This SUV Gets Big Improvements (Haval H6 2025 Review)

Detailed review and brief first drive of the 2025 Haval H6 midsize SUV which is set for release in facelifted form soon.

The Haval H6 is set to receive this substantial facelift and interior quality upgrade for 2025 and Australia is understood to be on the list.

Hybrid engines will continue to be available and a plug-in hybrid may be considered too.

Rivals to the Haval H6 include the Toyota RAV4 hybrid, Subaru Forester, Hyundai Tucson, Kia Sportage, Mazda CX-5 and more.

[leemele]

I like the front but would have preferred the full length led light across the rear

[MichalskiTube]

I bought the H6 Hybrid a year and a half ago and could not be happier with the product. Extreme value for money.

[sharktrb]

Love the new look but I was really hoping that they'll incorporate a few important physical buttons such as climate control. Not a fan of screen only control.

[sandilemajiya]

Wow the lights on the rear of this car looks very nice

[nostradamus]

Nice front end. I think the 2 row seats can indeed recline.

[PeterBrown-gg]

When is the Hybrid PHEV coming to Australia Please

[TunnelVisionAthletic]

nice mate can you preview the GT version if you saw it too?

[Giorgio.]

I have a H6 2023 model and happy with it, solid brand that stand by their product in Oz.

I like the new look, if they don't want buttons on the dash, maybe
- squeeze some more short cuts on the steering wheel or
- add some to the console in no-mans-land between the cup holder and dash where the wireless charger is located in the current model

[MrTonifumi]

The problem for Haval is the fugly badge and the huge Haval spelt in the rear. If you are a budget brand keep the logos small and subtle. I'm also talking to you BYD.

[johnemerson]

I love the look of it. I'd be really interested in a PHEV if they decide to bring it to Australia. The MG and Outlander need more competition.

[rickwhit]

I do love the new grill 😊 I own the current H6 HEV and love the front design. The new rear look on this new version I don’t like at all. The cockpit looks clean and clutter free like the teslas but I agree I like the physical climate control buttons.

[namechecksout]

I don’t think I’d ever say this, but the screen looks too big.

[marcusgeorge]

As I’ve been inside that mega complex in Beijing dozens of times. Please say you have much more to show than just this. Never was on my radar and still isn’t as I have my own car(s) in China and associated drivers so I know what they have been working on for several years now. Even the cars they just made for their domestic market 20 years ago where better built than what was coming out of Australia. As a proud Australian born, with Australian born parents, it’s just amazing how China now no longer has a reliance on Expats to learn from. Some would say scary. Hopefully, you’ve chased more cars from this exhibition. 👍😎🇦🇺

[zakaullahbabar]

Excellent design, and excellent review

[fairgo]

I hope they replace the DCT with a torque converter auto

[zafarfaisal]

I will miss the red long strip light at the rear! 😢

[tonyiznaola]

And the presentation of the Hybrid version ??

[mazbpl]

Do you have any updates on the PHEV variant and when that is expected to be launched?

[Richard-slwe]

Hi Iain,

A question on another SUV please. Do you know if the new 2025 Hyundai Sante Fe hybrid has had a local suspension tune; especially since they run 20" rims?

[zaamuro]

GT still has the best front end....new bigger grille doesn't make it look any better