Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SEWL) has jumped several steps ahead of its rivals by launching the locally assembled Haval H6 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) in Pakistan. This is a significant development as H6 HEV is Pakistan’s first locally assembled Hybrid Electric Vehicle.
The revelation regarding its launch in Pakistan was made via a live premiere video featuring SEWL’s Executive Director Mian Muhammad Ali Hameed and Suneel Sarfaraz Munj of Pakwheels.com. In the video, Hameed and Munj gave a basic overview of the Hybrid SUV and revealed that SEWL will begin taking bookings for it on November 1, 2022.
Details
Haval H6 HEV is a C-segment crossover SUV that rivals MG HS PHEV, Toyota RAV-4 Hybrid, Honda CR-V, and other similar crossovers. It has a familiar turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that, combined with the output of an electric motor, makes a handsome 240 horsepower and 530 Newton-meters of torque.
The hybrid powertrain sends power to the front wheels only via Haval’s 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). The vehicle is capable of going from 0 to 100 kilometers in around 7.5 seconds.
Hameed stated that, in the city, H6 HEV is capable of doing 18 kilometers in a liter through city traffic, while the highway consumption is even better. He added that H6 HEV’s top speed is limited to 180 km/h to preserve the electric motor and battery.
H6 HEV has the same features as the 2.0T AWD variant including:
- 6 Airbags
- 360º camera
- Traction and Stability Control
- Hill Start Assist and Descent Control
- Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)
- Collision Warning
- Autonomous Braking
- Adaptive Cruise Control
- Wireless charging
- Smart infotainment with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto configuration
- Climate Control with rear A.C. vents
- Keyless entry and go
- Electronic Parking Brake
- Multiple drive modes
- Panoramic sunroof
- Ventilated seats
- Heads-up Display (HuD)
- Ambient lighting
Price
The price of Haval H6 HEV is as follows:
| Booking Amount | Rs. 1.9 million |
| Price | Rs. 9.75 million |
Haval H6 HEV is a major upgrade over the 1.5T FWD and 2.0T AWD variants, especially in terms of performance and efficiency. But, a better variant also warrants a bigger price tag.
Hameed stated that the company is taking limited bookings for the time being due to the limited number of locally assembled units. He added that the company will pace up the production soon, once more CKD kits arrive.
Nonetheless, this is a promising step from SEWL that will likely push other local automakers to follow its trail.
Very good vehicle
What’s the use when it’s not affordable?