If you're shopping for a mid-size SUV in South Africa, the Haval H6 stands out for its roomy cabin, punchy engines and kit-loaded trims that undercut big names like the Toyota RAV4 or Hyundai Tucson. Fresh for 2026, prices kick off from below R500k - but questions around resale and cabin usability mean it's not necessarily a slam dunk.
Current Haval H6 prices in South Africa
The lineup spans petrol 2.0T and efficient 1.5T HEV hybrids. Here's the February 2026 RRP:
| Model | Price (ZAR) | Drive | Fuel use (claimed) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.0T Luxury | 495500 | FWD | 8.5L/100km |
| 2.0T Super Luxury | 542500 | FWD | 8.5L/100km |
| 2.0T Luxury 4WD | 574500 | 4WD | 9.2L/100km |
| 2.0T Ultra Luxury 4WD | 614500 | 4WD | 9.2L/100km |
| 1.5T HEV Luxury | 641500 | FWD | 5.2L/100km |
| 1.5T HEV Ultra Luxury | 686500 | FWD | 5.2L/100km |
Why the Haval H6 shines
It packs serious bang for buck. Large screens with smartphone mirroring, full safety tech like adaptive cruise and blind-spot monitoring, plus leather and LEDs, come standard from the get-go.
The 2.0T turbo (170kW, 380 Nm) feels lively on the highway. The HEV hybrid delivers 530 Nm of torque and real-world city fuel consumption of around 6 L/100 km.
Space-wise, it's a family champ, with even more legroom than you'd imagine.
A 7-year unlimited km warranty (8-year on HEV battery) eases ownership nerves.
Read our Haval H6 1.5T HEV review.
Where it falls short
The petrol thirst in the non-hybrid models can sting. The 2.0T AWD often logs 10 to 12 L/100 km unless you stick to Eco mode, and you have to activate Eco mode again every time the car starts.
The all-screen setup buries climate and drive controls in menus, pulling your eyes off the road more than you'd like. The Haval's voice control system doesn't always understand you, so you're sometimes forced to use the touchscreen, which isn't ideal while driving.
There is one dedicated button for air-con, but it switches it off, offers up the screen for you to reset it, then you press the button again to turn it on with your new settings. This is a little fidgety.
Resale trails Japanese rivals by 10-20% after 3 years. The HEV models' cargo area loses some depth to batteries.
No spare tyre on hybrid models irks pothole-weary South Africans too. The 2.0T has a space-saver wheel. (Buying used? Read our 2023 review of the 1.5T HEV here.)
Pros vs cons
| Area | Pros | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Loaded from R495k | Resale is weaker than Japanese/Korean/German brands |
| Power | Strong turbo/hybrid grunt | Petrol guzzles if pushed in non-hybrids |
| Running costs | HEV keeps fuel costs low | n/a |
| Space | Big cabin/boot in ICE model, spare wheel | Same size boot, just shallower. The HEV has no spare wheel, just a tyre repair kit |
| Tech | Feature-packed screens | Too many taps needed, hardly any haptic buttons |
| Ownership | Killer warranty | The network is still building (but GWM Haval is becoming more reliable.) |
The verdict
Buy the H6 if upfront value beats badge prestige: the 2.0T Luxury handles basics affordably, while the HEV suits commuters who want a family SUV with low fuel costs.
If you're looking to save money, the entry-level model is the sweet spot. You still get a punchy performer that's spacious and well-specified for under R500k, but bear in mind you're looking at 9.5-11 L/100 km in everyday driving. It's not bad, though, considering how much power you have to overtake annoyingly slow traffic.
Download the H6 brochure here to see which models get what.
ICE vs HEV: When do you break even?
Wondering if the pricier HEV pays off? Using real-world figures (10.5L/100km petrol, 6.5L/100km HEV, R20/L fuel, 20,000km/year):
Annual fuel: 2.0T R42,000 vs HEV R26,000
Yearly saving: R16,000
Price gap (R146,000) breaks even in 9.1 years (110 months)
Short trips under 15,000km/year? Stick with 2.0T petrol.
High-mileage urban? HEV wins long-term.
Or, simply buy a used model! Find Haval H6 models on AutoTrader here.
Finally, we always recommend that our readers join the relevant social media platforms for the brands they are considering buying. Reading owners' feedback and reviews is invaluable for long-term ownership.
Still unsure about how the H6 compares to its Chinese countrymen, among others? Read our comparison articles here.
