2022 Haval H6 GT Australian launch delayed to July

UPDATE, June 14, 2022: Haval H6 GT Australian launch delayed to July

Chinese manufacturer GWM Haval has announced its upcoming H6 GT SUV will be arriving on Australian shores in July, with supply constraints delaying its local launch.

Originally planned to arrive in showrooms in the second quarter of 2022 (April to June inclusive), Haval says the H6 GT was hampered by supply chain restrictions, with production of its new slant-roofed SUV starting in May.

With its shipment of H6 GTs en route to Australia, the local arm of GWM Haval confirms it is on track to launch the new model in July – with pricing and specific details to be announced closer to its launch.

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January 18, 2022: Haval H6 GT revealed, set for Australia in second quarter of 2022

Haval has unveiled the H6 GT, a slant-roofed version of its standard H6 SUV with a plethora of sporty additions.

Known as the H6S internationally, the GT's front bumper assembly is far more angular than its H6 sibling but a massively revised roofline makes the difference discernible, now sloping downwards in a coupe-like way – similar to offerings from BMW in the form of the X6, Audi's Q5 Sportback and the Mercedes-Benz GLC Coupé.

There's a few more additions to the GT which allow it to stand out from the standard H6 – dual spoilers and twin exhaust outlets are found at the back, while Brembo brakes and Michelin tyres help to ensure the new model's handling characteristics can back up its sporty looks.

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Inside the cabin, the H6's 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster and 12.3-inch infotainment screen remain, although sports seats and "unique cabin trim" add another point of difference to the GT.

Exterior dimensions have been bolstered thanks to the changes. Still retaining the H6's 2738 millimetre wheelbase, the GT has undergone an increase across all other measurements – length is now 4727mm (+74mm), width bumps up to 1940mm (+54mm) while height now stands at 1729mm (+5mm).

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Under the bonnet, the 2.0-litre, turbocharged petrol four-cylinder engine remains unchanged, developing 150kW and 320Nm while mated to a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission – Haval has not confirmed whether it will be available as both a two- and four-wheel-drive.

The H6 GT will also include an array of safety tech when it launches in the second quarter of 2022, ranging from autonomous emergency braking (AEB) with pedestrian and cyclist detection, to adaptive cruise control with stop and go, forward collision warning, lane keep assist and lane departure warning.

The Chinese manufacturer has not yet released pricing for its new SUV, but keep your eyes peeled as Wheels will provide updates when they become available.