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7NEWS
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- 7NEWS
GWM to triple EV lineup in Australia
GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have three EVs in showrooms by the end of 2026. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV in Melbourne, GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett outlined the brand's plans. 'We certainly have an EV story to share next year,' Mr Kett told media, including CarExpert. 'Fast-paced portfolio change is important, and segment expansion of that portfolio, which we've demonstrated.' 'We've got one EV today, [but] I would say by the third quarter next year, [we'll have] three.' Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Kett wouldn't elaborate on which EVs would be introduced here, but the brand has confirmed it's testing an electric dual-cab ute in China. There may also be a mid-size SUV – slightly smaller than the recently refreshed Haval H6 – in the works, after the automaker showed a pre-production 'Haval New SUV' battery-electric test car in China earlier this year. Another possibility is the Ora Sport sedan, a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, which was shown to local media in 2024. The only other EV that GWM currently offers in China is the rather twee Ora Ballet Cat, heavily inspired by the original Volkswagen Beetle and featuring unusual features such as Warm Man Mode. In contrast with rival Chinese brands like MG that have offered multiple electric SUVs, GWM hasn't offered any and instead its EV efforts have traditionally been focused on small hatchbacks. In 2023, GWM introduced its first and currently only EV in Australia, the Ora. Known as the GWM Ora 03 or Ora Good Cat overseas, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin rival is currently priced at $33,990 drive-away for the Standard Range model grade. That makes it among the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia. The Ora alone was enough to see GWM the tenth-best-selling EV brand in Australia in 2024, with its total sales including hybrid and diesel models seeing it ranked tenth overall, too. Year-to-date, GWM has improved to seventh – knocking off MG as the most popular Chinese brand, with BYD snapping at GWM's heels in eighth, fewer than 2000 sales behind. Sales of the Ora are down, however, with 331 sales to the end of June 2025 seeing GWM ranked 17th in EV sales, behind Toyota (427 sales) but barely ahead of Ford (315). While GWM is among market leaders in terms of hybrids, with plug-in versions of its Cannon Alpha ute as well as its Haval H6 GT SUV. In currently has two PHEVs on sale here – with its Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest rival, the Tank 500 PHEV due later by the end of 2025 – alongside four conventional hybrids in local showrooms. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this year – which includes fines for automakers whose lineup exceeds carbon-dioxide emission limits – makes the case for hybrids yet stronger. 'The only way to comply is to start bringing in technology that transitions people from petrol-diesel into EVs, and we think plug and hybrid is the way to go as a transition,' said Mr Kett. 'We have to resolve EV, but not to the degree that people would think,' Mr Kett said. 'Certainly by 2030, we've got to be 80 per cent PHEV and EV, and 20 per cent diesel. That's what we've been saying … we've got the best pathway to get there.'
Perth Now
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Perth Now
GWM to triple EV lineup in Australia
GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have three EVs in showrooms by the end of 2026. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV in Melbourne, GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett outlined the brand's plans. 'We certainly have an EV story to share next year,' Mr Kett told media, including CarExpert. 'Fast-paced portfolio change is important, and segment expansion of that portfolio, which we've demonstrated.' 'We've got one EV today, [but] I would say by the third quarter next year, [we'll have] three.' Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Supplied Credit: CarExpert Mr Kett wouldn't elaborate on which EVs would be introduced here, but the brand has confirmed it's testing an electric dual-cab ute in China. There may also be a mid-size SUV – slightly smaller than the recently refreshed Haval H6 – in the works, after the automaker showed a pre-production 'Haval New SUV' battery-electric test car in China earlier this year. Another possibility is the Ora Sport sedan, a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, which was shown to local media in 2024. The only other EV that GWM currently offers in China is the rather twee Ora Ballet Cat, heavily inspired by the original Volkswagen Beetle and featuring unusual features such as Warm Man Mode. Supplied Credit: CarExpert In contrast with rival Chinese brands like MG that have offered multiple electric SUVs, GWM hasn't offered any and instead its EV efforts have traditionally been focused on small hatchbacks. In 2023, GWM introduced its first and currently only EV in Australia, the Ora. Known as the GWM Ora 03 or Ora Good Cat overseas, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin rival is currently priced at $33,990 drive-away for the Standard Range model grade. That makes it among the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia. Supplied Credit: CarExpert The Ora alone was enough to see GWM the tenth-best-selling EV brand in Australia in 2024, with its total sales including hybrid and diesel models seeing it ranked tenth overall, too. Year-to-date, GWM has improved to seventh – knocking off MG as the most popular Chinese brand, with BYD snapping at GWM's heels in eighth, fewer than 2000 sales behind. Sales of the Ora are down, however, with 331 sales to the end of June 2025 seeing GWM ranked 17th in EV sales, behind Toyota (427 sales) but barely ahead of Ford (315). While GWM is among market leaders in terms of hybrids, with plug-in versions of its Cannon Alpha ute as well as its Haval H6 GT SUV. Supplied Credit: CarExpert In currently has two PHEVs on sale here – with its Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest rival, the Tank 500 PHEV due later by the end of 2025 – alongside four conventional hybrids in local showrooms. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this year – which includes fines for automakers whose lineup exceeds carbon-dioxide emission limits – makes the case for hybrids yet stronger. 'The only way to comply is to start bringing in technology that transitions people from petrol-diesel into EVs, and we think plug and hybrid is the way to go as a transition,' said Mr Kett. 'We have to resolve EV, but not to the degree that people would think,' Mr Kett said. 'Certainly by 2030, we've got to be 80 per cent PHEV and EV, and 20 per cent diesel. That's what we've been saying … we've got the best pathway to get there.' MORE: Everything GWM • Haval
The Advertiser
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
GWM to triple EV lineup in Australia
GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have three EVs in showrooms by the end of 2026. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV in Melbourne, GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett outlined the brand's plans. "We certainly have an EV story to share next year," Mr Kett told media, including CarExpert. "Fast-paced portfolio change is important, and segment expansion of that portfolio, which we've demonstrated." "We've got one EV today, [but] I would say by the third quarter next year, [we'll have] three." Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Kett wouldn't elaborate on which EVs would be introduced here, but the brand has confirmed it's testing an electric dual-cab ute in China. There may also be a mid-size SUV – slightly smaller than the recently refreshed Haval H6 – in the works, after the automaker showed a pre-production 'Haval New SUV' battery-electric test car in China earlier this year. Another possibility is the Ora Sport sedan, a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, which was shown to local media in 2024. The only other EV that GWM currently offers in China is the rather twee Ora Ballet Cat, heavily inspired by the original Volkswagen Beetle and featuring unusual features such as Warm Man Mode. In contrast with rival Chinese brands like MG that have offered multiple electric SUVs, GWM hasn't offered any and instead its EV efforts have traditionally been focused on small hatchbacks. In 2023, GWM introduced its first and currently only EV in Australia, the Ora. Known as the GWM Ora 03 or Ora Good Cat overseas, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin rival is currently priced at $33,990 drive-away for the Standard Range model grade. That makes it among the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia. The Ora alone was enough to see GWM the tenth-best-selling EV brand in Australia in 2024, with its total sales including hybrid and diesel models seeing it ranked tenth overall, too. Year-to-date, GWM has improved to seventh – knocking off MG as the most popular Chinese brand, with BYD snapping at GWM's heels in eighth, fewer than 2000 sales behind. Sales of the Ora are down, however, with 331 sales to the end of June 2025 seeing GWM ranked 17th in EV sales, behind Toyota (427 sales) but barely ahead of Ford (315). While GWM is among market leaders in terms of hybrids, with plug-in versions of its Cannon Alpha ute as well as its Haval H6 GT SUV. In currently has two PHEVs on sale here – with its Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest rival, the Tank 500 PHEV due later by the end of 2025 – alongside four conventional hybrids in local showrooms. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this year – which includes fines for automakers whose lineup exceeds carbon-dioxide emission limits – makes the case for hybrids yet stronger. "The only way to comply is to start bringing in technology that transitions people from petrol-diesel into EVs, and we think plug and hybrid is the way to go as a transition," said Mr Kett. "We have to resolve EV, but not to the degree that people would think," Mr Kett said. "Certainly by 2030, we've got to be 80 per cent PHEV and EV, and 20 per cent diesel. That's what we've been saying … we've got the best pathway to get there." MORE: Everything GWM • Haval Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have three EVs in showrooms by the end of 2026. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV in Melbourne, GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett outlined the brand's plans. "We certainly have an EV story to share next year," Mr Kett told media, including CarExpert. "Fast-paced portfolio change is important, and segment expansion of that portfolio, which we've demonstrated." "We've got one EV today, [but] I would say by the third quarter next year, [we'll have] three." Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Kett wouldn't elaborate on which EVs would be introduced here, but the brand has confirmed it's testing an electric dual-cab ute in China. There may also be a mid-size SUV – slightly smaller than the recently refreshed Haval H6 – in the works, after the automaker showed a pre-production 'Haval New SUV' battery-electric test car in China earlier this year. Another possibility is the Ora Sport sedan, a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, which was shown to local media in 2024. The only other EV that GWM currently offers in China is the rather twee Ora Ballet Cat, heavily inspired by the original Volkswagen Beetle and featuring unusual features such as Warm Man Mode. In contrast with rival Chinese brands like MG that have offered multiple electric SUVs, GWM hasn't offered any and instead its EV efforts have traditionally been focused on small hatchbacks. In 2023, GWM introduced its first and currently only EV in Australia, the Ora. Known as the GWM Ora 03 or Ora Good Cat overseas, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin rival is currently priced at $33,990 drive-away for the Standard Range model grade. That makes it among the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia. The Ora alone was enough to see GWM the tenth-best-selling EV brand in Australia in 2024, with its total sales including hybrid and diesel models seeing it ranked tenth overall, too. Year-to-date, GWM has improved to seventh – knocking off MG as the most popular Chinese brand, with BYD snapping at GWM's heels in eighth, fewer than 2000 sales behind. Sales of the Ora are down, however, with 331 sales to the end of June 2025 seeing GWM ranked 17th in EV sales, behind Toyota (427 sales) but barely ahead of Ford (315). While GWM is among market leaders in terms of hybrids, with plug-in versions of its Cannon Alpha ute as well as its Haval H6 GT SUV. In currently has two PHEVs on sale here – with its Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest rival, the Tank 500 PHEV due later by the end of 2025 – alongside four conventional hybrids in local showrooms. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this year – which includes fines for automakers whose lineup exceeds carbon-dioxide emission limits – makes the case for hybrids yet stronger. "The only way to comply is to start bringing in technology that transitions people from petrol-diesel into EVs, and we think plug and hybrid is the way to go as a transition," said Mr Kett. "We have to resolve EV, but not to the degree that people would think," Mr Kett said. "Certainly by 2030, we've got to be 80 per cent PHEV and EV, and 20 per cent diesel. That's what we've been saying … we've got the best pathway to get there." MORE: Everything GWM • Haval Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have three EVs in showrooms by the end of 2026. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV in Melbourne, GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett outlined the brand's plans. "We certainly have an EV story to share next year," Mr Kett told media, including CarExpert. "Fast-paced portfolio change is important, and segment expansion of that portfolio, which we've demonstrated." "We've got one EV today, [but] I would say by the third quarter next year, [we'll have] three." Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Kett wouldn't elaborate on which EVs would be introduced here, but the brand has confirmed it's testing an electric dual-cab ute in China. There may also be a mid-size SUV – slightly smaller than the recently refreshed Haval H6 – in the works, after the automaker showed a pre-production 'Haval New SUV' battery-electric test car in China earlier this year. Another possibility is the Ora Sport sedan, a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, which was shown to local media in 2024. The only other EV that GWM currently offers in China is the rather twee Ora Ballet Cat, heavily inspired by the original Volkswagen Beetle and featuring unusual features such as Warm Man Mode. In contrast with rival Chinese brands like MG that have offered multiple electric SUVs, GWM hasn't offered any and instead its EV efforts have traditionally been focused on small hatchbacks. In 2023, GWM introduced its first and currently only EV in Australia, the Ora. Known as the GWM Ora 03 or Ora Good Cat overseas, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin rival is currently priced at $33,990 drive-away for the Standard Range model grade. That makes it among the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia. The Ora alone was enough to see GWM the tenth-best-selling EV brand in Australia in 2024, with its total sales including hybrid and diesel models seeing it ranked tenth overall, too. Year-to-date, GWM has improved to seventh – knocking off MG as the most popular Chinese brand, with BYD snapping at GWM's heels in eighth, fewer than 2000 sales behind. Sales of the Ora are down, however, with 331 sales to the end of June 2025 seeing GWM ranked 17th in EV sales, behind Toyota (427 sales) but barely ahead of Ford (315). While GWM is among market leaders in terms of hybrids, with plug-in versions of its Cannon Alpha ute as well as its Haval H6 GT SUV. In currently has two PHEVs on sale here – with its Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest rival, the Tank 500 PHEV due later by the end of 2025 – alongside four conventional hybrids in local showrooms. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this year – which includes fines for automakers whose lineup exceeds carbon-dioxide emission limits – makes the case for hybrids yet stronger. "The only way to comply is to start bringing in technology that transitions people from petrol-diesel into EVs, and we think plug and hybrid is the way to go as a transition," said Mr Kett. "We have to resolve EV, but not to the degree that people would think," Mr Kett said. "Certainly by 2030, we've got to be 80 per cent PHEV and EV, and 20 per cent diesel. That's what we've been saying … we've got the best pathway to get there." MORE: Everything GWM • Haval Content originally sourced from: GWM Australia has confirmed its Ora electric hatch will be joined in Australia by two more electric vehicles (EVs), meaning the brand will have three EVs in showrooms by the end of 2026. Speaking at the launch of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 SUV in Melbourne, GWM Australia chief operating officer John Kett outlined the brand's plans. "We certainly have an EV story to share next year," Mr Kett told media, including CarExpert. "Fast-paced portfolio change is important, and segment expansion of that portfolio, which we've demonstrated." "We've got one EV today, [but] I would say by the third quarter next year, [we'll have] three." Deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Mr Kett wouldn't elaborate on which EVs would be introduced here, but the brand has confirmed it's testing an electric dual-cab ute in China. There may also be a mid-size SUV – slightly smaller than the recently refreshed Haval H6 – in the works, after the automaker showed a pre-production 'Haval New SUV' battery-electric test car in China earlier this year. Another possibility is the Ora Sport sedan, a rival to the Tesla Model 3 and BYD Seal, which was shown to local media in 2024. The only other EV that GWM currently offers in China is the rather twee Ora Ballet Cat, heavily inspired by the original Volkswagen Beetle and featuring unusual features such as Warm Man Mode. In contrast with rival Chinese brands like MG that have offered multiple electric SUVs, GWM hasn't offered any and instead its EV efforts have traditionally been focused on small hatchbacks. In 2023, GWM introduced its first and currently only EV in Australia, the Ora. Known as the GWM Ora 03 or Ora Good Cat overseas, the MG 4 and BYD Dolphin rival is currently priced at $33,990 drive-away for the Standard Range model grade. That makes it among the cheapest EVs on sale in Australia. The Ora alone was enough to see GWM the tenth-best-selling EV brand in Australia in 2024, with its total sales including hybrid and diesel models seeing it ranked tenth overall, too. Year-to-date, GWM has improved to seventh – knocking off MG as the most popular Chinese brand, with BYD snapping at GWM's heels in eighth, fewer than 2000 sales behind. Sales of the Ora are down, however, with 331 sales to the end of June 2025 seeing GWM ranked 17th in EV sales, behind Toyota (427 sales) but barely ahead of Ford (315). While GWM is among market leaders in terms of hybrids, with plug-in versions of its Cannon Alpha ute as well as its Haval H6 GT SUV. In currently has two PHEVs on sale here – with its Toyota LandCruiser Prado and Ford Everest rival, the Tank 500 PHEV due later by the end of 2025 – alongside four conventional hybrids in local showrooms. The introduction of the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) this year – which includes fines for automakers whose lineup exceeds carbon-dioxide emission limits – makes the case for hybrids yet stronger. "The only way to comply is to start bringing in technology that transitions people from petrol-diesel into EVs, and we think plug and hybrid is the way to go as a transition," said Mr Kett. "We have to resolve EV, but not to the degree that people would think," Mr Kett said. "Certainly by 2030, we've got to be 80 per cent PHEV and EV, and 20 per cent diesel. That's what we've been saying … we've got the best pathway to get there." MORE: Everything GWM • Haval Content originally sourced from:
The Advertiser
07-06-2025
- Automotive
- The Advertiser
2025 GWM Haval H6: Updated RAV4 rival nears Australian launch, packing more power
A refreshed GWM Haval H6 is set to launch later this month, and it will bring a more powerful petrol engine. Government approval documents seen by CarExpert show the updated mid-size SUV will continue to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but its power output has been boosted from 150kW to 170kW. Additionally, it ditches its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a nine-speed dual-clutch auto. A torque figure isn't listed, but in China this powertrain produces 175kW and 385Nm. The latter represents a significant increase of 65Nm. Meantime, the Haval H6 Hybrid's 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain appears unchanged. While total system outputs don't appear in the approval documents, the outgoing Haval H6 Hybrid produces 179kW and 530Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Only front-wheel drive petrol and hybrid powertrains are listed in the certification documents, though GWM has previously indicated all-wheel drive hybrid versions and a plug-in hybrid powertrain will follow later in the year. Previously reported to be coming here in 2024, the facelifted Haval H6 rollout is set to start later this month. While GWM previously offered a PHEV version of the pre-facelift Haval H6 in its home market, a facelifted PHEV vehicle doesn't appear on its Chinese website. It's unclear, then, which powertrain the Haval H6 PHEV will use in our market – whether it's the heady 342kW/762Nm 1.5-litre turbo PHEV of the Haval H6 GT PHEV with its sub-5.0-second 0-100km/h time, or something more tame. In Thailand, for example, the Haval H6 PHEV features a 27.54kWh battery and total system outputs of 240kW and 530Nm. It has claimed electric-only range of 150km on the NEDC cycle, down from 180km on the more powerful H6 GT PHEV which uses a 35.4kWh battery. The updated Haval H6 adopts a new face with vertical LED daytime running lights – but largely unchanged headlights – and a grille consisting of dozens of metal-look rectangle trim pieces, rather reminiscent of the grille on the outgoing Hyundai Palisade or the upcoming MG U9. The full-width LED light bar at the rear has been replaced with separate tail-light clusters, with badging placed in between. The light bar lives on in facelifted Haval H6 models sold in Thailand. Inside, there's a new centre console design and steering wheel, while the carryover 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster now sits next to a larger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. The current, third-generation Haval H6 debuted in 2020, and arrived in Australia in 2021 to replace the 2015-vintage model known in China as the H6 Coupe. A sleeker, coupe-style version of the current Haval H6, called the H6 GT, arrived here in 2022, followed by the PHEV version earlier this year. GWM Australia is adding another mid-size crossover SUV to its ranks in the third quarter of this year with the Haval H7. This shares its platform with the H6 and H6 GT but features a locking rear differential, a "light off-road cruising mode", and unique styling. MORE: Everything GWM Haval H6 Content originally sourced from: A refreshed GWM Haval H6 is set to launch later this month, and it will bring a more powerful petrol engine. Government approval documents seen by CarExpert show the updated mid-size SUV will continue to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but its power output has been boosted from 150kW to 170kW. Additionally, it ditches its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a nine-speed dual-clutch auto. A torque figure isn't listed, but in China this powertrain produces 175kW and 385Nm. The latter represents a significant increase of 65Nm. Meantime, the Haval H6 Hybrid's 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain appears unchanged. While total system outputs don't appear in the approval documents, the outgoing Haval H6 Hybrid produces 179kW and 530Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Only front-wheel drive petrol and hybrid powertrains are listed in the certification documents, though GWM has previously indicated all-wheel drive hybrid versions and a plug-in hybrid powertrain will follow later in the year. Previously reported to be coming here in 2024, the facelifted Haval H6 rollout is set to start later this month. While GWM previously offered a PHEV version of the pre-facelift Haval H6 in its home market, a facelifted PHEV vehicle doesn't appear on its Chinese website. It's unclear, then, which powertrain the Haval H6 PHEV will use in our market – whether it's the heady 342kW/762Nm 1.5-litre turbo PHEV of the Haval H6 GT PHEV with its sub-5.0-second 0-100km/h time, or something more tame. In Thailand, for example, the Haval H6 PHEV features a 27.54kWh battery and total system outputs of 240kW and 530Nm. It has claimed electric-only range of 150km on the NEDC cycle, down from 180km on the more powerful H6 GT PHEV which uses a 35.4kWh battery. The updated Haval H6 adopts a new face with vertical LED daytime running lights – but largely unchanged headlights – and a grille consisting of dozens of metal-look rectangle trim pieces, rather reminiscent of the grille on the outgoing Hyundai Palisade or the upcoming MG U9. The full-width LED light bar at the rear has been replaced with separate tail-light clusters, with badging placed in between. The light bar lives on in facelifted Haval H6 models sold in Thailand. Inside, there's a new centre console design and steering wheel, while the carryover 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster now sits next to a larger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. The current, third-generation Haval H6 debuted in 2020, and arrived in Australia in 2021 to replace the 2015-vintage model known in China as the H6 Coupe. A sleeker, coupe-style version of the current Haval H6, called the H6 GT, arrived here in 2022, followed by the PHEV version earlier this year. GWM Australia is adding another mid-size crossover SUV to its ranks in the third quarter of this year with the Haval H7. This shares its platform with the H6 and H6 GT but features a locking rear differential, a "light off-road cruising mode", and unique styling. MORE: Everything GWM Haval H6 Content originally sourced from: A refreshed GWM Haval H6 is set to launch later this month, and it will bring a more powerful petrol engine. Government approval documents seen by CarExpert show the updated mid-size SUV will continue to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but its power output has been boosted from 150kW to 170kW. Additionally, it ditches its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a nine-speed dual-clutch auto. A torque figure isn't listed, but in China this powertrain produces 175kW and 385Nm. The latter represents a significant increase of 65Nm. Meantime, the Haval H6 Hybrid's 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain appears unchanged. While total system outputs don't appear in the approval documents, the outgoing Haval H6 Hybrid produces 179kW and 530Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Only front-wheel drive petrol and hybrid powertrains are listed in the certification documents, though GWM has previously indicated all-wheel drive hybrid versions and a plug-in hybrid powertrain will follow later in the year. Previously reported to be coming here in 2024, the facelifted Haval H6 rollout is set to start later this month. While GWM previously offered a PHEV version of the pre-facelift Haval H6 in its home market, a facelifted PHEV vehicle doesn't appear on its Chinese website. It's unclear, then, which powertrain the Haval H6 PHEV will use in our market – whether it's the heady 342kW/762Nm 1.5-litre turbo PHEV of the Haval H6 GT PHEV with its sub-5.0-second 0-100km/h time, or something more tame. In Thailand, for example, the Haval H6 PHEV features a 27.54kWh battery and total system outputs of 240kW and 530Nm. It has claimed electric-only range of 150km on the NEDC cycle, down from 180km on the more powerful H6 GT PHEV which uses a 35.4kWh battery. The updated Haval H6 adopts a new face with vertical LED daytime running lights – but largely unchanged headlights – and a grille consisting of dozens of metal-look rectangle trim pieces, rather reminiscent of the grille on the outgoing Hyundai Palisade or the upcoming MG U9. The full-width LED light bar at the rear has been replaced with separate tail-light clusters, with badging placed in between. The light bar lives on in facelifted Haval H6 models sold in Thailand. Inside, there's a new centre console design and steering wheel, while the carryover 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster now sits next to a larger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. The current, third-generation Haval H6 debuted in 2020, and arrived in Australia in 2021 to replace the 2015-vintage model known in China as the H6 Coupe. A sleeker, coupe-style version of the current Haval H6, called the H6 GT, arrived here in 2022, followed by the PHEV version earlier this year. GWM Australia is adding another mid-size crossover SUV to its ranks in the third quarter of this year with the Haval H7. This shares its platform with the H6 and H6 GT but features a locking rear differential, a "light off-road cruising mode", and unique styling. MORE: Everything GWM Haval H6 Content originally sourced from: A refreshed GWM Haval H6 is set to launch later this month, and it will bring a more powerful petrol engine. Government approval documents seen by CarExpert show the updated mid-size SUV will continue to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but its power output has been boosted from 150kW to 170kW. Additionally, it ditches its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a nine-speed dual-clutch auto. A torque figure isn't listed, but in China this powertrain produces 175kW and 385Nm. The latter represents a significant increase of 65Nm. Meantime, the Haval H6 Hybrid's 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain appears unchanged. While total system outputs don't appear in the approval documents, the outgoing Haval H6 Hybrid produces 179kW and 530Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now. Only front-wheel drive petrol and hybrid powertrains are listed in the certification documents, though GWM has previously indicated all-wheel drive hybrid versions and a plug-in hybrid powertrain will follow later in the year. Previously reported to be coming here in 2024, the facelifted Haval H6 rollout is set to start later this month. While GWM previously offered a PHEV version of the pre-facelift Haval H6 in its home market, a facelifted PHEV vehicle doesn't appear on its Chinese website. It's unclear, then, which powertrain the Haval H6 PHEV will use in our market – whether it's the heady 342kW/762Nm 1.5-litre turbo PHEV of the Haval H6 GT PHEV with its sub-5.0-second 0-100km/h time, or something more tame. In Thailand, for example, the Haval H6 PHEV features a 27.54kWh battery and total system outputs of 240kW and 530Nm. It has claimed electric-only range of 150km on the NEDC cycle, down from 180km on the more powerful H6 GT PHEV which uses a 35.4kWh battery. The updated Haval H6 adopts a new face with vertical LED daytime running lights – but largely unchanged headlights – and a grille consisting of dozens of metal-look rectangle trim pieces, rather reminiscent of the grille on the outgoing Hyundai Palisade or the upcoming MG U9. The full-width LED light bar at the rear has been replaced with separate tail-light clusters, with badging placed in between. The light bar lives on in facelifted Haval H6 models sold in Thailand. Inside, there's a new centre console design and steering wheel, while the carryover 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster now sits next to a larger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. The current, third-generation Haval H6 debuted in 2020, and arrived in Australia in 2021 to replace the 2015-vintage model known in China as the H6 Coupe. A sleeker, coupe-style version of the current Haval H6, called the H6 GT, arrived here in 2022, followed by the PHEV version earlier this year. GWM Australia is adding another mid-size crossover SUV to its ranks in the third quarter of this year with the Haval H7. This shares its platform with the H6 and H6 GT but features a locking rear differential, a "light off-road cruising mode", and unique styling. MORE: Everything GWM Haval H6 Content originally sourced from:
West Australian
06-06-2025
- Automotive
- West Australian
2025 GWM Haval H6: Updated RAV4 rival nears Australian launch, packing more power
A refreshed GWM Haval H6 is set to launch later this month, and it will bring a more powerful petrol engine. Government approval documents seen by CarExpert show the updated mid-size SUV will continue to be powered by a turbocharged 2.0-litre four-cylinder petrol engine, but its power output has been boosted from 150kW to 170kW. Additionally, it ditches its seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission for a nine-speed dual-clutch auto. A torque figure isn't listed, but in China this powertrain produces 175kW and 385Nm. The latter represents a significant increase of 65Nm. Meantime, the Haval H6 Hybrid's 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol-electric powertrain appears unchanged. While total system outputs don't appear in the approval documents, the outgoing Haval H6 Hybrid produces 179kW and 530Nm. Hundreds of new car deals are available through CarExpert right now. Get the experts on your side and score a great deal. Browse now . Only front-wheel drive petrol and hybrid powertrains are listed in the certification documents, though GWM has previously indicated all-wheel drive hybrid versions and a plug-in hybrid powertrain will follow later in the year. Previously reported to be coming here in 2024, the facelifted Haval H6 rollout is set to start later this month. While GWM previously offered a PHEV version of the pre-facelift Haval H6 in its home market, a facelifted PHEV vehicle doesn't appear on its Chinese website. It's unclear, then, which powertrain the Haval H6 PHEV will use in our market – whether it's the heady 342kW/762Nm 1.5-litre turbo PHEV of the Haval H6 GT PHEV with its sub-5.0-second 0-100km/h time, or something more tame. In Thailand, for example, the Haval H6 PHEV features a 27.54kWh battery and total system outputs of 240kW and 530Nm. It has claimed electric-only range of 150km on the NEDC cycle, down from 180km on the more powerful H6 GT PHEV which uses a 35.4kWh battery. The updated Haval H6 adopts a new face with vertical LED daytime running lights – but largely unchanged headlights – and a grille consisting of dozens of metal-look rectangle trim pieces, rather reminiscent of the grille on the outgoing Hyundai Palisade or the upcoming MG U9 . The full-width LED light bar at the rear has been replaced with separate tail-light clusters, with badging placed in between. The light bar lives on in facelifted Haval H6 models sold in Thailand. Inside, there's a new centre console design and steering wheel, while the carryover 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster now sits next to a larger 14.6-inch infotainment touchscreen. The current, third-generation Haval H6 debuted in 2020, and arrived in Australia in 2021 to replace the 2015-vintage model known in China as the H6 Coupe. A sleeker, coupe-style version of the current Haval H6, called the H6 GT, arrived here in 2022, followed by the PHEV version earlier this year. GWM Australia is adding another mid-size crossover SUV to its ranks in the third quarter of this year with the Haval H7. This shares its platform with the H6 and H6 GT but features a locking rear differential, a 'light off-road cruising mode', and unique styling. MORE: Everything GWM Haval H6
