Thumb through the brochure for the Haval H6, and the first words you’ll come across are; Who is Haval? Good question, for the Chinese maker is a relative unknown around these parts. It’s been on the market here for the past 18 months with the compact H2, the mid-sized H6 and the large H9 seven-seater.
However the company has been around for 15 years and dominates the Chinese market, where it is the number one SUV brand. It says the Haval philosophy is to employ the best people, use the best technology and suppliers in the world, and utilise high precision robots for consistent quality.
So, does the H6 adhere to the company philosophy? Guess we can start with that last one, at least in terms of its perceived quality. A Tesla owner would be envious of the panel fitment on the H6, the tolerances consistent all over. While the Haval brochure mentions outstanding paint quality, there’s a slight orange peel effect on this car. Haval did well to recruit an ex-BMW designer to pen the H6, for it looks good from most angles.
On the other side of the steel, we can’t really fault the cabin, given the price that is, this top spec H6 Lux costing just $33,990. There are soft surfaces in the required places, save for the hard edge of the console. This and the dash are awash with shiny plastic but it’s all robustly built and rattle free, save for a few squeaks around the door seals. And while the design is a little dated, it’s all logically laid out. Well, once you discover the volume knob is on the centre console.
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