The plug-in hybrid Haval H6, which recently received Type Approval (OTTS) in Kazakhstan, looks almost identical to the petrol version. However, technically it is a different crossover. Auto blogger Timur Mustafayev compared the two versions of the model and showed their differences, reports infohub.kz.
The main difference is hidden under the hood. Instead of the two-liter turbo engine with 238 horsepower, the H6 PHEV gets a 1.5-liter petrol engine, two electric motors, and a DHT transmission. Total output reaches 359 horsepower, and torque is 760 Nm.
The hybrid is equipped with all-wheel drive: an electric motor is installed on each axle. The 19 kWh battery allows for about 100 km of electric-only range. It can be charged from AC power up to 7 kW or using fast DC charging.
The difference is felt behind the wheel. Mustafayev noted that the electric motors provide thrust almost instantly, so there is no usual pause due to turbo lag or gear changes. In Sport mode, the H6 PHEV accelerated to 100 km/h in 5.79 seconds, compared to the claimed 6 seconds.
In the city, the hybrid shines even more. According to the reviewer, the advantage of the PHEV is especially evident in urban driving. In EV mode, the crossover runs almost silently, and the petrol engine kicks in when needed. As a result, driving in traffic jams becomes more comfortable and economical.
During the test, the car covered nearly 100 km in temperatures up to 42 degrees, with the route including traffic jams, accelerations, and off-road sections. Average fuel consumption was 4 liters per 100 km plus 19.7 kWh per 100 km. For comparison, over the previous 9,000 km, the H6 PHEV averaged 7.5 liters of fuel and 1.2 kWh per 100 km.
Externally, the differences are minimal. You can spot the hybrid by the PHEV Hi4 badge and an extra charging flap. Otherwise, the crossovers are almost identical. However, the new version gets an improved multimedia system, a two-spoke steering wheel, a white interior, wireless charging, and an expanded set of winter options. The trunk retains a volume of 560 liters.
Off-road, the PHEV also proved more capable than the petrol version thanks to significantly higher torque. However, ground clearance and body geometry still limit the vehicle's capabilities. In the end, the Haval H6 PHEV is primarily a city crossover that has become more powerful and quieter, and with regular charging, it can significantly reduce fuel consumption.
Earlier, Kurusiv Avto reported that Kazakhstan certified the Haval Raptor under the name H7.