GWM expands Haval H6 range with two PHEVs

Building on the recently launched H6 range, two new electrified variants will join the line-up soon. Both feature a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrain and are available in the Ultra grade only. There are 2WD and AWD configurations.

And no mistaking this is a Haval from the front end too, which features a massive shiny grille.

The Ultra PHEV 2WD is priced from $50,990 plus ORCs. Meantime, the range-topping Ultra PHEV AWD is available from $53,990 plus on roads.

These new models deliver over 100km of electric driving capability. PHEV hybrid efficiency is in the 1.0L/100km bracket. Moreover, with petrol and electric powertrains, they are capable of genuinely brisk performance.

Both Ultra PHEV models feature a high-output 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine. It mates with dual electric motors. The combined system output is 240kW/540Nm in the 2WD version and 268kW/760Nm in the AWD.

The latter gets GWM’s advanced Hi4 (Hybrid Intelligent 4WD) system. It is can evidently complete a 0-100 run in 4.8sec while overall fuel consumption is a stated 1.0L/100km (2WD) and 1.1L/100km for the AWD (NEDC figures).

Haval says that the electric range is up to 106km (2WD) and 100km (AWD), useful for most of an urban working week, with a top up on day two or three. That’s thanks to a 19kWh LFP battery pack.

Both PHEV variants come with a CCS2 charging port and they can DC fast charge from 30–80 per cent in under 30 minutes.

he specification of the Ultra PHEV models mirrors the top-tier equipment found across the H6 Ultra range. It includes a14.6-inch touchscreen with wireless smartphone integration, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a 360-degree surround view camera and a full suite of active safety features. The customer can choose between black or cream leather-accented interior trim.

The new Haval H6 PHEV range comes with a seven-year unlimited kilometre vehicle warranty, eight-year unlimited kilometre battery warranty and five years of roadside assistance.