2022 Haval H6 plug-in hybrid revealed, not confirmed for Australia

Haval's latest H6 SUV has been launched in Thailand, featuring a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) drivetrain which offers a significant boost over the upcoming H6 Hybrid.

Still retaining the 1.5-litre, turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine under the bonnet, the Haval H6's combustion engine is paired with an electric motor to provide combined power and torque outputs of 240kW and 530Nm – a 61kW increase over the conventional hybrid.

Although it offers more power and far more torque than most hot hatches, drive is sent exclusively to the front wheels through a dual-clutch automatic transmission, electronically controlled to provide the best balance of power from the combustion engine and electric motor.

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Despite the hefty power and torque figures, Haval claims the H6 PHEV has an all-electric driving range of up to 201 kilometres on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), thanks to a rumoured 41.8kWh battery pack, also found in the Wey Coffee 01, which uses the Lemon platform.

Apart from some front-end tweaks, which includes a larger grille, the looks and equipment of the H6 PHEV are identical to the Hybrid, riding on 19-inch alloys and with a host of modern features inside.

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As with the recently-revealed Jolion Hybrid, the H6 PHEV isn't expected to be given a local berth just yet, with a spokesperson for the Chinese manufacturer telling Wheels it was focusing on the H6 Hybrid's Australian debut.

"At this stage, we have no firm plans to add the H6 plug-in hybrid to the Australian line-up," said the spokesperson.

"Our current focus is on bringing the H6 Hybrid to market."