The Haval H6, which is in its third generation since 2020, has been quite popular in China, so Great Wall Motors decided to bring more variants to the Australian market. Besides the regular model which is marketed as the H6 Ultra, Haval added a new trim called H6 Vanta, and announced the H6 GT which is a sportier coupe-SUV variant. The latter was originally introduced in China last August as the H6S, but Great Wall Motors chose an admittedly cooler-sounding name for Down Under.
While most automakers only change the
design of the rear end in coupe-SUV variants, Haval went a step further by
redesigning a larger portion of the body. Thus, the H6 GT comes with a new
grille and intakes matching with the inclined roofline, the integrated
duck-tail rear spoiler, and the diffuser-style addition on the rear bumper
featuring twin tailpipes.
The H6 GT is measuring 4,727 mm long, 1,940 mm wide, and 1,729 mm tall. This
makes it 74 mm longer, 54 mm wider, and 5 mm taller than the regular H6, while retaining an identical 2,738 mm wheelbase. Inside, both models have a digital cockpit with a
standard 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen for
the infotainment. The H6 GT is differentiated thanks to the sports seats and
the unique trim options, while safety equipment includes Adaptive Cruise
Control with Stop & Go alongside other ADAS systems.
Under the bonnet, there is a turbocharged
2.0-liter engine producing 201 hp and 320 Nm of
torque. Power is transmitted to either the front or all four wheels through a
seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. The H6 GT is supposed to be
sportier, thus Haval added Brembo brakes and a set of Michelin tires for
improved handling. Haval is offering a limited number of 1,000 units of the H6
Vanta priced at AU$ 39,990 (US$ 28,885) for the 2WD and AU$ 41,990 (US$ 30,327) for the
4WD version. However, there is also the more widely available H6 Ultra trim
which has sold around 3,500 units Down Under since its debut in April 2021. As
for the Haval H6 GT, it is expected to reach Australian showrooms from the
second quarter of 2022, with pricing to be announced at a later date.
