GWM Haval H6 HEV

The 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV’s cabin gets high-quality synthetic leather, often in two-tone treatment. The front seats are nicely bolstered with stitched panels. The instrument panel and door tops use soft-touch surfaces in key touch points. Less-visible areas get textured hard plastics. Piano-black and alloy-look accents appear on the centre console and door inserts. The driver’s seat gets eight-way electric adjustment. The rear bench-type seat offers generous legroom. A panoramic sunroof adds to the airy feel. The dashboard is dominated by a 12.3-inch floating touchscreen infotainment unit that supports Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. The menus are modern and icons are large. It’s connected to an eight-speaker audio system. The car comes with dual-zone automatic climate control, ventilated front seats, and a negative-ion air cleaner. There’s a digital, 10.25-inch full-colour digital instrument panel. The optional head-up display unit projects key information into the driver’s sightline.

The 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV measures 4,683 mm in length, 1,886 mm in width, and 1,730 mm in height. The car has a wheelbase of 2,738 mm. The front sports a ‘Star Matrix’ grille design with numerous chrome ‘pins’ arranged in a geometric pattern. The car gets all-around LED lighting. Flanking the grille are automatic matrix headlights. Other elements include daytime running lights, fog lights, and a sporty lower bumper design. The front looks bold. The SUV rides on 19-inch alloy wheels that lend the car substantial visual weight and a sportier look. The body gets a pronounced waistline and contoured surfaces. The longer wheelbase lend a wide stance to the 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV. At the back, the car sports a horizontal light bar that spans between the taillights. A dual centre-spoiler brake light is incorporated into the roof-spoiler. There’s a power-adjustable rear tailgate with foot-sensor operation. The 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV comes with 560 litres of boot space, expandable upto 1,485 litres when the rear seats are folded down. The car is available in Sun Black, Ayers Silver, Energy Green, Crayon Grey and Hamilton White colour options.

The driver’s seat of the 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV offers decent comfort and lumbar support. The front seats are still a little flat. The rear seating is upright and less plush. Ride comfort is good on highways. The car is mounted on a multi-link rear suspension and MacPherson front struts. The 19-inch wheels make low-speed bumps a little more noticeable. The ride feels a bit firm than ideal in urban settings. The suspension does a decent job to absorb most road irregularities, though it doesn’t completely smooth out all imperfections. Handling of the SUV feels stable and predictable. The steering lacks impact and feedback. 

The 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV is hauled by turbocharged, four-cylinder, 1.5-litre petrol engine that produces 150 PS/230 Nm. The motor is mated to dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The electric motor outputs 177 PS/300 Nm. The hybrid setup shines on city roads. The electric motor helps with smooth take-off in start-stop traffic. Real-world fuel economy in about 18-20kmpl. On highways, the system is optimized for efficiency. Performance is brisk with 0-100 kmph taking 7.7–8.0 seconds, courtesy the instant torque of the electric motor.

The 2025 GWM Haval H6 HEV is equipped with a 360-degree surround-view camera system that provides wide-angle visuals. It practically eliminates all blind spots. The car uses front and rear radar sensors to support functions like forward-collision warning, full-automatic parking, and autonomous emergency braking. Driver-assist features include pedestrian and cyclist detection, lane-keep assist, driver-fatigue monitoring, and adaptive cruise control.

The GWM Haval H6 HEV has a starting price of RM 139,800. GWM is a relatively new brand. But it’s aggressively priced and is an appealing package for those seeking a modern, well-equipped hybrid SUV with strong performance.