We own a H6 lux as our family car bought in late August this year, my wife and I have driven German our whole lives until this purchase. I can undoubtably say that once you are able to put your brand biases aside, this is the best value for money buy you will ever make. In the span of 3 months we have covered 5k km without a single hassle. Besides the insane value proposition it’s just a damn good car and a damn good buy. Great review Ciro💪🏽
@@anathimdludla7305 I pay 5200 but I had a deposit. You looking at about 6500 over 72 months with a 35 percent balloon. It’s the cheapest way but definitely not the smartest or financially advisable way.
Imagine at this day someone still laughing at GWM/Haval.This is the Huawei of Cars in South Africa. GWM/Haval are definitely shaking the market, look at how good the P-Series and Jolion are selling. I love how GWM/Haval are exposing other brands how overpriced they are.
Brother, apparently you're not aware of the way how price dumping works. You jump to the new market with aggressive, uncompetitive low prices of any product actually, get an attention and a large group of customers caring about price first, then you establish your brand's position and the prices... Are getting equal or even bigger than your, as you said, "overpriced" competitors. Havals and other Chinese cars are in the same stage as Korean cars 10 years ago and for instance, Skoda cars in Europe 15 years ago. Great Wall is a large, rich conglomerate who can afford a small profit on its products, which is sacrificed for the future benefits. But soon they will start rising the price tags to the same "overpriced" level. Don't worry. Take a look of the price of new Hyundai Tucson comparing to rivals in 2009 and now. You see?
@@pettigrewtristan Ankiri the US got pissed @ them for ‘apparently’ helping their home government of China use the phones to spy on American Citizens. And so they then decided to ban Huawei from all US companies. So Huawei can’t use US products like Google, Microsoft etc. So now they had to switch from Android to their own OS, that isn’t that much of an OS really. So popularity’s down bc they’re banned in the US and Europe (I think). Huawei should’ve been like Xiaomi and just not sell in the US
So I recieved my H6 Super Lux just over a week ago. Everytime i get into the car I fall in love all over again. This car is out of this world and I am enjoying it alot.
I live and work in Saudi Arabia, this car changed the car market game here, thousands of them roaming around and I haven’t seen one on the side of the road once. Mind you this company has been here for 4 years now.
My wife received a substantial increase in pay in 2017 and decided to let go of her Nissan Tiida in favor of a small crossover. But she wanted to buy "new". I kept on telling her while driving around looking at second-hand SUVs priced between R150k and R250k, that she should probably just settle for one of those second-hand jobbies. There's no way an SUV or crossover can be bought for the same money brand new. We walk out of one such dealer and across the road was GWM / Haval. She saw a striking orange car standing there and checked it out. The GWM M4 (now the Haval H1) for R169k brand new. We test drove it and she bought it. 4 years later she gets a call from the same dealer telling her that she is due for another service. Not a single thing has gone wrong on that car since she bought it, and while they were doing brake change, and knowing that she needs a car a little bit bigger (our boys grew) she saw the H6. Not the one in the video...the H6 1.5 turbo. Looks a little different. She test drove it and IMMEDIATELY signed the paperwork. Brand new 2021 Haval H6 for R289k. And I kid you not...I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee. My next car, two years from now, will be an H9. Without thinking twice.
I do not own a car currently, but will certainly go test this one. Unbelievable car! BUT what astounds me most is the presence of this brand out there on our roads. Every second or 3rd car is a Haval.
@@V.E.D.A.N.G Not that simple. The very affordable prices are not something you can simply ignore just because its a Chinese brand. Basically its either you choose a premium Chinese car that lets you maintain some semblance of dignity as a car owner, or settle for cheap barebones entry level hatchback or or a throwaway japanese sedan with a dashboard made out of cardboard and seats made from old used mattresses.
My Dad’s had one since September and he is loving every minute of it , he had the H6c that served him well over 100k Km but that fuel consumption was steep and now his H6 is much better and an added bonus was that his new repayments were cheaper than his older car repayments !! It just took him 3 or so month to get his car from order but it’s well worth the wait ! We also got given an unlimited km warranty too so they back up their quality with an exceptional warranty !
I've had my Haval Ultra 4WD (Australia RH conversion) now for 1 day and oh my she is a dream to drive and has some serious grunt to boot!! I currently own a 5.7ltr V8 hemi powered Jeep and the Haval can sure get up and boogy. Might need to do a drag test to compare.
Where have they cut corners to get to that cheaper price tag? With the other brands you pay for the badge. As soon as Haval establishes itself as a reliable brand in RSA, it will become a 'not so cheap anymore' Hyundai type brand. Many brands from many other industries have done the same.
It wasn’t long before China started to make well priced, good quality and nice looking cars, well done to Haval . Toyota could learn from you in terms of luxury interior looks.
Agreed, the Rav 4 has an outdated interior design and is way overpriced. A lot of the Japanese cars are behind in technology compared to China, this is a good walk up call.
Moved from a Range Rover Evoque to a Haval H6. I can tell you, I'm not missing much. Just as luxurious, the only thing it's missing (most features are not even available in the Evoque) is memory seat feature and GPS navigation (which you can access via Android Auto). A LOT of security features (some times annoying) including the sun roof closes itself if you drive past the max speed limit. Excellent value for money.
Another great review Ciro. I must say I’ve been waiting as well, ended up buying one (H6 Lux 4wd) couldn’t wait any longer for you 🤣 and after test driving it, I was sold! An amazing drive, the tech is on steroids, my family loves it.
Guys we bought an H6 one month ago. We ssarch almost all the SUV markets. Every other brand is asking 700k and more for the specifications given on the haval. The features are insane. I really think we made the perfect choice. It's also true what he says. A polo is 400k and here you can get an SUV for a family of 4 or 5 for just over 400k. You can go on holidays and really enjoy the ride. I have been on more joy rides the past month than I have been in a year as the fun is enjoying the ride in the car as well. Kids love it too. It's the perfect family car.
Indeed but some people will go for a polo because it's a German brand and resale value blah blah blah I'd rather get a Super Lux Jolion at R400k than a top spec POLO GTI that will be Hijacked in less than 60 days!
Finally!! Comprehensive review as I expected. I am loving the GWM/Haval products and this just cemented it. Thise who mock them do so at their own peril. They are here to prove a point and so far they are doing great! 😁😁👍👍
I'm a Haval H2 owner since Feb 2018.I'm happy to report my car is still in one piece lol Great brand selling quality cars👌 Buy one now before they wake up and increase in price like Hyundai and Kia did lol
@@hunadimakgatho3403 The different, many non-Chinese company are focusing at the profit, but all Chinese company are still focusing at the marketing, this why see now Chinese EV have very comparatively quality and price.
Hi and love from India 👋 🙂. Just happened to come across this channel. Very informative, honest, and enjoyable reviews. To the host and people who are wondering..... how Haval and other Chinese cars / brands are priced so reasonably with all its high quality materials and tech? The answer in a nutshell is China's MASSIVE manufacturing supply chain. But the answer is not so simple also...it factors in many other things. China's MASSIVE manufacturing supply chain covers everything...from springs or radiators to advanced automatic transmissions...and I am just talking about automotive parts here. China is also a leader in printed circuit boards (PCB) and CNC machines..these CNC machines tool parts like that jewelled drive selector dial that you see in the Haval H6 to amazing precision. China is doing what Japan did to the automotive, electronic, and other industries in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and even now....but a 100 times over....much larger scale. Japan is a wonder..as all this was accomplished with Japan's relatively much smaller resources. China has invested a lot in education and skills and the results are showing. China is not what the western media shows you or wants you to believe. There so...so many factors to what China is today....solid administration...strong policies...all that we are not aware of. Not all cars are overpriced. Japanese and Korean cars do offer reasonable value for your money.... good bang for buck. It's just that no country can match China's manufacturing capabilities. Yes it does expose certain overpriced car brands...that's partly right too.
I saw this review and came in running. I love this machine. It is massive and I appreciate the crisp motor vehicle journalism 👏 I find myself struggling to choose between the H6 and the P-Series. This will be my deep meditation from now until next year 😅
The P-series is a good option if you know you want to load stuff 🤣 but if you know the struggle of parking space in this malls then the H6. P-series is huge.
Reminds me of Huawei when it came to the scenes all those years ago. Everyone that had it was embarrassed to admit they owned it. Years later everyone wants to have a Huawei. The same is already happening with this car. I'm actually in disbelief at how much great of a car it is. I want one. I'm absolutely in love with it. BTW, awesome review.
Just bought the superlux......few cons you will pic up if u daily the car.........since you couldn't find any. 1. Little heavy on gas if you running around. I'm averaging 12/13 overall. 2. Quite a bit of Body roll compared to a tiguan. You won't feel it.......your passengers will. 3. 120KPH Warnings needs to be removed by booking the car IN. 4. Rust checks every 3mths.
I agree 10000% with you on this, and with our potholes in the country, it sometimes feel like the car and the driver fights to dodge the pothole, car wants you to go straight, and you fight to dodge haha
It's hard to ignore you, when I saw your new videos I know I will find myself laughing at some stage as you give your own analysis about the car. You just nail it. Thanks keep it up the good work!
I saw one 2 days ago and I said to my wife: What the hell is that ? Haval ? Never heard of it and came home and googled it. The more information I gathered the more I liked it. And today went for a test drive. Woooow, I was blown away. First of all the looks, stunning and sitting in it for the first time. Very luxurious feel that you only find in way more expensive cars. It reminds of a Volvo XC60 that I tried a year ago but costs 3 times more here in Thailand. How is that possible. Man I am sold. I am gonna get one soon. And the drivetrain here in Thailand is awesome. 1.5 liter turbo and too electric engines so it's a hybrid. And the combined output is 249hp. That's what I'm talking about. Not like Honda's HRV with 130 shitty ponies, which cost the same. Oh man this brand will shake the ground of it's competitors for a looong time, once people find out this is around...
It would be quite interesting to see the crash test results of the Jolion and the H6, because this H6 seems like the vehicle to go for at the moment in SA.
Like the new gwm p series that got a 5 star in Australia, even the h2 got a 5 star. No reason why jolion and h6 wouldn't get a 5 star. Pretty safe cars. The Chinese are trying way too hard, this is the xiaomi of cars
@@sizwedinisesoko I would just stick with the A-NCAP, EURO NCAP are even better. C-NCAP are well known 5 star clubs, i mean...even chinese people dont trust c-ncap. Anyhow, im sure these haval/gwm will score 4-5 stars even in euro ncap.
I test drove the H6 last year and let me tell you, the car drives beautiful, the technology in that car is awesome and it's worth buying. Absolutely fell in love with the car.
And as usual, an amazing review. You've answered smooth of my questions. I will definitely look into buying the super luxury .. .because my current tiguan is ready yo be renewed. Thanks buddy.
Love mine. Actually the only thing that bugs me is the boot cover (parcel shelf) clips from underneath so makes it difficult to slide closed if your boot is full of luggage. That's my only gripe. Oh and had a guy in a M3 stop me in traffic, wind down his window and say how much he liked the look of it!
It's crazy! Cause Haval has Partnered with BMW as they are looking at developing new 'green' vehicles together. Haval also hired Land Rovers chief interior designer who is also helping with exterior design hence why the H6 C has a similar look to the Evoque.
OMG. Been waiting for this review. Eventhough I already have one on order!!! Test drove, nice power. Such good value for money. Competitors on notice, great for the industry
Another great review, for starters. Elsewhere, we are paying for "perceived" prestige, which - in my view, has cost too many marriages/relationships in RSA. Literally! L😅L PS: the Fire extinguisher is also mandated by the RMTC in South Africa, as far as I'm aware.
Nice Video Chiro I've been waiting for this car review on this channel for a while We have been looking to get this car We drive the Haval H1 Its been very good indeed
Beautiful review Ciro, and beautiful car indeed. Actually I've loved the Havals since they were introduced in 2017. Maybe they must deploy that engine to the Jolion as well as an option. Because it seems the 2l turbo is smoother and pairing well with it's gearbox.
Haval have taken the South African motoring market by storm. They maybe Chinese but they are brilliantly engineered and their build quality is top notch. The pricing is very competitive and they very highly specced as standard. No wonder that they are flying off the showroom floors.
Only thing I can add is I’ve test driven a Jolion and if you on a slightly rough service you can hear some plastic noises in the cabin and I’m wondering when it’s got a few kilos on it how it will be. I think this is where you will see the biggest differences with more premium brands like Audi and BMW is that the build quality of the cabin and how they’re put together is in a different class. I haven’t driven the H6 but will do soon. For me it’s that extra attention to the detail of how the dashboard, door cards and other cabin panels are put together that make the difference. I get that all people aren’t like that but for me I hate noises in a cabin and it indicates to me a sign of quality when you drive a vehicle of a rough service and it’s quite and even more so when it’s had a few kilos in it and it’s still quite and solid inside the cabin. I just have a sneaky feeling this is where the Chinese cars are going to show a lease quality than the Germans for example.
I just parked my 2021 Fortuner next to a new H6 today in a shopping center parking lot, size wise, H6 is even little bit wider then Fortuner, height and length are shorter. For this price I’m start thinking change my wife’s car to this now.
to me seeing this is knowing the bigger brands are just skating on reputations at the moment and not stepping up the game and thinking about the buyer!
Drove my H6 from CPT to KZN. Smooth, comfortable , pleasure to drive. If you're in the market, the only reason not to buy an H6 is brand loyalty (silly reason IMHO).
@@diaryofnricom163 Still happy with my purchase. Haven't had any issues. The fuel consumption isn't brilliant but I think it's pretty average for this class of vehicles. I don't like that Android auto is not wireless but apple carplay is. Other than that no complaints.
@@ariramkilowan8051 Thanks. It really looks top notch. We see lots of tiggo and haval in Joburg now. Hopefully Chinese cars will give other car makers run for their money in future.
Picking mine up next week. Only had to wait 4 months. We were considering the RAV4 but that was a 1.5 year wait, 30k more for the top spec and has half of the tech compared to the H6. It was a no brainer. Lucky we got in early, the prices are slowly going up in Australia.
@@wavenharper3091 I checked out a H6 Ultra Vanta at the dealer. Brought along a memory stick with music. Sounds ok. Better than most in the segment. I am definitely getting the Hybrid later in the year.
I can certaintly appreciate that there's a market for this type of vehicle in South Africa. It's affordable and packed with "features" which Ciro keeps mentioning. Those "features" all seem to be carrots on a stick to consumers who aren't eager to do more research into the mechanical build quality of Chinese cars. Ciro mentions early on that he can't understand how Haval's are so cheap. There are many factors that influence this, but let's not be naive and think that USB ports and a touch screen infotainment system rack up the cost of a car. The components that add massive value to a car are a quality chassis, transmission, engine, suspension system, etc. In other car reviews, the reviewer will hoist the car up in a workshop and show you exactly what the chassis and suspension are constructed of. For this simple reason I have learned to stay very far away from Chinese cars. Because this is primarily where they cut costs. Remember that China's labour market is based on mass-production and cheap exploitative labour. Do I think the cabin of this car looks luxurious? Absolutely. Do I trust the mechanical components of this car? Well, my advice would be to sell this car before the warranty runs out.
Good honest review. Great looking car, could force BMW to lower their prices. Interior is ultra modern. Paint finish is excellent. Drives extremely well and quiet and smooth.
When i got my vehicle, a 2013 model (in 2018) it has 4 electric windows, Bluetooth radio, adjustable steering wheel, radio volume which can adjust according to your driving speed, drivers seat which can go up md down not just front and back. It's a base model kia rio. Some, if not all these features are not available in the base polo and tiida of the same years. The Asians are just the best. The luxury makers are even worse. Having to pay for almost every feature on those really expensive vehicles is so dumb.
Wow, nice to see folks in South Africa enjoy the Haval SUV, H6 has been the best-selling car in China market for like 5 years. It's reliable and good to drive, I guess there are more Chinese manufacturers coming to the international market like Geely and Changan.But the best part of Chinese cars are the EVs, like NIO, Xpeng, and BYD. Hope you guys can enjoy those great products soon in the future.
From all the havals you have reviewed they have this bumping/knocking sound coming from suspension or tyres if you go over a bump but still road presence and beautiful cars😍
Well thought out review. And honestly I feel the review was well balanced. With many more models coming out of China, you need such thought out reviews so that the consumers will know the real difference between a Chinese brand and others. I really liked the point when you touched that the fact the durability of these vehicles. Please keeping such videos. I personally believe if the Chinese manufacturers get their act together with quality, and improve the perception of durability, they are really going to give a run for the money for most European car manufacturers!!!
I absolutely luv your reviews straight to the point, honest & believable but my colleagues keep saying it’s not safe in an accident it virtually falls apart
I know this comment won't be well received, but here I go anyway. I own a 2013 Mercedes C class. I got it three years ago with relatively high mileage at a very reasonable price. It's luxurious, reliable and safe. While it was in for panel beating, I was provided with the Haval Jolion while my car was being repaired. I can't fault much with the Jolion, however, there was nothing about the Jolion that excited me. The drivetrain was smooth overall, but not thrilling, the infotainment system was confusing and the seating position was something that I couldn't get comfortable with. The feel when closing the doors and general driving feel gave me no sense of safety. While I appreciated the fact that there is technology in the Haval that you would not expect to find in cars with similar prices, I feel as if they have missed the mark on some essentials, the driving dynamics, seating and quality. If I was on the market for my next car, I personally would opt for another high mileage German brand. The Germans have been making cars for more than a century and driving the Jolion makes you realise how well thought out and well-engineered the germans have built their cars. Lastly, I do want to add that for someone who isn't fussed about cars and wants a car at a good price point with impressive technology and doesn't want to worry about spending a fortune on maintaining their car, both the Jolion and the H6 are good picks in their respective segments.
I am sure GWM can build cars for customers like you. But Haval is not a high-end brand, it's a family car brand, they put money on things they believe most people care, focusing on building an affordable and well-equipped family SUV. If you are looking for driving dynamics or stuff like air suspension, you can have a look at other brands of GWM, such as Wey, Tank, etc. BTW, GWM does not build sedans.
Here in Australia the resale value is great. 2017 version with 80k kilometres on it, it sold for $28k. Don't know what you want the 2018 version was 28 brand new so he/she sold it for the same price
Great review, thanks. Just 1 question - what is the real-world fuel economy? I know the H6C is quite heavy, the Jolion isn't too frugal either. But "claimed fuel economies" are as useful as a parachute to a diver. What did your tests return?
The question was : "....what is the real world fuel economy?" "...it's not light on fuel." Does the word COMPREHENSION mean anything to you? Dumbest / doffest answer ever! What is "not light".... 24l / 100 km.... 8,5 I / 100 km....
Forgot to mention that I also upgraded my service plan to a 5 year Maintenance plan for only R10k extra. Got a 7 year unlimited warranty as well. So no worries for all these years except for tires.
This car is not cheap, other cars are just overpriced.
Real value for money here. Good job Haval.
Amen
This car is literally double the price of what they sell in china.... Imagine that
Thank the corrupt morally bankrupt SA government for that
@@rodneyemmerich8828 indeed. Too bad people don't vote with their head.
@@Ilikepie18855 yeah...and it's probably not worth more than the cheap price it's selling for in China...
We own a H6 lux as our family car bought in late August this year, my wife and I have driven German our whole lives until this purchase. I can undoubtably say that once you are able to put your brand biases aside, this is the best value for money buy you will ever make. In the span of 3 months we have covered 5k km without a single hassle. Besides the insane value proposition it’s just a damn good car and a damn good buy. Great review Ciro💪🏽
Wow, that says a lot then if you're coming from german brands
How's the fuel consumption?
@@thaboletanta9666 it’s decent considering it’s a turbo charged 2.0 petrol. 9 to 10 L per km in town and 7 to 8 on the long road. Acceptable I think
How much is the monthly instalment?
@@anathimdludla7305 I pay 5200 but I had a deposit. You looking at about 6500 over 72 months with a 35 percent balloon. It’s the cheapest way but definitely not the smartest or financially advisable way.
I own the H6 and just love it, this review justmade me so much more proud to drive one. No issues and the 2.0 turbo is a monster.
How is the fuel consumption? Do you have the 4WD or the 4by2?
@@madodomzimadikizela5116 i also wanted to know about the fuel consumption
Monster you say🤣🤣
@@Tebza563well compare to that that 1.0L 3 cyl mouse of an engine that comes in most of the vag cars and many other cars it is a monster
Agreed. I own one too and the engine is a peach.
Imagine at this day someone still laughing at GWM/Haval.This is the Huawei of Cars in South Africa. GWM/Haval are definitely shaking the market, look at how good the P-Series and Jolion are selling. I love how GWM/Haval are exposing other brands how overpriced they are.
Brother, apparently you're not aware of the way how price dumping works. You jump to the new market with aggressive, uncompetitive low prices of any product actually, get an attention and a large group of customers caring about price first, then you establish your brand's position and the prices... Are getting equal or even bigger than your, as you said,
"overpriced" competitors.
Havals and other Chinese cars are in the same stage as Korean cars 10 years ago and for instance, Skoda cars in Europe 15 years ago. Great Wall is a large, rich conglomerate who can afford a small profit on its products, which is sacrificed for the future benefits. But soon they will start rising the price tags to the same "overpriced" level. Don't worry. Take a look of the price of new Hyundai Tucson comparing to rivals in 2009 and now. You see?
What happened to Huawei 🤔? Not exactly taking the world by storm now.
@@pettigrewtristan Ankiri the US got pissed @ them for ‘apparently’ helping their home government of China use the phones to spy on American Citizens. And so they then decided to ban Huawei from all US companies. So Huawei can’t use US products like Google, Microsoft etc. So now they had to switch from Android to their own OS, that isn’t that much of an OS really. So popularity’s down bc they’re banned in the US and Europe (I think). Huawei should’ve been like Xiaomi and just not sell in the US
@@Geebvs so buy it now before they raise prices
😅
So I recieved my H6 Super Lux just over a week ago. Everytime i get into the car I fall in love all over again. This car is out of this world and I am enjoying it alot.
Same here! I hate it when I have to get off at work… I could drive forever😅😅
Thomas. How long did you have to wait for it?
How's the car so far?
The review I have been waiting for!!! The H6 makes it very difficult to even look at buying anything else… Ticks all the boxes!!
I live and work in Saudi Arabia, this car changed the car market game here, thousands of them roaming around and I haven’t seen one on the side of the road once. Mind you this company has been here for 4 years now.
It’s also going to take the UAE market. They already built a warehouse to manufacture cosmetic parts and the cars are flying off the show room
My wife received a substantial increase in pay in 2017 and decided to let go of her Nissan Tiida in favor of a small crossover. But she wanted to buy "new". I kept on telling her while driving around looking at second-hand SUVs priced between R150k and R250k, that she should probably just settle for one of those second-hand jobbies. There's no way an SUV or crossover can be bought for the same money brand new. We walk out of one such dealer and across the road was GWM / Haval. She saw a striking orange car standing there and checked it out. The GWM M4 (now the Haval H1) for R169k brand new. We test drove it and she bought it. 4 years later she gets a call from the same dealer telling her that she is due for another service. Not a single thing has gone wrong on that car since she bought it, and while they were doing brake change, and knowing that she needs a car a little bit bigger (our boys grew) she saw the H6. Not the one in the video...the H6 1.5 turbo. Looks a little different. She test drove it and IMMEDIATELY signed the paperwork. Brand new 2021 Haval H6 for R289k. And I kid you not...I drive a Jeep Grand Cherokee. My next car, two years from now, will be an H9. Without thinking twice.
H9 is discontinued and the replacement is a MUCH better Tank 500. Tank 500 starts selling in China now.
@@mmhhdmjyyb tank500 is overpriced and brassy. she wont buy it.
Can I have your Jeep 😂😂
@@MotorTorq_ZA trust me you don't want it
@@jasongeorgiades4787 yes i bloody do 😂
I do not own a car currently, but will certainly go test this one. Unbelievable car! BUT what astounds me most is the presence of this brand out there on our roads. Every second or 3rd car is a Haval.
Affordable
Stay away from Chinese crap bro
It’s waste unless they expand all over Africa, just South Africa not good
@@V.E.D.A.N.G Not that simple. The very affordable prices are not something you can simply ignore just because its a Chinese brand.
Basically its either you choose a premium Chinese car that lets you maintain some semblance of dignity as a car owner, or settle for cheap barebones entry level hatchback or or a throwaway japanese sedan with a dashboard made out of cardboard and seats made from old used mattresses.
I would consider buying it new.... No used route.... I don't see any issues with it... Their warranty is good so why not
My Dad’s had one since September and he is loving every minute of it , he had the H6c that served him well over 100k Km but that fuel consumption was steep and now his H6 is much better and an added bonus was that his new repayments were cheaper than his older car repayments !! It just took him 3 or so month to get his car from order but it’s well worth the wait ! We also got given an unlimited km warranty too so they back up their quality with an exceptional warranty !
This is the price SA is looking for, tired of this overpriced cars in SA. Well done Haval👏
My Super Lux model has ambient lighting at night! Dealerships didn’t even know about it.
Never thought that I'm my life I'd enjoy a review of a Chinese car 😂 wait until they send electric cars.
I am eagerly waiting for the chinese EV's. Im giving them about 1.5 to 2 years to make landfall!
Cheap EVs will turn the tide in electrification just as cheaper cars made cars popular back in the early days of automobiles.
LoL
My only worry is that this brand will become so popular and established that they'll start making their cars expensive. It'll be a shame.
Like Hyundai and kia back in the days
Just say YOU wont be able to afford the car, and leave us who are capable alone :-)
@@raxxmoriti 😶
@@raxxmoriti Bathong!
@@raxxmoriti easy
Top of the range H6 costs less than an entry level Tiguan. Madness.
My wife wanted a Tiguan and when she saw this, she dropped the Tiguan like a drunk Savanna drinker.
@@teoigi3247 😂🤣😂🤣😂
@@teoigi3247 😂😂😂🍺...(hic)...🤪
@@teoigi3247 I'm dying here. 🤣
@@teoigi3247 🤣🤣🤣🤣have respect for us😡🥰
Nobody else can do a review like you can. Loved every second of it.
I spoke to a salesman at the local Haval dealer. He says the waiting period is 6-7 weeks for an H6. He currently has 10 customers waiting.
Not too bad too be honest 🤷🏼♂️
Kempton Park has stock. I got mine in 1 week
Ciro, this has been your best review so far, in terms of presentation, concise language and information!
Keep it up 👌🏼
I've had my Haval Ultra 4WD (Australia RH conversion) now for 1 day and oh my she is a dream to drive and has some serious grunt to boot!! I currently own a 5.7ltr V8 hemi powered Jeep and the Haval can sure get up and boogy. Might need to do a drag test to compare.
That is the most useLESS comment on a car review I've every seen.
Where have they cut corners to get to that cheaper price tag? With the other brands you pay for the badge. As soon as Haval establishes itself as a reliable brand in RSA, it will become a 'not so cheap anymore' Hyundai type brand. Many brands from many other industries have done the same.
I agree. Haval won't be cheap forever. Maybe they have cheap labour
Perfected the art of mass production. I think its the biggest selling SUV in China. And there are a lot of people there!
Let's not forget those massive Chinese government subsidies they get. Makes a huge difference.
True but remember China gets really cheap raw materials from Africa
@@shaungranger2166 I wouldn't call it cheap.... Our unproductive inefficient labour actually make our minerals quite expensive.... That's why everyone closed down.
Really enjoy the longer videos
Keep it up👍🏼
It wasn’t long before China started to make well priced, good quality and nice looking cars, well done to Haval . Toyota could learn from you in terms of luxury interior looks.
Agreed, the Rav 4 has an outdated interior design and is way overpriced. A lot of the Japanese cars are behind in technology compared to China, this is a good walk up call.
@Nezumi Nezumi called supply and demand. SA should be practicing the same technique considering the supply exceeds demand.
@Nezumi Nezumi That's ironic cause Chinese labourers get paid more than South Africans lol.
Toyota interiors have always felt underwhelming to be inside. It might be built to last, but nothing exactly screams design and innovation.
Moved from a Range Rover Evoque to a Haval H6. I can tell you, I'm not missing much. Just as luxurious, the only thing it's missing (most features are not even available in the Evoque) is memory seat feature and GPS navigation (which you can access via Android Auto). A LOT of security features (some times annoying) including the sun roof closes itself if you drive past the max speed limit. Excellent value for money.
How’s the fuel consumption?
Thailand makes hybrid versions of the H6, and they are supposedly going to be sold in Australia next year, hopefully they'll have them in SA as well
Australia destined H6 hybrids will be Made in China.
@@nostradamus2642 incorrect the H6 hybrid and jolion hybrid are being made in Thailand at the old GM motors site
@@nostradamus2642 only the first ones will come from china and then theyll switch to the ones from thailand
I’m from Australia and have heard the hybrid h6 is coming probably next year, only time will tell.
@@wcrash9361 absolutely correct.
They are certainly very confident of their product. Here in Aus Haval comes with a 7 year unlimited warranty.
You don't have our roads, not even in the outback!
@@johanterblans8266 This is so true, lol
Another great review Ciro. I must say I’ve been waiting as well, ended up buying one (H6 Lux 4wd) couldn’t wait any longer for you 🤣 and after test driving it, I was sold! An amazing drive, the tech is on steroids, my family loves it.
Guys we bought an H6 one month ago. We ssarch almost all the SUV markets. Every other brand is asking 700k and more for the specifications given on the haval. The features are insane. I really think we made the perfect choice.
It's also true what he says. A polo is 400k and here you can get an SUV for a family of 4 or 5 for just over 400k. You can go on holidays and really enjoy the ride. I have been on more joy rides the past month than I have been in a year as the fun is enjoying the ride in the car as well. Kids love it too. It's the perfect family car.
Indeed but some people will go for a polo because it's a German brand and resale value blah blah blah
I'd rather get a Super Lux Jolion at R400k than a top spec POLO GTI that will be Hijacked in less than 60 days!
How's the car so far?
How do you find the car now after almost a year? It will be great to have a owner's feedback. Thanks.
@@bailemagana4263 Super Lux Jolion is now 451K rands - crazy that they increased the prices so much in a year's time.
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Finally!! Comprehensive review as I expected. I am loving the GWM/Haval products and this just cemented it. Thise who mock them do so at their own peril. They are here to prove a point and so far they are doing great! 😁😁👍👍
I am from Chile 🇨🇱 ; my wife bought the AWD and is just AWESOME ….top speed over 200 km/h
Ordered my H6 Super Luxury today. 1 to 2 months waiting period, but at R514k....worth the wait....managed to get a Maintenance plan as well.
I'm a Haval H2 owner since Feb 2018.I'm happy to report my car is still in one piece lol Great brand selling quality cars👌 Buy one now before they wake up and increase in price like Hyundai and Kia did lol
This year shipping is very very costly.
@@jxmai7687 but prices are still very reasonable compared to what we have..
Hyundai makes me sick.. their cars are so basic . Have you seen the venue??. Starting price is 280 000 and doesn't even come with touch screen
@@hunadimakgatho3403 The different, many non-Chinese company are focusing at the profit, but all Chinese company are still focusing at the marketing, this why see now Chinese EV have very comparatively quality and price.
Hi and love from India 👋 🙂. Just happened to come across this channel. Very informative, honest, and enjoyable reviews.
To the host and people who are wondering..... how Haval and other Chinese cars / brands are priced so reasonably with all its high quality materials and tech? The answer in a nutshell is China's MASSIVE manufacturing supply chain. But the answer is not so simple also...it factors in many other things.
China's MASSIVE manufacturing supply chain covers everything...from springs or radiators to advanced automatic transmissions...and I am just talking about automotive parts here. China is also a leader in printed circuit boards (PCB) and CNC machines..these CNC machines tool parts like that jewelled drive selector dial that you see in the Haval H6 to amazing precision.
China is doing what Japan did to the automotive, electronic, and other industries in the 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s and even now....but a 100 times over....much larger scale.
Japan is a wonder..as all this was accomplished with Japan's relatively much smaller resources.
China has invested a lot in education and skills and the results are showing. China is not what the western media shows you or wants you to believe. There so...so many factors to what China is today....solid administration...strong policies...all that we are not aware of.
Not all cars are overpriced. Japanese and Korean cars do offer reasonable value for your money.... good bang for buck.
It's just that no country can match China's manufacturing capabilities. Yes it does expose certain overpriced car brands...that's partly right too.
I saw this review and came in running. I love this machine. It is massive and I appreciate the crisp motor vehicle journalism 👏 I find myself struggling to choose between the H6 and the P-Series. This will be my deep meditation from now until next year 😅
The P-series is a good option if you know you want to load stuff 🤣 but if you know the struggle of parking space in this malls then the H6. P-series is huge.
Take the P-Series, you get more car in it
@@nokocambelngoasheng9279 better resale value too.
Reminds me of Huawei when it came to the scenes all those years ago. Everyone that had it was embarrassed to admit they owned it. Years later everyone wants to have a Huawei. The same is already happening with this car. I'm actually in disbelief at how much great of a car it is. I want one. I'm absolutely in love with it. BTW, awesome review.
Saw this car on the road a few days ago. And I thought it’s mad expensive. I’m genuinely impressed
Just bought the superlux......few cons you will pic up if u daily the car.........since you couldn't find any.
1. Little heavy on gas if you running around. I'm averaging 12/13 overall.
2. Quite a bit of Body roll compared to a tiguan. You won't feel it.......your passengers will.
3. 120KPH Warnings needs to be removed by booking the car IN.
4. Rust checks every 3mths.
I agree 10000% with you on this, and with our potholes in the country, it sometimes feel like the car and the driver fights to dodge the pothole, car wants you to go straight, and you fight to dodge haha
Ciro, your analogies are something else😂😂😂
It's hard to ignore you, when I saw your new videos I know I will find myself laughing at some stage as you give your own analysis about the car. You just nail it. Thanks keep it up the good work!
I saw one 2 days ago and I said to my wife: What the hell is that ? Haval ? Never heard of it and came home and googled it. The more information I gathered the more I liked it. And today went for a test drive. Woooow, I was blown away. First of all the looks, stunning and sitting in it for the first time. Very luxurious feel that you only find in way more expensive cars. It reminds of a Volvo XC60 that I tried a year ago but costs 3 times more here in Thailand. How is that possible. Man I am sold. I am gonna get one soon. And the drivetrain here in Thailand is awesome. 1.5 liter turbo and too electric engines so it's a hybrid. And the combined output is 249hp. That's what I'm talking about. Not like Honda's HRV with 130 shitty ponies, which cost the same. Oh man this brand will shake the ground of it's competitors for a looong time, once people find out this is around...
It would be quite interesting to see the crash test results of the Jolion and the H6, because this H6 seems like the vehicle to go for at the moment in SA.
Like the new gwm p series that got a 5 star in Australia, even the h2 got a 5 star. No reason why jolion and h6 wouldn't get a 5 star. Pretty safe cars. The Chinese are trying way too hard, this is the xiaomi of cars
H6 has already got the C-NCAP rating, now waiting for the ANCAP
@@sizwedinisesoko I would just stick with the A-NCAP, EURO NCAP are even better. C-NCAP are well known 5 star clubs, i mean...even chinese people dont trust c-ncap. Anyhow, im sure these haval/gwm will score 4-5 stars even in euro ncap.
@@Ilikepie18855 You can see CIASI's test,which has same standard with IIHS test.
@@Ilikepie18855 Nope C-NCAP uses the same standard as Euro-NCAP, the truth is nowadays any Chinese car from a major brand is very safe.
You're telling me that a Haval in South Africa is selling so good that it can barely be found in dealerships?! We've been conquered.
I test drove the H6 last year and let me tell you, the car drives beautiful, the technology in that car is awesome and it's worth buying. Absolutely fell in love with the car.
Even the badge is looking better without the red background.
Well done Haval.
Only watched 2 reviews now, but this channel is really well done. Good info, quality editing etc etc etc.
nice!
And as usual, an amazing review. You've answered smooth of my questions. I will definitely look into buying the super luxury .. .because my current tiguan is ready yo be renewed. Thanks buddy.
Clicked so fast when I saw this notification 😜
Me too!
Finally. You guys got your hands on one. I have one and love it. 1 month now and it's perfect.
Glad I caught if fresh! This is the review I’ve been waiting for!! Love your work Ciro!
Love mine. Actually the only thing that bugs me is the boot cover (parcel shelf) clips from underneath so makes it difficult to slide closed if your boot is full of luggage. That's my only gripe.
Oh and had a guy in a M3 stop me in traffic, wind down his window and say how much he liked the look of it!
It's crazy! Cause Haval has Partnered with BMW as they are looking at developing new 'green' vehicles together. Haval also hired Land Rovers chief interior designer who is also helping with exterior design hence why the H6 C has a similar look to the Evoque.
OMG. Been waiting for this review. Eventhough I already have one on order!!! Test drove, nice power. Such good value for money. Competitors on notice, great for the industry
Another great review, for starters. Elsewhere, we are paying for "perceived" prestige, which - in my view, has cost too many marriages/relationships in RSA. Literally! L😅L
PS: the Fire extinguisher is also mandated by the RMTC in South Africa, as far as I'm aware.
The fire extinguisher is not mandatory.
Nice Video Chiro
I've been waiting for this car review on this channel for a while
We have been looking to get this car
We drive the Haval H1
Its been very good indeed
My uncle drives an H1. It's a Good car, it really needs a facelit though
Been driving H1, 4 years now 70k km on the clock no issues. M looking forward to this monster one day
Beautiful review Ciro, and beautiful car indeed. Actually I've loved the Havals since they were introduced in 2017.
Maybe they must deploy that engine to the Jolion as well as an option. Because it seems the 2l turbo is smoother and pairing well with it's gearbox.
How did they do it😳🤔 so much luxury fitted in such low price. I salute Haval for their massive sales
Haval is not playing games!
Nah… ‘luxury’ brands have been ripping people off. This car is a no-brainer.
Haval have taken the South African motoring market by storm. They maybe Chinese but they are brilliantly engineered and their build quality is top notch. The pricing is very competitive and they very highly specced as standard. No wonder that they are flying off the showroom floors.
If you want see real Chinese products you should go to China….. the market is really bloody competitive……
@@ericxu3860 Yes China is by far the most competitive market with the most brands, if you want market share in China you have to be top notch.
Only thing I can add is I’ve test driven a Jolion and if you on a slightly rough service you can hear some plastic noises in the cabin and I’m wondering when it’s got a few kilos on it how it will be. I think this is where you will see the biggest differences with more premium brands like Audi and BMW is that the build quality of the cabin and how they’re put together is in a different class. I haven’t driven the H6 but will do soon. For me it’s that extra attention to the detail of how the dashboard, door cards and other cabin panels are put together that make the difference. I get that all people aren’t like that but for me I hate noises in a cabin and it indicates to me a sign of quality when you drive a vehicle of a rough service and it’s quite and even more so when it’s had a few kilos in it and it’s still quite and solid inside the cabin. I just have a sneaky feeling this is where the Chinese cars are going to show a lease quality than the Germans for example.
Chinese cars have way better quality than German ones, even though the brands you mentioned cost twice as much.
The h6 looks familiar to the land rovers both exterior and interior, because it's the same designer.
And this is why people wanted to hear about this car so much
Definitely worth a look. Time to ditch brand snobishness. It looks like great value.
I just parked my 2021 Fortuner next to a new H6 today in a shopping center parking lot, size wise, H6 is even little bit wider then Fortuner, height and length are shorter.
For this price I’m start thinking change my wife’s car to this now.
Hahaha change now
to me seeing this is knowing the bigger brands are just skating on reputations at the moment and not stepping up the game and thinking about the buyer!
also the designer for Land Rover resigned and works for Haval . that’s why it’s got that super luxury feel . AMAZING car
Haval reminds me very much of Huawei smartphones, it's becoming a fast growing brand, taking on the well established brands
Didn't end well for huawei
@@josh3221ify The nasty dirty petty thug USA cannot stop Huawei, it'll come back stronger.
This is how almost all Chinese cars interiors are like ….premium quality and super affordable! I love Haval!
Drove my H6 from CPT to KZN. Smooth, comfortable , pleasure to drive. If you're in the market, the only reason not to buy an H6 is brand loyalty (silly reason IMHO).
What fuel consumption did you get?
Please tell us some points after almost a year if you still own it. Thanks.
@@diaryofnricom163 Still happy with my purchase. Haven't had any issues. The fuel consumption isn't brilliant but I think it's pretty average for this class of vehicles. I don't like that Android auto is not wireless but apple carplay is. Other than that no complaints.
@@ariramkilowan8051 Thanks. It really looks top notch. We see lots of tiggo and haval in Joburg now. Hopefully Chinese cars will give other car makers run for their money in future.
Picking mine up next week. Only had to wait 4 months. We were considering the RAV4 but that was a 1.5 year wait, 30k more for the top spec and has half of the tech compared to the H6. It was a no brainer. Lucky we got in early, the prices are slowly going up in Australia.
Very nice car indeed! At 09:10 I think you wanted to say "If you reverse into something in this car you are a moron" but you were too kind to say it🤣🤣
Thanks , was really waiting for this review before finalising this car to buy. At last got your reliable feedback - ready to go ☺️👍
yes ! the major brands need to be taught a strong lesson by losing market share .
I have the ultra and it’s amazing!! Very happy buyer here
Don't forget in the super Lux you get a heads-up display and more speakers also all wheel drive. I'm loving my H6 never looking back!!!
How does the stereo sound in the super lux version ? 8 speakers ?
10 speakers, not the loudest I've heard but good enough. Super Lux
@@wavenharper3091 I checked out a H6 Ultra Vanta at the dealer. Brought along a memory stick with music. Sounds ok. Better than most in the segment. I am definitely getting the Hybrid later in the year.
I'm jealous that I miss out on the hybrid
I can certaintly appreciate that there's a market for this type of vehicle in South Africa. It's affordable and packed with "features" which Ciro keeps mentioning. Those "features" all seem to be carrots on a stick to consumers who aren't eager to do more research into the mechanical build quality of Chinese cars. Ciro mentions early on that he can't understand how Haval's are so cheap. There are many factors that influence this, but let's not be naive and think that USB ports and a touch screen infotainment system rack up the cost of a car. The components that add massive value to a car are a quality chassis, transmission, engine, suspension system, etc. In other car reviews, the reviewer will hoist the car up in a workshop and show you exactly what the chassis and suspension are constructed of. For this simple reason I have learned to stay very far away from Chinese cars. Because this is primarily where they cut costs. Remember that China's labour market is based on mass-production and cheap exploitative labour. Do I think the cabin of this car looks luxurious? Absolutely. Do I trust the mechanical components of this car? Well, my advice would be to sell this car before the warranty runs out.
Ciro does like 3D cameras.. I remember when he did the X5 Review and he was impressed with its 3D camera as well 😂
haval H6 is the best seller in china for many years, reliable quality and good value in money
Great review as always, I love your humour whilst delivering vehicle reviews.
Well in Australia the car comes with 7 year Warranty as standard
And unlimited Kms.
Good honest review. Great looking car, could force BMW to lower their prices. Interior is ultra modern. Paint finish is excellent. Drives extremely well and quiet and smooth.
When i got my vehicle, a 2013 model (in 2018) it has 4 electric windows, Bluetooth radio, adjustable steering wheel, radio volume which can adjust according to your driving speed, drivers seat which can go up md down not just front and back.
It's a base model kia rio.
Some, if not all these features are not available in the base polo and tiida of the same years.
The Asians are just the best.
The luxury makers are even worse. Having to pay for almost every feature on those really expensive vehicles is so dumb.
Wow, nice to see folks in South Africa enjoy the Haval SUV, H6 has been the best-selling car in China market for like 5 years. It's reliable and good to drive, I guess there are more Chinese manufacturers coming to the international market like Geely and Changan.But the best part of Chinese cars are the EVs, like NIO, Xpeng, and BYD. Hope you guys can enjoy those great products soon in the future.
How is changan CS75
I'm personally hoping for a BAIC B40 review, no body seems to be reviewing them
From all the havals you have reviewed they have this bumping/knocking sound coming from suspension or tyres if you go over a bump but still road presence and beautiful cars😍
Was looking at the RAV 4 but nah this is better
Well thought out review. And honestly I feel the review was well balanced. With many more models coming out of China, you need such thought out reviews so that the consumers will know the real difference between a Chinese brand and others. I really liked the point when you touched that the fact the durability of these vehicles. Please keeping such videos. I personally believe if the Chinese manufacturers get their act together with quality, and improve the perception of durability, they are really going to give a run for the money for most European car manufacturers!!!
Pretty impressed by the H6.
Pretty well priced too👌
I absolutely luv your reviews straight to the point, honest & believable but my colleagues keep saying it’s not safe in an accident it virtually falls apart
Your colleagues can say any amount of unsubstantiated random things they want, it is for you to go out and find out the truth for yourself.
I wish they offered the Diesel engine option
I know this comment won't be well received, but here I go anyway. I own a 2013 Mercedes C class. I got it three years ago with relatively high mileage at a very reasonable price. It's luxurious, reliable and safe. While it was in for panel beating, I was provided with the Haval Jolion while my car was being repaired. I can't fault much with the Jolion, however, there was nothing about the Jolion that excited me. The drivetrain was smooth overall, but not thrilling, the infotainment system was confusing and the seating position was something that I couldn't get comfortable with. The feel when closing the doors and general driving feel gave me no sense of safety. While I appreciated the fact that there is technology in the Haval that you would not expect to find in cars with similar prices, I feel as if they have missed the mark on some essentials, the driving dynamics, seating and quality. If I was on the market for my next car, I personally would opt for another high mileage German brand. The Germans have been making cars for more than a century and driving the Jolion makes you realise how well thought out and well-engineered the germans have built their cars. Lastly, I do want to add that for someone who isn't fussed about cars and wants a car at a good price point with impressive technology and doesn't want to worry about spending a fortune on maintaining their car, both the Jolion and the H6 are good picks in their respective segments.
I am sure GWM can build cars for customers like you. But Haval is not a high-end brand, it's a family car brand, they put money on things they believe most people care, focusing on building an affordable and well-equipped family SUV. If you are looking for driving dynamics or stuff like air suspension, you can have a look at other brands of GWM, such as Wey, Tank, etc. BTW, GWM does not build sedans.
Why isn't anyone talking of reliability and resale values? I think that's where u lose the money. Checkmate
Here in Australia the resale value is great. 2017 version with 80k kilometres on it, it sold for $28k. Don't know what you want the 2018 version was 28 brand new so he/she sold it for the same price
Thanks for a wonderful and very appealing review once again Mr. CIRO
Great review, thanks. Just 1 question - what is the real-world fuel economy? I know the H6C is quite heavy, the Jolion isn't too frugal either. But "claimed fuel economies" are as useful as a parachute to a diver. What did your tests return?
it is not light on fuel that I can promise you. We have the H6 lux and ford ranger, my DC is lighter on juice than the H6 suprisingly
The question was :
"....what is the real world fuel economy?"
"...it's not light on fuel."
Does the word COMPREHENSION mean anything to you?
Dumbest / doffest answer ever!
What is "not light".... 24l / 100 km.... 8,5 I / 100 km....
Car not yet reviewed until you do it. Great Job.
Indepth review of the Toyota Corolla Cross?
Been wanting that as well😔
The waiting list for this and the Jolion is looooooooooooooooooooooooong! I was told today that if I buy it now I will get it in June.
awsome car but I'm going for the Haval Jolion super luxury.
And how much is the price for the Jolson super lux @Sbu
@@sanda809 about R400k
The interior of this car is so light and airy, so dreamy, the design is brilliant 🤩
Forgot to mention that I also upgraded my service plan to a 5 year Maintenance plan for only R10k extra. Got a 7 year unlimited warranty as well. So no worries for all these years except for tires.
Wow that's great. How are the brakes
Tyres and petrol you mean. Where did you buy it?
I’m in Australia just bought a top of the line limited release Vanta H 6 Haval love it.
Please review the Haval H6 Ciro
Oh my word you killed me dead with this 🤣