The GWM Haval H6 is coming quickly. You’ve heard that line many, many occasions over a few years now, however this time, it might be actual. Nice Wall Motor’s (GWM) issued a press launch outlining its enterprise plans for Malaysia, and in it, said that the Haval H6 is ready for its native launch in Q3 2024. The SUV can be GWM’s first CKD automobile in Malaysia, domestically assembled by EPMB in Melaka.
“The institution of a CKD plant in Malaysia will play a major position in GWM’s plan to determine its market presence within the ASEAN area with a complete gross sales, after-sales service and spare elements infrastructure community,” GWM stated.
“This technique partnership strives to supply a extra reasonably priced vary of high-quality autos whereas producing extra employment alternatives for Malaysians. This technique additionally broaden the manufacturing format of GWM’s abroad, and higher meet the wants of customers in abroad markets,” the Baoding-based firm stated, including that the introduction of the Ora Good Cat, Ora 07 and Tank 300 “underscores GWM World’s introspective dedication to establishing Malaysia as a pivotal abroad subsidiary”.
“Our dedication to delivering revolutionary merchandise and glorious providers has all the time been on the core of our mission in Malaysia. We intention to determine GWM as a famend and trusted model, recognised for our dedication to high quality and buyer satisfaction,” affirmed Mike Cui An Qi, MD of GWM Malaysia.
Previewed on the Malaysia Autoshow this yr, there can be two variants of the Haval H6 powered by the identical hybrid powertrain, which mixes a 150 PS/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbo-four with a 177 PS/300 Nm electrical motor, the latter built-in into the two-speed Devoted Hybrid Transmission (DHT). Whole system output is 243 PS and 530 Nm, and GWM claims a mixed gasoline consumption determine of 5.2 litres per 100 km.
On the surface, the H6 Hybrid sports activities a daring “Star Matrix” grille flanked by Matrix LED headlights. The headlamps and and full-width LED taillights are shared throughout each variants, with the differentiator being the wheels – 18-inch two-tone alloys on the entry mannequin and 19-inch black gadgets on the high-spec.
Inside, the low-spec will get black leather-based upholstery with white stitching and silver trim, whereas the high-spec sports activities a black-and-white inside and – uniquely – rose gold trim. Each include the identical degree of tech – a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster, a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, a Qi wi-fi charger and eight audio system.
Additionally normal throughout the vary are power-adjustable entrance seats (with lumbar adjustment for the motive force), dual-zone local weather management, rear air-con vents, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a 360-degree digital camera system and a powered tailgate. The high-spec mannequin provides on a panoramic glass sunroof, head-up show and ‘boss seat’ shoulder switches on the entrance passenger seat.
Each vehicles displayed on the Malaysia Autoshow had a windscreen digital camera, that means that they need to each include the identical degree of superior driver help methods.
The ADAS pack will possible embody autonomous emergency braking, adaptive cruise management with cease and go, lane centring help, an Clever Evade system that offers more room within the lane for big autos reminiscent of lorries, blind spot monitoring, rear cross site visitors alert with auto brake, site visitors signal recognition and auto excessive beam. One merchandise that may in all probability be reserved for the high-spec mannequin is park help.
It’s a fairly crowded SUV market lately, so what do you consider the Haval H6 Hybrid versus its compatriots (the Geely Boyue-based Proton X70 is getting a facelift quickly) and the Japanese stalwarts? The H6’s hybrid effectivity might be a differentiating issue.
GALLERY: GWM Haval H6 low-spec at Malaysia Autoshow 2024
GALLERY: GWM Haval H6 high-spec at Auto China 2024
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