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GWM Haval H6 HEV makes public debut in Malaysia; 243 PS SUV to launch here alongside Jolion, Cannon pick-up

Sanjay · May 3, 2023 03:30 PM

GWM Haval H6 HEV makes public debut in Malaysia; 243 PS SUV to launch here alongside Jolion, Cannon pick-up 01

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.

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Also read: Video: More than just cute looks, here's why the Ora Good Cat is important for Malaysia's EV industry

GWM Haval H6 HEV makes public debut in Malaysia; 243 PS SUV to launch here alongside Jolion, Cannon pick-up 01

GWM Haval H6 HEV makes public debut in Malaysia; 243 PS SUV to launch here alongside Jolion, Cannon pick-up 02

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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GWM Haval H6 HEV makes public debut in Malaysia; 243 PS SUV to launch here alongside Jolion, Cannon pick-up 04

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.

Also read: Debuting in Malaysia ahead of China? Closer look at the 2022 Haval H6 PHEV in Malaysia

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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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GWM Haval H6 HEV makes public debut in Malaysia; 243 PS SUV to launch here alongside Jolion, Cannon pick-up 08

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. 

Sanjay

Senior Writer

With humble beginnings collecting diecast models and spending hours virtually tuning dream cars on the computer, his love of cars has delightfully transformed into a career. Sanjay enjoys how the same passion for cars transcends boundaries and brings people together.

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