2024 GWM Haval H6 GT Review

The GWM Haval H6 GT is eye-catching, and now the value equation is better than ever.

In a world where price hikes are the norm, GWM has raised the knife to throwaway pricing 2024 Haval H6 GT Ultra – give a discount of $1,500 to attract more buyers, with a new price of $44,990 drive away.

Officially, the price adjustment is only valid until June 30th, but who knows if it could last longer.

Of course, a little less effort makes it a little more attractive, and it now has nicer-looking badges front and back. However, there is still a lot of room for improvement when it comes to the driving experience.

How much does the GWM Haval H6 GT cost?

The H6 GT Ultra AWD is the top of the range in a two-series.

Prices for the GWM Haval H6 GT 2024:

• 2024 GWM Haval H6 GT Lux 2WD: $40,990
• 2024 GWM Haval H6 GT Ultra AWD: $44,990 (-$1,500)

Prices are fares

To see how the H6 GT compares to its competitors, use our Comparison tool.

What does the GWM Haval H6 GT look like from the inside?

A special and sporty seat? Yes, the GT ticks those boxes, and it has a decently high-tech vibe too.

The Ultra grade has a larger 12.3-inch touchscreen media system than the base grade, as well as a fully digital 10.25-inch instrument cluster. So it will feel like a big improvement over your old Captiva or Outlander.

However, the media system is not as easy to use as with some other vehicles. In most other cars there is a button to turn on the heated seats, but in GWM you have to wade through multiple menus, which is tedious.

In fact, many of the controls you’ll want to use are done through the screen, including adjusting the fan speed for the air conditioning or turning the recirculation on/off for the air.

Some climate controls have a series of buttons below the screen, but they aren’t as user-friendly as they could be.

The front storage is user-friendly, with two cup holders between the seats, door pockets with bottle holders, a small glove box, a wireless phone charging station, a covered storage compartment in the center console and a large storage compartment under the center console – you’ll find two USBs wherever you are -Charging/media ports.

That means you still don’t get wireless Apple CarPlay or Android Auto.

Front seat space and comfort is mostly good, the front seats have good electrical adjustment, but there is no lumbar support and I found the back of the seat to be a bit uncomfortable.

Rear seat space is good and there is enough room for adults behind large units. At 182cm/6’0″ tall, I had no trouble fitting in behind my own driving position, with very good knee, foot, shoulder and headroom.

That’s surprising for a coupe SUV, but that’s because the roof comes down from the back of the rear doors rather than the B-pillar. Nice, soft seat.

In the second row there are two ISOFIX points and three top tethers.

The rear seats also feature directional air vents, a pair of USB ports, bottle holders in the doors, a fold-down armrest with cup holders and map pockets on the seatbacks.

The interior is spacious, but the trunk is a bit tight. The GT model has 392 liters The loading volume is around 208 liters (or 53 percent) smaller than the H6 SUV.

But unless you have triplets or a mega stroller and plan on spending two weeks on the road, you should still pack everything you need.

It’s also nice that there is a space-saving spare wheel under the trunk floor.

What’s under the hood?

The H6 GT models are equipped with one 2.0 liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine to produce 150kW Power (6000-6300 rpm) and 320 Nm Torque (1500-4000 rpm).

However, these performances seem a bit conservative as the car weighs between 1,570 and 1,680kg, and it feels perkier – especially in race mode. Yes, there is a racing mode.

Gears are shifted via a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, with front-wheel drive on the Lux and all-wheel drive on the Ultra. The unbraked trailer load is 750 kg 2000kg braked.

The 2WD model has an official combined cycle fuel consumption figure of 7.5L/100km, while the AWD model claims this figure 8.4L/100km.

Over a few days of normal driving with the AWD model, I saw indicated fuel consumption of 9.4L/100km in a mix of city, highway and highway driving. I must have used race mode less this time as I previously did 10.0L/100km in similar tests.

It can swallow 91 RON of regular unleaded gasoline, but as any mechanic will tell you, if you run it on premium unleaded oil (95 RON or higher) you will notice the difference. The fuel tank capacity is 61L for the FWD model and 60L for all-wheel drive.

How does the GWM Haval H6 GT drive?

The last time I rode it I didn’t like it, and this time? Well… I still didn’t like it.

This isn’t really surprising, as the driving experience hasn’t changed compared to the last model I tested.

Look, if you’re upgrading from a 10 or 15 year old vehicle, there may not be much to complain about.

But I’m coming from experience, having driven every single car in this segment, and honestly the H6 GT isn’t even in the top 10 when it comes to fun or everyday driving ease.

It’s not underpowered. The 2.0-liter turbo gasoline engine has enough oomph for daily driving and, in normal driving mode, is sufficient in terms of torque development in the medium speed range.

However, the dual-clutch automatic transmission can feel sluggish in stop-and-go traffic, and that’s often when it’s most frustrating – because as well as the lag, there’s also a shift delay from the selector lever, which sometimes seems to decide that it’s what I want Do not switch to “drive” or “reverse”. This can be really annoying when parking, for example!

Additionally, the transfer can be inconsistent in its responsiveness and logic, making it feel a little too much like guesswork when it really shouldn’t be.

As I mentioned in my previous review, there is a racing mode if you want to get more out of it. It significantly improves the response of the engine and transmission and also creates a popping and crackling exhaust sound at times.

While this made me smile once or twice during the drive, the other elements of this SUV fail to evoke the same emotional response.

The steering, for example, isn’t as consistent or joyful as some rivals. It’s not as direct as in a Honda CR-V and not as natural as in a Volkswagen Tiguan. At times it feels strangely heavy, which you can get used to, but the turning circle is also large – 12.0 meters.

The parking camera system is excellent, however, making it easy to maneuver in and out of tight parking spaces thanks to its crisp display images with rear, front, side and top views, as well as an augmented reality view that lets you position it in its surroundings.

But this system can also interrupt your podcast, your phone conversation or your navigation instructions because it activates automatically at low speeds.

On the positive side, the H6 GT’s ride comfort is decent considering it sits on 19-inch wheels and the Michelin tires provide commendable grip, but it leans a bit in corners.

It also doesn’t feel quite as restricted as many rivals when connecting corners on a pleasant road.

What are you getting?

The basic Lux 2WD is extensively equipped for the money – however, the flagship Ultra AWD is the one being tested here.

Highlights of the H6 GT Lux 2WD:

• 19-inch alloy wheels with black finish
• Tire pressure monitoring
• LED headlights, daytime running lights and fog lights
• gutter
• Hill descent control
• Electric tailgate
• 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster
• 10.25-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Wired Android Auto and Apple CarPlay
• 8 speaker sound system
• Dual zone climate control
• Leather-covered steering wheel
• Comfort-Tek synthetic leather upholstery
• Heatable front seats
• 8-way electrically adjustable driver’s seat

H6 GT Ultra AWD adds:

• all wheel drive
• Michelin sports tires
• 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system
• Head-Up Display
• Heated, leather-wrapped steering wheel
• Ventilated (cooled) front seats
• Wireless phone charging
• Ambient lighting
• Hands-free power tailgate
• Heated rearmirros
• Semi-automatic parking assistant
• Rear cross traffic warning
• Reverse AEB

Is the GWM Haval H6 GT safe?

The GWM Haval H6 model range – including the sportier-looking GT versions – offers the maximum Five star ANCAP security rating from 2022 tests.

It achieved 90 percent in adult occupant protection, 88 percent in child occupant protection, 73 percent in protection of vulnerable road users and 81 percent in safety assistant. These are good results.

Standard safety equipment includes:

• Seven airbags
• Autonomous emergency braking (AEB)
  • Pedestrian detection
  • Cyclist detection
  • Detection of intersections/intersections
• Maneuver braking
• Blind spot monitoring
• Lane departure warning
• Lane keeping assistant
• Emergency lane departure warning
• Traffic sign recognition
• Adaptive cruise control with stop/go
• Intelligent speed assistant
• Traffic jam assistant
• backup camera
• Surround view camera
• Parking sensors front and rear
• “Full Auto Parking” technology
• Tire pressure monitoring

Ultra AWD adds:

• Rear cross traffic warning
• Reverse AEB

How much does it cost to run the GWM Haval H6 GT?

You get one Seven-year, unlimited mileage warranty by GWM Haval.

The included roadside assistance also extends for five years from the date of purchase, and there is also a five-year service program with a maximum price.

The maintenance intervals are 12 months/10,000 km at the first visit, then every 12 months/15,000 km thereafter. For the GT AWD the costs are over the first five years $225, $280, $500, $550 and $225for an average of $356.

If you choose the 2WD Lux, you’ll save a bit on maintenance (average $310 per year).

CarExperts interpretation of the GWM Haval H6 GT

The GWM Haval H6 GT still feels like it needs a major overhaul to be among the best SUVs in its class, but even I can’t deny that it’s a real SUV for the money.

If driving dynamics and finicky transmission foibles don’t keep you up at night, it could be a very good choice for you.

Suffice it to say, I wouldn’t buy one. But I can understand why people do that.

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