The Haval H6 Hybridhas been launched in South Africa. Here’s how much it costs, plus what you get for your money.

The popular Haval H6 family car (medium SUV) range has been bolstered by the addition of a top-of-the-range hybrid derivative. The H6 Hybrideschews its siblings’ 2.0-litre 4-cylinder turbopetrol engine in favour of a smaller 1.5-litre4-cylinder turbopetrol unit, which is mated with an electric motor and a self-charging hybrid battery.

Read our launch review and economy test here

Total outputs of 179 kW and 530 Nm are claimed, with all that shove driving the front wheels via an automatic transmission. Being a petrol-electric hybrid, the economy figure should be impressive, with Haval claiming just 5.2 L/100 km for the combined cycle. You can spot the newcomer by virtue of its revised grille and subtle HEV (hybrid electric vehicle) badgeon the tailgate.

There’s just one derivative available and as it’s a flagship model, it comes with almost every conceivable feature and option.

Haval will be positioning its new H6 Hybrid against the Toyota RAV4 2.5 E-Four, which is priced from R663 400.

Standard features on the H6 Hybrid

Wireless charger

Panoramic sunroof

Digital instrument cluster

Infotainment touchscreen

Bluetooth/Apple Carplay/Android Auto

Voice control

USB ports (front/rear/dashcam)

Drive modes (Normal/Eco/Sport/Snow)

360-degree parking camera

Automatic parking

Safety suite (Front Assist, Lane Assist, Side Assist/Blind Spot monitoring, traffic sign recognition)

Hill Descent Control

Head-up display

Steering wheel heating

Heated/Ventilated seats for front seats

Dual-zone climate control

Powered tailgate

Synthetic leather trim

Leather-wrapped steering wheel

19-inch alloy wheels

How much does the new Haval H6 Hybrid cost in South Africa?

The H6 Hybridis sold with a 5-year/100 000 km warranty, 5-year/60 000 km service plan and a further 8-year/150 000 km battery warranty.

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