Bookings for locally-assembled HAVAL H6 Hybrid now open

GWM Malaysia (Great Wall Motor Malaysia) will soon be launching the HAVAL H6 HEV (Hybrid Electric Vehicle), which is also its first locally assembled model. The new SUV is now being assembled at PEPS-JV (Melaka) Sdn Bhd, a subsidiary of EP Manufacturing, in the HICOM Pegoh Industrial Park in Melaka.

Direct involvement in assembly
Although HAVAL models were assembled locally some 10 years ago, GWM was not involved then. This time, it is directly involved and has even signed an assembly contract with EP Manufacturing for a duration of 8 years.

The H6 HEV, a C-segment SUV, will be offered in the premium Ultra version at an estimated price of RM145,000 (excluding insurance). Bookings are now accepted at authorised GWM dealers.

There will be 5 roadshows till the end of this month in various parts of the country (including Sarawak) so the official launch should take place shortly after the roadshows end.

Early bird rewards
Customers who place their booking for a H6 HEV before the official launch will be rewarded with the following:

♦ RM 3,000 in exclusive value with a RM 1,000 booking fee (T&C apply)
♦ 10 years or 1,000,000-km engine warranty** (whichever comes first)
♦ 8 years or 1,000,000 km HEV system warranty** (whichever comes first)
**Limited to first-hand owners with private registration only.

Powertrain specs
Looking at the specs of the H6 HEV in other markets, the Dedicated Hybrid Technology (DHT) powertrain uses a 1.5-litre turbocharged petrol engine coupled to an electric motor, with an electronically-controlled transmission.

The engine produces 148 ps/230 Nm and when the output of the motor is added, the system output is 243 ps/530 Nm, all of which goes only to the front wheels.

No need to recharge
A HEV recharges the battery pack as the vehicle runs, so there is no need to find a charging station. The range will be as far as the petrol in the 60-litre tank can last, with use of the electric motor extending the range more than a vehicle with just a combustion engine. This can be up to 1,152 kms, based on GWM’s claim of 19.2 kms/litre which is stated in some markets.

EP Manufacturing Berhad (EPMB) to assemble GWM vehicles in Melaka