Can A Cheap Hybrid SUV Beat A Pricier Rival? (Haval H6 vs vs Nissan X-Trail E-Power 2023 Comparison)

Detailed comparison of the 2023 Nissan X-Trail E-Power Hybrid AWD and the Haval H6 Hybrid, including fuel economy, technology and boot space.
The Nissan X-Trail E-Power is a solid new hybrid SUV entrant in the Australian market, starting from $49,490 before on-road costs.
Meanwhile, the Haval H6 Hybrid Lux is a much cheaper option, costing $42,490 drive-away, while the H6 Ultra Hybrid is $45,990 drive-away.
These two hybrid midsize SUVs compete with other fuel-sipping options like the Volkswagen Tiguan diesel, Subaru Forester hybrid and Toyota RAV4 hybrid.
Time codes:
0:00 - Hybrid SUVs
0:23 - Prices and Specs
0:40 - $15,000 Difference
0:50 - Budget Direct
0:57 - Styling and Design
1:41 - Haval H6 Ultra interior
4:57 - X-Trail Ti-L interior
7:33 - Boot Space
8:40 - Towing Capacity
8:48 - X-Trail E-Power Fuel Economy
9:50 - H6 Hybrid Fuel Economy
10:54 - X-Trail driving dynamics
13:33 - Haval H6 driving dynamics
16:33 - Verdict
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[@chasingcars]

So: would you pocket the $15K difference and drive the Haval? Or do you go for the traditional brand?

[@cybermatstrikes7557]

yep

[@michaelwu4559]

haval

[@candlelarbra5212]

It's more like $20+K taking drive away prices into account.

[@mondotv4216]

Neither. If I was going to spend the money that Nissan is asking I'd buy the Outlander PHEV which has a real EV range of 70 - 80km, better driving dynamics, more power because it isn't limited by the petrol engine and equivalent interior. And in the real world 90% of most Aussie's driving would be electric. I just wouldn't buy the Haval but I do understand why a family on a budget would.

[@johnye9010]

The drive away difference by your calculation is close to 22k

[@dlforever8756]

Bought my h6 hev in March 2023 🇿🇦 . Traded in my 3 series bmw and I can assure its the decision I made. Love the vehicle and the power. Suits all my family needs. Great Suv

[@mamoo1gp]

Just got mine last week and traded my 220d in for it.. happy so far.. but time will tell.. have you found any negatives yet?

[@lucky.penguin.slots14]

I have had the H6 HEV for just over 6 months now and 33,000kms on it and all is excellent. Plus 1000km per fill.

[@chasingcars]

That is very impressive range.

[@shannonnaicker4040]

This presenter clear loves Nissan. He forgot a lot of the H6 features.

[@vincentdeepak]

Totally biased review towards Nissan,since beginning of the video presenters mood and choice of words quite visible for H6. Anyway people’s opinions and feedback matters.

[@chriswording8638]

No midsize SUV should be $73k, period. Especially Nissan that isn't a luxury brand. How a car feels for tou is a personal thing, but the X-Trail hybrid isn't $18k better than this H6. In fact it isn't better at wll. After having two X-Trails with failed CVT transmissions the wife bought the H6 Lux and honestly, good as any x-trail on the market. Also, the hybrid system in the X-Trail is a generator and the H6 has a proper hybrid system that will function as a regular car, should anything happen to the electronic components. Not the case with the Nissan, is it?

[@daveneilsexappeal8565]

I've watched a heap of Haval reviews and this one is incredibly biased towards Nissan. There's no way the extra $15 grand is worth it in the Nissan. Old mate starts smashing Haval from the very start when talking about how 'bold' the grill is on the Nissan and not so much on the Haval. Chasing Cars always say they aren't paid to do these reviews but this bloke is obviously on the take.

[@chasingcars]

Nobody’s on the take, Dave. Design is subjective; we’ve always said that. The huge financial saving for opting for the Haval - even though it isn’t as good on the objective grounds discussed - is constantly in the background of this video…

[@johnlambert1744]

For me personally I think the Haval looks VERY boring and bland - the X-Trail is a much nicer looking car. But each to their own of course. I'd be happy to spend the extra money driving a car I like the look of.

[@snsum2853]

​@chasingcars you guys are so full of shit, in your own review you posted 3 months back you said you got 7L/100kms on the Ti-L grade and on this heavily biased review it's somehow dropped down to 5.6L/100km

[@mindfreeze0838]

I wouldnt go as far to say they are on the take, I would more say theyre elitist, but most Australian auto reviewers are. Point is, unless you really love Nissan there is no objective reason to choose the Xtrail over the H6 considering the price gap.

[@rahul20061982]

I have H6 for 2 months now and trust me I find no difference. I had Hyundai Tucson 2lt diesel AWD and I traded for haval. I am so happy and really with all the tech haval has for the price I wmdont mind taking the risk. I agree using touch screen is little tedious in the beginning but then U get used to it and U can create loads of short cuts . All in all value of money for now but honestly have no idea 3 years from now

[@BT-JOHNSON]

This is guy full of it...when he started calling Haval, Havel I no he's no good...I bought Haval H6 Hybrid it's an amazing car to me for over 6 months

[@michaelhorton7004]

Pretty clear from the outset that you aren't a fan of the Haval

[@MrSwaggie1]

Correct me if I am wrong but I understood the Nissan E-Power did not have a battery, Electric drive yes but no battery. The review does seem biased towards the Nissan though, example no spare in the H6 but no mention of a spare in the Nissan. Does the Nissan have a spare?

[@chasingcars]

The X-Trail E-Power has a 2.1kWh battery. X-Trail E-Power has no spare wheel. No bias in this review - just a balanced look at the strengths and weaknesses of *both* models

[@OrosDad]

@@chasingcars This felt like a Nissan Advert trying to get people to overpay for basically the same thing. I reckon most objective watchers will probably take that into consideration.

[@bobil12138]

⁠​⁠@@chasingcarsNo spare in Nissan as well and you didn’t even bother to mention. You call it balanced review 😂

[@rahul20061982]

Dont fall for amy reviews. Just go and try out both. I just nought H6 hybrid. Honestly i am happy. As a normal person and the way i drive H6 suits all my needs. Won't say much jist go and try

[@wong924]

That's the difference between a normal person and a car reviewer or car enthusiast. H6 doesn't handle well compared to X-Trail

[@rahul20061982]

@@wong924 your buying an average car not high end. most of them for any normal person drives the same. unless I go beyond 100k car obviously which I don't have ethe money for them all the cars on an average are similar

[@aimenaldarkhobi8366]

@@rahul20061982 I would rather buy a lower trim Nissan X trail than top of the line Chinese Haval H6

[@markarcher5730]

I've got a haval h6 hybrid ultra. It has a few infotainment things I'd like changed but glad I bought it. Its economical , drives good, handles ok. I'm happy and saved 15000. For the difference it's good value

[@aimenaldarkhobi8366]

@@markarcher5730 you could have bought a lower trim Nissan. Also safety is a big one, in an accident not sure how will the Haval perform. It takes decades for manufacturers to build a safe car. I live in Canada and I know that Haval did not pass the minimum safety requirements to be sold in Canada.

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

I think Haval should make a 4WD H6 HEV.

[@AntihuaGoxiba]

There is, Xiaolong Max, Unfortunately not sell in Australia yet

[@DaveDVideoMaker]

@@AntihuaGoxiba I saw that. I hope it’ll be available in global markets eventually.

[@MrSwaggie1]

Tank300 hybrid comes from same GWM stable. That is a proper 4wd and rates pretty well from what I read.

[@kripart2881]

Tank 300 has it

[@timli1871]

$67.7k is insane for a xtrail. You can get a CX5 GT high spec turbo for $51k or less. Or Rav4 hybrid if you can wait for 12-24 mths.

[@danc2779]

Just come back form the dealer, 61k drive away price 6 to 8 months waiting time for Ti-L --- Sydney area.

[@zeemantherobinhood]

Haval H6.... My choice for sure. Today booked one for my family. So much offered with less spending 7 yrs warranty, heads display, Panoramic SR, Auto Parking and much much more..... We had X-Ttail before this car, and it wasn't worth money. HAVAL H6 has edge over all its rivals.......

[@Newman8881]

X trail is new model. The H6 is about four year old already, should wait for next year H6 for compare instead!

[@ckyyau5070]

good review, thanks

[@Mububban23]

I still can't make up my mind whether a petrol-powered EV is engineering genius, or complete folly.....it definitely eliminates range anxiety (especially important in a country like Australia where people *think* they need a car that can cross the Nullarbor on a whim....) but it's still pumping out tailpipe emissions with every kilometer. Even if

[@joshantonio6894]

He sounds like a Nissan fan boy😂

[@PacLevkov]

In my country, you get Acenta for the same price as the haval h6 hev, but 4 wheel drive for the x-trail.

[@buncha5651]

Haval H6 Hybrid would be my pick. As for piano black, i love it. Wash your hands. My 6 year old VW Touareg has piono black, no scrantches yet.

[@leedaq7767]

hyundai and kia has so many hybrid options in Korea. just don't understand why they are not shipping them over

[@mariocesar2564]

Haval H6 é muito bom! Um dos melhores custo-benefício que existe no mercado automobilístico.

[@felali]

Can you do a comparison Mahindra vs Haval?

[@honeyisaac]

Going to test drive that Nissan on Saturday 🎉

[@Mububban23]

Let us know how you get on!

[@anakinskywalker4113]

At this point in time I would take the H6 & save the $15,000. it’s a family SUV & right now most families could use an extra $15k. This is a less expensive alternative please keep that in mind when you review. Stop trying to make it into to something that it is never going to be. Does it do anything that I want in a family SUV yes it does. I would much rather you make an acute comparison that focuses on more family stuff. Wood grain trim etc does nothing for me. I want to know if it will stand up to family life. Also I am a mechanic by trade & these capped price servicing plans are absolute BS you never end up paying what is quoted in your reviews. This is from personal experiences. For example if you need brakes or a fluid flush they charge you extra. Yet this is never mentioned in any reviews. Not all plans are equal they do Not included everything.

[@sicimark]

You can buy a service plan from Nissan which will everything from on the schedule, you will be a lot worse off than $15,000 when you go to sell the Haval, have less spec and its only 2wd

[@anakinskywalker4113]

@@sicimark with respect the capped price plans in my personal view pretty are pretty much useless. They mostly cover oil & filter changes & other minor items. If you need other major work done it costs a lot extra. For example Mazda have capped price plans yet when my mate took his CX-5 in for a service & needed spark plugs that was an extra $400 on the bill. Also I would be happy to have a little bit less & pocket $15,000 right at this point considering money is tight right now. I simply cannot justify spending an extra $15k not everyone is going to agree with me on that one.

[@MathewBT81]

Stop making this review about the money you have available...there are people who would take the xtrail anyday AND have the funds to do it.

[@anakinskywalker4113]

@@MathewBT81 good luck to them that’s great, the review needs to be less biased in my view. It is a family suv not a high end luxury car. Focus on what the car will be used for day to day. Which is the school run & to the shops & back.

[@mindfreeze0838]

​@@sicimark the future resale value is a theory, not a fact. Plus why does it need to be AWD like the regular H6? Most of the people that have those systems dont use them anyway. Its more things to break and burns more fuel.

[@williamross7897]

I JUST LOVE MY H6 HYBRID GREAT LOOKS ESPECIALLY THE AUTOMATIC PARKING & THE HEADS UP DISPLAY THE DEALER TURNED OFF/DOWN THE ANNOYING TECH SO NOT A PROBLEM DROVE THE MG HS BUT THE H6 WON OUT IN EVERY WAY

[@lukepasqualotto4827]

Ive had my 2023 X-Trail Ti 2.5L petrol for 3 months, 10/10 would recomend. I've been getting 5.5L/100kms on the highway (Using Eco Mode and Pro-Pilot) which is amazing for a petrol SUV. Super premium inside, only payed $47K because it was a demo model. If you're tight on money I would go for this spec of X-Trail, there really isn't many down sides to it and I personaly dont think its worth paying $5k extra for the E-Power unit or spending the extra on going for the Ti-L unless you want the tan interior. The CVT is also surprisingly smooth, it doesnt bother me one bit. It's also a bonus that the regular version only needs 91ron petrol, so I would just buy a regular X-Trail

[@AntihuaGoxiba]

Try Hybrid Car or Plugin Hybrid Cars, after that you won't go back to petrol or diesel for 😊

[@mdms2161]

Being expensive is not always better. Can you dial down on the use of the word cheap in yoir comparison. Just a suggestion. Otherwise, good content, excellent review.

[@archstanton127]

Whats a mithmetician

[@titanx04]

What’s with 12months or 10k service, I’d be servicing every 6 months .

[@chasingcars]

Yep, that is the reality of a 10,000 km service limit for many Australians

[@John_Stevens983]

We recently cancelled our order for the xtrail ti epower, primarily due cost, but also due to wait time blow outs. Went and ordered a H6, should arrive by August. Driving the xtrail was more refined but you should expect that for $15k more. In saying that we took the H6 for a spin and didn’t notice the combustion engine dropping in and out. Although all the technical stuff is nice to have and should never be relied upon as a replacement for the actual driver driving the vehicle. As much as I loved the x trail, for a family looking for a mid size hybrid with a good chunk of bells and whistles and certain levels of practicality and refinement, go the Haval.

[@nemyla]

So how is the H6?

[@John_Stevens983]

@@nemyla Excellent

[@matthewmcgrath8886]

Is that stuff in the Nissan standard????? Cause that Haval all that stuff is standard.

[@eduitguy9016]

The Haval also comes with a leg boot open. And I would argue the Haval in Grey looks such as nice as the Haval. I don't see a benefit to the extra $15k+ for the X Trial.

[@tamicplatenburg2350]

This car made it to the middle east for the price of 62,250k AUD, for a nissan xtrail Ti-L petrol version 2.5l with tan seating and black sunroof. This is excluding registration and insurance and the such. But it includes taxes. Do you think this price is reasonable for the car ? I must confess that prices in the middle east have all gone up and the tax went up too so it makes sense for it to be this expensive :) I mean the price for the car for the same class Ti-L is 53,000k AUD before taxes and now it's almost 63,000k AUD after taxes. I can afford it however I would love to hear your opinion about the car knowing the price and what i get for it. Any information is appreciated (I already paid a deposit) please help me make a rational decision :). I really don't want to regret buying this car. We don't have a hybrid version in the middle east but gas is like 2-3 times cheaper here so i don't require good fuel economy.

[@mindfreeze0838]

Test Drive the regular H6 and see which one you prefer. The H6 is cheaper and has all the features the X trail has.

[@aerienix]

67.7k for the xtrail is pushing Diesel Sorento GT-Line/Santa Fe Highlander money. 🤔

[@chasingcars]

Yeah, though it’s important to be aware of the new $49K + on roads X-Trail ST-L hybrid spec. You don’t need to spend this much!

[@jojisam7564]

Nissan X-trail Ti can be a better option. Also 67k driveway was incorrectly mentioned, but Andrew was saying the right price in his description.

[@mindfreeze0838]

People forget Xtrails have been expensive, making them hybrids only exacerbates the issue.

[@kwamethesamurai]

Not evn trying to hide the bias ... I was looking for a real comparison review.

[@AfroditebyOlympia]

The most biased review I’ve seen.. not impressed at all.

[@sidjyothi]

Why on earth is there no thumb support on the steering wheel? Makes it look real cheap

[@seankelly5890]

Q. What’s the resale difference after 5 years - might answer the question

[@chasingcars]

Good point, though one that also has to be set against how you could deploy the marginal difference in the meantime

[@bazinga615]

Putting waiting times aside, the crazy Nissan price and the yuk Haval, makes the Rav 4 a better proposition- even for the basic hybrid.

[@MisterX-er9si]

Putting waiting times aside... That's the thing, it's a deal breaker for many buyers. I am not ready to wait 2 years or even more and get not what you test drove and very likely for a higher price.

[@robertceroli3512]

What if you can't wait 2 years

[@mindfreeze0838]

Waiting 2 years for a car in this economy is not a rational decision. Youre going to pay more for the car you deposited on, its probably not going to be the same car you test drove and in that 2 years life happens and you need to get that car now, but you just cant. Its better to get something now than wait for that Unicorn, car prices arent getting any cheaper and the day is fast approaching when loan durations are going to move because to pay monthly for a car over 3 or 5 years would see half of your salary disappearing. Long story short, test drive something other than a Rav4

[@user-nf3qz8fz9f]

Blind Fred can see the Haval represents a contemporary feel both inside and outside.

[@Paul-MP]

Good review, but subjective conclusion. This presenter is completely wrong (in my view that is). He is clearly biased towards a more expensive car. Given the huge price difference, I'd pick the Haval over the Nissan any day, and if sales volumes are any indication, so does the public!

[@bluestripefreedom]

In think you are biased from the beginning… Havel is much nicer looking than Nissan plus it’s personal taste and the Havel is larger… the seats are heated and cooled by the way… most cars have plastic in them? The Havel has plenty of soft touch areas on door and same knob as Nissan … you are soooo biased before you start. The Nissan is squashy, expensive and has less features…. Next time you review a car try starting in neutral

[@Yarrabung]

Put these two cars in comparision is morally wrong.

[@murraysumpter8730]

Wow 4 / 10 for this biased review...!!

[@bluestripefreedom]

This presenter really is not reviewing the cars and really just wasted my time…. Needs a lesson on how to be objective.

[@pathofhadayat]

He's just trying to say that haval is cheap and it can't compete with a famous market car, my honest review about haval h6 is that its a great car for it's budget, what he has said about haval is rubish don't listen to him, Thankyou.

[@salieisaacs4878]

Well I see you are very unfair to you viewers by comparing an upgraded nissan x trail to a basic entry level Haval H6 so you can to my understanding promote Nissan and demote the Haval brand, if you car reviews like you are not being fair, so I would rather save the 15k and go for the h6

[@lebraa]

Talented presenter. Absolutely love your work mate

[@naumanahmadtariq8717]

Paid by Nissan 100%

[@chasingcars]

No

[@TheTruePetrolhead]

Nissan for me 😊

[@dennisdavidov5209]

X triall best

[@andreaswalther7682]

Haval easy is a better option, Nissan actually looks a bit ugly, and another note I truly hate budget direct and their shit ads

[@sandilemajiya7831]

The interior of the Nissan xtrail is much more beautiful whereas the exterior of Haval h6 is much more beautiful.

[@wits562]

Not a honest review. Hes biased. H6 is way better than Nissan

[@user-ii6ig6th7k]

Bulshit you never know h6

[@robking6968]

That is such a rip off of a Peugeot 3008/5008 front grille!

[@theomitchell2615]

Decent review but pls stop telling us the blatantly obvious about insurance cost blah blah blah (twice)...once is too much 😑

[@chasingcars]

the disclaimer is required for legal reasons, sorry Theo

[@jayHasMalloc]

Haval vehicles have been returning to the dealer with faulty electronics within months, looking beyond the distracting interiors, at least the Nissan will still be on the road in 10 years time.

[@lylegalloway4545]

I've had my Haval since Sept 2022 and have absolutely no issues apart from two speeding tickets 😊

[@nostradamus2642]

🇯🇵 car makers are in a world of pain and worsening. Nissan either won't exist in 3 years time or it will be owned by a 🇨🇳 company like GWM.

[@radissimo1]

that's BS, Renault-Nissan_Mitsubishi alliance is doing quite well

[@nostradamus2642]

@@radissimo1 Nissan sold the same number of cars in March as GWM. Renault sold 70% of cars as BYD. Both Nissan (Datsun) and Renault have been here for the last 70 years. BYD has been here for about 6 months. LOL

[@sicimark]

and in 3 years time when the Haval is falling to pieces, full of rattles and worth nothing the X-trail will still be a highly sought after vehicle

[@lucky.penguin.slots14]

Go and have a look at where the individual parts on the X trail are made I bet you would find them made in China.

[@dirkloots548]

Balls... ur comment is baseless and ignorant to boot.

[@mrradbro3344]

​@@lucky.penguin.slots14but assembled in Japan. Haval is all China and we know how long made in China lasts

[@lucky.penguin.slots14]

@@mrradbro3344 well I have done just over 73,000kms in my H6 hybrid and not a single thing as gone wrong.

[@Roobs67]

What a complete rubbish of a comparison. Mate, get another job !

[@terribletelevision6980]

I have heard horrible things about the Chinese cars and utes that hit the market a few years ago. I wouldn’t touch one with a 10 foot chopstick.

[@lordmephisto6654]

People said the same thing about Japanese cars when they started to take the market, so was the case with Korean cars and now it is repeating with Chinese cars. It's just apprehension about different car makers than the ones we're used to. TBH, everyone who has owned or used the Haval has nothing but praises for the car.

[@michaelhorton7004]

And what about those American heaps of junk! 🤣🤣 ohh, and let’s not forget the Euro trash like MBenz (highest recall of any brand) and VW….

[@yemoehein2301]

always no to china brand !!!

[@amrsamir5718]

A lot of people are falling for the Haval and likes. People who sold their old crapy BMWs and who just bought the car saying it’s fantastic. Of course it is, it is new. Problem with Chinese cars is durability, engineering and safety. This Haval is obviously a replica of the old generation Kia Sportage … with new cheap tech. I mean Chinese people here is Australia drive German cars BMWs and Mercedes. Think about that

[@brucely9210]

Not really ，it just ship to oz not long ago ，already a lots Chinese friends places orders and wait, few already have it ,feel good 😊