If I can get in this after only driving a manual smaller car, and drive with confidence and ease in just a few minutes, that is a very good sign! I’m 6’2” there’s plenty of room, for leg, and head, there’s plenty of space in the back for me, and it’ll fit 3 adults too. It took just few minutes for me to feel confident and relaxed driving this car, and I’m confident the safety features like the 360 camera, the elevated driving position, and the 5 ⭐️ safety rating will give my wife confidence in driving too!
Thank you for clearly pointing out, like , dislike.. I was testing out tje car 2 days ago.. wow !! The most touque among all mid-size suv. Here from Penang Malaysia.
Thank you for clearly pointing out, like , dislike.. I was testing out the car 2 days ago.. wow !! The most touque among all mid-size suv. Here from Penang Malaysia. Sure is quite very smooth and with lots of power, generally all the dislike is covered by likes.. I can accept it.. no issue Only no spare tyre need to go by faith.. I am going to get one.
Hi, I live in Australia and have an h6 ultra 4wd ( vanta which is the black version ) and purchased it recently second hand . I like your comments based on daily real life experience with the car. Reason that I did not buy the hybrid was the front wheel drive. As an old driver used to rear wheel drive in the old days, I never got accustomed to front wheel drive ( you don't teach an old dog new tricks 😂 ) . But I find your experiences so similar to mine that I enjoy watching your videos. Wish you a lot of success 👏👏
Hi Jordan, really appreciate your honest review and comments. Excellent from an owner. I read the turning circle/angle was big? Meaning you need a few 3-point turns out from a tight spot? Do you experience that? Thanks. Loke, KL Malaysia
Keep in mind with the HEV that the vehicle uses the electric motor for most of the braking - therefore the brakes are hardly used - in the Toyota HEV’s the brakes are generally replaced due to perishing rather than wear. So the disks are not having that rust rubbed off….
Harsh braking at curves can be corrected by software update. Book it at the dealers they will sort it out. Mine has been sorted and enjoys it over the meanders in Mpumalanga roads.
Hey Jordan love the vids! Requesting for a video showcasing all accessories and add-ons you've installed on your H6. on the drivers side theres also this compartment (near the hill climb button) just confirming thats all it is rifht? A compartment
Thank you! I don't really have add ons to write home about... I have made myself some paint protection as seen on the nose of the car, I have installed a sound system and that is pretty much that.. Then, that compartment pulls out (from the bottom) to reveal the fuse box..
Thanks for your videos, I’ve learnt a few things from you. When can you do a video on the parking assist and auto reverse feature? I haven’t been able to try it as it needs to be calibrated.
Jordan, I saw the screen showing BEV driving, Tandem & Parallel. What is Tandem and Parallel ? During Tandem Driving, both combustion engine & battery working together, correct? What about during Parallel? Only the petrol engine working, yes?Thanks
@@The_Actual_Jordan Jordan, I received an official reply from GWM. Just sharing it with others too. BEV Driving Mode In BEV mode, the vehicle relies completely on its battery for power Tandem Driving Mode In this mode the engine does not connect directly to the wheels where the engine functions as a generator to recharge the high-voltage battery while driving. Parallel Driving Mode In Parallel mode, the wheels are driven by both the engine and the high-voltage battery simultaneously. Full power to the wheels.
Thanks for the video, its great to get a real life review . I just test drove one, one thing i did not ask...is the headlight adaptive? Can you drive on highbeams at night with the car automatically dimming?
Very good review.. I highly appreciate as I'm on my way to buy a haval H6 & wanted to know any issues with such vehicle. Fortunately, there is none that's really of consideration..
What temperature do you live in and how is the ac performance? I have heard the cooling in not good. Your input in this regard will be much appreciated.
Guys, I live in Africa. Southern Africa. It is hot.. not as hot as Dubai, but in summer its 30 to 34 deg C, easy. It is above 28 every day mostly. I have no complaints about the AC.. And I have discovered how awesome that little AUTO button is. TRY it!
Thanks for the real life experience. It's always good to hear from owners and their honest experiences. Looking to purchase a unit very soon. Quick question with regards to the engine. Once you have picked up speed on the highway, freeway etc. I understand that the ICE engine will be doing most of the work. Is the power from the 1.5L turbo engine sufficient or do you feel that it struggles a bit at higher speeds?
Haha... no... NO, this car doesnt struggle... when you're at speed, the second that you want power ITs THERE! First all 300nm from the electric motor, and then comes the boost!! I will do a video that shows the car at speed sometime soon
I want to add on here and say that I have never, not once felt that the car has too little power. In fact, this car in all my kilos always had more power than I have required.... Even loaded up
@@The_Actual_Jordan Ah awesome stuff. Really pleased to hear that. Thank you for your feedback as that was my main concern. Keep up the great content 👍
I just bought a Haval h6 HEV, 2024 model. 1500km done so far. I experience grinding of the brakes for 1-2 seconds on when driving down a relatively steep hill. Otherwise no problem with brakes. But it's disconcerting having that grinding noise. Also the inside brake disc of both front brakes are rusted. Ie. The inner brake disk of the ventilated brake system.
@@siyasangamakiwane107 Siya, At first I thought my brake pads are shot.. And I took the vehicle to Haval several times.. They replaced the discs and chamfered the pads. I get the car back, starts doing it again... I later started thinking.... maybe this is just how they are!! Look, at first it was a WORRY. Now, it is nothing more than an annoyance. And again, it doesn't happen every day.. not even every 4 days. here and there...
I am not the worlds tallest man. As far as I recall I am 1.81m.. so I am not the shortest either.... so far I have no serious complaints... It would have been nice if the bottom part could tilt seperately though... I drove it to Cape Town and back without complaints however
@@The_Actual_Jordan No . I am talking about the 5- 6 switches, below the infotainment screen , which also has the camera switch for parking etc on one side and the other switches which has the boot door and light alignment switch on the other side. Your info is good 🙂
I was seriously looking at getting a used Rav4, I’d done many months research, and like many I’d dismissed Chinese cars (shades of how Korean cars used to be treated) then got a lift in my friends Jolion, and was seriously impressed, which sent me down a UA-cam research rabbit hole.
Yesterday I went to a car show, headed straight to the Haval stand, (intent on testing the Jolion) and was offered a test drive in the H6 hev, I’d never driven an automatic before, let alone a car this big! Both my wife and I were gobsmacked at the quality of the interior, the space in the back, the boot space, the sunroof, had I gotten in a Mercedes by mistake?
After a quick orientation by the demonstrator, I took it for a drive, through a busy car park, and some tight manoeuvres to get out onto open roads, it handled like a dream, and I’d never used automatic or driven a hybrid before, it was intuitive to drive, and in just a few minutes I was confidently seeing what this car can do, wow, it’s got some grunt!
I’d seen some reviews say it’s not that agile around tight corners, I had no issues, & the 360 cameras automatically showed me how close obstacles were, such a brilliant feature! At the end of the test drive I reverse parked with confidence, I particularly like how when I was navigating around a busy car park getting out of the car show and onto main roads, the 360 camera automatically switches on if you’re getting close to anything, I love this!
I was also impressed at how quiet the car was, I didn’t even notice the petrol engine kick in, only when I put my foot down on an open dual carriageway up to the 110km/hr limit did I hear some growl!
I have obviously read about the issues with menu diving for the controls, hopefully that can be addressed with some software updates, but for me, the main priorities are cost, space, drive ability & obviously value for money, and this hits the spot in a big way.
I was initially looking at the Jolion, but the boot wasn’t big enough, and there was a special offer on at the car show, saving about £1.7k so it was an absolute no brainer, I could get a top of the range brand new car, for the price of a 2 year old middle range RAV4 hybrid.
If I can get in this after only driving a manual smaller car, and drive with confidence and ease in just a few minutes, that is a very good sign!
I’m 6’2” there’s plenty of room, for leg, and head, there’s plenty of space in the back for me, and it’ll fit 3 adults too.
It took just few minutes for me to feel confident and relaxed driving this car, and I’m confident the safety features like the 360 camera, the elevated driving position, and the 5 ⭐️ safety rating will give my wife confidence in driving too!
Thank you for clearly pointing out, like , dislike.. I was testing out tje car 2 days ago.. wow !! The most touque among all mid-size suv.
Here from Penang Malaysia.
Thank you for clearly pointing out, like , dislike.. I was testing out the car 2 days ago.. wow !! The most touque among all mid-size suv.
Here from Penang Malaysia.
Sure is quite very smooth and with lots of power, generally all the dislike is covered by likes..
I can accept it.. no issue
Only no spare tyre need to go by faith.. I am going to get one.
Thanks for the video from an owner's perspective as from the influencers.. Have put down a deposit and looking forward to getting the car.. Cheers👍
Hi, I live in Australia and have an h6 ultra 4wd ( vanta which is the black version ) and purchased it recently second hand . I like your comments based on daily real life experience with the car. Reason that I did not buy the hybrid was the front wheel drive. As an old driver used to rear wheel drive in the old days, I never got accustomed to front wheel drive ( you don't teach an old dog new tricks 😂 ) . But I find your experiences so similar to mine that I enjoy watching your videos. Wish you a lot of success 👏👏
Thank you very much for your comments!
Can you summarise your experience? I’m looking to buy a H6GT Ultra
Hi Jordan, really appreciate your honest review and comments. Excellent from an owner. I read the turning circle/angle was big? Meaning you need a few 3-point turns out from a tight spot? Do you experience that?
Thanks. Loke, KL Malaysia
I did not experience ANY issue whatsoever with the turning circle, no.
Keep in mind with the HEV that the vehicle uses the electric motor for most of the braking - therefore the brakes are hardly used - in the Toyota HEV’s the brakes are generally replaced due to perishing rather than wear. So the disks are not having that rust rubbed off….
Harsh braking at curves can be corrected by software update. Book it at the dealers they will sort it out. Mine has been sorted and enjoys it over the meanders in Mpumalanga roads.
Hey Jordan love the vids! Requesting for a video showcasing all accessories and add-ons you've installed on your H6. on the drivers side theres also this compartment (near the hill climb button) just confirming thats all it is rifht? A compartment
Thank you!
I don't really have add ons to write home about... I have made myself some paint protection as seen on the nose of the car, I have installed a sound system and that is pretty much that..
Then, that compartment pulls out (from the bottom) to reveal the fuse box..
Thanks for your videos, I’ve learnt a few things from you.
When can you do a video on the parking assist and auto reverse feature? I haven’t been able to try it as it needs to be calibrated.
Ill try to do one next week
Try checking the brake calipers....it happened to my car and after the dealer changed the calipers, brake squeak is gone
Jordan, I saw the screen showing BEV driving, Tandem & Parallel. What is Tandem and Parallel ?
During Tandem Driving, both combustion engine & battery working together, correct?
What about during Parallel? Only the petrol engine working, yes?Thanks
Hi, I always wondered why so many modes are really necessary. To be honest with you, I could never really figure it out completely myself...
@@The_Actual_Jordan Jordan, I received an official reply from GWM. Just sharing it with others too.
BEV Driving Mode
In BEV mode, the vehicle relies completely on its battery for power
Tandem Driving Mode
In this mode the engine does not connect directly to the wheels where the engine functions as a generator to recharge the high-voltage battery while driving.
Parallel Driving Mode
In Parallel mode, the wheels are driven by both the engine and the high-voltage battery simultaneously. Full power to the wheels.
Thanks for the video, its great to get a real life review . I just test drove one, one thing i did not ask...is the headlight adaptive? Can you drive on highbeams at night with the car automatically dimming?
No they are not... but I have to add the headlights are REALLY good!
Hi Jordan,
Could you do a video comparison of your brothers Rav 4 and your Haval?
I am planning such a video, yes..
Very good review.. I highly appreciate as I'm on my way to buy a haval H6 & wanted to know any issues with such vehicle. Fortunately, there is none that's really of consideration..
Glad it helped
Please do buckle up for your own safety. Good video nonetheless 👍🏻
What temperature do you live in and how is the ac performance? I have heard the cooling in not good. Your input in this regard will be much appreciated.
Its real, i have one Just 1000 km, and i dont Know why, but at high speed the a/c doesnt feel cold, but the truck is wonderfull in all other aspects
@@Frexwek Have you tried setting it to "strong" ?
Guys, I live in Africa.
Southern Africa. It is hot.. not as hot as Dubai, but in summer its 30 to 34 deg C, easy. It is above 28 every day mostly. I have no complaints about the AC.. And I have discovered how awesome that little AUTO button is. TRY it!
Thanks for the real life experience. It's always good to hear from owners and their honest experiences. Looking to purchase a unit very soon.
Quick question with regards to the engine. Once you have picked up speed on the highway, freeway etc. I understand that the ICE engine will be doing most of the work. Is the power from the 1.5L turbo engine sufficient or do you feel that it struggles a bit at higher speeds?
Haha... no... NO, this car doesnt struggle... when you're at speed, the second that you want power ITs THERE! First all 300nm from the electric motor, and then comes the boost!!
I will do a video that shows the car at speed sometime soon
I want to add on here and say that I have never, not once felt that the car has too little power. In fact, this car in all my kilos always had more power than I have required.... Even loaded up
@@The_Actual_Jordan Ah awesome stuff. Really pleased to hear that. Thank you for your feedback as that was my main concern. Keep up the great content 👍
I just bought a Haval h6 HEV, 2024 model. 1500km done so far. I experience grinding of the brakes for 1-2 seconds on when driving down a relatively steep hill. Otherwise no problem with brakes. But it's disconcerting having that grinding noise. Also the inside brake disc of both front brakes are rusted. Ie. The inner brake disk of the ventilated brake system.
Sounds similar to mine... I have wondered if its not the regen system? My local dealership doesn't have answers..
Similar experience. I have 3000 km
Does this annoy you or can you live with it?
@@siyasangamakiwane107 Siya, At first I thought my brake pads are shot.. And I took the vehicle to Haval several times.. They replaced the discs and chamfered the pads. I get the car back, starts doing it again... I later started thinking.... maybe this is just how they are!! Look, at first it was a WORRY. Now, it is nothing more than an annoyance. And again, it doesn't happen every day.. not even every 4 days. here and there...
Awesome video
Jordan, how do you find the thigh support on longer trips? The seats seem small for taller people
Actually how’s the overall seat comfort and body roll?
I am not the worlds tallest man. As far as I recall I am 1.81m.. so I am not the shortest either.... so far I have no serious complaints... It would have been nice if the bottom part could tilt seperately though... I drove it to Cape Town and back without complaints however
I would live it if the seats bottom could tilt. The seat does tile as a unit though. I have to say, other than that, I have no complaints
Why would you use cruise control on mountains?
I tried to get a point across.. I don't use cruise control in dangerous areas..
Can you mention about all the manual switches on the left side and the switches on right side of console. Also the parking and auto brake systems.
You are speaking about the light and wiper switches? I am planning on doing a video about the parking...
@@The_Actual_Jordan No . I am talking about the 5- 6 switches, below the infotainment screen , which also has the camera switch for parking etc on one side and the other switches which has the boot door and light alignment switch on the other side. Your info is good 🙂
@@LeslieCoelho-kh4bc will do!
Launching soon!!
I see even some of the new mercs are coming without run flats and no spare. Same pump solution like haval.
Many current vehicles...
Interesting but you have too many pauses that make the video unnecessary long
Ok