Car review: 2025 Haval H6GT ULTRA PHEV
The plug-in-hybrid (PHEV) version of the Haval H6GT is only available in the top of the range Ultra specification.
In the mid-$50,000 range, this family-orientated SUV is better priced and comes with more features than its rivals, including the base model Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV.
The kit
Standard kit in the Haval H6GT includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a powered tailgate, synthetic leather and suede upholstery, a panoramic sunroof, push-button start, eight-speaker audio system, keyless entry, a wireless smartphone charger, heated steering wheel and a head-up display.
Battery power
The H6GT is a practical vehicle for camping because of its 35.4 kWh battery, which is three times the size of an average house battery.
Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) capability allows you to travel with your own little power station to power lighting and appliances up to a maximum of 3.3kW. You don’t want to go too far off the beaten track though as it doesn’t have a spare wheel.
Interior
Generally, the H6GT is quite spacious, and despite its sloped coupe styling, there’s still reasonable rear occupant space.
It does however lessen the amount of rear cargo space, and the view out the small rear window is also compromised. Infotainment and other controls accessed via the centre touch screen are finicky and not very intuitive.
Range
The combination of its 1.5-litre turbocharged engine, paired with dual electric motors, delivers impressive acceleration. The Haval even has a launch control system.
GWM claims a 1000km range with an optimistic 180km EV-only range, which is nearly double its nearest PHEV rival. A fast charger will take the battery from 30 per cent to 80 per cent in 20 minutes.
On the road
The H6GT is quiet on the freeway but the very annoying nibbling at the steering wheel by the lane-keeping assist system – and under cruise control on descent downhill – made driving a little jerky at times. It would be better if the three levels of regeneration could be altered via paddles like other vehicles rather than through the touch screen.
Overall, the H6GT offers great value and tech in an expanding PHEV market and is streets ahead of its competitors on kit and price.
| Specs | |
|---|---|
| Price | $53,990 |
| ANCAP safety rating | Not rates |
| Warranty | Seven-year/unlimited kilometre warranty for the vehicle; eight-year/unlimited kilometre warranty for the hybrid high-voltage battery packs |
| Range | 1000km (180km EV only) |
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