This SUV Gets Big Improvements (Haval H6 2025 Review)

Detailed review and brief first drive of the 2025 Haval H6 midsize SUV which is set for release in facelifted form soon.
The Haval H6 is set to receive this substantial facelift and interior quality upgrade for 2025 and Australia is understood to be on the list.
Hybrid engines will continue to be available and a plug-in hybrid may be considered too.
Rivals to the Haval H6 include the Toyota RAV4 hybrid, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and more.

[@sandilemajiya7831]

Wow the lights on the rear of this car looks very nice

[@namechecksout6300]

I don’t think I’d ever say this, but the screen looks too big.

[@MrTonifumi]

A screen can never be too big. Think mercedes Benz where it goes from door to door

[@wcrash9361]

Smaller than most

[@zakaullahbabar4557]

Excellent design, and excellent review

[@sharktrb]

Love the new look but I was really hoping that they'll incorporate a few important physical buttons such as climate control. Not a fan of screen only control.

[@johnemerson5383]

I love the look of it. I'd be really interested in a PHEV if they decide to bring it to Australia. The MG and Outlander need more competition.

[@nostradamus2642]

Nice front end. I think the 2 row seats can indeed recline.

[@HristoGanchevBG]

it looks great

[@Richard-sl8we]

Hi Iain, A question on another SUV please. Do you know if the new 2025 Hyundai Sante Fe hybrid has had a local suspension tune; especially since they run 20" rims?

[@TunnelVisionAthletic]

nice mate can you preview the GT version if you saw it too?

[@user-oo9tw1cb2c]

When is the Hybrid PHEV coming to Australia Please

[@marcusgeorge1825]

As I’ve been inside that mega complex in Beijing dozens of times. Please say you have much more to show than just this. Never was on my radar and still isn’t as I have my own car(s) in China and associated drivers so I know what they have been working on for several years now. Even the cars they just made for their domestic market 20 years ago where better built than what was coming out of Australia. As a proud Australian born, with Australian born parents, it’s just amazing how China now no longer has a reliance on Expats to learn from. Some would say scary. Hopefully, you’ve chased more cars from this exhibition. 👍😎🇦🇺

[@azanahmed7338]

What are the prospects of going AWD

[@rick1whit1]

I do love the new grill 😊 I own the current H6 HEV and love the front design. The new rear look on this new version I don’t like at all. The cockpit looks clean and clutter free like the teslas but I agree I like the physical climate control buttons.

[@zaamuro8408]

GT still has the best front end....new bigger grille doesn't make it look any better

[@gvr6079]

What is so brilliant about a touch screen desktop monitor in the middle of the dash. If you wanna play with something stay at home play with yourself.

[@fairgo4156]

I hope they replace the DCT with a torque converter auto

[@neil9143]

better than CVT anyway

[@fairgo4156]

@@neil9143 Nah

[@azanahmed7338]

We're anxiously waiting for a 2.0 HEV AWD haval variants in pakistan

[@theodociocozanitis5437]

When the screen goes blank the car doesn’t work , to much reliance of the screen

[@qasimkhaksar6146]

Much beautiful and much futuristic, when can we get it in Pakistan 🇵🇰_???

[@aiboltoleu155]

Nothing new in comparison to the current gen3 except for turned engine and 9 speed DCT. I was hoping that they will make rear reclining seats, tilted front at least driver seat. IMO removing physical buttons for AC control etc is a big step back because using screen is very uncomfortable when you are driving. Let's see what hybrid options they will bring to Australia. I hope the AWD Hi-4 version will be available in AU. 5:36 - hybrid power? Really? I can hear how DCT operates.

[@MrTonifumi]

The problem for Haval is the fugly badge and the huge Haval spelt in the rear. If you are a budget brand keep the logos small and subtle. I'm also talking to you BYD.

[@INCOGNITO-kd5ub]

Yeah I am imagining removing those shts as I watch this video 😂

[@wcrash9361]

So you mean like Porsche, Volvo,lexus , Tesla , Volvo , Range Rover etc

[@mpsingh6389]

I've plasti dipped all the badges on my black H6. Hardly visible now..

[@user-sl5nx9en1g]

Who made this rule and why do they have to follow it? Don't see any reason why they actually have to do this.

[@avuazahc1966]

I'd buy it as a demo since these catrs depreciate like no body's business here in South Africa

[@bradmallett8698]

Blady hell cream roof liner yet again. They need to take what’s in the GT black all the way.

[@linjames3623]

I will choose 2.4T disiel, and I think it's looking better than tank 500! I hope it comes to Australia, I will pay for it

[@PilipinasKongMahal021]

they need to change that HAVal LOGO to a more premium logo.

[@user-sl5nx9en1g]

Would have loved to see more of the screen rather just a shot from the side honestly.

[@linustw]

my over 10 yrs old Mazda CX5 is doing 8.6litres per 100kms and this Haval Hybrid is doing 8.1litres per 100kms? Technology hasnt been kind to Haval at all. Its still gallop plenty of petrol.

[@SZ-lz1id]

I think this one he tries is not hybrid.

[@jamesjiang7850]

I have a 2022 model that looked better than this face lifted 2025 model. Good to see the twist gear shift replaced.

[@bbqboy175]

Very unsafe having climate controls only on the infotainment system. Amazing how laws prohibit touching a phone but these cars pass safety standards having everything on the infotainment system. Makes no sense.

[@carlosorff]

It is so nice seeing the progress the Chines auto companies are making despite all the semiconductor technologies war the West is waging against China. It must be really painful for the US and EU manufacturers.

[@Deandzzzzzz]

No wonder BYD is slaying in the Chinese market way ahead of everyone else including GWM. Simply disappointed in this new H6. What BYD is going to launch down under is much more interesting to me like the Sealion 6 PHEV (Seal U in EU market or the Song plus DM-i champion edition in Chinese market)

[@relaxingsoul6552]

Haval should address that lower rear bumper it doesn’t resemble with h6 and making it little ugly

[@allowa5220]

making the Ac bottoms on the screen is so bad

[@mrz1281]

i was about to buy the current model and then i heard about this motor show and held off, very impressed with the facelift. this is a great car and better than most in the same segment, i work in the auto industry and thought it was one of the best to drive. everything else was underpowered overpriced junk. ive tested them all.

[@hocsangphong9805]

the back is too high

[@user-hm6qd5oh4v]

The car looks luxurious and sophisticated. It's really a game changer although the front grill looks like a Palisade

[@leiouzhang]

bit unfortunate that Australian car markete is relatively small otherwise consumer would be on the pro side to enjoy lower cost and better technology.

[@buncha5651]

I wish they would employ someone who can design a better grill.

[@niteshsana3362]

Will never buy cars with the climate controls integrated into the screen! #bringbackthebuttons

[@yslee1401]

Upgraded unauthorised listening capabilities on car occupants perhaps

[@MJ-revered]

Keep on being bitter and coping cause it doesn't matter mate.

[@yslee1401]

@@MJ-revered Huawei and ZTE are banned for a good reason

[@MJ-revered]

@@yslee1401 We only heared accusations but never any proof while they are not on Europe, and much in the rest of the world. Huawei is the best at what they do so the US and their vassal states banned them. That's the only reason.

[@theoverlord1925]

How can one be proud of themselves driving around in a Chinese car ? I could not , sorry. Life is too short to be driving around in a Chinese car .

[@sc30daboss]

some people can't afford flashy cars and its the only affordable option. you gotta do what you can afford and if its this than who cares? most cars parts are chinese lol.

[@HaruHaruman]

Audi Q5 + Hyundai Palisade. They just can't stop copying other cars' designs, can they?