Haval H6 2021 - Yay or Nay?

Taro Milk Tea on 13/06/2021 - 19:15
Last edited 14/06/2021 - 11:43

Ok, I'll throw here the very not popular question, why do you not suggest people to buy Haval's car?

Apart from Made in China stuffs, what are the really valid reasons to avoid this car?
I think made in china reason is so not relevant to be the main reason not to consider Haval. We used to think Xiaomi's brand are not good (made in china), but now see how popular it is with the ozbargainers. We used to think Huawei is not a mobile phone to consider (well i guess it's not preferable at the moment because no Google Play installed) - but it's actually an awesome phone and guess what, MADE IN CHINA.

I went to test drive Haval H6 with my mate today, who is considering getting one, and we felt that the experience was awesome. Of course it's not the best car I have ever driven, but for the price like that, I really can't find any big complaints about it. It's not the smoothest drive ever, but the seat was comfortable, cameras are great, drive was smooth enough.

Some of the reasons I found why people avoid this chinese car are:

  • Resale value is a joke - shouldn't be an issue if you plan to keep this car long time
  • Parts are difficult to get - isn't this applicable to all cars at the moment in this COVID era?
  • No Android Auto - will be included in the next update for free
  • Buying this will support communism in China - then we might have to throw possibly 75% of all the stuffs we have at home - this is not a valid reason.

So car experts, please throw your opinions here about this car! I think for the price and all the things you get, this is an excellent car.

Poll Options

  • 61
    Yay
  • 285
    Nay
Automotive Car Haval SUV

Comments

  • squaredonut on 16/06/2021 - 14:48
    -2

    My opinion is based on not the reliability of the brand, or the warranty or bells of whistles of it, but simply put it's owned by a Chinese company which is effectively controlled by their government. Lets not forget they are now using their power to bully not only us but every other country, we rely enough on them for stupid one off use crap from kmart etc, lets not rely on them to get us from A to B, especially with the amount of tech that's in cars, who's to say they aren't even baking in anything that could track you later on. You might be thinking, wow sensationalise much? Not at all, anything can happen, it's pretty much a slow passive war when you think about it. My nationality is Chinese, but I reap benefits of being an Australian citizen, so the only thing I would look out for is in the interest of this country I am in.

    • YRT on 16/06/2021 - 15:13
      +1

      What happens if your loyalty is unwanted? ;)

      Sorry I don't buy politics crap. Politics can be distorted either way to suit any agenda. I rather evaluate a product by merit, and we bought Haval.

  • CheeseBeans on 16/06/2021 - 17:14
    -2

    Do the OzBargain Haval sockpuppets get paid..?

    Unfortunately most cars, new and used represent very bad value at the moment. If you don't have immediate need I'd certainly put off buying for some time. Would I buy a Haval now, no probably not. Just as I wouldn't have bought a Kia (or any other XYZ brand) when they first started clearly emerging in Australia. But now they've established a reputation, are supported by a number of dealers, have demonstrated parts availability and capacity to follow through on warranty and issues, it's a brand I'd consider.

    • tonyjzx on 17/12/2021 - 08:23

      yeah this wont happen

      i guarantee they wont improve on post sales support, this just aint a thing on chinese products, prove me wrong

  • Gros21 on 18/06/2021 - 07:40
    +1

    Partner had a GW suv x200 from memory.

    engine was fine it was made by someone else only issues we had were getting spare parts nothing is kept on hand and ordered in from china and way over priced. Misses rear ended a ute and busted the intercooler it was $1000+ aliexpress may have parts.

    Also there seem to be alot of rolling changes we had issues getting a brake calliper as there is 3 revisions

    it was a 2012 model specs were above adverage (leather seats, decent head unit ect ect) but had quility issues passanger front door was dicky would not lock with central locking or remote (but would unlock some times), interior door handle broke a few times ( no issue aliexpress a set of 4) sunglass holder broke, cheap plastic latches on everything would become stiff/brittle

    head unit while colour/bluetooth/ reversing camera had a few bugs like could not play audio from phone only receive calls but that was 10 year old tech.

  • GuitarXXX on 02/07/2021 - 10:00
    +1

    My friend bought 2021 H6 and he was quite happy with it. He did write a very positive review but it was all in Mandarin.

    The only thing he regret is he got the 2WD model not 4WD - he said he should spend 2k more to get the 4WD

    • Euphemistic on 02/07/2021 - 10:48
      1. What did he compare it to?
      2. Why 4wd? Probably won’t ever use it.
      • Nugs on 02/07/2021 - 10:50

        "Why 4wd?"
        big speedbumps
        .

        • tonyjzx on 03/07/2021 - 18:52
          +1

          I think any kind of wet weather will tell you why 4wd is nice.

          Also I've found most fwd suvs will spin the front wheels even in the dry even with anaemic 2,0 n.a fours.

          If you can afford it and you can put up with the high fuel consumption get 4wd.

          Also these things will be exacerbated if you have a turbo four like this thing.

  • sub7er on 07/12/2021 - 17:01

    the new Haval H6 Hybrid launching early next year, probably will sell like hot cakes

    • Taro Milk Tea on 07/12/2021 - 17:05

      yeah saw the news, but people still think long term reliability and resale value are the 2 big issues with this brand as of now.

      Parts availability might also be an issue

  • sub7er on 08/12/2021 - 09:26

    maybe but there is a shortage of even new Haval H6 cars in the market, wait time of 2 months with most of the dealers. I think H6 Hybrid wont be available till Feb 22

    • holden34771 on 16/12/2021 - 22:32

      called up today asking about the hybrid and was told they are expecting april - May 22. but already alot of interest in it

      • tonyjzx on 17/03/2022 - 11:26

        2 months isnt regarded as an appreciable wait time in this market lol

  • TPM1978 on 05/04/2024 - 14:10

    To be honest, i'm sick of this same debate. I own a Chery Omoda 5 and love it, had it for 12 months and it's far ahead of the mainstream brands for equipment. I had one slight issue with the screen which they fixed no questions asked.

    We keep hearing stick with the mainstream brands as though they never had any problems. Ford, transmission problems galore, VW, Hitler's car brand, transmission problems and rubbish plastics, BMW lucky to last past the warranty, Nissan - CVT lucky to last the warranty. My aunt had a Mercedes C 200 which boiled in first month.

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