Most first looks are made by a bunch of motoring writers crawling over a brand new model at launch, but the Haval H6 GT is not one such story, at least not for us here at GayCarBoys. We must be the last to test it, so what do we think?

Haval is a Chinese brand determined to take over the world. It sits in a place vacated by the Japanese, then the Koreans, as each moved up the ladder. Haval is entry level without having a bargain-basement feel.

The Haval H6 GT is a fastback SUV in 2 models, both at a driveaway under 50 grand. H6 GT is big, comfortable, and extremely well equipped. “Ultra” is the range topper with AWD, a reasonably economical engine, and a come-hither look that screams sex appeal. If the badge hadn’t been attached, you might be forgiven for thinking H6 GT was European.

We‘ve spent a week in the H6 GT, and like many cars we drive, it was not love at first sight. Fastback SUVs tend to leave me asking, “why?” The sloping rear window removes much of the SUV practicality, and the trend to smaller engine options leave them under-powered, gasping for breath at the first sign of an incline. H6 is not powerhouse, but nor is it a slouch.

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Our full review follows, but here are a few quick thoughts meanwhile:

Haval H6 GT is a lot of car for the money. Among the list of accoutrements are heated/cooled seats, Apple CarPlay/Android Auto, multiple LCD screens, an HUD, decent ride, OK handling, adequate performance, and automated parking with a fabulous 3600 camera.

By far, the most notable a large AWD SUV with all the goods, comes in at around $47,000 drive-away, at least 20 grand cheaper than many others we can think of. The exterior is pretty sexy, and although the cabin is nicely designed, the execution is where some cost-cutting is evident. Does that really matter? Well, after a week, no.

The little foibles first finding friction, melt away as the K’s build.

The DCT can be a bit grabby, and if you use the auto brake hold, can be downright dim-witted as the stop/start kicks in. The lane control, and other nannies, keep poking their noses in, and bings and bongs constantly vie for attention. You get warnings about everything from being too close to the car in front, to close to the lines, too close to the kerb, going too fast, and at many other times when you wish it would simply shut the *uck up.

In the end, none of that mattered.

You get into a rhythm as you with most new cars. I liked it a lot and if I’m honest, I didn’t expect to. Stay tuned for more.

 

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