The new Haval H6 mid-size SUV looks set to gain a sportier coupe-inspired sibling next year, in the form of the new petrol-only H6S.
Haval appears set to bolster its SUV range in Australia next year with a new coupe-styled version of the new mid-size H6, the 2022 Haval H6S.
Revealed in China earlier this year – where the new model is built – the new H6S is set to sit in Australian Haval showrooms alongside the current H6, pitched as a more style-oriented option with a sloping roofline and sportier styling elements.
Australian government documents seen by Drive confirm the H6S has been certified for sale locally – however, GWM Haval Australia claims the model still only “under consideration” for our market, and is yet to be locked in.
Given the costs involved in certifying a brand-new model for sale locally against Australian Design Rules – typically a five-digit figure – it’s unlikely Haval has invested the funds necessary if the H6S has not been confirmed for sale locally and the business case finalised, suggesting it’s a shoo-in for Australia showrooms.
Drive understands that if the H6S has indeed been green-lit for Australia – which appears probable – it would arrive in showrooms sometime in 2022.
Pricing and local specifications will be confirmed closer to launch, though as with more premium coupe SUVs from German luxury brands, expect a price increase to the extent of a few thousand dollars over the standard Haval H6, priced from $31,990 to $39,990 drive-away.
The certification documents confirm the H6S will be powered by the same 2.0-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine as the ‘standard’ local H6, developing 150kW (at 6300rpm) and a likely 320Nm.
Mated to a shared seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the H6S documents list the same front-wheel-drive and all-wheel-drive options as the regular H6 – the latter of which commands a $2000 premium when fitted to the standard Haval H6 Ultra grade.
In China, the Haval H6S is available with the same hybrid system bound for the standard Haval H6 in Australia early next year, pairing a 1.5-litre turbo four-cylinder with an electric motor for 179kW and 530Nm combined. There’s no mention of this powertrain in the local government documents.
Full Australian feature lists are yet to be announced, though GWM Haval has only certified the H6’s flagship 19-inch wheel option with the ‘coupe’ locally – suggesting the H6S range will focus on better-equipped (and more expensive) variants in Australia, in line with its more ‘niche’ appeal.
A sunroof is also expected be available on certain variants in Australia, while a centre airbag (between the two front passengers) will be standard – one step closer to a five-star ANCAP safety rating (though the H6 nor H6S have been tested).
The Haval H6S measures 4727mm long, 1940mm wide and 1729mm high, riding on a 2738mm wheelbase – 74mm longer, 54mm wider and 5mm taller than the standard H6, with an identical wheelbase.
Ground clearance falls from 170-172mm in the H6 to 165mm in the H6S. It reportedly tips the scales in at between 1535kg and 1615kg, making it 10kg to 20kg lighter than the H6 ‘wagon’ on which it’s based.
Standard features on range-topping H6S variants in China include a 12.3-inch infotainment touchscreen, 10.25-inch digital instrument display, wireless phone charging, heated electric front seats, a nine-speaker sound system, adaptive LED headlights, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree camera and an electric tailgate.
Unlike the more conservative H6, the H6S scores figure-hugging sports seats trimmed in leather and Alcantara, with lime green accents that stretch across the seats, steering wheel, rotary shift dial, interior panels and, on certain variants, the sports exterior body kit and brake calipers.
Five drive modes are available in front-drive variants, with Standard, Sports, Snow and Economy modes joined (bizarrely) by a Track mode for race circuits. All-wheel-drive models add Sand and Off-Road settings.
Also standard is a full suite of active safety technology – shared with the standard Haval H6 – including autonomous emergency braking with pedestrian and cyclist detection (and support for intersections), adaptive cruise control, lane centring assist, blind-spot monitoring, rear cross-traffic alert (both with braking support), and remote parking.
GWM Haval Australia is yet to officially confirm the 2022 Haval H6S for sale locally, though the government listing suggests it’s on track for Australia – with a launch expected sometime in 2022. It’s shaping up to be a big year for GWM Haval Australia, which will also launch a hybrid version of the standard Haval H6, alongside the Tank and Ora sub-brands.
How these specifications carry over to Australia remains to be seen, though all items are fitted as standard to today’s range-topping Haval H6 Ultra, priced from $37,990 or $39,990 drive-away in front- or all-wheel-drive forms.
Attach a premium for the H6S model’s coupe-styled body style and prices should increase to no more than the low-$40,000s drive-away.
Prices in China for the 2.0-litre turbo H6S range from 138,900 to 159,900 yuan ($AU30,600 to $AU35,200) – the higher price representing an increase of only a few hundred dollars over the standard H6 (though how this will convert to Australia isn’t clear).
Close rivals for the Haval H6S are few and far between, given ‘coupe SUVs’ are typically exclusive to German luxury brands. The recently-launched Renault Arkana is smaller and less powerful, but is priced similarly, spanning $33,990 to $40,990 before on-road costs, or approximately $38,000 to $45,000 drive-away.
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