I came from a 2016 Tucson to an 2021 H6 Ultra. Test drove both the new Tucson and H6. I didn't think the Tucson was worth the extra cash. The H6 is a great buy. Enjoying it.
@@aru4riz Karma - It’s a full circle . The west built it self with the Opium money . Plus if you don’t share after all that , you get exactly what you reap . Future generations have to pay for their forefathers sins . 😂😂
@@aru4riz You are naive if you think those countries won't steal national secrets from China. You are just more exposed to the western brand of propaganda
I test drove an ultra H6 & was so impressed I bought it. The vehicle has far exceeded my expectations since handover. It is a very good quality vehicle, feels luxurious inside, plenty of grunt, and a comfortable ride. No issues with the vehicle at all & I have done 15000 Kms. Would I recommend the H6 ? Definately !
This is one of Australia's hidden gems of cars. To achieve this price even with low volume imports to Australia really shows you how much the big brands have been fleecing us for years.
@@UA-camgoblin23 it has been the best selling suv in China for many years now and its domestic price is even lower, so I don’t think they are dumping at lower price for market share
@@UA-camgoblin23 The retail price on Chinese domestic market is approx. 30% lower with higher spec (more techs) and same 7 years warranty. You might need to check your facts before trolling.
@@iamasmurf1122 Teslas are made in China now. Most electronics too. What's your point? Should everyone live like we're in the stone age to pander for your little grudge against our biggest trade partner?
@@iamasmurf1122 That's not a correct way of using the phrase "sell your soul". A more proper way is: Your ancestor had to sell their souls to be a criminal in UK and get shipped to Australia or the US to mass-murder indigenous people. Or: You sold your soul to the biggest terrorist organization in the world to pay them taxes to fund the 70+ wars and their evil propaganda that caused more than 10m casualties, famines, poverty in the past 70 years with all those war crimes they committed.
I own an ultra 4wd version in H6 for 3 months now, the handling and feature you get is exceptional. No single problem since. Things like further seating Adjustment (Paul wants it), the wheel spinning at launch (you won't get that if its 4WD), powered booth gate, full panoramic roof window, and vented seat and HUD! I recommend you guys have trial on that. Yes the only drawback would be lack of crashing test. It should be a 5 star given the loads of safety feature as standard across the range. 40k, what a bargain!
I viewed all videos and bought the same AWD for my wife, i had the chance to have a Test car to drive and i was surprised……the dealer will give it to us next saturday
I bought this ultra 4WD version a few months ago. It’s great. Running performance excellent and bass of music looks like my Denon amplifier and Bose speakers. It has great looks, just like a very expensive car. The power is almost matching my old Ford falcon XR6 . Value for money. Love it very much. More friends after seeing mine , say, they are for it.
@@ayoub5181almost driving for 21/2 years now. Still going well. Love it. Very comfortable, value for money. A friend bought Mitsubishi suv finding everything esp. the video screen small and blur. Not even has roof top windows and lacks many more. He regrets so much now, blaming his wife for switching the decision. I understand there are better models after my model. It’s always , in the beginning, and for a small bits. ( “oh it’s China cars , so no good. “ Quite Natural after years of West propaganda. Differently, I think about Chinese space station, Chinese big rockets , new C919, China bringing the moon soil back, going to Mars, biggest dam , fastest high speed train, greatest bridges, ship building is 200 times US capacity, Belt and Road that American scared of China development ) , then come a conclusion myself. Also happening, my ford car had door seals come dropping down like a rope , the door handles ripped off after opening the door, my new Panasonic TV dead after a few months , and then new Sony TV happily open on the New Year’s Day finding it open and dead on the spot , nothing come out, it’s dead. So I don’t trust the big name propaganda. Got believe yourself, your own research. Why I bought this Haval. Because, this Haval sold 3 millions in China already. The Chinese people likes driving all the big brands be it Audi, Masalati, Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, VW, etc etc and then for that year on, this SUV Is top seller in China. The Chinese change to driving this SUV, so there must be value for this. They are not stupid. I follow on and it’s a good decision.
I have the 4WD version. Totally blown away by the value. It is so much better than you think for under $40k. I drove the 2WD version & found it too lurchy. Yes the suspension can use some work but it is well beyond “just good enough”. I tend to use the SPORTS driving mode because I prefer it. The only thing I would say that needs work is: seating & seat position.The seats are super premium & beautiful. The seats are good but not great. More under thigh support is needed & the electric positioning is hard to get right. Without the lumbar support I reckon the seats would be uncomfortable. Automated parking is great for really tight spots as visibility is not excellent but it is good. If I could change anything it’d be seating positioning steering positioning (better reach positioning would be good somehow it’s just not quite right). I seriously recommend this car. It is good. It is really good.
Any comments on the adaptive cruise control? I heard the bloke say that it brakes very abruptly around bends and this is the only reason I want to trade in my LDV D90. But I don't want to go back to the same horrible cruise control. Also, can the adaptive be turned off and just have normal cruise control in this car? Cheers
@@isaak4416 they all do it really. Just use your foot at sharper bends where it looks like your heading for a tree or pedestrian or a steel barrier and it'll overrode the car. We have brandew Mercedes-Benz trucks and they do the same very aggressive, like one day peds walking around a bend on other side of road and when I turned it lined them up and truck thought I was going to crash. You get used to it really, or just use normal cruise and keep your own distance, not sposed to really use cruise in heavy traffic or weather anyway even it is great and will stop it's very abrupt and too close to the other car and will follow next car if stopped less then 3 seconds
Chinese vehicles have come a long way...Haval is one of the best brands there is... they are a reliable car brand too! Their interiors,features, safety....everything is great!
@@daniel.s8126 Don't be so paranoid. You're probably one of those 'I stand with Dan' whilst thinking every youtube comment is a dealer rep trying to sell cars. Be more worried about these new pandemic laws which will mandate vaccinate our 5 yr old kids.
@@daniel.s8126 mate i own one as a daily. 5 years never missed a beat. Been a great daily for me. It was perfect price for me as i didnt want to sell me weekend toy when we had kids. This allowed me to have a daily and a weekend car. No issues at all.
Did 5 months of research here in South Africa while in pursuit for a new SUV. Blown away with the tech interior and safety features for the price. Comes here with 7 year extended warranty. Test drove it and loved the punchiness of the engine compared to its more expensive competitors. Paid deposit for the super lux version. Not too bothered you cant fit a 2l water bottle in the door storage!. And its great to have this kind of competition in the market. Thanks for the review!
Just buy good quality kevlar vests, imperial armour also sell farmers kevlar vests that look like normal sleevless jackets, With the pertrol hikes only going up ...the lighter the vehicle ..better fuel economy.
@Tom, I see your comment is 10 months old now. I’m interested in the vehicle and would like to know how many kilos you’ve done and how long you’ve had it now? Do you still feel like it was a good buy since your comment? How’s the reliability? Also live in ZA.
@@MJ-rs5ci No worries. Car only has 1500km as I only do short distance drives. Car drives like a dream, friends are wowed by its looks both inside and out. (Random people in the street often ask me about it) Great power with 2l turbo which is difficult to get from competitors in the same price bracket. If you floor it, you will actual wheel spin it from a stop street!! (i have 2 wheel drive). Long term reliability will only be known in the future BUT Haval is china's leading SUV seller in a market of over 1.3 billion people so I feel confident. I actually will be upgrading it to the full spec H6 Hybrid when its released next month. Won't even lose money on the trade in as the car has gone up in value (bought at R480K, now its R505K). A joy to drive and always a pleasure to look at in the driveway. Hope this helps.
We've had our H6 Lux since August and we've been very impressed. We thought with the 7 year warranty to give it a crack and while I agree with all your points Paul, it really should be looked at by anyone looking for a midsize SUV. You will be surprised. We've had multiple people come up to us to ask about it at the shops and the blue paint colour is amazing.
Same, bought the Lux Energy Green a few months ago. It’s definitely worth it with the warranty and it’s decent car overall and shouldn’t be overlooked. People are intrigued by it, especially the design. All the best with yours.
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 China now makes more cars than any other country. So they have experience and motivation to be competitive by the size of their population.
Owner of a Haval H6 Ultra 4WD since late June 2021.Test drove many other cars first including tuscon, quasqai and the haval jolion b4 the H6. Love the H6. Best value for money out there. It's a BIG mid sized SUV. If they could put the H6 2 litre engine in the Jolion size car they'd have a big winner.... Jolion is underpowered in my opinion which is why I went for the H6. A couple of things they could improve for the next version - but nothing that would stop me from buying this great car... 1) Needs dedicated air con/fan controls or make a way to be able to control from the steering wheel buttons. Touch screen is too hard to use to change air con settings while driving especially when using google maps or car play. which take over the screen. 2) The angle of the top of the dash area and the front windscreen create a lot of heat reflected up to the drivers face area (I live in sunny, hot Queensland) and the angle of the air con vents really struggle to counteract that unless you run the air con on very high settings. Can't really get the air con vents to blow up to the drivers face to quickly cool you down on a hot day. 3) Minor only - but an ability to adjust the distance of the warning beeps would be nice - it starts beeping when you're still a long way away from any object when parking. Generally a great car that needs a bit of refinement to make it an excellent car but definately great value for money in my opinion in the Ultra WD version.
Agree. And this constant push for what are family cars to be sporty with taught suspension does my head in.. Almost all there driving are day to day family /work commuting on our shit roads so why would you want stiff suspension that rattles your fillings out? I'm pleased to see people comment on how comfortable it rides.. The other thing journalists constantly talk about is seats not "hugging" them enough yet so many are mid 5 foot small frame guys and they forget there are guys like me who are well over 6 feet tall plus average Joe's that have a little cushion so to speak.. .. I love nothing more than a flat bottom seat like my lounge where I can't feel the steel seat frame constantly pressing into my hip joints..
Just had 25k fixd price service. ($280.00). We knew we weren't buying a BMW x3 but the Haval has more than enough refinements. Around Canberra, 8.5l/100km. Travelling to Tumut or Sydney 7.4/100km. Watching your review your test vehicle had the same brand tyres. I put Michelin PS SUV on and the dynamic are 100% better! It has now has been tested and received a 5 star ANCAP rating. Value for money 10/10 Canberra service agent 10/10 Couldn't ask for more. Great, comfortable and roomy SUV.
I got the H6 Ultra here in NZ. People are worried about the re-sale value. The Tucson Elite is comparable to the H6 Ultra in features but cost 26k more in NZ. That's a lot of cash to keep in the pocket. So if in five years I sell my H6 for zero dollars I still have my $26k.
@@scottwilliam6141 I don't have a crystal ball. I can't tell you the re-sale value of the current Tucson in five years. But can say, I saved 26k, on the initial price. I could put those funds in a term deposit and after 5 years it'll be say 28.5k. Say you able to get 50% for the resale of the Tucson which puts it at 33k. Even if my H6 only gets 25% resale after 5 years at 10k, I still come out with 38.5k in my pocket. Pretty straight forward I think.
@@faagailuapo7768 Ha Ha Kiwi logic. From your figures the cost of a Hyundai would be 33k and the Haval 30k. From the 30 k you would deduct or add what you would receive from a term deposit less CPI or inflation. That is the financial summation.
@@scottwilliam6141My H6 was a tad over 40k, the Tucson Elite was 66k. I traded my 2016 Tucson for only 14k. I still think keeping the 26k in my pocket is a better bet than gambling on an unpredictable resale value.
I purchased the Lux model 2 months ago and definitely no complaints, its drive quality and features out do the sale price. I can’t justify paying $10k or more for a Hyundai or Kia which started with less credibility in Australia. Worth a test drive.
@@Simonejoy12345 The Ultra was a 3 month wait for me so I got the Lux instead. I guess with Covid it has affected waiting times. Anyway you won’t be disappointed, just drove interstate and back 1600km and it didn’t miss a beat.
Have owned the H6 ultra for 6 months now. Very impressed for what I paid, great fuel economy comparing to the Kluger I traded. I find acceleration can lag a bit on initial take off on normal mode however sports it’s very responsive. Still very happy with my purchase
About to buy the H6 for my wife, test drove it in Dec and was totally impressed with the quality, ride and unbelievable value for money, seeing a lot of them on the roads here in Cape Town.
@@JamesG007 , its still going strong, no hiccups thus far. Fuel economy is not great , i think my 335i was lighter on fuel but this is a much heavier car with AWD. Currently get about 13l / 100km driving about 30km a day (lots of traffic , so lots of stop and go). The only time ive gotten the claimed economy is on the open road.
I have a 4wd luxury in South Africa, I don't have seat warmers but it does come standard with the sunroof and I can adjust my seat height electronically. Apple car play only works on the passenger USB port. The bluetooth microphone for calls is terrible and that is apparently because it is on the passenger side, they didn't move it to the right hand side for the South African market. Speakers are average as mentioned, I find it sounds better when you take it off Dolby atmosphere mode and eq it yourself. The engine isn't great if you compare it to German cars but it feels as good if not better than the Hyundai and Kia's. The car is very responsive in sport mode, the driver assist tools work pretty brilliantly aside from the hard breaking in adaptive cruise control mode which can apparently be fixed with a software update.I've put just over 4000kms on the car in the last 3 months. My overall verdict is you get a lot of car for what you paying. The car feels smooth, fuel economy isn't great. The tech works like its supposed to. I am very happy with the purchase.
I too have a 2021 FWD Ultra in that red (19 inch wheels over the 18 inch premium and lux models) so the handling is marginally better, the infotainment screen is 2 inches larger over the lux and premium, comes with heated AND ventilated seats as well as a powered tailgate as well as a powered sunroof. The ride apart from that intrusive cornering in cruise mode is incredibly compliant. Fuel economy on the highway is outstanding for a petrol SUV (we've actually done better than the factory claimed). Taken it for a long haul with 5 occupants and had zero complaints in terms of ride comfort. Actually with 5 occupants and putting it in sports mode helps reduce the body roll that you get driving solo on the twisty stuff.
I'm a big fan of feeling cacooned when driving and the interior looks like an absolute dream for me. The floating center console and high door sills look amazing and would make me feel very safe when behind the wheel.
Until you tried an emergency evasive manoeuvre with that suss suspension and ended in a ditch. Also it hasn’t been crash tested, and GWM have a shocking track record in ANCAP testing. Also if you want safe and roomy, buy a wagon. SUV are not safe, especially with that much body roll.
From South Africa. Have the 4wd H6. Worth every penny. All other SUV are so expensive and don't offer anything close to the tech and safety features this car offers. Only problem I have with it. Its a bit thirsty on the petrol. A Diesel or hybrid would have probably made this car the perfect car. It's very nippy. Space for you and family is amazing. Long trips is awesome to do. Speakers are good. Ride is comfortable. Infotainment system is great. Android auto and Apple car play. Need a USB CABLe for android auto. The sunroof is amazing. My first SUV and love it. Safety features are ridiculous. At the moment. I love my car.
This car is actually not too bad for petrol consumption, especially for its size. Had a Toyota Camry before and it was more thirsty. How is this car with off roading? I bought the 2wd and have had no issues.
I have no interest in buying most of the cars you review, but still get super excited when you drop a new upload! Thanks for the consistently awesome reviews.
@@CarExpertAus my comment came across the wrong way. I meant to say won’t be able to buy most of them but still rewatch so many of your reviews. I am keen for your reviews on the MK8 R, Tiguan r and i20N!
I just bought the 1.5 turbo hybrid here in Thailand. All good. I do like graphic of your infotainment (different here and we have not had an apple carplay yet)
Hey Paul, came from a 2016 Sportage SX. Bought a ‘21 H6 Lux & Pleasantly surprised. Agree, the initial transmission engagement (it goes hunting) the seats need more thigh support & squab could do with height adjustment. Though the radar cruise is fantastic, I wish you could turn off the intelligent cornering function- it’s too intrusive. But the inclusions, tech, feel, size we recommend it. It not perfect like you expect a rav4 to be but we didn’t have months spare to wait, let alone the extra $15K spend for similar inclusions.
Bought Haval H6 Ultra last month and I'm loving it. The turbo charged engine flies on acceleration. Far better than regular 2L engine on my last car hyundai tucson. H6 is also very spacious and full of latest tech. Ride is very comfortable but not the best. I think hyundai tucson suspension was better. Still Thanks for your review it helped me with buying decision.
Under $34,000 AUD, this car uses all the so called premium materials and functions you normally have too pay lots of money to get from Toyota, Honda, Ford, etc., I am pretty sure the manufacturer of Haval is still making enough profit from building and after shipping this car too Australia. So, now we know, how much money the so called big brand car manufacturers got from our pocket and how black their hearts are.
Hi Paul, Love your reviews man! Haval "Hybrids" are coming into Australian market. Could you please do a comparison "H6 Hybrid vs Rav 4 Hybrid". Will be looking forward to it. Thanks & keep up the great work.
Took the Ultra 4wd for a weekend test drive recently. Love the interior and it drives quite well.. Coming from a Tiguan it felt very big . Especially the high bonnet line which put my off. Rear vision isn't good either. For the price it is still great value. Tow Bar wasnt available yet as option but dealer said maybe end of year.
Hey Paul, i have the previous generation for daily as driving to city in Abarth daily can be tiring. No issues at all in 5 years of ownership. It was perfect for me because I wanted to keep the Abarth for weekend and was looking for a cheap comfortable daily. Most likely will trade in for the new version.
Funny….I read the Chinese bashing remarks about their cars here and remember when Japanese cars started to flood our market back in the 70’s and people called them junk and wouldn’t last. Next was the Koreans to be knocked and now they are a force to be reckoned with. So anyone trying to kick the Chinese brand really isn’t the brightest. You get what you pay for….a brands new car with a warranty for peice of mind for under 40k, or a 5 year old euro out of warranty and thousands required for minor fixes. Me…euro guy through and through..personal choice. But I recommended one these H6’s to my sister as a kiddie bus and crap carter and she couldn’t be happier. She dosent care if it leans a bit at 120kph because she dosent do that. She’s driven my 2010 Audi A8 V8 tdi and thought it cumbersome, and now I’ve got a bi-tdi estate passat which she complains is noisey (road noise, and she’s not wrong), and too firmly sprung…same for my golf gti fun car. Each to thier own guys…but like them or not…Chinese cars TODAY I don’t think deserve the crap the older ones got.
I'm driving a forester 2020 now but found h6 better in many cases after a test drive, especially the NVH making it much more family friendly. Overall it feels more like a luxury car (e.g. try open and close the door you can easily tell).
I am very interested in haval H6 and mostly people recommended it as a worth buying car. Unfortunately my country haven't had any haval yet. I wish GWM cars will be in here soon.
Yeah maybe something like Volvos 🤷🏻♂️ or they could of got Saab like what saic did with mg…I don’t even know if Saab exists anymore some how… I liked their cars. Even Volvo is Chinese now isn’t it?
I am planning on buying a new car soon and since I have a family (wife and 2 small boys) I have been looking around for a suitable replacement for the 2015 VW Tiguan TDI Sport&Style DSG R-line I am driving. I have been considering the Haval and people have been recommending them but I also wanted to see the review especially from you since you are detailed and honest. Also considering the Corolla Cross, Jolion and maybe the Mazda CX5.
Tried all the cars in this group. Except for the cx5 2.5 turbo (which costs twice as much), the haval is much faster, bigger, cabin feels more modern and personally like the model better. Loving the h6
Sir, I have been watching you videos lately and I must tell you that you make the videos very detailed and interesting. Kudos to that. I have a request though, when are you reviewing the new KIA sportage? Looking forward to it . Thanks 😊
No, you made the right move. This thing will fall apart, rust and will have electronic issues within a year. Avoid Chinese shitboxes for a number of good reasons.
I think you have made a good decision , vehicles Made from great wall don't age well. The materials used in the interior always look great when new, but in 4 years time it falls apart. The resale value is extremely poor. And parts will be difficult to find in a few years since great wall made vehicles are not international like in the us or Japanese market .
Absolutely hate that slow down on even slight bends in road while in adaptive cruise control hope they release an update for that, we have the Jolion, some markets have had the update but seems Australia and NZ are slow for the updates!
The H6 Lux now has over 35,000 km on the clock and hasn't missed a bit. Fuel economy is around 8 litres, that's about 70% city driving. And you can do most dirt tracks with this 2 WD
I've seen a couple of videos regarding the Haval H6 crash test in China including a roll test and I have to say I was mightily impressed, even the side windows didn't break in the side-impact test - very good!
I know you said the Lane keeping assist hasn’t come back on, but I turn it off in mine and once the car is turned off it defaults back on again. It’s the only thing I hate about the car. Great review thanks!
Paul your final comment sums up all car comparisons today. If a manufacturer is competing in a particular segment then the price needs to be within a few dollars. NO car today is 20, 30 or 40k better than it’s nearest rival. But I’m sure a one eyed Toyota owner would disagree. Just look at them line up for a new 300 series!!
I TEST DROVE THE H6 HYBRID AND AGREE WITH PAUL: THE SUSPENSION NEEDS ATTENTION AS IT'S RATHER LIKE DRIVING A WATER BED. ALSO IT NEEDS 4WD AS THE FWD SCRATCHES FOR TRACTION ON TAKE OFF. 4WD, IMPROVED SUSPENSION AND A LARGER REAR WINDOW WOULD MAKE IT A WINNER EVEN AT A SLIGHTLY HIGHER PRICE. EXCEPT FOR THOSE POINTS I LIKED IT AND IT'S GOOD LOOKING TOO.
Most folks here are new car owners of this vehicle. I need the 100,000 km and above folks to speak up on it's longevity and money spent on upkeep. Thanks
Great review, Paul, thank you. I am thinking about the RAV4 Hybrid, Outlander PHEV and the Haval H6 Hybrid. It would be great if you can review the H6 Hybrid, please?
Haval H6 is really worth the money. It the best-selling SUV in China since 2015, safe, reliable , comfy, high-tech, luxurious inside, very good quality and cheap, proven by the consumers.
This thing along with the JOLION are selling like hot cakes in my country South Africa. it is such a pleasure being inside of it,very comfy as well. I’d recommend it without shame.
Hi, great vid! One question: I noticed the red ambient lighting on the dashboard, do you find it annoying or do you enjoy it? I tried to find out if there's any way to either change the colour or turn it off completely, but I can't find anything... what do you think?
With the fuel economy segments, maybe that can be recorded on the way before the performance testing. Idk, just a thought. You're doing a great job as always. I wonder what the resale values of the Haval is. You save 20k but how much do you lose after a few years? I do like the car, it's great value. Keep it for ten years is probably the way to go.
I've actually checked the price of previous models and considering they're behind in the amount of tech this model has, they've held their value fairly well!
Resale will depend on how well these hold out like grief free motoring and so far reviews from owners has been positive so I predict they will have solid resale value
Anyone owned H6 have found the AC is not powerful enough? Had road test today and outside 32 degree. Took 20 minutes drive with maximum low temp setting but still felt hot and sweaty. It just made fan noise but not much cold air came out the vents.
Haval H6 was the best selling SUV in China for 7 consecutive years (until BYD started its hybrid DM i SUV). It was tested in the wild west of China like Tibet for many years.
Hi there..very nice and informative review..i always follow your feedback..can you pl confirm if the vehicle you tested in this video was a front wheel drive or AWD variant?
I am truly over the German SUV experience ...due to nightmare maintenance etc .....I wouldn't automatically write off ANY Chinese product .... I'm in the market and I will go and see what all the fuss is about. Good review Paul.
I can see Haval selling well along people that used to buy Holdens. People that bought Craptivas and Equinoxes tend to have very low expectations, so they'd be blown away with how good the H6 or Jolion is compared to their old shitbox.
Wifey loves hers.. I was really surprised on the test drive. I am a little confused with GWM. We purchased ours in thailand produced in thailand H6 hybrid ultra cost converted to AUD 52k. I believe this model is cheaper in Australia and assumes the aussie models are also produced in thailand..
Mine in now at 19000 km had an accident from the back was stiff enough to not roll of the road thankfully no airbags were deployed because only minor damage was done
Great review, Thank you Paul, what the difference between high speed emergency braking and low speed ? The jolion have only low speed AEB, is it safer to have both high and low speed (like my Mondeo tat) please let me know
H2 had some issues with driving uphill so not sure about H6. Also, the parts if wanted to be replaced take ages to arrive and install. And lastly, the dealer that I have here in the west of Melbourne (Werribee Great Wall) isn't that great either, they make sure they rub the "cheap" part on you!
If you switched from toyota thus easily i doubt you are a toyota fanboy. You literally going from most reliable to worst reliable. Worse yet unreliable with no resale value.
@@warcrabcyber9908 Just it’s Chinese built car doesn’t mean it’s bad, and there are no evidence showing that these car have worst reliability. I own many Toyotas , other than reliability it’s a boring car.
@@bruce5030 toyotas are boring? With vehicles like the land cruiser, hilux , supra, this haval apart from the screen inside looks extremely generic on the outside, and great wall vehicles have a bad reputation for reliability
I came from a 2016 Tucson to an 2021 H6 Ultra. Test drove both the new Tucson and H6. I didn't think the Tucson was worth the extra cash. The H6 is a great buy. Enjoying it.
Off course. When you steal trade secrets from countries like Japan Korea Germany Sweden and built it cheap in China you get Haval H6
@@aru4riz ok Mr I-know-everything~ 😹😹😹
@@aru4riz Karma - It’s a full circle . The west built it self with the Opium money . Plus if you don’t share after all that , you get exactly what you reap . Future generations have to pay for their forefathers sins . 😂😂
@@aru4riz You are naive if you think those countries won't steal national secrets from China. You are just more exposed to the western brand of propaganda
@@aru4riz Name one car manufacturer that doesn't look at it's competitors and up the ante on their own production.
I test drove an ultra H6 & was so impressed I bought it.
The vehicle has far exceeded my expectations since handover.
It is a very good quality vehicle, feels luxurious inside, plenty of grunt, and a comfortable ride.
No issues with the vehicle at all & I have done 15000 Kms.
Would I recommend the H6 ? Definately !
Great to hear! Always like hearing from owners!
So you sell them?
@@paulwhat322 haval dealers sell them
How is fuel consumption
Wow….sounds too good, congrats
For the price the interior is the best I've seen so far its really nice.
This is one of Australia's hidden gems of cars. To achieve this price even with low volume imports to Australia really shows you how much the big brands have been fleecing us for years.
@@UA-camgoblin23 it has been the best selling suv in China for many years now and its domestic price is even lower, so I don’t think they are dumping at lower price for market share
@@UA-camgoblin23 The retail price on Chinese domestic market is approx. 30% lower with higher spec (more techs) and same 7 years warranty. You might need to check your facts before trolling.
sell your soul to the chinese
@@iamasmurf1122 Teslas are made in China now. Most electronics too. What's your point? Should everyone live like we're in the stone age to pander for your little grudge against our biggest trade partner?
@@iamasmurf1122 That's not a correct way of using the phrase "sell your soul". A more proper way is: Your ancestor had to sell their souls to be a criminal in UK and get shipped to Australia or the US to mass-murder indigenous people. Or: You sold your soul to the biggest terrorist organization in the world to pay them taxes to fund the 70+ wars and their evil propaganda that caused more than 10m casualties, famines, poverty in the past 70 years with all those war crimes they committed.
I own an ultra 4wd version in H6 for 3 months now, the handling and feature you get is exceptional. No single problem since. Things like further seating Adjustment (Paul wants it), the wheel spinning at launch (you won't get that if its 4WD), powered booth gate, full panoramic roof window, and vented seat and HUD! I recommend you guys have trial on that. Yes the only drawback would be lack of crashing test. It should be a 5 star given the loads of safety feature as standard across the range. 40k, what a bargain!
Thanks Haval! i mean Jack....
@@dylanslaney you are welcome FBI! I mean Dylan...
It won't get 5 stars if the safety cell isn't designed properly or if the driver gets impaled on the steering column...
I viewed all videos and bought the same AWD for my wife, i had the chance to have a Test car to drive and i was surprised……the dealer will give it to us next saturday
@@MarmiteTheDog it has already got a 5 star with C-NCAP in April 2021. Let's wait and see how it performs in ANCAP testing.
I bought this ultra 4WD version a few months ago. It’s great. Running performance excellent and bass of music looks like my Denon amplifier and Bose speakers. It has great looks, just like a very expensive car. The power is almost matching my old Ford falcon XR6 . Value for money. Love it very much. More friends after seeing mine , say, they are for it.
Do you still have the H6? Do you recommend it?
@@ayoub5181almost driving for 21/2 years now. Still going well. Love it. Very comfortable, value for money. A friend bought Mitsubishi suv finding everything esp. the video screen small and blur. Not even has roof top windows and lacks many more. He regrets so much now, blaming his wife for switching the decision. I understand there are better models after my model.
It’s always , in the beginning, and for a small bits. ( “oh it’s China cars , so no good. “ Quite Natural after years of West propaganda.
Differently, I think about Chinese space station, Chinese big rockets , new C919, China bringing the moon soil back, going to Mars, biggest dam , fastest high speed train, greatest bridges, ship building is 200 times US capacity, Belt and Road that American scared of China development ) , then come a conclusion myself. Also happening, my ford car had door seals come dropping down like a rope , the door handles ripped off after opening the door, my new Panasonic TV dead after a few months , and then new Sony TV happily open on the New Year’s Day finding it open and dead on the spot , nothing come out, it’s dead. So I don’t trust the big name propaganda.
Got believe yourself, your own research.
Why I bought this Haval. Because, this Haval sold 3 millions in China already. The Chinese people likes driving all the big brands be it Audi, Masalati, Mercedes, Ford, Toyota, Hyundai, VW, etc etc and then for that year on, this SUV Is top seller in China. The Chinese change to driving this SUV, so there must be value for this. They are not stupid. I follow on and it’s a good decision.
I have the 4WD version. Totally blown away by the value. It is so much better than you think for under $40k. I drove the 2WD version & found it too lurchy. Yes the suspension can use some work but it is well beyond “just good enough”. I tend to use the SPORTS driving mode because I prefer it. The only thing I would say that needs work is: seating & seat position.The seats are super premium & beautiful. The seats are good but not great. More under thigh support is needed & the electric positioning is hard to get right. Without the lumbar support I reckon the seats would be uncomfortable. Automated parking is great for really tight spots as visibility is not excellent but it is good. If I could change anything it’d be seating positioning steering positioning (better reach positioning would be good somehow it’s just not quite right). I seriously recommend this car. It is good. It is really good.
Have you tested off roading?
Any comments on the adaptive cruise control? I heard the bloke say that it brakes very abruptly around bends and this is the only reason I want to trade in my LDV D90. But I don't want to go back to the same horrible cruise control. Also, can the adaptive be turned off and just have normal cruise control in this car? Cheers
@@wcrash9361 ignorant car buyer here...what do you mean? Elaborate please?🙏
@@isaak4416 they all do it really. Just use your foot at sharper bends where it looks like your heading for a tree or pedestrian or a steel barrier and it'll overrode the car.
We have brandew Mercedes-Benz trucks and they do the same very aggressive, like one day peds walking around a bend on other side of road and when I turned it lined them up and truck thought I was going to crash. You get used to it really, or just use normal cruise and keep your own distance, not sposed to really use cruise in heavy traffic or weather anyway even it is great and will stop it's very abrupt and too close to the other car and will follow next car if stopped less then 3 seconds
The fuel consumption of Haval H6 is a bit high, I choose Toyota, although the configuration is lower
Chinese vehicles have come a long way...Haval is one of the best brands there is... they are a reliable car brand too!
Their interiors,features, safety....everything is great!
Absolutely!
@@daniel.s8126 Don't be so paranoid. You're probably one of those 'I stand with Dan' whilst thinking every youtube comment is a dealer rep trying to sell cars. Be more worried about these new pandemic laws which will mandate vaccinate our 5 yr old kids.
@@daniel.s8126 mate i own one as a daily. 5 years never missed a beat. Been a great daily for me. It was perfect price for me as i didnt want to sell me weekend toy when we had kids. This allowed me to have a daily and a weekend car. No issues at all.
@@daniel.s8126 You're welcome, CIA bot, I mean meifen.
chinese bot
Did 5 months of research here in South Africa while in pursuit for a new SUV.
Blown away with the tech interior and safety features for the price. Comes here with 7 year extended warranty. Test drove it and loved the punchiness of the engine compared to its more expensive competitors.
Paid deposit for the super lux version. Not too bothered you cant fit a 2l water bottle in the door storage!. And its great to have this kind of competition in the market. Thanks for the review!
Just buy good quality kevlar vests, imperial armour also sell farmers kevlar vests that look like normal sleevless jackets, With the pertrol hikes only going up ...the lighter the vehicle ..better fuel economy.
@Tom, I see your comment is 10 months old now. I’m interested in the vehicle and would like to know how many kilos you’ve done and how long you’ve had it now? Do you still feel like it was a good buy since your comment? How’s the reliability? Also live in ZA.
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No worries. Car only has 1500km as I only do short distance drives. Car drives like a dream, friends are wowed by its looks both inside and out. (Random people in the street often ask me about it)
Great power with 2l turbo which is difficult to get from competitors in the same price bracket. If you floor it, you will actual wheel spin it from a stop street!! (i have 2 wheel drive).
Long term reliability will only be known in the future BUT Haval is china's leading SUV seller in a market of over 1.3 billion people so I feel confident.
I actually will be upgrading it to the full spec H6 Hybrid when its released next month. Won't even lose money on the trade in as the car has gone up in value (bought at R480K, now its R505K). A joy to drive and always a pleasure to look at in the driveway. Hope this helps.
@@Tom-jc2fq Hi Tom, thank you so much for taking the time to reply. Trust you will have a great time with the upgrade.
We've had our H6 Lux since August and we've been very impressed. We thought with the 7 year warranty to give it a crack and while I agree with all your points Paul, it really should be looked at by anyone looking for a midsize SUV. You will be surprised. We've had multiple people come up to us to ask about it at the shops and the blue paint colour is amazing.
Same, bought the Lux Energy Green a few months ago. It’s definitely worth it with the warranty and it’s decent car overall and shouldn’t be overlooked. People are intrigued by it, especially the design. All the best with yours.
@@italia8647 lol I doubt people would be intrigued of a nasty Chinese car lol it's not a Mercedes. Perhaps because of the ugly Haval logo lol.
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 China now makes more cars than any other country. So they have experience and motivation to be competitive by the size of their population.
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 wow a lot of salt there mate dilute that just a tad
@@sleepyjoescumbag1663 no need to be salty about a car mate ,relax let the people decide what they want.
Owner of a Haval H6 Ultra 4WD since late June 2021.Test drove many other cars first including tuscon, quasqai and the haval jolion b4 the H6. Love the H6. Best value for money out there. It's a BIG mid sized SUV. If they could put the H6 2 litre engine in the Jolion size car they'd have a big winner.... Jolion is underpowered in my opinion which is why I went for the H6.
A couple of things they could improve for the next version - but nothing that would stop me from buying this great car...
1) Needs dedicated air con/fan controls or make a way to be able to control from the steering wheel buttons. Touch screen is too hard to use to change air con settings while driving especially when using google maps or car play. which take over the screen.
2) The angle of the top of the dash area and the front windscreen create a lot of heat reflected up to the drivers face area (I live in sunny, hot Queensland) and the angle of the air con vents really struggle to counteract that unless you run the air con on very high settings. Can't really get the air con vents to blow up to the drivers face to quickly cool you down on a hot day.
3) Minor only - but an ability to adjust the distance of the warning beeps would be nice - it starts beeping when you're still a long way away from any object when parking.
Generally a great car that needs a bit of refinement to make it an excellent car but definately great value for money in my opinion in the Ultra WD version.
I've got the Ultra FWD version since end of June this year, loving it so far
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Localized suspension tuning doesn't justify Tuscon's significantly higher price tag. The established brands have been robbing consumers for years.
And now Hyundai are doing so !
Tucson also doesn’t have a local ride and handling tune - the new Sportage does though 🤭
Agree. And this constant push for what are family cars to be sporty with taught suspension does my head in.. Almost all there driving are day to day family /work commuting on our shit roads so why would you want stiff suspension that rattles your fillings out? I'm pleased to see people comment on how comfortable it rides.. The other thing journalists constantly talk about is seats not "hugging" them enough yet so many are mid 5 foot small frame guys and they forget there are guys like me who are well over 6 feet tall plus average Joe's that have a little cushion so to speak.. .. I love nothing more than a flat bottom seat like my lounge where I can't feel the steel seat frame constantly pressing into my hip joints..
@@mixalis6168 Hyundai is overrated, still nowhere near as good as Toyota or Mazda.
South Korean cars are of poor quality in China and have very poor safety collisions, but they are very good in the United States. It's really hateful.
Your face when the radio turned itself on... "How did that happen!". Priceless
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So, how did it happen? Any clue?
This car is a value for money proposition, and an excellent one at that. It's almost a case of "you can HAV it AlL!" thanks Paul. Top review
Just had 25k fixd price service. ($280.00). We knew we weren't buying a BMW x3 but the Haval has more than enough refinements. Around Canberra, 8.5l/100km. Travelling to Tumut or Sydney 7.4/100km. Watching your review your test vehicle had the same brand tyres. I put Michelin PS SUV on and the dynamic are 100% better!
It has now has been tested and received a 5 star ANCAP rating.
Value for money 10/10
Canberra service agent 10/10
Couldn't ask for more. Great, comfortable and roomy SUV.
I got the H6 Ultra here in NZ. People are worried about the re-sale value. The Tucson Elite is comparable to the H6 Ultra in features but cost 26k more in NZ. That's a lot of cash to keep in the pocket. So if in five years I sell my H6 for zero dollars I still have my $26k.
That doesn’t make sense. You have to compare the purchase and resale of the Hyundai.
@@scottwilliam6141 I don't have a crystal ball. I can't tell you the re-sale value of the current Tucson in five years. But can say, I saved 26k, on the initial price. I could put those funds in a term deposit and after 5 years it'll be say 28.5k. Say you able to get 50% for the resale of the Tucson which puts it at 33k. Even if my H6 only gets 25% resale after 5 years at 10k, I still come out with 38.5k in my pocket. Pretty straight forward I think.
@@faagailuapo7768 Ha Ha Kiwi logic. From your figures the cost of a Hyundai would be 33k and the Haval 30k. From the 30 k you would deduct or add what you would receive from a term deposit less CPI or inflation.
That is the financial summation.
@@scottwilliam6141My H6 was a tad over 40k, the Tucson Elite was 66k. I traded my 2016 Tucson for only 14k. I still think keeping the 26k in my pocket is a better bet than gambling on an unpredictable resale value.
@@faagailuapo7768 Enjoy your car mate.
I purchased the Lux model 2 months ago and definitely no complaints, its drive quality and features out do the sale price. I can’t justify paying $10k or more for a Hyundai or Kia which started with less credibility in Australia. Worth a test drive.
I'm glad your enjoying, I ordered the same in Melbourne. How long is your wait for the lux? They said 2 months for me
@@Simonejoy12345 I’ve purchased a few months back now, there was stock of Lux at the time. Also from Melbourne, which dealer did you go to?
@@italia8647 ah I am happy for you. I went to the haval Pensila (in seafood). They said Late Feb, early.March :(
@@Simonejoy12345 The Ultra was a 3 month wait for me so I got the Lux instead. I guess with Covid it has affected waiting times. Anyway you won’t be disappointed, just drove interstate and back 1600km and it didn’t miss a beat.
@@italia8647 nice ;) I ordered the lux too. But still waiting. I didn't order the ultra lux. What colour did you get?
Have owned the H6 ultra for 6 months now. Very impressed for what I paid, great fuel economy comparing to the Kluger I traded. I find acceleration can lag a bit on initial take off on normal mode however sports it’s very responsive. Still very happy with my purchase
Thanks for that feedback!
do u use the sports mode all the time? Does that decrease fuel economy?
Worst thing about a klugger is it's drinking issue 😂
About to buy the H6 for my wife, test drove it in Dec and was totally impressed with the quality, ride and unbelievable value for money, seeing a lot of them on the roads here in Cape Town.
Awesome cars, we've just switched to one from a Beemer, also in Cpt 🙂
Seeing alot in jhb aswell bro. Car is popular.
Not being able to see out the rear window, bumpy suspension, and the skidding of the tyres would disappoint me.
But it looks nice!
@@tkburn1439Hey pal. Another Cape Town here! How's the H6 holding up? What's the huel economy like? Also planning to trade BMW f30😅.
@@JamesG007 , its still going strong, no hiccups thus far. Fuel economy is not great , i think my 335i was lighter on fuel but this is a much heavier car with AWD. Currently get about 13l / 100km driving about 30km a day (lots of traffic , so lots of stop and go). The only time ive gotten the claimed economy is on the open road.
Love your reviews Paul. Unbiased, detailed, entertaining and knowledgeable. Keep up the great work!
I've been looking forward to this review. I plan on test driving one!
Me too looking forward to a Hybrid Haval.
That dashcam USB port is great. I wish more car makers included this feature.
Pity they don't provide the dashcam to go with it!
I bought the front and rear dash cams for mine, how does it work, do you have to put a sim card in it?
I have a 4wd luxury in South Africa, I don't have seat warmers but it does come standard with the sunroof and I can adjust my seat height electronically. Apple car play only works on the passenger USB port. The bluetooth microphone for calls is terrible and that is apparently because it is on the passenger side, they didn't move it to the right hand side for the South African market. Speakers are average as mentioned, I find it sounds better when you take it off Dolby atmosphere mode and eq it yourself. The engine isn't great if you compare it to German cars but it feels as good if not better than the Hyundai and Kia's. The car is very responsive in sport mode, the driver assist tools work pretty brilliantly aside from the hard breaking in adaptive cruise control mode which can apparently be fixed with a software update.I've put just over 4000kms on the car in the last 3 months. My overall verdict is you get a lot of car for what you paying. The car feels smooth, fuel economy isn't great. The tech works like its supposed to. I am very happy with the purchase.
this car is fantastic and i do love it especially in bright colours and lots of equipment as standard across the range of this car
I too have a 2021 FWD Ultra in that red (19 inch wheels over the 18 inch premium and lux models) so the handling is marginally better, the infotainment screen is 2 inches larger over the lux and premium, comes with heated AND ventilated seats as well as a powered tailgate as well as a powered sunroof. The ride apart from that intrusive cornering in cruise mode is incredibly compliant. Fuel economy on the highway is outstanding for a petrol SUV (we've actually done better than the factory claimed). Taken it for a long haul with 5 occupants and had zero complaints in terms of ride comfort. Actually with 5 occupants and putting it in sports mode helps reduce the body roll that you get driving solo on the twisty stuff.
My H6 Has gotten an update which fixes that intrusive cornering problem especially on Highways!
@@stefankruger2650 DUDE!! HOW?? I need to know!!
@@dsamusic5043 Go ask your dealership for a software update, it fixes both the cornering and that annoying beeping when you reach 120km/h.
@@stefankruger2650 Good to know. We're picking up ours next week - 12 Dec.
@@stefankruger2650 what model have you got as I test drove the 2022 ultra and had no problems!
Good job Haval! Great value for money
I'm a big fan of feeling cacooned when driving and the interior looks like an absolute dream for me. The floating center console and high door sills look amazing and would make me feel very safe when behind the wheel.
Until you tried an emergency evasive manoeuvre with that suss suspension and ended in a ditch. Also it hasn’t been crash tested, and GWM have a shocking track record in ANCAP testing.
Also if you want safe and roomy, buy a wagon. SUV are not safe, especially with that much body roll.
@@dimsoneill THe Haval H6 isn't available in the UK and I already have a wagon, a 2000 Toyota Crown.
So yeah all bases are covered.
Not very romantic though. I prefer a front bench seat but I don’t think any cars are sold with them now.
@@kdegraa I understand why you like bench seats but i prefer not being on the passenger side when using a roundabout.
@@dimsoneill this now has a 5 star ancap rating
This car is the top selling SUV in China at the moment. Over 30,000 h6 sold in China per month!!! Reliable and very valuable!
It’s huge sales!
From South Africa. Have the 4wd H6. Worth every penny. All other SUV are so expensive and don't offer anything close to the tech and safety features this car offers.
Only problem I have with it. Its a bit thirsty on the petrol. A Diesel or hybrid would have probably made this car the perfect car.
It's very nippy. Space for you and family is amazing. Long trips is awesome to do. Speakers are good. Ride is comfortable. Infotainment system is great. Android auto and Apple car play. Need a USB CABLe for android auto. The sunroof is amazing. My first SUV and love it. Safety features are ridiculous.
At the moment. I love my car.
This car is actually not too bad for petrol consumption, especially for its size. Had a Toyota Camry before and it was more thirsty. How is this car with off roading? I bought the 2wd and have had no issues.
Based on another great review it appears like Haval H6 is certainly value for money.....
Agree!
I have no interest in buying most of the cars you review, but still get super excited when you drop a new upload! Thanks for the consistently awesome reviews.
Same, but still be interested in cars. Its a sickness. Lol.
Thanks for watching! Which cars are you interested in?
@@CarExpertAus my comment came across the wrong way. I meant to say won’t be able to buy most of them but still rewatch so many of your reviews. I am keen for your reviews on the MK8 R, Tiguan r and i20N!
I just bought the 1.5 turbo hybrid here in Thailand. All good. I do like graphic of your infotainment (different here and we have not had an apple carplay yet)
What is the milage you are getting on h6 hybrid... I booked mine in Australia.
Hey Paul, came from a 2016 Sportage SX. Bought a ‘21 H6 Lux & Pleasantly surprised.
Agree, the initial transmission engagement (it goes hunting) the seats need more thigh support & squab could do with height adjustment. Though the radar cruise is fantastic, I wish you could turn off the intelligent cornering function- it’s too intrusive. But the inclusions, tech, feel, size we recommend it.
It not perfect like you expect a rav4 to be but we didn’t have months spare to wait, let alone the extra $15K spend for similar inclusions.
Much awaited review 👍
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Best sale Suv in China.Great review,Thanks Paul
Bought Haval H6 Ultra last month and I'm loving it. The turbo charged engine flies on acceleration. Far better than regular 2L engine on my last car hyundai tucson. H6 is also very spacious and full of latest tech. Ride is very comfortable but not the best. I think hyundai tucson suspension was better. Still Thanks for your review it helped me with buying decision.
Under $34,000 AUD, this car uses all the so called premium materials and functions you normally have too pay lots of money to get from Toyota, Honda, Ford, etc., I am pretty sure the manufacturer of Haval is still making enough profit from building and after shipping this car too Australia. So, now we know, how much money the so called big brand car manufacturers got from our pocket and how black their hearts are.
Surprisingly competant and 0-100 in 8 seconds is not too shabby.
This is a very rare moment, normally there’s never a car brand I’m unaware of but you got me with this 1. 😋
Hi Paul, Love your reviews man! Haval "Hybrids" are coming into Australian market. Could you please do a comparison "H6 Hybrid vs Rav 4 Hybrid". Will be looking forward to it. Thanks & keep up the great work.
Took the Ultra 4wd for a weekend test drive recently. Love the interior and it drives quite well.. Coming from a Tiguan it felt very big . Especially the high bonnet line which put my off. Rear vision isn't good either. For the price it is still great value. Tow Bar wasnt available yet as option but dealer said maybe end of year.
My tow bar is coming end of this month as told by dealer
Rear vision looks atrocious.
I've waited for this review since the Jolion review
Got the white in October , the LED taillight looks futuristic! Family for 4 plenty storage in the holiday road trip!
Hope you’re enjoying it!
@@CarExpertAus been 9 month still very enjoy it，kids are happy too!
They did months ago the crash test, this car has a full 5 star safety rate of 5 stars
Hey Paul, i have the previous generation for daily as driving to city in Abarth daily can be tiring. No issues at all in 5 years of ownership. It was perfect for me because I wanted to keep the Abarth for weekend and was looking for a cheap comfortable daily. Most likely will trade in for the new version.
Funny….I read the Chinese bashing remarks about their cars here and remember when Japanese cars started to flood our market back in the 70’s and people called them junk and wouldn’t last. Next was the Koreans to be knocked and now they are a force to be reckoned with. So anyone trying to kick the Chinese brand really isn’t the brightest. You get what you pay for….a brands new car with a warranty for peice of mind for under 40k, or a 5 year old euro out of warranty and thousands required for minor fixes.
Me…euro guy through and through..personal choice. But I recommended one these H6’s to my sister as a kiddie bus and crap carter and she couldn’t be happier. She dosent care if it leans a bit at 120kph because she dosent do that.
She’s driven my 2010 Audi A8 V8 tdi and thought it cumbersome, and now I’ve got a bi-tdi estate passat which she complains is noisey (road noise, and she’s not wrong), and too firmly sprung…same for my golf gti fun car. Each to thier own guys…but like them or not…Chinese cars TODAY I don’t think deserve the crap the older ones got.
I'm driving a forester 2020 now but found h6 better in many cases after a test drive, especially the NVH making it much more family friendly. Overall it feels more like a luxury car (e.g. try open and close the door you can easily tell).
I am very interested in haval H6 and mostly people recommended it as a worth buying car. Unfortunately my country haven't had any haval yet. I wish GWM cars will be in here soon.
Change the shock absorbers for better ones and you've got a better car all around for 15k less.
Hi Paul, look forward to you doing a review of the H6 hybrid. Sale guy tells me it's arriving March / April.
Thanks Paul, good vid. How would you compare this to the new Outlander Aspire?
H6 is really impressive and Value for money like a luxury car
Thanks, Paul. Been waiting for this review for a while.
havel should come out with a logo for the brand and for front exterior. The big print of the word "havel' just doesnt cut it.
Then why does Isuzu get a pass?
I agree. That could use some work.
Yeah maybe something like Volvos 🤷🏻♂️ or they could of got Saab like what saic did with mg…I don’t even know if Saab exists anymore some how… I liked their cars. Even Volvo is Chinese now isn’t it?
@@speedstar892 HiStoRy
Don't count on that my friend, their Ora brand have the ugliest logo of all time
I am planning on buying a new car soon and since I have a family (wife and 2 small boys) I have been looking around for a suitable replacement for the 2015 VW Tiguan TDI Sport&Style DSG R-line I am driving. I have been considering the Haval and people have been recommending them but I also wanted to see the review especially from you since you are detailed and honest. Also considering the Corolla Cross, Jolion and maybe the Mazda CX5.
what did you get?
The Haval H6 looks amazing, but I’ll stick to the family Ford Territory for now
Tried all the cars in this group. Except for the cx5 2.5 turbo (which costs twice as much), the haval is much faster, bigger, cabin feels more modern and personally like the model better. Loving the h6
so glad to hear, picking up my limited edition Vanta h6 which is a special edition of the ultra 4x4 in September!
Sir, I have been watching you videos lately and I must tell you that you make the videos very detailed and interesting. Kudos to that.
I have a request though, when are you reviewing the new KIA sportage?
Looking forward to it . Thanks 😊
Thanks mate!! Check back in 4 hours for Sportage 😁
Lol
just got my toyota corolla with about 30k budget, wish i have watched this review before hand, for similar price this seems so much better
No, you made the right move. This thing will fall apart, rust and will have electronic issues within a year. Avoid Chinese shitboxes for a number of good reasons.
I think you have made a good decision , vehicles Made from great wall don't age well. The materials used in the interior always look great when new, but in 4 years time it falls apart. The resale value is extremely poor. And parts will be difficult to find in a few years since great wall made vehicles are not international like in the us or Japanese market .
@@dimsoneill how pathetic u r. thoughts still stagnated 20/30 years ago. this is the resin why ur country stars to behind. haha
@@warcrabcyber9908 Nice fake account troll, all real owners say they've had no issues.
Im surprised that there is not much "Chinese made stigma" out there in your place..I love it.. Its just unbelievable in other countries..
Absolutely hate that slow down on even slight bends in road while in adaptive cruise control hope they release an update for that, we have the Jolion, some markets have had the update but seems Australia and NZ are slow for the updates!
The H6 Lux now has over 35,000 km on the clock and hasn't missed a bit. Fuel economy is around 8 litres, that's about 70% city driving. And you can do most dirt tracks with this 2 WD
Very beautiful car indeed. Great review. What are some the reasons why a car would not be crash tested upon release?
because ANCAP doesn't test this car yet.
I heard it's a delay from ANCAP not Haval
Just because of Covid. All testing has unfortunately been delayed in Australia.
I've seen a couple of videos regarding the Haval H6 crash test in China including a roll test and I have to say I was mightily impressed, even the side windows didn't break in the side-impact test - very good!
Recently I got honda hrv @37k. I'm gonna switch to haval soon🤗
I know you said the Lane keeping assist hasn’t come back on, but I turn it off in mine and once the car is turned off it defaults back on again. It’s the only thing I hate about the car. Great review thanks!
Hey can you guys please review the H6 GT please, I'm really considering buying one and would love to see a review by an Aussie expert 😇
I was put off as it is nearly a metre longer but still 5 seats, bought the h6 Vanta and love it
As always , loved ur reviews alot thanks
This is the beginning of acceptance of Chinese cars. Next wave would be the chinese EVs.
No thanks.. You couldn't give me one for free
I will rather pay 20k more and buy the Hyundai Tuscon.
@@BOBBY-et9xbmost were saying the same about Hyundai when it first arrived
I have one 2013 H6, It's still good as first day but outside finish.
Paul your final comment sums up all car comparisons today. If a manufacturer is competing in a particular segment then the price needs to be within a few dollars. NO car today is 20, 30 or 40k better than it’s nearest rival. But I’m sure a one eyed Toyota owner would disagree. Just look at them line up for a new 300 series!!
I TEST DROVE THE H6 HYBRID AND AGREE WITH PAUL: THE SUSPENSION NEEDS ATTENTION AS IT'S RATHER LIKE DRIVING A WATER BED. ALSO IT NEEDS 4WD AS THE FWD SCRATCHES FOR TRACTION ON TAKE OFF. 4WD, IMPROVED SUSPENSION AND A LARGER REAR WINDOW WOULD MAKE IT A WINNER EVEN AT A SLIGHTLY HIGHER PRICE. EXCEPT FOR THOSE POINTS I LIKED IT AND IT'S GOOD LOOKING TOO.
Most folks here are new car owners of this vehicle. I need the 100,000 km and above folks to speak up on it's longevity and money spent on upkeep. Thanks
Had mine for about a month and it's been great just some trouble with call microphone and abit jolty at take off from time to time
Great review, Paul, thank you. I am thinking about the RAV4 Hybrid, Outlander PHEV and the Haval H6 Hybrid. It would be great if you can review the H6 Hybrid, please?
Haval H6 is really worth the money.
It the best-selling SUV in China since 2015, safe, reliable , comfy, high-tech, luxurious inside, very good quality and cheap, proven by the consumers.
This thing along with the JOLION are selling like hot cakes in my country South Africa.
it is such a pleasure being inside of it,very comfy as well.
I’d recommend it without shame.
Hi, great vid! One question: I noticed the red ambient lighting on the dashboard, do you find it annoying or do you enjoy it? I tried to find out if there's any way to either change the colour or turn it off completely, but I can't find anything... what do you think?
With the fuel economy segments, maybe that can be recorded on the way before the performance testing. Idk, just a thought. You're doing a great job as always.
I wonder what the resale values of the Haval is. You save 20k but how much do you lose after a few years? I do like the car, it's great value. Keep it for ten years is probably the way to go.
Good thinking. And resale will tell a tale in a few years when these Chinese cars hit the market.
I've actually checked the price of previous models and considering they're behind in the amount of tech this model has, they've held their value fairly well!
Resale will depend on how well these hold out like grief free motoring and so far reviews from owners has been positive so I predict they will have solid resale value
@@robertceroli3512 Exactly. Reliability issues takes time.
If it loses 25k value in 10 years.
It's still better off than paying 20K more for a 'well known' brand and it losing 10K
I was following one of these in black the other day. Without noticing the logo, I almost mistaken this car for a European premium.
Hey, by any chance could you do a review for the new H6 GT (coupe)? Looks interesting but would love to know your thoughts about it. Thanks!!
Anyone owned H6 have found the AC is not powerful enough? Had road test today and outside 32 degree. Took 20 minutes drive with maximum low temp setting but still felt hot and sweaty. It just made fan noise but not much cold air came out the vents.
"The third generation H6 is Haval's first model built on the Lemon platform"
OK then...
😂😂😂
Haval H6 was the best selling SUV in China for 7 consecutive years (until BYD started its hybrid DM i SUV). It was tested in the wild west of China like Tibet for many years.
Hi Paul... Is a review of the Volvo v60 cross country on the cards at all ? Please do one if you can.
Hi there..very nice and informative review..i always follow your feedback..can you pl confirm if the vehicle you tested in this video was a front wheel drive or AWD variant?
It's a Lux version, so it's FWD. Only Ultra could be a AWD at +$3000
Heaps better than my first Mini Clubman in the 70s. I think I will like it.
Can you test the off-road capability? I'm planning to buy one and then have road trip around Australia
I am truly over the German SUV experience ...due to nightmare maintenance etc .....I wouldn't automatically write off ANY Chinese product .... I'm in the market and I will go and see what all the fuss is about. Good review Paul.
Nice review , like to see another one putting Haval H6 and GM SH side by side, and see how these 2 popular Chinese brands compare.
I can see Haval selling well along people that used to buy Holdens. People that bought Craptivas and Equinoxes tend to have very low expectations, so they'd be blown away with how good the H6 or Jolion is compared to their old shitbox.
What should I replace my Colorado with ?
@@stendecstretcher5678 GWM Ute
I traded a Toyota Kluger and happy
@@stendecstretcher5678 Hilux.
So getting a new shitbox to replace their old shitbox?😂
Craptiva owners are their target market for sure. Gullible.
Hi Paul, can you please do a comparison of the Haval H6 Hybrid (new model) and MG HS PHEV version please.
Wifey loves hers.. I was really surprised on the test drive.
I am a little confused with GWM. We purchased ours in thailand produced in thailand H6 hybrid ultra cost converted to AUD 52k. I believe this model is cheaper in Australia and assumes the aussie models are also produced in thailand..
Mine in now at 19000 km had an accident from the back was stiff enough to not roll of the road thankfully no airbags were deployed because only minor damage was done
Maybe will try to convince my parents to buy this car. It’s really good!
Great review, Thank you Paul, what the difference between high speed emergency braking and low speed ? The jolion have only low speed AEB, is it safer to have both high and low speed (like my Mondeo tat) please let me know
H2 had some issues with driving uphill so not sure about H6. Also, the parts if wanted to be replaced take ages to arrive and install. And lastly, the dealer that I have here in the west of Melbourne (Werribee Great Wall) isn't that great either, they make sure they rub the "cheap" part on you!
and one very annoying and pushy salesman!
Would love to see how these soft roaders perform in the off road section.
Coming soon!
Pretty hairy, like having worn shocks.
please test the AWD version and mention the warranty period
7 year warranty.
This car looks gorgeous! I'm officially no longer a Toyota Fanboy after watching this!
Sorry, that front grille and badge look wack. And knowing GWM, the metal treatment is suspect and will rust early.
@@dimsoneill
Lol. Haval is my dream
If you switched from toyota thus easily i doubt you are a toyota fanboy. You literally going from most reliable to worst reliable. Worse yet unreliable with no resale value.
@@warcrabcyber9908 Just it’s Chinese built car doesn’t mean it’s bad, and there are no evidence showing that these car have worst reliability. I own many Toyotas , other than reliability it’s a boring car.
@@bruce5030 toyotas are boring? With vehicles like the land cruiser, hilux , supra, this haval apart from the screen inside looks extremely generic on the outside, and great wall vehicles have a bad reputation for reliability