2022 Haval H6 review (inc. 0-100): Find out why you see so many of these SUVs on the road

You ask, I deliver! A stack of you have been asking for a review of the Haval H6 and we've finally had one through the garage. This is the 2022 Haval H6 Lux, which is midway through the Haval H6 range. Is it any good? Paul Maric finds out.

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Intro: 00:00
Exterior 00:44
Interior 02:41
Infotainment 04:06
Safety Tech 06:19
Practicality 07:40
On the Road 11:11
0-100 km/h 15:36
Verdict 17:12

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[faagailuapo]

I came from a 2016 Tucson to an 2021 H6 Ultra. Test drove both the new Tucson and H6. I didn't think the Tucson was worth the extra cash. The H6 is a great buy. Enjoying it.

[ozstrayapanoramas]

I test drove an ultra H6 & was so impressed I bought it.
The vehicle has far exceeded my expectations since handover.
It is a very good quality vehicle, feels luxurious inside, plenty of grunt, and a comfortable ride.
No issues with the vehicle at all & I have done 15000 Kms.
Would I recommend the H6 ? Definately !

[aaronmahanga]

For the price the interior is the best I've seen so far its really nice.

[huiwoolau]

I bought this ultra 4WD version a few months ago. It’s great. Running performance excellent and bass of music looks like my Denon amplifier and Bose speakers. It has great looks, just like a very expensive car. The power is almost matching my old Ford falcon XR6 . Value for money. Love it very much. More friends after seeing mine, say, they are for it.

[fourfive]

This is one of Australia's hidden gems of cars. To achieve this price even with low volume imports to Australia really shows you how much the big brands have been fleecing us for years.

[jackliu]

I own an ultra 4wd version in H6 for 3 months now, the handling and feature you get is exceptional. No single problem since. Things like further seating Adjustment (Paul wants it), the wheel spinning at launch (you won't get that if its 4WD), powered booth gate, full panoramic roof window, and vented seat and HUD! I recommend you guys have trial on that. Yes the only drawback would be lack of crashing test. It should be a 5 star given the loads of safety feature as standard across the range. 40k, what a bargain!

[happyhero]

I've got the Ultra FWD version since end of June this year, loving it so far

[dr.andersonsghost]

Localized suspension tuning doesn't justify Tuscon's significantly higher price tag. The established brands have been robbing consumers for years.

[eddiemoore]

Your face when the radio turned itself on... "How did that happen!". Priceless

[lukeecle]

Haval H6 is really worth the money.
It the best-selling SUV in China since 2015, safe, reliable, comfy, high-tech, luxurious inside, very good quality and cheap, proven by the consumers.

[cyrilthomas]

Chinese vehicles have come a long way...Haval is one of the best brands there is... they are a reliable car brand too!
Their interiors, features, safety....everything is great!

[daveyk]

I have the 4WD version. Totally blown away by the value. It is so much better than you think for under $40k. I drove the 2WD version & found it too lurchy. Yes the suspension can use some work but it is well beyond “just good enough”. I tend to use the SPORTS driving mode because I prefer it. The only thing I would say that needs work is: seating & seat position.The seats are super premium & beautiful. The seats are good but not great. More under thigh support is needed & the electric positioning is hard to get right. Without the lumbar support I reckon the seats would be uncomfortable. Automated parking is great for really tight spots as visibility is not excellent but it is good. If I could change anything it’d be seating positioning steering positioning (better reach positioning would be good somehow it’s just not quite right). I seriously recommend this car. It is good. It is really good.

[SurfersParadiseQld]

Owner of a Haval H6 Ultra 4WD since late June 2021.Test drove many other cars first including tuscon, quasqai and the haval jolion b4 the H6. Love the H6. Best value for money out there. It's a BIG mid sized SUV. If they could put the H6 2 litre engine in the Jolion size car they'd have a big winner.... Jolion is underpowered in my opinion which is why I went for the H6.
A couple of things they could improve for the next version - but nothing that would stop me from buying this great car...
1) Needs dedicated air con/fan controls or make a way to be able to control from the steering wheel buttons. Touch screen is too hard to use to change air con settings while driving especially when using google maps or car play. which take over the screen.
2) The angle of the top of the dash area and the front windscreen create a lot of heat reflected up to the drivers face area (I live in sunny, hot Queensland) and the angle of the air con vents really struggle to counteract that unless you run the air con on very high settings. Can't really get the air con vents to blow up to the drivers face to quickly cool you down on a hot day.
3) Minor only - but an ability to adjust the distance of the warning beeps would be nice - it starts beeping when you're still a long way away from any object when parking.
Generally a great car that needs a bit of refinement to make it an excellent car but definately great value for money in my opinion in the Ultra WD version.

[peterandle]

Just had 25k fixd price service. ($280.00). We knew we weren't buying a BMW x3 but the Haval has more than enough refinements. Around Canberra, 8.5l/100km. Travelling to Tumut or Sydney 7.4/100km. Watching your review your test vehicle had the same brand tyres. I put Michelin PS SUV on and the dynamic are 100% better!
It has now has been tested and received a 5 star ANCAP rating.
Value for money 10/10
Canberra service agent 10/10
Couldn't ask for more. Great, comfortable and roomy SUV.

[Tom-jcfq]

Did 5 months of research here in South Africa while in pursuit for a new SUV.

Blown away with the tech interior and safety features for the price. Comes here with 7 year extended warranty. Test drove it and loved the punchiness of the engine compared to its more expensive competitors.

Paid deposit for the super lux version. Not too bothered you cant fit a 2l water bottle in the door storage!. And its great to have this kind of competition in the market. Thanks for the review!

[Matty]

We've had our H6 Lux since August and we've been very impressed. We thought with the 7 year warranty to give it a crack and while I agree with all your points Paul, it really should be looked at by anyone looking for a midsize SUV. You will be surprised. We've had multiple people come up to us to ask about it at the shops and the blue paint colour is amazing.

[faagailuapo]

I got the H6 Ultra here in NZ. People are worried about the re-sale value. The Tucson Elite is comparable to the H6 Ultra in features but cost 26k more in NZ. That's a lot of cash to keep in the pocket. So if in five years I sell my H6 for zero dollars I still have my $26k.

[fanaticvandal]

About to buy the H6 for my wife, test drove it in Dec and was totally impressed with the quality, ride and unbelievable value for money, seeing a lot of them on the roads here in Cape Town.

[poppiemc]

I've been looking forward to this review. I plan on test driving one!

[letsseeif]

This car is a value for money proposition, and an excellent one at that. It's almost a case of "you can HAV it AlL!" thanks Paul. Top review