2022 Haval H6 plug-in hybrid revealed with 201km electric range, but not for Australia
Haval’s new plug-in hybrid family SUV has more power than a Honda Civic Type R hot hatch and more electric range than some all-electric cars – but it won’t come to Australia.
The 2022 Haval H6 PHEV (plug-in hybrid) has bee revealed by GWM in Thailand, but it’s not in line for Australian showrooms.
While the less potent (and plug-less) H6 Hybrid is due in local showrooms in early 2022, the plug-in hybrid isn’t slated for Australia, despite having a direct rival in the form of the GWM Haval’s Chinese compatriot, the MG HS PHEV (or HS +EV), along with plug-in models from Mitsubishi (and to a lesser extent Kia).
Speaking to Drive, a GWM Haval Australia spokesperson indicated there is “no [current] intention” to bring the plug-in H6 Down Under – however, the brand is understood to be “watching [the PHEV] with interest”, should response to the ‘self-charging’ hybrid variant be encouraging.
Powering the H6 PHEV is the same 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol four-cylinder as the standard Hybrid (reported to produce 125kW/285Nm), paired to an upgraded electric motor for combined outputs of 240kW and 530Nm – a significant boost over the standard H6 Hybrid’s 179kW/530Nm, and the MG HS PHEV’s 189kW/370Nm.
Despite offering more power and torque than most hot hatches, the plug-in hybrid H6 is only front-wheel drive – with the tyres spun through Haval’s Direct Hybrid Transmission (DHT), incorporating electrified elements into a dual-clutch automatic design.
A battery of unspecified capacity – possibly the 41.8kWh pack in the Coffee 01, a new vehicle from GWM sub-brand Wey – delivers a claimed 201km of all-electric driving range – understood to be the longest of any production plug-in hybrid (excluding range-extenders), and exceeding that of some city-focused electric cars.
However, that number is calculated according to the notoriously-lenient NEDC test cycle, meaning real-world figures will likely draw closer to the 100-150km mark.
Eight drive modes are available: Normal, Eco, Sport and Snow, each available in Hybrid and EV forms. A 0-100km/h time isn’t claimed, though with power sent to the road through eco-focused 225mm-wide tyres, it’s unlikely it will fall below the six-second mark.
Available features in Thailand include 19-inch alloy wheels, LED headlights and tail-lights, a 360-degree camera, and a panoramic sunroof, with the sportier front fascia design offered with the H6 Hybrid in Australia to be standard on the PHEV in Thailand.
Inside, highlights include black and white two-tone upholstery, dual screens, wireless phone charging, keyless entry and start, dual-zone automatic climate control and a PM2.5 air filter, plus a hands-free electric tailgate.
The 2022 Haval H6 PHEV is likely to go on sale in the coming months in Thailand – however for the time being, it won’t come to Australia
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