The list of candidates for the 2024 World Car of the Year award is now out. From what we can see, Chinese cars are taking over the list, accounting for almost half of the entries.
GWM Haval H6
The Chinese-branded cars on the list include the BYD Atto 3, BYD Dolphin, BYD Seal, Dorcen E20, GWM Haval H6, GWM Ora 07, Maxus Mifa 9, MG One, Nio ET5, Omoda 5, Seres 5, WEY Coffee 02, Xpeng G9, XPeng P7, Zeekr 001, and Zeekr X. Some of which are now made available in the Philippine market.
Meanwhile, the other candidates for the prestigious accolade are the Abarth 500e, Chevrolet Trax, Citroen C3 Aircross, Fisker Ocean, Ford Bronco, Honda e:Ny1/e:NS1/e:NP1, Hyundai Kona, and Hyundai Santa Fe.
The list goes on as it also has the following candidates: KG Mobility Torres, Kia EV9, Lexus LBX, Mazda CX-50, Mazda CX-90, Mitsubishi Outlander, Peugeot 408, Subaru Crosstrek, Suzuki Fronx, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen ID.7, and Volvo EX30.
BYD Dolphin
Based on the cars listed, 16 out of the 36 candidates are Chinese-made, which shows that cars coming from China are gaining an international presence.
To be eligible for the World Car of the Year award, an entry must produce at least 10,000 units per year and must be priced below the luxury car market. It must also be “on sale” in at least two major markets on at least two separate continents between January 1, 2022, and March 30, 2023.
Candidates for the World Car of the Year award are automatically eligible for World Car Design of the Year.
Zeekr 001
The title is currently held by the Hyundai Ioniq 6. In the same year, the Korean electric vehicle (EV) also won the World Electric Vehicle and World Car Design of the Year. The previous year saw the Hyundai Ioniq 5 winning the three aforementioned awards as well.
Can Hyundai repeat for another year with either the Kona or Santa Fe? Or maybe a Chinese car model will rise to the occasion? We’ll find out once the World Car of the Year announces the winners on March 27 next year at the New York International Auto Show.
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Know more about Great Wall Motor Haval H6 2024
The Great Wall Motor (GWM) Haval H6 is a five-seater compact crossover. For the Philippine market, this model has two different variants. There’s the Haval H6 Max priced at Php 1,788,000, and the Haval H6 Supreme which retails at Php 1,908,000.
Size-wise, the Haval H6 crossover is 4,653mm long, 1886mm wide, and 1,730mm in height. It then has a wheelbase length of 2,738mm.
Powering the Haval H6 is a 1.5-liter turbocharged Series-Parallel Hybrid system that can make up to 240 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels via a hybrid transmission.
Locally, the Haval H6 competes against the Hyundai Tucson, Toyota RAV4, and Peugeot 3008, among others.
>>> List of new and used GWM Haval H6 2025 for sale in the Philippines.
GWM Haval H6 Launch
The GWM Haval H6 was launched for the Philippine market in 2023. At launch, this model came with two variants. Speaking of the GWM Haval H6 2025, the Max variant is priced at Php 1,788,000, and the Supreme is priced at Php 1,958,000.
GWM Haval H6 Exterior
The Haval H6 gets a contemporary-looking exterior that’s equipped with automatic LED headlamps, LED daytime running lamps, and LED front fog lamps. Also present on the top-spec model is a set of 19-inch wheels.
Other features found on the H6 include a panoramic sunroof, automatic front wipers, and power-adjustable side mirrors.
GWM Haval H6 Interior
The Haval H6 comes with a number of driver-centric features for its interior. This includes a push-to-start button, a tilt and telescopic steering wheel, an eight-way power adjustable driver’s seat, and a 10.25-inch digital instrument cluster.
Likewise present inside this model are leather seats, a 4-way electronically adjustable front seat, a dual-zone automatic climate control system, etc.
GWM Haval H6 Tech & Safety
Providing safety for the Haval H6 is adaptive cruise control, a 360-degree view camera, automatic emergency braking, lane center keeping assist, lane change assist, and rear collision warning.
This model also gets a fully-automatic parking assist function.
For onboard entertainment, the Haval H6 then comes with a 12.3-inch touchscreen linked to an eight-piece speaker system. The said touchscreen is equipped with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto.
GWM Haval H6 Chassis & Engine
The Haval H6 is a unibody crossover with a front-engine, front-wheel-drive layout. For suspensions, it then uses a MacPherson strut for the front and a multi-link for the rear.
Braking power for this model is then provided by disc brakes for all four wheels. It likewise comes with an electronic parking brake.
As for the engine, the 2025 GWM Haval H6 is powered by a 1.5-liter turbocharged hybrid engine that can make up to 240 horsepower and 530 Nm of torque. Power is then sent to its front wheels through a hybrid transmission.
The 2025 GWM Haval H6 is one of the few hybrid-powered crossovers available in the local market. It is also one of the more powerful models in its class.
Beyond powertrains, this new crossover is also on-par against the competition when it comes to on-board amenities and safety features.
GWM Haval H6 2025 Price List
Let's check out the Great Wall Motor Haval H6 2025 price in the Philippines.
| Variants | Price |
|---|---|
| GWM Haval H6 HEV DHT Max | ₱1,788,000 |
| GWM Haval H6 HEV DHT Supreme | ₱1,908,000 |
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