The Haval H6 Is Quietly One of the Best-Selling SUVs You've Never Heard Of
Few cars on this site carry the sales pedigree of this one: over four million sold globally since 2011, including an unbroken 103-month run as China's best-selling SUV — a scale most Western manufacturers can only envy.
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A Genuine Global Giant, Still Building UK Recognition
Selling more than four million examples of a single nameplate is a genuinely rare achievement. Reviewers keep noting the H6's UK arrival puts a car with that kind of proven global track record up against buyers who've likely never heard of it before.
Specs at a Glance
| Body style | Medium SUV |
|---|---|
| Engines | 2.0L turbo petrol (170kW), 1.5L full hybrid (179kW), 1.5L plug-in hybrid (up to 268kW AWD) |
| Boot space | 560–1,485 litres |
| Warranty | 7 years, unlimited mileage (plus 8-year hybrid battery cover) |
| Key rivals | Nissan Qashqai, Kia Sportage, MG HS |
Full Review Summary
CarExpert
CarExpert tested the range-topping PHEV Ultra AWD version, praising a genuine step up in cabin quality and user-friendliness over the outgoing generation, with a more mature, better-executed overall package. They found the new steering wheel and revised dashboard layout a clear improvement, though noted the driving position and steering wheel angle can feel unusually bus-like for some drivers — a trait they found common among several Chinese-built rivals as well.
CarsGuide
CarsGuide rated the H6 as sitting at the upper end of its medium SUV class in terms of dimensions, feeling genuinely spacious without becoming unwieldy in typical driving. They praised startling performance and improved dynamics on the current facelifted generation, noting the plug-in hybrid all-wheel-drive version's 268kW combined output as a genuine highlight, though found the standard petrol version's chassis tuning still has room for more fundamental improvement beyond surface-level updates.
Trims & Engines at a Glance
The UK gets a simplified, hybrid-only version of a range that runs to petrol, hybrid and plug-in hybrid AWD elsewhere — the fuller lineup enjoyed in markets like Australia hasn't crossed over.
| Derivative | Engine | Power | Transmission | Body |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| H6 Hybrid (UK) | 1.5L petrol + electric motor, FWD | 240bhp (system) | 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission | SUV |
Markets such as Australia additionally offer a non-hybrid 2.0-litre turbo petrol and an all-wheel-drive plug-in hybrid, but the UK launch is hybrid-only for now. A handful of exterior colours are offered. Check Haval's UK configurator for current pricing and confirmed trim names.
Strengths
- Genuinely proven global sales track record
- Strong, class-competitive boot space
- Long 7-year warranty with extended hybrid battery cover
- Well-specified, tech-forward cabin
Weak points
- Unusual, bus-like driving position on some versions
- Standard petrol version's chassis tuning trails the hybrid versions
- Still building genuine brand recognition in the UK market
- Not yet featured in UK reliability survey data given how new the brand is here
Who It Actually Suits
Buyers who want a genuinely well-equipped, spacious family SUV backed by a track record of huge global sales, and who don't need the reassurance of established UK reliability data just yet. The hybrid and plug-in hybrid versions are worth prioritising over the standard petrol given the more sorted overall package reviewers describe.
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