2023 Haval H6 Hybrid Review: I CAN'T BELIEVE How Much I Like This.

The last time we reviewed a Haval H6 - it went viral... but FOR ALL THE WRONG REASONS!
Today we thought we'd try again, because you guys did what you needed to and let us know we were wrong. So now we're jumping in the 2023 Haval H6 Hybrid, a car designed to compete with the Toyota Rav4 Hybrid for fuel efficiency, but outdoes it in so many areas. So is this the perfectly priced hybrid family SUV, or do its flaws hold it back? Let's talk about that!!
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[@lucaswasiak8569]

Could you please review the New Lexus RX?

[@teddym2808]

Stick to your guns dude, don't let some down votes sway you. I rely on you for honesty in car reviews.

[@jblake6145]

Lol I can see why those downvotes as a Chinese. So many no brainers would just downvote if you review a Chinese car, if you dare to say it good it’s gonna be worse

[@weirdnessis00]

Having driven multiple cars myself, especially recently since I am car hunting right, this is not a bad car. In fact for the price point especially it actually offers a lot, and good reliability. This is comparing to others in the same range, Sportage which isn't hybrid to Sorento which is, and as he's putting it the rav 4 hybrid, which it's BASE model is the same price and goes up to nearly $60k for most of the same features... Overall what you get for the price point is an overall great car especially when facing off with anything from Toyota is a tough comparison

[@teddym2808]

@@weirdnessis00 Of course it's not a bad car for the money.. I have to hand it to the Chinese, they are producing some competent cars at extremely compelling prices. Haval's issue is that most of their lineup doesn't have reach steering adjustment and the seats are awful. I am 193cm and have sat in their entire lineup (not many), and although leg room was OK, the cushion is so short and flat that even a 15 minute test drive gave me coccyx pain. I couldn't even bear the thought of driving it interstate. I still say the MG HS is the car to get in that particular price range... and although it too does not have cushion tilt adjust, it's just way more comfy. But the thing is, no matter what the cars cost, the most important thing is driver comfort, surely.. and that's an area they did not need to skimp so heavily on.. To add just some adjustment and a longer cushion on the front seats was not going to suddenly put the car in a different price bracket LOL.. in other words, it's just shit design. For those under 5 ft 10, it may be a different story but I have seen many shorter reviewers also say they are among the worst seats on any SUV, ever.

[@teddym2808]

@@weirdnessis00 BTW, to me, my Ateca has the best front seat I have ever driven in, period. Different price class, sure,. but even compared to mum's double the RRP Audi RSQ3, I find the Ateca way more comfortable. And yet, it's a cheap car inside for the money, plastics wise.. but they nailed driver comfort and driving position for very short to very tall people. I drive it interstate all the time and it's delightful

[@alikashifsride]

I am 26 years old, and by the grace of Allah, I have been blessed with this car. It is not only my first car but also the first car in my family, and I am delighted with my decision. This SUV is a sight to behold, with a head-turning front and a striking red interior. The power it offers, along with its impressive features, is truly amazing. It is interesting to note that even those who own Tusan, MG, or Kia vehicles stop to offer their compliments or express their interest in switching to this Haval. Last year, I had a specific price range in mind and was searching for a Honda Insight. Unfortunately, I could not find any 2021 models in Pakistan. I then considered purchasing a Sonata but changed my mind after visiting the Haval showroom. I was comparing SUVs vs sedans for a price bracket and mainly for comfort. I never thought I would end up purchasing an SUV since I have always been fond of sedans, and my initial plan was to buy a sedan for my first car. However, after visiting the Haval showroom and seeing this car, I instantly changed my mind. Despite conducting extensive research for a year, I ended up buying a car that I had never even considered just a few months prior.

[@davidvesseur]

Just bought one... Love it. Was best spec SUV for our price range.

[@donnaryan3254]

I have only had my Haval H6 Hybrid for a week...BUT ...I love it! I struggled for awhile buying a Haval...but absolutely no regrets...she (Harriott) is beautiful...❤

[@raym3325]

hi i like the haval h6, just wondering how it has treated you in the last 8 months

[@aznprodigy17]

Loving the increased objectivity and overall flow of the review. (some reviewers tend to do reviews as comparison videos [mostly with Toyota] rather than an actual review of the car on its own merits) Keep it up!

[@slavstojnic7279]

I personally think you weren’t wrong about the GT model but this is definitely a big improvement by haval so good on them!

[@wcrash9361]

Same car apart from this is hybrid. The gt is a lot better interior

[@MoyzonRecords]

Lovely car. Amazing review. I went to Haval dealership in my country (Moldova, next to Ukraine and Romania) here is Top premium price is around $32k, I went to test drive H6 3rd generation, Dargo and H6 Hev version, I also went to our Toyota dearlship to compare quality from a RAV4 and RAV4 for this higher price without even a sunroof and a bad quality screen monitor and 360p camera even without a 360 version was really overpriced and not impressive. I really loved the driving experience of Haval h6 Hev , it's smooth, suspension is nice and you can't even hear a noise from a hybrid system or a 1.5t motor sound, it's works really quiiet. The sound isolation is amazing, screen quality is TOP, 360 cameras (comfy to use it on a parking place where can be people around or other cars) Currently I'm having a Toyota Auris 2013 and I want something bigger and better, Haval H6 Hev for this price and it's a NEW CAR for $32k with a Top features is just the best which I could find, I also wanted to see a Skoda Kodiaq and Superb, but Kodiaq felt little bit smaller inside for me and again overall quality was not impressive. I think I will chose my final car as Haval H6 Hev version and will buy it this year or next, but it's worth the money. One BIG Question is how much I will loose in money when I will sell this car after around 1-2 years of usage. I mean Skoda or Toyota are staying in a good price range even after some time but I'm scared that for h6 Hev I can loose more money when I will sale it, but anyway's this car is amazing. Most people when hear about Haval, instantly telling me that car is from China, quality is bad but they never droven one in real life, they all got this thoughts only because they know it's "CHINESE" but cmon man, you want to say Japanes cars are better? I think in today's world 2023, Haval is doing amazing job and price of this quality and features and totally fine and decent. Tha'ts my 5 cents about this. Thanks guys!

[@Malc664]

Why wouldn't you keep it longer than 1-2 years?

[@vipeton.8927]

​@@Malc664 exactly.

[@vipeton.8927]

Keep it for 20 years. 😂

[@SonicSymbiot]

I just bought my ultra hybrid with a few added features and pick it up in a few days! I’m so excited

[@chrisschembri2482]

good review guys

[@sohailsaeed9447]

Very impressive review. It cleared many doubts about H6 HEV, which helped my decision-making about buying this. I am convinced.

[@markarcher5730]

I've got the h6 hybrid. Love it. A few minor bad points or oversights , but on the whole, it's a great car

[@uydang9941]

Me too! love this car save me over $10k comparing with Rav4 spec

[@maxrider2887]

@@uydang9941are you happy with this h6?

[@reececozaa9328]

How's your overall fuel ecnony in stop start traffic?

[@markarcher5730]

@@reececozaa9328 5.8 litres per 100 buddy. In city traffic. On a big run it's around 7. You need to select eco. Not normal though

[@reececozaa9328]

@markarcher5730 not bad at all! I do loads of stop n start for work hoping regen does a good job at helping that when time comes to buy

[@venividivici1982]

Nice fun review,very enjoyable, what about the model h6 ultra not hybrid, what do you think?

[@jazzcardashcam]

The buttons on the heated/cooled seats can be expanded, you've just been driving one where someone configured the widget to look smaller. 5:17

[@jacqueshollands5630]

Shame, I almost felt sorry for him having taken so much flak for the review on the GT. I have to admit that I agree with him regarding the controls of the GT, particularly the air conditioning controls. It is a pain when the aircon is running at full blast, and a call comes through. It would be nice to switch the aircon down with a manual button. Great review of the HEV. Keep 'em coming.

[@ibuddie01]

Hey, I have an out of topic question. I watch your videos from time to time but what kind of jeans and pants do you wear? I know for sure they’re not straight fit or regular fit. I’m about the same size as you, but they look really well on you. Cheers budd

[@abilashkarki1291]

Hi Just wondering if these cars have CVT transmission or like GWM claimed it has a dedicated hybrid transmission which quite works like CVT but not really a CVT? If it has CVT transmission that’s a deal breaker for me as I suffered completely transmission failure in just 100k kilometers. Your response is highly appreciated. Thanks.

[@rahul20061982]

I test drove this car a few days back and currently own Hyundai Tucson awd diesel. I had also drove the previous petrol version and didn't find that appealing as the DCT was a bit clunky. with this hybrid that clunkiness is taken care with the help of electric motor and the Jolion engine then takes over hence giving best of both worlds . I too am not happy with under thigh support but apart from that didn't really find anything wrong. Booked myself one just last week and waiting now 😊. Also if the reviewer is reading this can you please also tell people what parts like roof and other things haval sources it from. It's an eye opener to know that they actually are using legit companies for some parts . thanks

[@ecrush5080]

What batt chemistry does it use? Thxs in advance.

[@patmoretsoaneloselala3920]

Nice review guys but, don't forget it's very very difficult to lower prices while maintaining the highest specs and dynamics etc .Safety is the number one priority,the other things can follow. I like the H6 hybrid.

[@ETGLOVERR]

Has he done a review on the Jolion Hybrid yet? 2 versions available. Would be keen for one if not!

[@sehnsucht000]

Any chance you guys are going to do the Chery Omoda 5? I know it will probably get a roasting but I liked it enough to order one (which I guess can't be worse than the time I bought a Holden cruze right) haha. Can I just say, I love that you talk to Jacob throughout your reviews, feels like I'm being spoken to directly 🤣

[@clickfrenzy8463]

Should have bought the Jolion

[@sehnsucht000]

@@clickfrenzy8463 Everyone has a Jolion. I like my car. It definitely isn't as bad as it was made out to be.

[@lindae3681]

My husband and I walked past this car and I have to say I liked the look. Admittedly, I'm a badge snob, but it definitely caught my attention. Before we bought our Mazda cx9, we almost bought a Holden cruze 😆 my condolences.

[@michaelwu4559]

does anyone know how to install more theme on H6 please?

[@user-jo5mg9sd8x]

Haval H6 Hybrid SUV No 1 car! !! So beautiful & so classic SUV car! Much Much better than my toyota car! I can't belive That! Also the best price !

[@John_Stevens983]

Reviews should be your honest opinions. In my opinion you shouldn’t really have to apologise for your review of other HAVAL products if they were your honest opinions.

[@lucaswasiak8569]

Same.

[@wcrash9361]

Honest opinion is one thing but I’m glad he’s admitted his h6 gt review was full of biased opinions and some complete rubbish

[@johnmartin7158]

What reviewers are brutal brutally honest. All reviews are sanitised to a point.

[@kaniel_outis1]

@@wcrash9361 the truth is car rubbish and a threat to safety of road users

[@CheapCheerful]

Love you guys. But you love the Model 3 for its minimalism and screen-only approach, yet in other reviews say you'd much prefer buttons. I get ya though, it's an overall preference.

[@aquaboy1650]

Here in Indonesia the GWM brand only arrived 2 months ago by presenting the H6 Hybrid and Tank500, while the Ora Goodcat/03 will follow because it will be assembled locally. The price of H6 Hybrid is same to the CX-5 2.5 elite (G25 touring in Australia), which will make it difficult for consumers to choose H6

[@carkuradu]

When would the petrol engine kicks in?at how many kms?

[@netsiteing]

Is the Hybrid better than the GT? Similar price, the GT has nicer finish inside but wonder if it’s the same tech. Engines are obviously different so wondering which way to go between the two.

[@bigonexeon]

i prefer quick keys especially for heating as you adjust it while your driving how it is now your spending 2 mins looking away from the road

[@tonybennett638]

Had a test drive yesterday.. I'll be waiting for a Rav4 thanks.

[@patmuthoni]

Good point.. why is space measured in liters in cars!

[@romeoguitar]

LDV MIFA and D90 next please

[@andreaswalther7682]

Was hoping for a walk away lock and digital radio but otherwise great

[@pastorofmuppets8834]

Does it have matrix LEDs?

[@christopherllanosloayza9402]

please do more chinese SUV's try the JAC SEI4

[@lachlancook6718]

I'm gonna come to your defence on the steering wheel thing and say that you should not have to compromise your seating position to reach the steering wheel properly. The seat and wheel should adjust to suit the driver and not the other way around.

[@dointheokecoke5548]

did not show tilt & reach, or sunroof in action

[@coldude2559]

HVAC controls should have physical buttons!!!

[@wcrash9361]

It does , the only thing u need to change on screen is temp (but it’s climate control means u just leave in auto) and fan speed , really not hard

[@adrianpilling5527]

Its a great car. Unfortunately you cant add a tow hitch I understand.

[@johnsonya3401]

I'm thinking of swapping down from an Everest. So I'm quite sad there's nothing said here about towing capacity and towing ability. How well will it tow our little caravan or boat etc?

[@cassvideo]

Towing capacity of 1500kg

[@rimloch3919]

Hi Matt your average fuel used was 6.0 lt per 100km, are you really sure? Because other car reviewers said 6.9 to 7.2 litre per 100km. As for me it's too high for a hybrid car, if only 6 litre per 100km then it's acceptable.

[@retrodude9185]

Like any car it’s how you drive it and road conditions that effects the litres per 100. My Xtrail gets an average of 7.7 to 8.8 urban. Short trip could be around 9 to 25 litres per 100 depending on how I drive it. Best it has done is 6.6 which I have not achieved again. Take the litres per 100 ratings with a grain of salt.

[@emadmatar9571]

I hv it I love it

[@michaelkillerman]

No buttons for climatr control do piss me off and is a deal breaker.

[@russellchristison8425]

I wouldn’t be apologising for your previous Haval review, you may have upset a few people who bought one but at the end of the day you drive more cars than the people who you upset.

[@teddym2808]

You were not wrong. I am tall and the Haval has the worst seats EVER. Furthermore, the "sound system" is appalling with terrible speakers. Looks good and very nice interior though and reasonable engine. But you gotta be comfortable ffs.

[@teddym2808]

@@wcrash9361 6ft4 here with especially long legs. I couldn't find a comfortable position and was genuinely sore after just a test drive. So, YMMV. Considering I was buying for a car to tour Australia solo in, of course that was a deal breaker. I need a bit of front tilt and extended cushion to be truly comfy.

[@wcrash9361]

I’m sure haval listened to reviews on their seats as they have majorly improved in their new tank 300 and tank 500 and Ora ev , they are now very premium

[@wcrash9361]

@@teddym2808 sounds like most cars wouldn’t be suited to you . Pretty good when a seat not tilting is the only flaw

[@teddym2808]

@@wcrash9361Ok I was trying to have a serious discussion but you are obviously one of those fanboys Matt was talking about and a complete troll. Plenty of cars are comfy.. considering, like, I don't know, 90% of reviewers of different sizes have commented how poor the driving position comfort is in the H6, yeah, I am sure it's just all in our imaginations. Dick.

[@johnmartin7158]

@@teddym2808 New RAV4 can be a bit like that as well. I have one. But the electric adjustments help a bit.

[@CarSauce]

Read the full written review (with some extra insights!): www.carsauce.com

[@jhref]

Hey mate I dont think you've uploaded the review

[@rowenajames8729]

Driver monitoring please

[@wqt0806]

It's price will “fix” most of its issue considering RAV4 is now $61k and 12 months wait

[@kbling2946]

Lol 12 months wait…. Try 3 years. I’m 548 days into my wait for a RAV4hybrid

[@wosamosman9814]

​@@kbling2946 Fuck me mate 😂

[@wcrash9361]

@@kbling2946I now know 3 people who have been waiting over a year for a Rav 4 who all cancelled their order and got the h6 hybrid. All happy they made the switch with more modern tech and style more safety and more range in hev mode

[@uydang9941]

@@wcrash9361 me one of them cancelled rav4 n get h6 hybrid n found out amazing value n good quality, I gonna order another one Tank 300 Hybrid for my old man replacing his 2020 Lexus nx300

[@wcrash9361]

@@uydang9941 that’s awesome , Toyota hybrid technology is so old now the GWM hybrid is more advanced , love the tank too

[@wcrash9361]

Glad to see you realised how biased your gt review was. The infotainment has always been this fast and responsive . I agree piano black is bad choice in any car The hybrid versions are made in Thailand because Thailand makes rhd Also some h6 models have had an issue of slowing too much on corners during acc but there is an update for this that has fixed that issue

[@itzsamaak]

Please review MG ZS Excite.

[@robertceroli3512]

If you compare the mechanical /hybrid spec to the rave 4 you'll find this shits on the RAv4 but I know Toyota is like a religion the sheep will never judge a car on it's merits or they see is a Toyota badge and are happy to wait up to 3 years for there R4 and are happy to cop prices rises along the way

[@pjb5594]

Maybe those (sheep, as you call them) who are waiting for a Rav4 don’t actually like the look of this Haval , apart from anything else.

[@wcrash9361]

@@pjb5594a lot is the false perceived reputation of Toyotas , most don’t realise how antiquated the Toyota hybrid system is as it’s never been updated .

[@lungaswazi9194]

So this isn't an HONEST review?!😢 I'm disappointed. I subscribed to this channel impressed with the level of honesty. The screen freezes. I've heard a few owners complain.

[@ydmf2]

I hate the HAVAL lettering on the tailgate. Font is weird and too chunky. Your channel deserves way more subs! Maybe you should start showing some skin in the thumbnails😂

[@jhref]

Nothing a debadge can't fix

[@wcrash9361]

Do u dislike Volvo, Skoda, Porsche, Lexus etc who have similar badging

[@ydmf2]

@@wcrash9361 it's the chrome lettering and font I dislike. Even Build Your Dreams looks better.

[@wcrash9361]

@@ydmf2 byd is the worst badging on any car right now lol A debadged car always look cheap but I agree GWM isn’t needed but blacking out the badges looks much cooler

[@AMLagonda]

You can always debadge it..... I dont understand why more people just dont take the badges off and be done with it!

[@murraysumpter8730]

All new Hyundai Tucson Hybrid AWD 1.6 litre turbo 6 speed auto due in Australia mid 2024

[@andrewm4199]

Rav 4 now 3 year wait

[@buncha5651]

You are a snappy dresser man.

[@haymont78]

When a dealer (who iss a shared dealership) tells me that they personally wouldn't look at a Havel ever since one tried to steer him off the road when the lane keep assist crapped itself ... I'll pass. It's a shame as they looked nice

[@rahul20061982]

I have a Hyundai Tucson and it does the same. LKA is for you to hold along not leave the steering. it's an assist system not autonomous system. So if you say it was about to push him off then it's his fault . And honestly I don't own one but i do know sales will tell you anything crap to sell their other cars with more markup

[@haymont78]

@@rahul20061982 I'll take his word... he was referring to the car reacting so badly with the torque of the steering wheel over correcting on a slight bend. I believe it was also another vehicle merging slightly close that made the car shit itself. He had no reason to 'up sell' or cross sell. I wasn't interested in them and had spent the good part of 45mins looking at the other brand

[@wcrash9361]

That’s really hard to believe a dealer would say that and the lka is hardly noticeable so seems you were fed some bs

[@haymont78]

@@wcrash9361 I'm sure he was exaggerating but I got the feeling he wasn't impressed with the quality of the technology

[@wcrash9361]

@@haymont78 I’ve driven new Kia Mazda and Toyota and the technology is far above Mazda and Toyota

[@nurglesgrin8257]

Stand firm on your opinions even if there not popular. We watch for your honest opinion and if you cant do that then you just become like the other car jurnos that are full of s**t

[@arbabusman8783]

what about the pathetic tire spinning with only about 50% acceleration? GWM could've done a better job at that.

[@damienauto8350]

Save $6K and get the non-hybrid. You'd have to do 150,000km before the hybrid breaks even.

[@damienauto8350]

The dual-clutch in the h6 is less than perfect but it's not as bad as the Jolian one.

[@timcollins380]

Now listen here you two young chaps, Tarquin and Annabel's friends would just abandon them if Sophie drove them to private school in a bloody Haval. It might be OK for poor people, but that's about it. No good for us, it wouldn't tow the horse float properly and anyway, Sophie would be heartbroken to part with her Bentayga.

[@iluvcandy74]

How is this car for poor people?? What the heck are you on about 🙄

[@timcollins380]

@@iluvcandy74 It was meant to be a joke because some people wouldn't think that a Haval has the right image for their self perceived worth in society....

[@garyhoward5432]

The review that sounds like you are duress of a death threat

[@redxdestroyer5]

and you can still afford a doctor with a haval

[@johnhall3683]

It’s cheap it’s not gonna last a year and it’s really ridiculous how anything new that comes out and shiny all you guys say is it’s amazing it’s amazing ! it’s cheap and generic! I wanna see where they’ll be in about five years?

[@DaveJohnsonDBA]

it has 7 year warranty ......

[@changyongqi928]

Haval H6 was the NO.1 Best seller for 80 months, today you can still see many H6 on street in China.

[@asum307]

I just want you guys to know that the minute you compromise your morals and views to satisfy the few loud voices, you lose yourself and what you stand for. This is the reason the minority of the world, or the Karen's out there get what they want. They kick and scream until they get their way. We appreciate your honest reviews, but if you start compromising your honesty to satisfy the few you'll certainly lose me and a lot of others who care about genuine & truthful reviews. At the end of the day your reviews are based on your thoughts and feelings, it's all subjective anyway, so stick to your guns!

[@djgigabit]

I don’t think tiny cats should be allowed to drive this car it’s too big and the risk of a catastrophic accident is very high

[@rahul20061982]

Really didn't understand what you meant. please elaborate

[@clickfrenzy8463]

@@rahul20061982 he’s just talking BS. Ignore the idiot

[@varenaurigayurioshi4836]

Eksterior and interior good. Overall bad 😊. Made in Japan #1 👍❤️

[@SanjayKumar-lm9xf]

Not good car at all. It’s shit car please don’t buy it unless you just want to waste your money. I have it in Australia and not good at all either mechanically and electrically.