Haval H6 review / The changing of the guard?

Big Six gets behind the wheel of the all new Haval H6 mid-sized SUV, which is competing against the likes of the Toyota Rav4, Nissan X-trail, Hyundai Tuscon, Audi Q5, Suzuki Vitara and Mazda CX-5 to name a few. With it's powerful 2L turbo engine, which pushed out north of 150kw at break neck speed, it is certainly one the quickest SUVs on the market, but can it compete overall with the Status quo?
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[@lifewithkeabetswe]

This was a rather beautiful review. I test drove this today, and yeah no! it responds really well. It has power and very super luxurious. I drive the CX-5 Akera 2.2 DE, which is also an AWD and at 140kw. So I was not disappointed at all with this car. It is amazing! and for R200k less! Will definitely be exploring this. Lovely review!

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the kinds words, good luck with your choice, the Cx-5 is a niece piece.

[@andrewsalomon4534]

A Chinese mid-size SUV that looks good and is a lot of fun to drive - it's a brave new world.

[@Africasideways]

Not for the faint of heart R1!

[@nunoferraz5426]

Enjoyed your review... refreshing approach. Gettiing one tomorrow ... lets see how this plays out.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks, Good luck.

[@JohnSmith-rx2uv]

This guy's like super chilled lol, it's awesome

[@Africasideways]

Fully brah.

[@sentinel8216]

Amazing review thanks👍

[@Africasideways]

My pleasure 😊

[@tushardas9825]

Brilliant Review - This honest feedbacks surely helps. I too found this car really amezing in a couple of test drives - Yes Should buy it - decisions made :-).

[@Africasideways]

Thanks Tushar, good luck with your decision, research is king.

[@dennisrichardson576]

Get my Vanta AWD in about 4weeks after watching this review can’t wait to pick it up.

[@Africasideways]

Good luck, lots of fun to drive.

[@stevekinney7423]

Thanks for the brilliant review. The H6 looks like a highly competitive SUV option. I may have missed it but is this the fwd or awd model ?

[@Africasideways]

Thank you, this is the AWD version.

[@theodorecoding8886]

very nice review. Any issues when changing the gears? I have ordered one here in Australia I was just thinking about the DCT clutch system.

[@Africasideways]

No issues, but only had it for a week. Research.

[@Baby_Boomer19]

Very to the point review.

[@Africasideways]

thanks.

[@mannykaras7278]

Hey thanks for the video can you please tell me a little bit more about the different modes such as snow standard and sport what does that actually do to the car thanks

[@Africasideways]

Hi thanks, the different modes affect the throttle control. So sport gives you all the revs, eco gives less revs to save fuel. The offroad modes made the car rev higher for slow gravel climbs. Likely some affect on the traction control too for snow mode. I found myself using normal/eco mode most of the time, covers most bases.

[@italia8647]

I have this exact car and colour, although I’m in Australia we don’t get the sunroof on the Lux model, only ultra. Great car, good handling and power. Only downside is long term reliability and resale value.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Interested to see if you still have it in 5 years.

[@wcrash9361]

Hard to comment on long term reliability or resale on a brand new car so you can’t call it a downside . Also car in video is a super pic which is what we call the ultra in Australia.

[@italia8647]

@@wcrash9361 yeah, hard to say how it is long term. Only time will tell.

[@italia8647]

@@Africasideways usually keep my cars up to 3 years max. But time will tell.

[@infoworld7706]

As for reliability, haval suv has been the top sales sub in China for almost 10 years. Reliability should not be problems

[@benjamins.k.manetti8888]

Does the South African version have the auto park and reverse feature?

[@Africasideways]

Not sure, Didn't use it. The semi- autonomous driving is not class leading imo.

[@nostradamus2642]

Can the blinkers sound be set not as loud ?

[@Africasideways]

Not sure, it did not bother me.

[@nostradamus2642]

@@Africasideways Great review BTW. I am going to get the H6 Hybrid in a few months time in Oz. 180KW / 530NM of torque.

[@Africasideways]

nice, lemme know how you get on.

[@vincentpoole7588]

A/S. Double check the tyre pressures before setting off, as I usually double the wheel size as a standard bearer Psi sir ? Normally Downunder we say anything Chinesiam means you have to buy three, one on stand-by & another for spares ! V.

[@Africasideways]

Hey Vin, long time! Yes, the jury is still out on long term ownership, but they are bringing a strong offering to the table.

[@lucasnaidoo4661]

What is the safety rating?

[@Africasideways]

5 stars rating

[@calvin3989]

Do you think the AWD will go up SANI pass.

[@Africasideways]

It would make it, but likely some scraping underneath and on the front nose near the top of the pass. The tyres are on the low-profile side too. The Ramatselitso's Pass is a better bet for this car, a less used route and easier road about 50km from Sani. Cruise through quaint villages ect.

[@wcrash9361]

Surprised the dash cam usb is on the passenger side not the driver like the rhd jolion is

[@Africasideways]

usb on both sides.

[@italia8647]

That’s because the steering wheel was on the left side and they didn’t change that part.

[@wcrash9361]

@@italia8647 that’s incorrect , the lhd haval jolion has the usb port on the right side of mirror. Obviously maybe they put one each side in the H6

[@italia8647]

@@wcrash9361 On the h6 I have only seen the USB port on the left side of the mirror here, not on the right. I was getting confused with the USB ports under the centre console, there are two but the one on the passenger only works with apple car play which I think they didn’t change due to China be left hand drive.

[@buddypat9702]

What are you talking about? There’s only one dash cam USB and its on the passenger side.

[@icashADDICT]

LoL not one of them commented on the slomo zoom in on the 3 chicks in the end.

[@Africasideways]

lovely vistas.

[@MANSUOR-sl3no]

Do you recommend this car

[@Africasideways]

Drives great but don't how well reliability will be in 10 years like a Rav4. If you planning to only keep for 3 years it's fine, also look into resale value.

[@luckytyali7727]

Eish I'm looking for one but no stock available

[@Africasideways]

Eish, seeing a lot on the roads.

[@moment3489]

Haval h6 AWD or 2wd?

[@Africasideways]

AWD

[@buddypat9702]

Is 2x2 not good?

[@zolanidingaan2511]

No catch??

[@Africasideways]

Only time will tell...

[@laurieevans2973]

Iv had serious issues with my H6, from flat battery at only 2months old. The led screen has stopped working for the 3rd time, utterly frustrating because no one knows why. After all these issues this has left me not having any confidence with this car. And will Never purchase a haval again.

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the valuable feedback Lauren.

[@liwill6932]

I'm glad you like this car. In the Chinese market, Haval H6 has ranked first in SUV sales every month for the last five consecutive years, significantly ahead of CRV and RAV4. But H6 is not the same level as CRV and RAV4. I mean the price. H6 is 35% cheaper than CRV and RAV4 with the same configuration, which is why H6 sells well

[@Africasideways]

Thanks for the feedback Li. How is the reliability of the five year old H6s? If they get that right it will eat into the other's market share outside of China. How patriotic are Chinese when buying cars? Cheers.

[@icashADDICT]

@@Africasideways not very patriotic when it comes to cars, I am literally the only person out of all my friends and relatives to buy a chinese car ever in Australia. Everyone including me was sceptical.

[@rahul20061982]

@@icashADDICT Hi guys sorry to be intruding. I am from Melbourne and am going for a test drive tomorrow. Just wanted to know as you own one sheng. How is it . Tbh I am worries about the reliability and Service. Am so confused. I love it I want it but scared to spend 40k aud on it. Pls help

[@icashADDICT]

@@rahul20061982 its fine but a thirsty engine in city 9to13litres per 100 depending on traffic and 6.8to7.2l/100 on highway

[@rahul20061982]

@@icashADDICT Thanks a lot but the golden question is should I buy it. Does it has any issues till now after 10k

[@MANSUOR-sl3no]

I want to buy a 2024 model, premium

[@Africasideways]

Ok

[@carlosbaldwin6335]

he is always drunk ?

[@Africasideways]

sadly not

[@carlosbaldwin6335]

@@Africasideways :P