Haval’s new H6 family car has made landfall in South Africa with aggressive pricing and a feature-rich specification sheet which is bound to ruffle a few feathers in this segment. See the Haval H6’s rivals below…
Haval is well and truly establishing itself in the South African new car market. The new Haval Jolion is selling up a storm in the compact SUV segment and now the new H6 is poised to upset the family car segment with its premium cabin that’s laden with standard features. More so, the Haval H6 is attractively priced…
The H6 is powered by a 2.0-litre turbopetrol engine that produces 150 kW and 320 Nm of torque and this engine is paired with a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission. Buyers can also choose between front- and all-wheel-drive, depending on the derivative.
In terms of features, the H6 is equipped with niceties such as a digital instrument cluster, 12.3-inch touch-sensitive infotainment system, 8-way adjustable driver- and 4-way adjustable front passenger seat, both in conjunction with heating and ventilation; a heated ‘wheel; negative-ion air cleaning- and filtration; adaptive cruise control (with traffic-jam assist); traffic-sign recognition; a 360-degree-view camera system, keyless entry with one-button start and a sunroof. The Super Luxury version will also feature a full-colour head-up display, a wireless charging pad and an electrically powered- and remotely operated tailgate. Pricing for the Haval H6 starts from R419 900.
Pricing details are accurate as of June 2020.
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What are the main rivals to the new Haval H6?
Toyota RAV4
The Toyota RAV4 is a popular choice in this segment and it’s the current #CarsAwards Family Car champion. However, its 2.0/2.5-litre naturally-aspirated engines are not as punchy as its turbocharged rivals. Pricing for the RAV4 starts from R472 900.
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Volkswagen Tiguan
*The facelifted Tiguan is due in SA soon.
Volkswagen’s Tiguan is a segment favorite but a facelifted Tiguan is due to arrive in South Africa in Q3 2021. With local dealers being keen to sell off current stock, buyers are in a strong position to negotiate a favorable deal on the current Tiguan. Pricing for the current Tiguan starts from R516 100.
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Hyundai Tucson
*A new Hyundai Tucson is expected before the end of 2021.
An all-new Tucson family car is headed for South Africa in the second half of 2021 with sharp, edgy styling that will look to steal sales from its rivals. Pricing for the current Hyundai Tucson starts from R447 900.
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Kia Sportage
* The new Kia Sportage is likely to reach SA in 2022.
A new Kia Sportage was recently revealed and it’s expected to come to market in South Africa in 2022. Depending on the derivative you choose, the current Sportage can be pricey which means that the Haval H6 bests it in terms of outright value-for-money. The starting price for the Sportage range starts from R452 995.
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Citroen C5 Aircross
The quirky Citroen C5 Aircross is hugely underrated in this segment and it’s arguably one of the most stylish offerings in this segment. We’d even say it’s better looking than the Haval H6, but you can decide for yourself. Pricing starts from R529 900.
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Peugeot 3008
The facelifted Peugeot 3008 recently arrived in South Africa and it’s more stylish than ever! It’s more expensive than the H6 with pricing starting from R514 900 but it’s flair you are after, few family cars can beat the 3008.
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Mazda CX-5
Mazda’s CX-5 is one of the best all-around family vehicles on the market and it knocks the lights out in terms of interior space and practicality. Pricing for the CX-5 starts from R455 500.
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Subaru Forester
Subaru recently introduced a more powerful 2.5-litre Boxer engine to the Forester range with 136 kW and 239 Nm. The Forester is often overlooked by buyers but it shouldn’t be as it’s one of the better offerings in this segment. The Forester is priced from R486 000.
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Honda CR-V
Honda’s CR-V is not as flashy as some of it’s rivals but it’s still regarded as a reliable purchase in this segment, but it’s on the pricier end, especially if you are looking to buy the range-topping 1.5T Exclusive AWD at R773 100. The base CR-V 2.0 Comfort starts at R522 000.
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Renault Koleos
The Koleos received a subtle update in 2020 but its 2.5-litre naturally aspirated engine delivers average performance at best and is no match against its turbocharged rivals. It’s also not as refined… Pricing for the Koleos starts from R474 900.
