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HAVAL H6: China's Power Play Goes Premium
HAVAL H6: China's Power Play Goes Premium
Date: 2025-11-03
There are moments in motoring when you realise the game has shifted. Driving the new Haval H6 in South Africa is one of them. It's not a whisper of progress - it's a thunderclap.
From the moment I slid behind the wheel, the H6 felt less like a budget upstart and more like a confident heavyweight contender. The cabin's a revelation: clean lines, soft-touch surfaces, and an infotainment system that no longer requires an IT degree to operate. It's plush, properly quiet, and-dare I say-elegant. But you won't be going anywhere until you buckle up, this H6 safety feature really appealed to me.
Out on the road, the 2.0-litre turbo punches well above its weight, with acceleration that catches you mid-thought. It's brisk, linear, and free of the usual lag that plagues turbocharged wannabes. The steering is composed, the chassis settled, and the ride quality borders on European refinement. I started to wonder whether the badge on the nose had been swapped as a prank.
And then there's the tech. Adaptive cruise, lane-keeping, and a suite of driver aids that would once have lived on a brochure for twice the money. This isn't a value-for-money story anymore - it's a quality-for-less revolution.
The H6 doesn't feel like China trying to catch up. It feels like everyone else is suddenly behind. And now the H6 is available from GWM Ballito. Take one for a test drive and experience something impressive. Call them on 032300 0000.