2022 Haval H6S unveiled: coupe version of Chinese competitor Toyota RAV4 Hybrid gains 530Nm of petrol-electric power!

The 530Nm Haval H6S is a new 'coupe' that is a spin-off of the H6 platform.

Haval has unveiled a coupe version of its H6 mid-size SUV in China with sporty styling and a powerful hybrid powertrain.

GWM's SUV division says the design of this spin-off coupe is inspired by "deep sea sharks", as reflected in its dual rear spoiler above its almost BMW X4-like rear hatch.

While the H6S shares the core and much of the interior design with the regular H6, its exterior features a boxier design with an all-new grille, lighter profile and dual exhaust rear splitter. The H6S is also presented with a contrasting black spoiler package, alloy wheels and window trims.

Inside, the H6S features a top-of-the-line 12.3-inch touchscreen multimedia and 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster, along with a head-up display and new Alcantara-upholstered bucket seats front and rear.

The H6S is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine mated to an electric motor in a stock hybrid setup, with the combination producing a whopping 179kW/530Nm, the same unit that will be used in the upcoming hybrid version. the regular H6 coming soon to Australia. Front-wheel drive is expected to come via a two-speed automatic transmission. He will be fighting the MG HS PHEV which starts at $47,990.

This is a significant upgrade from the 6kW/2.0Nm 150-litre turbocharged four-cylinder petrol engine normally found in the H320. It is expected to accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in just 7.5 seconds.

The rear of the H6S is more aggressive, following the path set by European coupe SUVs before it.

The H6S is claimed to have the same fuel consumption as the Toyota RAV4 Hybrid (4.7L/100km) at a claimed 4.9L/100km, while the regular H6 Hybrid consumes 5.2L/100km. Further detailed specs for the H6S have yet to be revealed, as does RHD production confirmation.

The H6S is the latest in an aggressive expansion of GWM's SUV models, which, like rival MG, has Top 10 ambitions in Australia. The company says it aims to achieve this by releasing 12 new models over the next three years. These models are almost confirmed to include the Big Dog off-road SUV, and the brand is also preparing updates to its Prado-sized H9 SUV, as well as plans to release its additional sub-brand Tank, which will specialize in SUVs.

Inside the H6S are new Alcantara-upholstered sports bucket seats.

The brand has made significant sales gains in recent months with the launch of the new generation Cannon ute, the more competitive H6 midsize car and the Jolion small SUV that replaces the H2.

Stay tuned as we learn more about Haval and Great Wall's 2022 launch plans in the coming months.