The Haval H6 GT 2022 is expected on local Haval showroom floors in September 2022 and the newcomer will bolster the Chinese firm’s tightening grip on the South African market.
It’s not a question of if but rather when this rather good-looking Haval H6 GT will go on sale in South Africa. Images of the H6 GT on Haval’s stand at 2022 NAMPO in Bothaville, Free State, earlier this year caused a stir on social media platforms, hinting that perhaps its local introduction was much closer than we initially thought and that might very well be the case.
Back in January 2022, a representative from Haval SA had this to say: “I can confirm we will indeed be getting this car, the homologation is occurring at the moment so there’s one in SA already. We will hopefully have our press launch in around mid-2022 dependent on production and shipping which is still to be confirmed. So we hoping to have more fixed timings by mid-February.”
Reports from Australia confirm that supply restrictions have delayed the introduction of the Haval H6 GT Down Under but mass production of the model commenced in May 2022 and it will finally now go on sale in July 2022. This is likely to be the reason why the H6 GT has not yet been launched in South Africa.
The Haval H6 family car (and other models such as the Haval Jolion) are proving to be hugely popular in SA, so much so that supply is outstripping demand and with its sportier disposition, the H6 GT is likely to sell well in Mzansi.
What is the new Haval H6 GT?
The H6 GT is a sportier version of the popular H6 and is due in SA soon.
The Haval H6 GT is a sportier derivative of the standard Haval H6, much like the X4 is to the BMW X3, and Q5 Sportback is to the standard Audi Q5.
In the Chinese market, it’s known as the Haval H6S and while the H6 GT shares the same wheelbase (2 738 mm) as the H6, it’s bigger in every other dimension with a length of 4 727 mm (+74 mm), width of 1 940 mm (+54 mm) and height of 1 729 mm (+5mm). The front-end design is more aggressive with a larger grille and the coupe-like silhouette gives the model a sporty look which is complemented with dual spoilers and 2 exhaust tips. The H6 GT also rides on Michelin rubber and Brembo brakes are also fitted.
Buyers can expect a tech and feature laded cabin when the H6 GT arrives locally.
The sportiness continues inside where the latest Haval SUV gains unique cabin trim with Comfort Tek leather sports seats as well as a 10.25-inch instrument cluster and a 12.3-inch touchscreen infotainment system. Driver assistance and safety features are carried over from the H6 and you can expect features such as autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection, adaptive cruise control with Stop & Go, forward-collision warning, lane-keep assist and lane-departure warning.
Final SA trim levels are yet to be confirmed but we’re certain the model will have most of the following:
- 19-inch alloy wheels
- LED headlamps, tail lamps, DRL and rear fog lamps
- 10.25-inch colour LED instrument cluster
- 10.25-inch colour multimedia touchscreen / 12.3 inch colour multimedia touchscreen
- Intelligent Cruise Assist with Stop and Go
- Autonomous Emergency Braking with pedestrian and bicycle detection
- Lane Keep Warning and Assist with Blind Spot Monitoring
- 360 degree camera
- Comfor-Tek Seats
- Leather steering wheel
- Dual-zone automatic climate control
- Electric Tailgate
- Panoramic Sunroof
- Heated Steering Wheel
- Wireless Charging
- Front Ventilated/Heated Seats
- 4-way electrically adjustable passenger’s seat
- Heads Up Display
- Rear Cross Traffic Alert with brake
What engine is offered with the Haval H6 GT?
Under the bonnet of the Haval H6 GT is a 2.0-litre turbocharged 4-cylinder petrol engine with 150 kW and 320 Nm and is mated to a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. We understand that the SA-spec models will feature all-wheel drive.
How much does the Haval H6 GT cost in South Africa?
The new H6 GT will be sold with a comprehensive warranty and service plan, with one particular dealer claiming a 7-year / 180 000 km warranty and a 5-year 60 000 km service plan.
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