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After some preliminary details of the upcoming Haval H9 large SUV were revealed last week, the Chinese brand has taken to social media to publish official images of the second-gen 4WD.
The official images of the 2024 GWM Haval H9 provide a more detailed look at the Toyota LandCruiser Prado rival, while its 180kW/350Nm turbocharged 2.0-litre petrol all-wheel drive powertrain remains with an 8-speed automatic transmission.
A choice of 2WD 2.4-litre turbo-diesel drivetrain with a 9-speed auto is on the cards, added for the update, though rumoured power is an unconfirmed 137kW.
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Compared to the previous H9, which was discontinued in Australia in 2021, the new-gen SUV is longer by 3mm and wider by 8mm (4859mm long, 1934mm wide) but not as tall, by 47mm (1853mm).
Images from Chinese outlets like CarNewsChina show the new H9 with a large central multimedia touchscreen inside, with climate vents underneath and physical controls, while the driver has a smaller digital instrument display.
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According to various posts to Chinese social media site Weibo, the new H9 may come with a 2.5-tonne towing capacity, though it’s unclear if it would be rated the same here.
In terms of a possible return to the Australian market for the H9 badge, a GWM Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide the Haval H9 "is certainly on our radar but not confirmed for Australia at this stage".
Production is slated for March, with exports on the cards, though GWM Australia’s more likely next step in the large SUV space is the GWM Tank 500, set to launch with a V6 turbo-petrol engine.
