My wife and I picked up our H6GT lux yesterday (13/11/23). We were looking at havals for a few months because we needed to upgrade from our 2015 Vitara and didn’t want to wait over a year for a Toyota. We got the end of year plate clearance sale, with the paint included and a bonus $1k off. So $38990 rather than the rrp at time of making this comment of $41485 for a non white vehicle. After adjusting the seat, I found it to be extremely comfortable and have no issues with the steering wheel. I have 3 kids, the eldest in a booster and the younger two in 0-4 seats (forward facing). I managed to install all three seats with no hassles, which was a nice change from the tiny car we had before. Now for the actual driving itself, I found the safety features made me stick to the speed limit more which isn’t a problem for me. Every time you nudge over the posted limit the car will beep once, and if you go 10km/h over a warning comes up on the dash. The lane keeping was helpful as well. Now for race mode. Fuck me it’s fun. My wife loves the sound and it’s hilarious how quickly the car takes off with it. I found it’s best used when you don’t have to turn at all and only for taking off rather than continual driving.
I have had my H6 GT for 11 days now and i love everything about it. It’s beautiful inside and out its drives so nicely i just have done some city and highway driving and nothing is an issue for this car so far. I do love these reviews
I bet you're getting a lot of looks from other drivers as they admire your new car. I have to wait another three months for mine to arrive. Can't wait. 😀
Love the interior it’s looks amazing, I purchase one too, especially love the floating console and the material used , I wouldn’t buy a car without afloating Centre console ever again just makes it look premium. and the seats are really soft and comfortable, it’s worth the fourty thousand mark ,
Hi. Give us your feedback after 4 month driving this car. Are you still happy or having this Haval? Also wright pls Top5 problems you have found out while using it
I have driven the GT. It is amazing! So much so I have ordered one. The SUV is larger than a CX5 or RAV4. The amount of value included for the drive away price and 7 year warranty simply cannot be beaten. Full moonroof, autonomous parking etc. This gear box is fine, it only thuds forward in race mode, like N grin shift on the Hyundai N. The cameras are the best resolution and function. I have one complaint, the passenger seat doesn't go up or down. Haval will sell many GT's and I can't wait to get mine 👍. Good review Paul, great SUV Haval.
Un-true, forward, reverse and tilt forward and reclining but no height adjustment. I remember thinking if I try and lift this button anymore it may break.
I just got a H6 GT Ultra, all black. And I love it. For its price it's fantastic. Has great features, the gearbox and engine is more than fine for me and nicer than alot of others I've tested on the market - I'm not racing around a track or trying to 4WD through the bush, I do a bit of highway and city driving and I like it for that. Tonnes of room inside, super comfortable, beautiful interior, excellent features. Everyone who's seen this is absolutely shocked at how nice it is. In all black it looks really nice, love the coupe SUV look. Compared to other new cars around this price, this is fantastic. Added, my centre console does not wriggle like the one in this lol, and it's full auto parking, works great. Love all the USBs too. Also I noticed he didn't mention but it has the kick feature on the boot and also the boot floor can be lowered a bit to give more room. I've been finding normal mode is good around town, and sport on the highway. I do agree that I wish you could lift the front of the seat and wish the seat was a tiny bit longer but I guess there's always a downfall with every vehicle lol.
Congratulations on a smart purchase. I have to wait for another three months. Sounds like you're having a blast. This model will make people change their perspective on the brand. I know it changed mine. If the car is running well in seven years I'll be very happy indeed. 👍
I used to work for GWM ( Greatwall motors) the name plate Haval, was in use back when we had the ugly boxy greatwall X200 and X240, they were as cheap built as they were priced. GWM went through a significant change during 2015 with Haval being designed by a former European car designer rather than just continuing with the X series which was more like a generic boxy 4wd, the designer moved into a more sophisticated look, and better quality than the old X series. Price did go up but it was well worth it. My parents bought a H6 in 2017, I drove it many times, and found it such dream to drive, I know they absolutely love it, and considering prices In the same class with other brands, Haval really became a strong contender. This new model (2021-22) has lifted the bar yet again, with even more sophisticated tech and safety systems, plus more luxurious interior and exterior styling, have set the new Haval models, right up there with the big players like Mazda and Toyota.
Everything you said doesn't matter one bit since the company is Chinese (owned by the Chinese government = communism, dictatorship, creator of the corona virus, Taiwan, no human rights etc). Sure, other companies buy stuff from China and puts them into their cars but the factory is often placed somewhere else and the company's profit doesn't go directly to China. Also, quality control no matter where the components are made isn't in China's hands. Buying a car made in China by a Chinese manufacturer is the worst idea ever. Can you even trust it? Do you trust China?
My honda civic has lane assist issues as well. Such short quick testing doesn't really reflect everyday usage. Also he kept steering away which disengaged the auto system
I've been using the regular H6 for the past year and a half, and up until now it's been going great. I'm satisfied with the overall quality of the car.
I bought a black one 2 weeks ago and love this car, drive it on highways down south in Oz and across to kangaroo valley my partner drove it then and said it handled the corners fine, great boot space and very comfortable ride, it is very light on the steering and we thought it went well in all modes, to each there own
Wow - what a fantastic dash! It makes most other manufacturers look silly, even Mazda. No one is selling nice dashes like that till you get north of 60K.
Toyota, Mazda etc, they’re all miles behind the Kia’s Hyundais and now Havals. Albeit, Hyundais and KIA’s are no longer that cheap. Santa Fe north of $72k
HAVAL is actually not the initial English name for this brand. When this name was initially (2005) introduced to the overseas market outside of China mainland, it was called "Hover". But as you'd expect, the word "Hover" was already registered in many countries and regions as trademarks. GWM had to improvise, and they settled on the name HAVAL. The correct Chinese characters for it are 哈弗 (hā fú), not 哈佛(hā fó) as described in another post here.
I thought the name is derived from “have all” to signify prosperity. Nevertheless, I don’t expect much from a company that named the platform L.E.M.O.N - obviously didn’t learn from Hover nor anyone who speaks English in the company 🤦🏽♂️
Hover was their second SUV. The first SUV was called 赛弗, which was a phonetic translation of the English word “Safe”. 哈弗 or “Hover” was their second SUV in the sub brand family. Back then, GWM even tried to coin a term CUV (city utility vehicle) for it. Initially, GWM didn’t have a plan to set up a new sub brand, but “Hover” was more successful than they anticipated. As a result, they decided to use the name “Hover” to set up the sub brand initially.
Owned almost 3yrs of H6 ultra AWD. Travelled 138000km. most on busy city drive. Gave me no trouble so far. except one thing. its too comfy and quiet it makes me bit sleepy. average fuel consumption around 10.7l/100km. so far so good.
@@electronicfarts5105 i'm driving camry with 4 cylinder and doing over 130000km now and running at 10.8L/100km. this is all seasons and 80% of Melbourne urban trips. Yeah if you driving highway/freeway flat surface u can get low as 5.8L/100KM. So unless your trips is start to end for more 15KM then you do see better economic under 9L/100. But if you driving everyday from start to end under 5km you dont get under 9L/100km. but if you drive start to end 100KM you will see 7L/100km.
H6 Ultra AWD Version 005 firmware fixes the low speed lag i have found. Makes the ride Soooooo much nicer. Was installed July for me which was the 12 month service.
The car looks quite beatiful inside and out, and I like how it has a usb port on the front mirror for dash cam power, so thoughtful~ I am quite proud of Haval as a Chinese immigrant.
I honestly think reviews are bit harsh for the Chinese manufacturers. When review said how wonderful the Kia Sportage tuned and dialled for Australia I bought it and found it kind of a piece of budget tool(based on my 1000 cars driving experience last 20 years). And Haval is up there with Kia for driving and touches of materials
@@IsaacJacobsAu Not bashing not honest owner experiemce baesd on my 2012 Kia spoetage and wife's 2021 Picanto. Plus I drove almost every Korean car available in Australia. China atually holding back their best models to their own marlet such as the most of the EVs.
@@IsaacJacobsAu And when I said hard I am not only regarding Paul but majority of the car reviewers using double standards. I just found with the similar price Korean cars are nowhere near Mazda quality and driving experience
We bought one a couple of weeks ago in crayon grey. Can't wait for it to arrive. To us it drove great, looks fantastic and has all the features and design cues we want without dropping more than$50k.
@@Tom-jc2fq No, we went to drive the normal H6 not knowing the GT had landed. We knew it was coming but it was a surprise to see it there when we arrived at the dealership in Geelong. My wife went weak at the knees then she saw the GT. It was love at first sight.
@@jonnytoy ive just read from other reviewers . Overall a good car. The interior custom lighting is what people like as a feature. Only complaint from reviewers is that, just a little hesitant on take off and the steering is alittle stiff. And the power could be alittle better. But overall they said its a good option. I might not get a haval h6 but this gt looks good, but hard to buy a haval when you can get a rav4 edge at that price..
And not killed for opinions that doesn't suit the communist/dictatorship government. When is China going to pay all western countries for spreading the corona virus?
Thanks for your fine review. I appreciate the fact that you are the only reviewer of whom I know who does the 80 to 120 essential for passing B Doubles. [ps. someone below is Chinese and comments on how to pronounce HAVAL. My only issue having taught English is pronouncing 'H' as AITCH. thanks again Paul.]
Have H6 Ultra awd (super lux SA) Self drive tech is really good. Nothing on the market at double the price. Own mini S, X3, H6 is go to car, daily, trips less fatigue compared to others (wife can recline seat to sleep and teens still have room, self drive makes makes driving a breeze. Missed boot height adjustment and include traffic jam assist and adaptive cruise control test in future tests. Family, wife does not care sport, handling etc, maybe include a “Mommy review@ segment” SA we have Cherr Tiggo 8 1.5T, but no awd, less powe, less self drive tech, better 7 seat and better interior quality. Love your reviews.
Excellent review. Immediately after seeing this i booked myself a test drive for the GT. Please add the horn-sound on your reviews guys ➕ the opening and closing of the sunroof and its blinds, helps to actually see the size of it and how well that blind closes the sunroof on that particular car.
I test drove one today it was fantastic. The complaint about it being hard to guide the digital menu was solved easy when I asked they showed me you pull down on the screen it provides short cuts for example pull down press heated seats it turns them on and off. Turn of HUD by touch of a button on touch screen menu very easy
Why complain about body roll in a SUV at 130kph? All drivers should not even be reaching these speeds (unless on some roads in the NT), so is it really an issue?
Quite agree about the suspension. I have the normal H6 2wd Lux (South Africa), and she is also very floaty. A stiffer suspension, especially in the GT version is definitely a necessity. Front brake callipers are very small, need upgrading too.
It looks great, design is great.. It has performance, and enough features and not that pricey..Such a good package, and a very welcome option to the market..
In China, Haval is actually named in the Chinese language 哈弗 pronounce close to hafol or hafo. No one pronounces Haval really. It doesn't really matter how you want to pronounce Haval in English as it won't be close to the Chinese letter 哈弗 anyway.
Biggest issue with Chinese cars is the dealer support network and parts availability. If they sort this out I'd have no issues buying any Chinese vehicle.
I havent found many owners that dont adore these machines, Im thinking it would be awesome to get the H6 Hybrid. I have seen quite a few of the online reviews for the hybrid and they all seem to like it.
I can’t believe they got these out before the hybrid. There have been zero hybrids delivered since your review, yet people are already taking delivery of the GTs.
For a "coupe" SUV it's a lot better designed than any of the high end brands which look like their backs have been kicked in the worst way possible. I do have to question their point in not having rear wipers on a hatch style opening, when it's a crucial part in taking off debris properly than relying on aerodynamics. Another point.. not having physical switches for controls that are often used.
the clunky feeling with the gearbox has been fixed with an ECU update. From Fiirst to Second you no longer get that chuggy feeling. Rest of the gears are fine as they were.
Chinese brands are coming out full swing with these cars. It’s only a matter of time until they improve ride dynamics. Great review as always Paul. That reverse speed test is a winner, any high-speed car chase movie in reverse will never be taken seriously 😂
I own a H6 Top spec and absolutely love this car the GT looks even better. Not sure the reviewer is doing a good job best for you to go test drive it yourself you will be pleasantly surprised how good it is. Hands down best value for money in its class.
I have the same seating issue with the Jolion. Seat base is too flat, they need to angle the base of the chair a bit so you have more support under your thighs.
Great review Paul. Along with your normal testing of lane departure keeping assist and reverse top speed(!), could you also include the self parking assist if the vehicle has it? I've watched other reviews on this feature and some manufacturers get that whole principle wrong, while others nail it. Just a thought...
What is the underbody like. We live on property, but need a car that can handle a little soft off roading, but good for highway and around town. For our cars we need them to have a steal under body to protect from the stones.
2:43 Haval or GWM as a whole only focuses on building offroad vehicles and pickup trucks, they actually tried sedans but failed so they shifted all their focuses back onto offroads only. When I say offroad, it means SUVs with actual off-roading capabilities, not the city SUVs like Jolion.
This is the first honest and professional Haval H6 GT I've watched from Australian reviewers. The others are trashing this vehicle, and they are just focusing on "cheap Chinese ...".
I'm getting the 2024 Ultra in September and cannot wait. I've test driven several different suvs and frankly the bang for your buck thing is correct here. I can get a huge amount of car and safety features for the same price as a base model for other similar sized suvs.i can't wait to get my Ultra.
I think they need to go a tad more subtle with the badging.That is bloody, big lettering on the back and even the front badge is too much. It's like having a second front-mounted number plate. Can't they just use the GWM logo? Or better yet, redesign theirs. It's probably all pinned too so unable to be removed.
We have had our Lux for a week now. We love the car and have had no issues with the lane centering. Only thing missing is the car does not lock itself when you walk away from it.
Most amazing about this video is that despite being a budget car review it appears to have attracted a disproportionate number of disgruntled Lamborghini owners.
Regarding the wheel cladding.. It could have been removed or minimised and the faux carbon at the back is not looking great. It's a good looker overall but some of the design elements do not work for the vehicle
Appreciate tthe thorough, professional and unbiased reviews as always as well as your personsl opinion on whether its worth purchasing or who its best suited for
Bought one a week ago. It's in the docks waiting to be cleared. Had such a hard time choosing the colour. Had my mind on Crayon Grey until I saw a clean Atlantic Blue. Then got all confused. They needed an answer quickly and said go with your first hunch, even though they had to order one for me and the Atlantic Blue was there at the showroom. Have been advised that 2024 Model will no longer have Crayon grey.
I HAVE come back to this review as i am a haval fan boy. i think its perfectly fine that they don't waste time and money on a shifty gps system and let you rather use your phone as that is what most people will do anyways. have seen reviewers say rather use waze or something because the in built system is awefull.
I’ve got an Haval H6 Ultra, for about 5 months now. The car is just fine. Ran into an issue already, where the pertrol door lock went bad and had to be replaced under warranty. So can’t be sure how it will perform in the coming years tbh.
It looks promising. The exterior reminds me of the BMW X6 and the steering wheel looks to be inspired by Land Rover. I think the Chinese manufacturers need to work out some more elegant badging because the rear of that car is such a mess with the amount of badges on there. The Haval logos are way too big and obvious too. Many manufacturers now are toning it down with lettered badging.
@@wcrash9361 The new Range Rover has only "Range Rover" written across the tailgate. It has nothing else unlike the Haval which has Haval H6 GT 4WD GWM on the tailgate, that's 5 seperate badges. Manufacturers don't litter the back of their cars with badges because it makes them look busy and cluttered; like the Haval does and it is poorly designed with no special fonts. They just look like they have been bought from a car tuning place and glued on the back. The XC90 has smaller fonts. The Range Rover has only Range Rover written on the back. The Skoda Octavia for example has only "Skoda" and "Octavia" again in smaller lettering. I don't understand how you can't see my point.
Great vídeo, cleared all my doubts. I loved the first impression of this car. It is a pity that the center console is very high, and may not please everyone here in Brasil. But, it's a metter of personal taste. It will launch here in the first quarter of 2023.👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
in Mars got my new H6 and to be honest its a Chinese car so don’t expect much from it, but generally its a good valuefor the money with a little more feul consumption than what they claim so its more suitable for the city more off road or long trips at the end its average price SUV with new tech and good value but still a better options if you ask me
Maybe on Pluto is different, but if you spend $46k and don't expect much out of it because it's Chinese, I think that points to a rather foolish decision maker. Now, what is the worth of " say" of such person? Story telling is great, but made up stories belong in children's books...
@@chriswording8638 where i live it’s only $25k so don’t be s fanboy to such a Chinese branded car just accept these cars companies still have way long to go to be rated A tier cars.
The Haval H6 GT is a smart & sharp looking, modern & well composed suv coupe with some kick in the engine. Almost bought it straight after test drive?. But i needer a slightly larger family suv for day to day mainly city driving. So i ended up after much research & test drives, with the base model 2023 Hyundai Tucson 2L naturally aspirated petrol engine FWD, mated to 6 spd automatic transmission torque converter, for less than the Haval H6 GT, & pretty much everything else in the same medium suv category??. Comfortable, spacious & all the basic mods, camera, sensors, safety features etc. Beautiful smooth drivetrain, transmission & suspension. No sports car but moves around town & on the highway confidentally, unlaboured & responds to acceleration quite smoothly for it's size. The 2L runs on regular unleaded. Impressive leather steering wheel & wireless Apple carplay & phone charging in base model. Hyundai sales staff, service centres & after sale support is also very impressive. Credit to the South Korean Hyundai motor company 👏, well deserved. Very happy new Hyundai Tucson owner. I recommend the Haval H6 GT for the single man/woman, & the Hyundai Tucson for the family oriented. Thanks.
Around 9:20 I noticed a red vehicle blurred out in the background, is there a reason for this? It caught my attention and I just wanted to see what it was all about.
You talk about gear changes and delays in response. Go Ito drive settings and change to race mode. This ups the gears change and throttle response. With 4 drive mode the h6gt is great value for money both inside and out.
So much nicer looking and far more advance than the likes of Toyota, which felt like I’ve stepped back in time 10 years on a test drive, after previously driving the Haval
As always, great video. Missing your dad jokes. Can I pls ask that you mention the actual paint of the car under review? That’s one thing missing especially helpful for ppl looking at more cars online.
@@lisaeveleigh1334 Thats what we chose too! well, we didnt have a choice as it was the only color they had available out of the 6 they had in stock which was all black lol
@@OFDCLK oh really, they had all colours when I got mine , but I had already ordered the black back on February, when I saw it for the first time 2 weeks ago I nearly cried that it looked that beautiful lol 😂
I just had the 25000k service done, its had an dlectrical problem with recharging battery( new battery in August) but service report 2 weeks ago said battery was done, they kept it overnight to test it and replaced a component, I feel and said it runs rough at idle after service, they claim its fine and up to me to monitor, the tyres are 23000ks old and are due for replacement, resale value isnt great though.
MG HS and Haval H6 seem to be top in this segment particularly with lower end of their range value compared to RAV4 that in hybrid form is a top seller but feels built to a price as do Korean rivals - this seems like a Q3 Sportback alternative and looks better than a Tiguan and in a bright metallic would be a great choice as comfortably able to meet class benchmarks
My wife and I picked up our H6GT lux yesterday (13/11/23). We were looking at havals for a few months because we needed to upgrade from our 2015 Vitara and didn’t want to wait over a year for a Toyota.
We got the end of year plate clearance sale, with the paint included and a bonus $1k off. So $38990 rather than the rrp at time of making this comment of $41485 for a non white vehicle.
After adjusting the seat, I found it to be extremely comfortable and have no issues with the steering wheel.
I have 3 kids, the eldest in a booster and the younger two in 0-4 seats (forward facing). I managed to install all three seats with no hassles, which was a nice change from the tiny car we had before.
Now for the actual driving itself, I found the safety features made me stick to the speed limit more which isn’t a problem for me. Every time you nudge over the posted limit the car will beep once, and if you go 10km/h over a warning comes up on the dash. The lane keeping was helpful as well.
Now for race mode. Fuck me it’s fun. My wife loves the sound and it’s hilarious how quickly the car takes off with it. I found it’s best used when you don’t have to turn at all and only for taking off rather than continual driving.
Thanks 🙏🏾 such a great comment especially around car seats for kids
great comment mate, was looking it up and wonder how you go with it? What about fuel economy?
and what about boot space? Is it enough for a pram? Newborn is on the way so looking at upgrqding
I have had my H6 GT for 11 days now and i love everything about it. It’s beautiful inside and out its drives so nicely i just have done some city and highway driving and nothing is an issue for this car so far. I do love these reviews
I bet you're getting a lot of looks from other drivers as they admire your new car. I have to wait another three months for mine to arrive. Can't wait. 😀
Love the interior it’s looks amazing, I purchase one too, especially love the floating console and the material used , I wouldn’t buy a car without afloating Centre console ever again just makes it look premium. and the seats are really soft and comfortable, it’s worth the fourty thousand mark ,
The sound is absolutely insane for a family SUV
Hi.
Give us your feedback after 4 month driving this car. Are you still happy or having this Haval? Also wright pls Top5 problems you have found out while using it
@@Ruslan_ppc Guess the shitheap broke down.
I have driven the GT. It is amazing! So much so I have ordered one. The SUV is larger than a CX5 or RAV4. The amount of value included for the drive away price and 7 year warranty simply cannot be beaten. Full moonroof, autonomous parking etc. This gear box is fine, it only thuds forward in race mode, like N grin shift on the Hyundai N. The cameras are the best resolution and function. I have one complaint, the passenger seat doesn't go up or down. Haval will sell many GT's and I can't wait to get mine 👍. Good review Paul, great SUV Haval.
CCP thanks you.
Un-true, forward, reverse and tilt forward and reclining but no height adjustment. I remember thinking if I try and lift this button anymore it may break.
8 years in the wreckers, then it will owe me nothing. Try leasing a 80k BMW at $1300 a month with a balloon payment 😭.
Jay did you also test drive the normal H6? I know engine is the sane but was the ride better?
@@Tom-jc2fq No sorry. I believe the ride is exactly the same. 😂
I just got a H6 GT Ultra, all black. And I love it. For its price it's fantastic. Has great features, the gearbox and engine is more than fine for me and nicer than alot of others I've tested on the market - I'm not racing around a track or trying to 4WD through the bush, I do a bit of highway and city driving and I like it for that. Tonnes of room inside, super comfortable, beautiful interior, excellent features. Everyone who's seen this is absolutely shocked at how nice it is. In all black it looks really nice, love the coupe SUV look. Compared to other new cars around this price, this is fantastic. Added, my centre console does not wriggle like the one in this lol, and it's full auto parking, works great. Love all the USBs too. Also I noticed he didn't mention but it has the kick feature on the boot and also the boot floor can be lowered a bit to give more room. I've been finding normal mode is good around town, and sport on the highway. I do agree that I wish you could lift the front of the seat and wish the seat was a tiny bit longer but I guess there's always a downfall with every vehicle lol.
Congratulations on a smart purchase. I have to wait for another three months. Sounds like you're having a blast. This model will make people change their perspective on the brand. I know it changed mine. If the car is running well in seven years I'll be very happy indeed. 👍
Hey! I am looking to purchase this car, can you give me an update to your review please?
I used to work for GWM ( Greatwall motors) the name plate Haval, was in use back when we had the ugly boxy greatwall X200 and X240, they were as cheap built as they were priced. GWM went through a significant change during 2015 with Haval being designed by a former European car designer rather than just continuing with the X series which was more like a generic boxy 4wd, the designer moved into a more sophisticated look, and better quality than the old X series. Price did go up but it was well worth it. My parents bought a H6 in 2017, I drove it many times, and found it such dream to drive, I know they absolutely love it, and considering prices In the same class with other brands, Haval really became a strong contender. This new model (2021-22) has lifted the bar yet again, with even more sophisticated tech and safety systems, plus more luxurious interior and exterior styling, have set the new Haval models, right up there with the big players like Mazda and Toyota.
Everything you said doesn't matter one bit since the company is Chinese (owned by the Chinese government = communism, dictatorship, creator of the corona virus, Taiwan, no human rights etc).
Sure, other companies buy stuff from China and puts them into their cars but the factory is often placed somewhere else and the company's profit doesn't go directly to China.
Also, quality control no matter where the components are made isn't in China's hands.
Buying a car made in China by a Chinese manufacturer is the worst idea ever.
Can you even trust it?
Do you trust China?
Your new lane keeping test is brilliant! This is why I love CarExpert!!! Alot of ppl are curious about that technology at work. Thank u for this.
My honda civic has lane assist issues as well. Such short quick testing doesn't really reflect everyday usage. Also he kept steering away which disengaged the auto system
I've been using the regular H6 for the past year and a half, and up until now it's been going great. I'm satisfied with the overall quality of the car.
it looks fantastic especially in atlantis blue i really like the normal h6 but this one looks even fantastic
I bought a black one 2 weeks ago and love this car, drive it on highways down south in Oz and across to kangaroo valley my partner drove it then and said it handled the corners fine, great boot space and very comfortable ride, it is very light on the steering and we thought it went well in all modes, to each there own
You still own it and if yes than is it still good as i am planning to buy one
Thank you SO much for giving the decible readings on course and smooth roads. That info is SO hard to find normally and means a lot to me. You rock :)
Wow - what a fantastic dash! It makes most other manufacturers look silly, even Mazda. No one is selling nice dashes like that till you get north of 60K.
Toyota, Mazda etc, they’re all miles behind the Kia’s Hyundais and now Havals. Albeit, Hyundais and KIA’s are no longer that cheap. Santa Fe north of $72k
We got exhaust sound now...thank you CarExpert for listening..really appreciated it..you guys the best 🤘🏻
HAVAL is actually not the initial English name for this brand. When this name was initially (2005) introduced to the overseas market outside of China mainland, it was called "Hover". But as you'd expect, the word "Hover" was already registered in many countries and regions as trademarks. GWM had to improvise, and they settled on the name HAVAL. The correct Chinese characters for it are 哈弗 (hā fú), not 哈佛(hā fó) as described in another post here.
So, it’s Chinese auto??
@@DerekTYWu yeah
I thought the name is derived from “have all” to signify prosperity. Nevertheless, I don’t expect much from a company that named the platform L.E.M.O.N - obviously didn’t learn from Hover nor anyone who speaks English in the company 🤦🏽♂️
I think the name of the car was called GWM as well and Hover was the name of the SUV model.
Hover was their second SUV. The first SUV was called 赛弗, which was a phonetic translation of the English word “Safe”. 哈弗 or “Hover” was their second SUV in the sub brand family. Back then, GWM even tried to coin a term CUV (city utility vehicle) for it. Initially, GWM didn’t have a plan to set up a new sub brand, but “Hover” was more successful than they anticipated. As a result, they decided to use the name “Hover” to set up the sub brand initially.
Owned almost 3yrs of H6 ultra AWD. Travelled 138000km. most on busy city drive. Gave me no trouble so far. except one thing. its too comfy and quiet it makes me bit sleepy. average fuel consumption around 10.7l/100km. so far so good.
Is it H6 gen 3?
10.7L/100km is actually horrible for a 4-cylinder engine.
@@electronicfarts5105 i'm driving camry with 4 cylinder and doing over 130000km now and running at 10.8L/100km. this is all seasons and 80% of Melbourne urban trips. Yeah if you driving highway/freeway flat surface u can get low as 5.8L/100KM. So unless your trips is start to end for more 15KM then you do see better economic under 9L/100. But if you driving everyday from start to end under 5km you dont get under 9L/100km. but if you drive start to end 100KM you will see 7L/100km.
@@electronicfarts5105 This 4 cylinder has 200+ HP and All-wheel Drive , so 10.7L/100Km is good
H6 Ultra AWD Version 005 firmware fixes the low speed lag i have found. Makes the ride Soooooo much nicer. Was installed July for me which was the 12 month service.
6000kms and counting no issues love it
The car looks quite beatiful inside and out, and I like how it has a usb port on the front mirror for dash cam power, so thoughtful~ I am quite proud of Haval as a Chinese immigrant.
all it needs now is the GT hybrid version which is available in china. this is the best selling suv in china for years
I honestly think reviews are bit harsh for the Chinese manufacturers. When review said how wonderful the Kia Sportage tuned and dialled for Australia I bought it and found it kind of a piece of budget tool(based on my 1000 cars driving experience last 20 years). And Haval is up there with Kia for driving and touches of materials
Always bashing Korean I see... Paul was pretty balanced and had a lot of good things to say.
@@IsaacJacobsAu Not bashing not honest owner experiemce baesd on my 2012 Kia spoetage and wife's 2021 Picanto. Plus I drove almost every Korean car available in Australia. China atually holding back their best models to their own marlet such as the most of the EVs.
@@IsaacJacobsAu And when I said hard I am not only regarding Paul but majority of the car reviewers using double standards. I just found with the similar price Korean cars are nowhere near Mazda quality and driving experience
@@IsaacJacobsAu Korean cars are shit lol.
I had the Sportage GT line and had issue with the transmission. Took Kia dealer 4 weeks to fix it. I sold it within a year. No more Kia!
Driving a Great Wall for 6 years now, until now not a single issue despite of the bad roads and bad quality of gasoline, love my car, good review!
Thanks for the review Paul, just ordered mine about 2 weeks ago.
We bought one a couple of weeks ago in crayon grey. Can't wait for it to arrive. To us it drove great, looks fantastic and has all the features and design cues we want without dropping more than$50k.
Johnny. Did you also test the normal H6? I know engine is the same but did this feel like a better ride?
@@Tom-jc2fq No, we went to drive the normal H6 not knowing the GT had landed. We knew it was coming but it was a surprise to see it there when we arrived at the dealership in Geelong. My wife went weak at the knees then she saw the GT. It was love at first sight.
@@jonnytoy any issues? Since its a haval?
@@airforceone6523 We ordered 2 weeks ago and don't have a delivery date yet.
I'm not expecting issues but if there are I'll update you.
@@jonnytoy ive just read from other reviewers . Overall a good car. The interior custom lighting is what people like as a feature.
Only complaint from reviewers is that, just a little hesitant on take off and the steering is alittle stiff. And the power could be alittle better. But overall they said its a good option.
I might not get a haval h6 but this gt looks good, but hard to buy a haval when you can get a rav4 edge at that price..
The Lane keeping test is awesome, would love to see it more 😊
Wow! It’s a stunning looking design, the colour combo is gorgeous, interior is also just beautiful.
because European workers are paid properly
And not killed for opinions that doesn't suit the communist/dictatorship government.
When is China going to pay all western countries for spreading the corona virus?
Thanks for your fine review. I appreciate the fact that you are the only reviewer of whom I know who does the 80 to 120 essential for passing B Doubles. [ps. someone below is Chinese and comments on how to pronounce HAVAL. My only issue having taught English is pronouncing 'H' as AITCH. thanks again Paul.]
Have H6 Ultra awd (super lux SA) Self drive tech is really good. Nothing on the market at double the price. Own mini S, X3, H6 is go to car, daily, trips less fatigue compared to others (wife can recline seat to sleep and teens still have room, self drive makes makes driving a breeze. Missed boot height adjustment and include traffic jam assist and adaptive cruise control test in future tests. Family, wife does not care sport, handling etc, maybe include a “Mommy review@ segment”
SA we have Cherr Tiggo 8 1.5T, but no awd, less powe, less self drive tech, better 7 seat and better interior quality. Love your reviews.
Excellent review. Immediately after seeing this i booked myself a test drive for the GT.
Please add the horn-sound on your reviews guys ➕ the opening and closing of the sunroof and its blinds, helps to actually see the size of it and how well that blind closes the sunroof on that particular car.
I have had the H6 for a year now, still a great car and drives well.
I test drove one today it was fantastic. The complaint about it being hard to guide the digital menu was solved easy when I asked they showed me you pull down on the screen it provides short cuts for example pull down press heated seats it turns them on and off. Turn of HUD by touch of a button on touch screen menu very easy
Why complain about body roll in a SUV at 130kph? All drivers should not even be reaching these speeds (unless on some roads in the NT), so is it really an issue?
Quite agree about the suspension. I have the normal H6 2wd Lux (South Africa), and she is also very floaty. A stiffer suspension, especially in the GT version is definitely a necessity. Front brake callipers are very small, need upgrading too.
Do think the all wheel drive is the better option
It looks great, design is great.. It has performance, and enough features and not that pricey..Such a good package, and a very welcome option to the market..
I love haval but they need a new logo
It’s got sooo many badges, they’d drive me crazy! I’d pay to get them wrapped in black vinyl, similar to getting chrome delete on a Tesla
But Jeep is just Jeep. But I do agree, it needs something better.
@@darylclifford or just take them off completely
I own one and its just a comfy and beautiful suv. Love it.
Drove it and loved it and looks amazing in person
Haval is getting incredibly popular here in South Africa. We pronounce it Haa vaal
Can't wait to land here in South Africa can't wait
In China, Haval is actually named in the Chinese language 哈弗 pronounce close to hafol or hafo. No one pronounces Haval really. It doesn't really matter how you want to pronounce Haval in English as it won't be close to the Chinese letter 哈弗 anyway.
It is 哈弗 not 哈佛😂
@@aq3614 改了。。
你解释什么？ 他们生产的第一辆城市越野车叫赛弗，后来叫哈弗。估计也是随意起的名字跟比亚迪一样。
Biggest issue with Chinese cars is the dealer support network and parts availability. If they sort this out I'd have no issues buying any Chinese vehicle.
Biggest issues I've seen is build quality
@Yee Tian with different levels of quality control
@Yee Tian how does that change the price of rice? My wife has one and the biggest problem I've seen is build quality 😒
@Yee Tian do you work at one of their factories? Are you a quality compliance expert? I am telling you about my experience because I OWN one 😒
@@Alloyd876 I'm not having any problems with build quality. I have observed a lot of these cars and yes I owned one of them too.
I havent found many owners that dont adore these machines, Im thinking it would be awesome to get the H6 Hybrid. I have seen quite a few of the online reviews for the hybrid and they all seem to like it.
We've had our h6 ultra for 5,000kms now and love it. The cruise control drives me nuts and is the only thing I hate about the vehicle
May I ask what exactly is that problem? Cruise control is important for my driving. Thus, want to know the issue.
Is it how it slams the brakes if the car has to turn too much?
The only issue I have had is the infotainment rebooting every couple of days but hoping that will be fixed with an update at first service
Yeah it's annoying how it picks up the signs and barriers on the side of the road and slows the car down by alot.
@@wcrash9361 Well I got mine in November so that would be why. They don't offer over the air updates in Australia so not really our faults
I can’t believe they got these out before the hybrid. There have been zero hybrids delivered since your review, yet people are already taking delivery of the GTs.
For a "coupe" SUV it's a lot better designed than any of the high end brands which look like their backs have been kicked in the worst way possible.
I do have to question their point in not having rear wipers on a hatch style opening, when it's a crucial part in taking off debris properly than relying on aerodynamics. Another point.. not having physical switches for controls that are often used.
You don't need wipers for sloped backs.
Please explain what local suspension tuning means?
Is that code for our roads are rubbish in Australia and the suspension needs to be improved?
Driving a Kia, code for suspension has been hardened up so you feel every bump…
That is exactly what he means yes, lots of other manufacturers modify the suspension for the aus market
The design looks stunning!
Me I don’t love ot but don’t hate
I've got a Havan h6 got ultra I find when it's in race the body control is not great but in sport mode it's much tighter
Have just hit 50,000km in mine over 18 months. Zero problems.
the clunky feeling with the gearbox has been fixed with an ECU update. From Fiirst to Second you no longer get that chuggy feeling. Rest of the gears are fine as they were.
Chinese brands are coming out full swing with these cars. It’s only a matter of time until they improve ride dynamics. Great review as always Paul. That reverse speed test is a winner, any high-speed car chase movie in reverse will never be taken seriously 😂
Appearance and interior ， this car is way better than RAV4 ,,,,,,,,,,,,,
They might not last as long knowing the quality of Chinese products.
@@roroutube9422 china makes everything u use...wtf u mean not lasting long
I own a H6 Top spec and absolutely love this car the GT looks even better. Not sure the reviewer is doing a good job best for you to go test drive it yourself you will be pleasantly surprised how good it is. Hands down best value for money in its class.
I have the same seating issue with the Jolion. Seat base is too flat, they need to angle the base of the chair a bit so you have more support under your thighs.
Great review Paul. Along with your normal testing of lane departure keeping assist and reverse top speed(!), could you also include the self parking assist if the vehicle has it? I've watched other reviews on this feature and some manufacturers get that whole principle wrong, while others nail it. Just a thought...
great review man, surprised by reverse driving test thanks again
I’ll be trading in my 2016 Mazda BT50 for one of these in early 2023. Can’t wait to be honest.
What is the underbody like. We live on property, but need a car that can handle a little soft off roading, but good for highway and around town. For our cars we need them to have a steal under body to protect from the stones.
Showing decibel values for road noise. Yes, please! Glad to see this!
2:43 Haval or GWM as a whole only focuses on building offroad vehicles and pickup trucks, they actually tried sedans but failed so they shifted all their focuses back onto offroads only. When I say offroad, it means SUVs with actual off-roading capabilities, not the city SUVs like Jolion.
This is the first honest and professional Haval H6 GT I've watched from Australian reviewers. The others are trashing this vehicle, and they are just focusing on "cheap Chinese ...".
The others are protecting their future perks;)
I'm getting the 2024 Ultra in September and cannot wait. I've test driven several different suvs and frankly the bang for your buck thing is correct here. I can get a huge amount of car and safety features for the same price as a base model for other similar sized suvs.i can't wait to get my Ultra.
Love how it high off the road!
What I don't get Paul is you test it and say the DCT is a bit clunky and if that's the case, why is that acceptable to the makers and their testers?
The boot floor can be lowered to give you more boot space.
He didn't show.
I think they need to go a tad more subtle with the badging.That is bloody, big lettering on the back and even the front badge is too much. It's like having a second front-mounted number plate. Can't they just use the GWM logo? Or better yet, redesign theirs. It's probably all pinned too so unable to be removed.
Even if the border was put do the front it would do some good.
Can be removed as other Haval owners have done to suit their taste
Take some fishing line, slip it behind the badges and they’ll pop off, problem solved.
We have had our Lux for a week now. We love the car and have had no issues with the lane centering.
Only thing missing is the car does not lock itself when you walk away from it.
Most amazing about this video is that despite being a budget car review it appears to have attracted a disproportionate number of disgruntled Lamborghini owners.
Regarding the wheel cladding.. It could have been removed or minimised and the faux carbon at the back is not looking great. It's a good looker overall but some of the design elements do not work for the vehicle
Appreciate tthe thorough, professional and unbiased reviews as always as well as your personsl opinion on whether its worth purchasing or who its best suited for
GWM version of Lambo Urus and I actually kinda love both interior and exterior designs
It’s a nice looking car with quite an impressive interior but come on a GT badge on it that’s a bit of a joke…..
Certainly no GT in performance 🤣
Bought one a week ago. It's in the docks waiting to be cleared. Had such a hard time choosing the colour. Had my mind on Crayon Grey until I saw a clean Atlantic Blue. Then got all confused. They needed an answer quickly and said go with your first hunch, even though they had to order one for me and the Atlantic Blue was there at the showroom.
Have been advised that 2024 Model will no longer have Crayon grey.
The design of the Haval H6 GT reminds me of the Lamborghini Urus but on a budget 😂😂.... Might buy the car in order to feel expensive 🙏
I also said this at the dealership! My wife agreed there are some hints from Lambo 😂
Thank you 🙏🏻 was waiting for this
I HAVE come back to this review as i am a haval fan boy. i think its perfectly fine that they don't waste time and money on a shifty gps system and let you rather use your phone as that is what most people will do anyways. have seen reviewers say rather use waze or something because the in built system is awefull.
What about the off-road features (4WD) and the technology/operation of the four-wheel drive system?, could you do a test on this?.
Great, thorough review and excellent presentation.
I’ve got an Haval H6 Ultra, for about 5 months now. The car is just fine. Ran into an issue already, where the pertrol door lock went bad and had to be replaced under warranty. So can’t be sure how it will perform in the coming years tbh.
Hi how is your car today? Are you happy with it?
@@ijs2712 Hi, yea up until now the car is performing very good. No issues
@@arsalaanmughal9511thanks ours is running well, no issues. Just dislike having to turn off the ELK, it’s otherwise a great car.
It looks promising. The exterior reminds me of the BMW X6 and the steering wheel looks to be inspired by Land Rover. I think the Chinese manufacturers need to work out some more elegant badging because the rear of that car is such a mess with the amount of badges on there. The Haval logos are way too big and obvious too. Many manufacturers now are toning it down with lettered badging.
@@wcrash9361 The new Range Rover has only "Range Rover" written across the tailgate. It has nothing else unlike the Haval which has Haval H6 GT 4WD GWM on the tailgate, that's 5 seperate badges.
Manufacturers don't litter the back of their cars with badges because it makes them look busy and cluttered; like the Haval does and it is poorly designed with no special fonts. They just look like they have been bought from a car tuning place and glued on the back.
The XC90 has smaller fonts. The Range Rover has only Range Rover written on the back. The Skoda Octavia for example has only "Skoda" and "Octavia" again in smaller lettering.
I don't understand how you can't see my point.
@@wcrash9361 Well you're still not getting my point so I'm not going to waste any more of my time trying to explain this to you.
Great vídeo, cleared all my doubts. I loved the first impression of this car. It is a pity that the center console is very high, and may not please everyone here in Brasil. But, it's a metter of personal taste. It will launch here in the first quarter of 2023.👏👏👏👏👍👍👍👍
in Mars got my new H6 and to be honest its a Chinese car so don’t expect much from it, but generally its a good valuefor the money with a little more feul consumption than what they claim so its more suitable for the city more off road or long trips at the end its average price SUV with new tech and good value but still a better options if you ask me
Maybe on Pluto is different, but if you spend $46k and don't expect much out of it because it's Chinese, I think that points to a rather foolish decision maker. Now, what is the worth of " say" of such person? Story telling is great, but made up stories belong in children's books...
@@chriswording8638 where i live it’s only $25k so don’t be s fanboy to such a Chinese branded car just accept these cars companies still have way long to go to be rated A tier cars.
Looks good. Glad to see they improved the infotainment system The one on the original H6c is terrible.
Those Primacy 4 tyres are awesome for commuter cars.
Black colour looks good.
The Haval H6 GT is a smart & sharp looking, modern & well composed suv coupe with some kick in the engine. Almost bought it straight after test drive?. But i needer a slightly larger family suv for day to day mainly city driving. So i ended up after much research & test drives, with the base model 2023 Hyundai Tucson 2L naturally aspirated petrol engine FWD, mated to 6 spd automatic transmission torque converter, for less than the Haval H6 GT, & pretty much everything else in the same medium suv category??. Comfortable, spacious & all the basic mods, camera, sensors, safety features etc. Beautiful smooth drivetrain, transmission & suspension. No sports car but moves around town & on the highway confidentally, unlaboured & responds to acceleration quite smoothly for it's size. The 2L runs on regular unleaded. Impressive leather steering wheel & wireless Apple carplay & phone charging in base model. Hyundai sales staff, service centres & after sale support is also very impressive. Credit to the South Korean Hyundai motor company 👏, well deserved. Very happy new Hyundai Tucson owner. I recommend the Haval H6 GT for the single man/woman, & the Hyundai Tucson for the family oriented. Thanks.
Done a bit homework. It’s claimed that H6 GT actually has launch control. Wonder what the 0-100 acceleration will be if Paul gives it a try.
Another wicked review, thank you!
Haval is surely one of the best car manufacturers in the market❤❤❤❤
Around 9:20 I noticed a red vehicle blurred out in the background, is there a reason for this? It caught my attention and I just wanted to see what it was all about.
You talk about gear changes and delays in response. Go Ito drive settings and change to race mode. This ups the gears change and throttle response. With 4 drive mode the h6gt is great value for money both inside and out.
Decent offering indeed, thanks for the top top review 🙏🏽
So much nicer looking and far more advance than the likes of Toyota, which felt like I’ve stepped back in time 10 years on a test drive, after previously driving the Haval
At least the Toyota will last
As always, great video. Missing your dad jokes. Can I pls ask that you mention the actual paint of the car under review? That’s one thing missing especially helpful for ppl looking at more cars online.
Hi Paul
Can you please do review of Mahindra Scorpio N
You can't expect top class results, at 46 k priice tag. It's as good as you get without paying an extra 50k
Haval is taking over
Cant wait to get mine!
I hope you love it as much as I love mine
@@lisaeveleigh1334 Congrats! what color did you go for?
@@OFDCLK all black
@@lisaeveleigh1334 Thats what we chose too! well, we didnt have a choice as it was the only color they had available out of the 6 they had in stock which was all black lol
@@OFDCLK oh really, they had all colours when I got mine , but I had already ordered the black back on February, when I saw it for the first time 2 weeks ago I nearly cried that it looked that beautiful lol 😂
Haval is not a spelling for any chinese charactors. I believe your pronounciation is perfect.
Where is the link for comparing other vehicles for the lane keeping tests?
How come Australia got all the latest good looking model from Haval
I picked up my H6 ultra 4wd yesterday, all good so far...
Hey Damien wondering if you could comment on ACC system and infotainment, your experience. Thx.
A year or so down the track, how's everything going?
I just had the 25000k service done, its had an dlectrical problem with recharging battery( new battery in August) but service report 2 weeks ago said battery was done, they kept it overnight to test it and replaced a component, I feel and said it runs rough at idle after service, they claim its fine and up to me to monitor, the tyres are 23000ks old and are due for replacement, resale value isnt great though.
@@damienedwards980hmm interesting, thanks for your reply!
MG HS and Haval H6 seem to be top in this segment particularly with lower end of their range value compared to RAV4 that in hybrid form is a top seller but feels built to a price as do Korean rivals - this seems like a Q3 Sportback alternative and looks better than a Tiguan and in a bright metallic would be a great choice as comfortably able to meet class benchmarks
The Rav 4 will last 10 times longer than this crap though.
@@DEVILTAZ35 This will last 20 times longer than the Rav4 garbage though.
@@DEVILTAZ35
Says the guy with the bus pass 😆😆