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GWM’s Haval brand is going through a resurgence led by the new-generation H6 mid-size SUV that has stepped up in terms of quality and refinement, but also price.
Launched in Australia in May 2021, the new-generation H6 has been an instant hit for the brand – in part because of its appealing pricetag compared to rivals such as the Toyota RAV4 and Mazda CX-5, but also thanks to the stacked equipment list and the assurance of a seven-year warranty.
Engine options include a 150kW/320Nm 2.0-litre petrol, but a 1.5-litre petrol-electric hybrid is also on offer that ups the ante to a significant 179kW/530Nm while also reducing fuel bills.
The line-up currently starts at $16,500 for the H6 Premium and ranges through to $22,440 for the range-topping H6 LUX.
It’s definitely not normal and the reason it feels dangerous when it loses grip and traction is because it is, indeed, very dangerous. Your car is fitted with stability control and anti-lock brakes, two safety features that help prevent the wheels skidding even on a wet road. Obviously, these features don’t make the car uncrashable, because they can’t do anything about the laws of physics, but they should help reduce the chances of the tyres losing grip.
If you’re experiencing skidding during normal driving and braking, then I’d suggest the car has a fault with either or both of these technologies and it’s really not safe – or legal – to drive in its current state. It needs to be checked out by a specialist who should also check the condition and inflation of the tyres, as worn tyres are a major contributor to a loss of grip in the wet.
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Any time an engine starts to lose engine oil, it’s either going to be because of a leak somewhere or because there’s wear or damage inside the engine. A mechanical workshop should be able to carry out some fairly simple checks to rule out either possibility. In the meantime, use the vehicle sparingly and keep an eagle eye on the level of oil on the dipstick. Running the engine oil too low is a sure way to destroy the engine, when the fix might have been a simple leak.
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Havals in the past have presented as low quality and unfinished, but this new H6 seems the opposite. The same goes for the minimalist cabin. Those screens house mostly every function except for the climate control and that clears the dashboard of buttons.
This cabin is a premium feeling place with a floating centre console and metallic trim. Stepping up to the Lux from the Premium adds 'leatherette' upholstery, a leather steering wheel and then the Ultra takes the high-end feeling further with a 12.3-inch media display and a panoramic sunroof.
Coming standard on the entry-level Premium are two 10.25-inch displays with Apple CarPlay, six-speaker audio, digital radio, air-conditioning, proximity key with push button start, a reversing camera, paddle shifters, LED headlights and 18-inch alloy wheels.
Stepping up to the Lux adds dual-zone climate control, privacy glass, a power adjustable driver’s seat, the front seats are also heated, leather steering wheel, 360-degree camera and roof rails.
The Ultra brings in a 12.3-inch media screen, power adjustable front passenger seat and both front seats are now heated and ventilated, wireless charging, a head-up display, a heated steering wheel, panoramic sunroof, electric tailgate, and auto parking.
The H6 has five seats - cloth in the entry-grade and leatherette upholstery in the upper two models.
The boot has 600 litres of cargo capacity
The 0-100km/h time for the H6 is about 10 seconds.