GWM HAVAL Australia will additional increase its H6 medium SUV vary with the introduction of its coupe-styled H6 GT variant from Q2 this 12 months.
The Chinese language importer says the Haval H6 GT – which is named the H6 S in its dwelling market – is within the nation for testing and validation previous to its native introduction and that the newcomer will provide a “recent possibility for patrons on the lookout for SUV practicality however with extra dynamic styling”.
The corporate has but to unveil pricing for its H6 GT, however with the common H6 line-up priced from $29,990 by to $41,990 it’s anticipated that the brand new mannequin will keep near the sticker value of the remaining vary.
Along with vital styling and physique adjustments on the rear – which incorporates twin spoilers and twin exhaust shops – the front-end of the H6 GT includes a extra aggressive design with a wider grille complemented by an air consumption on the decrease finish of the bonnet.
The wheelbase of the H6 GT matches that of the common H6 (2738mm), however all different dimensions are elevated… The brand new variant measures 4727mm in size (+74mm), 1940mm in width (+54mm) and 1729mm in peak (+5mm).
Underneath the bonnet, the H6 GT options the identical 2.0-litre four-cylinder turbo-petrol and seven-speed dual-clutch transmission mixture present in different H6 derivatives.
The engine produces 150kW and 320Nm and is anticipated to supply comparable gas consumption and CO2 emissions figures as the remainder of the vary (9.8 L/100 km and 225 g/km respectively).
The Chinese language model’s sporty mannequin is anticipated to characteristic Brembo brakes and Michelin tyres, whereas its inside can be outfitted with a ten.25-inch digital instrument panel and 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system, sports activities seats, in addition to distinctive upholstery, GWM Haval says.
The H6 GT will carry over the donor mannequin’s complete security options, together with autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and bike owner detection, adaptive cruise management with Cease & Go, forward-collision warning, lane-keep help and lane-departure warning.
The Haval H6 is unrated by the Australasian New Automotive Evaluation Program (ANCAP), however scored a five-star C-NCAP end in its dwelling market of China.
All GWM Haval fashions include a seven-year/unlimited-kilometre guarantee, 5 years’ roadside help and 5 years’ capped-price servicing.
GWM Haval Australia says its new merchandise – together with the Jolion, H6 and GWM Ute – have helped the model develop native gross sales by 251 per cent throughout 2021 with the H6 delivering nearly 3500 models since launching in April (2021).
Regionally, the GWM Haval H6 competes within the SUV Medium (below $60,000) class. It completed 2021 within the high 10 with unit gross sales of 3635.
Section leaders within the class embrace the Toyota RAV4 (35,751), Mazda CX-5 (24,968), Mitsubishi Outlander (14,572), Hyundai Tucson (14,194), Nissan X-TRAIL (13,860), Subaru Forester (11,810), Kia Sportage (7949), Honda CR-V (6875) and MG HS (6828).
Additional particulars, pricing and specs of the H6 GT line-up can be disclosed nearer to the discharge date.
