The new Haval H6 PHEV has been confirmed for South Africa. Here’s what we can expect from the Chinese brand’s upcoming plug-in hybrid crossover…
- New H6 PHEV is set to launch in February 2026
- GWM SA’s 2nd plug-in hybrid after H6 GT PHEV
- Both 2WD and 4WD variants offered in Australia
In October 2025, the head of GWM South Africa told Cars.co.za the Chinese brand was planning to bring more plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) to local shores. And now the new Haval H6 PHEV has been confirmed for Mzansi.
Yes, while the coupé-style Haval H6 GT PHEV hit the market in mid-2025 as GWM SA’s very first PHEV, the company’s local division has now confirmed on its website and social-media channels that the standard body H6 PHEV is “coming soon”, with a local launch scheduled for later in February 2026.
So, what can we expect? Well, it’s worth noting the H6 PHEV is already available in fellow right-hand-drive market Australia, though both front- and all-wheel drive variants are offered there, with the latter wearing the Hi4 (that’s “Hybrid Intelligent 4WD”) badge. It’s not yet clear whether SA will receive just one or both of these configurations. Still, the claimed combined range – for Australia, anyway – is well over 1 000 km regardless of the number of driven wheels, with a 19.09 kWh battery pack standard in each case.
Down Under, the 2WD plug-in hybrid generates peak outputs of 240 kW and 540 Nm, combining a turbocharged 1.5-litre, 4-cylinder petrol engine with a single electric motor. Meanwhile, the 4WD version boasts another electric motor (meaning there is one on each axle), boosting its maximum figures to 268 kW and 760 Nm. According to GWM’s Australian division, the all-paw derivative is capable of seeing off the 0-100 kph sprint in just 4.8 seconds.
Interestingly, these power and torque figures are lower than those of the all-wheel-drive H6 GT PHEV – which offers 321 kW and 762 Nm, and is priced at R799 900 – that’s already available here in South Africa. We’re guessing the new H6 PHEV will slot in below the H6 GT PHEV but above the traditional (so-called “self-charging”) hybrid H6 variants, which start at R641 500.
As a reminder, the facelifted H6 portfolio currently comprises 6 standard-body models (including a quartet of 2.0-litre turbopetrol variants and a pair of HEV derivatives) as well as the purely petrol-powered H6 GT and the aforementioned H6 GT PHEV. Look out for more official information on the new H6 PHEV – including pricing and exactly where it will fall on the list of SA’s most affordable PHEVs – in the coming days…
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) About the New Haval H6 PHEV in South Africa
Q: When will the standard-body Haval H6 PHEV be available in South Africa?
A: GWM South Africa has confirmed that the H6 PHEV is “coming soon”, with the official local launch scheduled for February 2026. This follows the 2025 release of the H6 GT PHEV (the coupé-styled version), expanding the brand’s plug-in hybrid footprint in Mzansi.
Q: How much will the Haval H6 PHEV cost compared to the H6 GT PHEV?
A: While official pricing for the standard H6 PHEV is still under wraps, it is expected to slot in between the H6 HEV (currently starting at R641 500) and the flagship H6 GT PHEV (priced at R799 900).
Q: What is the expected electric range and performance of the H6 PHEV?
A: The H6 PHEV features a 19.09 kWh battery pack, providing a claimed electric-only range of approximately 110 km (NEDC) and a total combined range exceeding 1 000 km. In 4WD “Hi4” guise, it produces 268 kW and 760 Nm, capable of a 0–100 kph sprint in just 4.8 seconds, making it one of the quickest family SUVs in its segment.
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