New Haval H6 GT launched in South Africa – Pricing and specifications

Haval has launched the sporty version of the H6 range in South Africa, the H6 GT.
The GT variant is offered in Super Luxury trim only at a starting price of R629,950.
Performance
In keeping with the GT designation, the new SUV has a sporty coupe-inspired design, which is played up with the addition of aerodynamic side skirts, black wheel arches, carbon fibre inserts, 19-inch gloss-black alloy wheels, and a rear roof-mounted spoiler.
For the engine, Haval has opted for a slightly more powerful version of the 2.0-litre turbocharged petrol found on the normal H6, generating 155kW and 325Nm in this GT configuration.
This unit is paired with a seven-speed dual-clutch transmission, but unfortunately, Haval has not revealed the performance figures or fuel consumption for the GT’s powertrain.
The new H6 is then the first Haval in the country to ship with a dedicated Race Mode, which is complemented by the sound generated by the new Sport exhaust and aggressive throttle and transmission response, said the company.
Other driving and terrain modes comprise Standard, Eco, Sport, Snow & Sand, and Offroad, and the multifunction steering wheel allows the driver to select one of three dynamic steering modes – Sport, Comfort, and Light.
Features
Looking at the features list, South African motorists can look forward to an athletic interior with sporty Alcantara GT-branded seats with green stitching, eight-way electronic seat adjustability, two-way lumbar support, and heating functions.
The dashboard, meanwhile, is equipped with a 10.25-inch digital driver display and a 12.3-inch entertainment screen with smartphone pairing, and LEDs run underneath the panels for an ambient lighting effect.
Additional features consist of a panoramic sunroof, 360-degree camera, rain-sensing wipers, stop-start function, wireless phone charger, artificial leather upholstery, keyless start and entry, paddle shifters, a heads-up display, eight-speaker sound system, and automatic dual-zone air conditioning.
In terms of safety and driver assistance, the GT is sold with six airbags, adaptive cruise control, traffic sign recognition, lane-keep assist, automatic parking, rear-collision warning, automatic emergency braking, auto brake hold, hill assist, front and rear parking sensors, and driver fatigue monitoring.