IS THIS CAR ACTUALLY BETTER OR JUST PRETENDING? | 2025 GWM HAVAL H6 HYBRID REVIEW

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The 2025 GWM Haval H6 receives a significant facelift, aiming to enhance its appeal in the competitive mid-size SUV segment. While the exterior boasts updated styling with a new grille, bumper, and tailgate design, the most impactful changes are found within the cabin. The interior features a minimalist overhaul, highlighted by a large 14.6-inch infotainment screen, a relocated column shifter, and the elimination of disliked piano black trim. However, the infotainment system's reliance on screen-based controls and the lack of built-in navigation are noted drawbacks. The driving experience presents a mixed bag: the suspension tune is improved for better body control, but the hybrid powertrain's excessive torque, particularly on the front-wheel-drive variants, leads to significant wheelspin issues, especially in wet conditions. Steering feel is also criticized for being slack off-center. Despite these shortcomings, the H6 offers impressive rear-seat and boot space, and the hybrid model achieves its claimed real-world fuel consumption of 5.2L/100km with a range exceeding 1,100km. The reviewer concludes that while the H6 offers strong value for money and a much-improved interior and driving experience over its predecessor, the powertrain's torque management remains a key area for improvement, suggesting the upcoming plug-in hybrid variant might be the true game-changer.