Final month, Nice Wall Motor Malaysia introduced that the Haval H6 Hybrid was set to make its manner into the market within the third quarter, reiterating what it mentioned in regards to the SUV’s arrival again in Might. Now, forward of that introduction, the corporate has opened the order books for the hybrid, with its estimated worth anticipated to be within the area of RM145,000.
When it makes its debut, the SUV might be GWM’s first CKD car in Malaysia, regionally assembled by EPMB in Melaka. First previewed in its native specification type by way of a transient session in China earlier this yr, the H6 was then given its first public exhibiting right here on the Malaysia Autoshow, with trim and specification absolutely revealed.
Two variants might be provided for our market, a normal mannequin and a high-specification one. Each will function the identical hybrid powertrain, consisting of a 150 PS/230 Nm 1.5-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine, working together with a 177 PS/300 Nm electrical motor, the latter built-in into the two-speed Devoted Hybrid Transmission (DHT).
Throughout operation, the electrical motor gives the primary technique of propulsion, with the engine coming into play at greater speeds; the system selecting which to make use of relying on the scenario. Complete system output is 243 PS (240 hp or 179 kW) and 530 Nm.
Exterior options embrace a “Star Matrix” grille flanked by Matrix LED headlights, which each variants get. The wheels present the primary clue as to which is what, with the entry-level H6 carrying 18-inch two-tone alloys, whereas the high-spec variant is shod with 19-inch gloss black models.
Inside, the distinction is far simpler to identify, because the lower-spec model will get black leather-based upholstery with white stitching and silver trim, whereas the high-spec sports activities a black-and-white inside and rose gold trim.
In any other case, save a number of bits, the 2 variations are equally geared up. Each include the identical stage of tech, led by a ten.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen. The H6 can be geared up with dual-zone local weather management, rear air-con vents, an auto-dimming rear-view mirror, a powered tailgate, a Qi wi-fi charger and an eight-speaker audio system.
The high-spec mannequin provides on a panoramic glass sunroof, head-up show and ‘boss seat’ shoulder switches on the entrance passenger seat. As for security and driver help equipment, the record consists of six airbags, a 360-degree digital camera, a parking help system and an ADAS suite providing gadgets equivalent to autonomous emergency braking (AEB), full-speed adaptive cruise management, visitors jam help, rear cross visitors alert and lane change help.
The announcement additionally mentions those that make an early-bird reserving for the SUV will be capable to unlock RM 3,000 in unique worth with a RM 1,000 reserving charge. The corporate says that the Haval H6 Hybrid will include a 10-year or 1,000,000 km car guarantee and a eight-year or 1,000,000 km (whichever comes first) powertrain guarantee for its HEV system, together with its Devoted Hybrid Transmission (DHT), excessive voltage battery and cable in addition to the transmission management unit.
Forward of its official debut, the corporate is holding a collection of roadshows to preview the SUV this month, and the venues and dates for these are:
GALLERY: GWM Haval H6 low-spec at Malaysia Autoshow 2024
GALLERY: GWM Haval H6 high-spec at Auto China 2024
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