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The 2023 Haval H6 hybrid (HEV) has just made its first public appearance in our country at the ongoing Malaysia Autoshow currently held in MAEPS Serdang.
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Decked in blue, the SUV is one of the models earmarked in GWM's plans for our market, which also entails the Haval Jolion and GWM Cannon series of pick-up trucks. The Ora Good Cat electric vehicle (EV) is also a GWM product, launched here in 2022.
Also read: Video: More than just cute looks, here's why the Ora Good Cat is important for Malaysia's EV industry
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Meanwhile the petrol-electric H6 HEV mates a turbocharged 1.5-litre engine to a 130 kW electric motor, good for a combined system output of 243 PS and 530 Nm. The system is paired to a DHT, Haval's Dedicated Hybrid Transmission.
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Ride and handling comes courtesy of a MacPherson array up front, while at the back it employs a multi-link setup. Disc brakes all around, and it comes with 19-inch wheels.
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Specs for Malaysia aren't finalised just yet, but taking a leaf from Thailand, the exterior kit encapsulate LED headlights, LED daytime running lights (DRLs), LED front foglamps, and roof rails. There's also a powered tailgate.
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Inside, the black and grey cabin is accentuated by rose gold accents, and a smattering of ambient lights. Seats are synthetic leather, and there's 6-way power-adjustable driver's seat, while the passenger gets a 4-way electrical assistance.
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The instrument cluster is digital (10.25-inches), and the infotainment system is 12.3-inches, the latter coming with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity. Comfort features extend to automatic air-conditioning with rear vents, 4 USB ports, and 8 speakers.
Also read: SUVs launching in Malaysia in 2023; from Omoda 5, to the new CR-V, and all the way to the Proton X90
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On the safety front, the H6 Hybrid is well equipped with ADAS features, encapsulating:
- Adaptive Cruise Control with Cornerning Assist (ACC)
- Traffic Jam Assist (TJA)
- Autonomous Emergency Braking (AEB)
- Lane Departure Warning (LDW)
- Lane Keeping Assist (LKA)
- Lane Departure Assist (LDA)
- Wisdom Dodge System (WDS)
- Blind Spot Monitor with Rear Cross Traffic Aler (BSM, RCTA)
The Haval H6 is earmarked for a Malaysian introduction this year (besides the GWM Cannon pick-up), making it one more contender the Proton X70 has to face.