Haval H6 spied testing in India sans camouflage

CentreOfGravity · 19th November 2024, 11:35

The Haval H6 was spied testing in India. On multiple occasions before, the coupé version of the H6 was also spied (Haval H6 Coupe SUV spotted in India). If launched in India, it is expected to get a 2.0L, 204 bhp turbo-petrol engine or a 1.5L turbo petrol-hybrid that produces 243 bhp and 530 Nm of torque.

Source: PowerDrift

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amtak · 19th November 2024, 12:22

Don't think they are coming. I was hoping they did, but a lot has happened in between. They have abandoned their India plans (also laid off India staff). The plant that they were to takeover has been taken up by Hyundai.

Arsenic · 19th November 2024, 12:39

GWM (Haval’s parent company) had earlier abandoned their plans to come to India due to delays in the handover of the ex-GM Talegaon plant and the India-China hostilities.

If this is GWM testing a car and not some sort of component testing, this can only be good news for the Indian market. Both MG and BYD have shown that Chinese cars (especially EVs) can offer the best value propositions in our market. My guess is that GWM would have found a JSW-style local partner, which will help them get their investments cleared in the future.

OT: I really like their Tank 300 off-roader. Might be good for India around 30-35L - and it comes with a hybrid powertrain and 5-star ANCAP rating!

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amtak · 19th November 2024, 13:43

The car in the picture is sporting Bhutan plates. Mostly probably traversing through eastern part of the country to Bhutan.

DicKy · 19th November 2024, 15:05

Quote:

Originally Posted by amtak

The car in the picture is sporting Bhutan plates. Mostly probably traversing through eastern part of the country to Bhutan.

Looks more like the number plates of the Yaris and RAV4s that were spotted testing.

Either component testing or testing by ARAI.

amtak · 19th November 2024, 15:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by DicKy

Looks more like the number plates of the Yaris and RAV4s that were spotted testing.

Either component testing or testing by ARAI.

Perhaps the former. I found this: https://gwmidc.in/

19th November 2024, 11:35	#1
CentreOfGravity BHPian Join Date: Dec 2022 Location: Mumbai Posts: 269 Thanked: 3,091 Times View My Garage	Haval H6 spied testing in India sans camouflage The Haval H6 was spied testing in India. On multiple occasions before, the coupé version of the H6 was also spied (Haval H6 Coupe SUV spotted in India). If launched in India, it is expected to get a 2.0L, 204 bhp turbo-petrol engine or a 1.5L turbo petrol-hybrid that produces 243 bhp and 530 Nm of torque. Source: PowerDrift
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19th November 2024, 12:22	#2
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,983 Thanked: 1,108 Times	Re: Haval H6 spied testing in India sans camouflage Don't think they are coming. I was hoping they did, but a lot has happened in between. They have abandoned their India plans (also laid off India staff). The plant that they were to takeover has been taken up by Hyundai.
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19th November 2024, 12:39	#3
Arsenic BHPian Join Date: May 2022 Location: Mumbai Posts: 215 Thanked: 1,419 Times	Re: Haval H6 spied testing in India sans camouflage GWM (Haval’s parent company) had earlier abandoned their plans to come to India due to delays in the handover of the ex-GM Talegaon plant and the India-China hostilities. If this is GWM testing a car and not some sort of component testing, this can only be good news for the Indian market. Both MG and BYD have shown that Chinese cars (especially EVs) can offer the best value propositions in our market. My guess is that GWM would have found a JSW-style local partner, which will help them get their investments cleared in the future. OT: I really like their Tank 300 off-roader. Might be good for India around 30-35L - and it comes with a hybrid powertrain and 5-star ANCAP rating!
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19th November 2024, 13:43	#4
amtak Senior - BHPian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Mumbai - The city of Sea Link!!! Posts: 2,983 Thanked: 1,108 Times	Re: Haval H6 spied testing in India sans camouflage The car in the picture is sporting Bhutan plates. Mostly probably traversing through eastern part of the country to Bhutan.
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