Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SEWL) looks to beat Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) to the punch by launching the locally assembled Haval H6 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) before them. This is a significant development as Haval H6 HEV just made its debut in China back in August 2022.
It should be noted that Toyota plans to launch its first locally assembled hybrid car (Corolla Cross SUV) in a few months. Sazgar launching the Haval H6 hybrid before them would give it a major advantage.
The SUV competes with MG HS PHEV, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and Honda CR-V.
It features a familiar turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 167 horsepower (hp) and 285 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. Combined with the output of an electric motor, it makes a handsome 240 hp and 530 Nm of torque.
The hybrid powertrain sends power to the front wheels only via Haval’s 2-speed dedicated hybrid transmission (DHT). GWM claims an electric-only range of 55 km in the hybrid variant.
The SUV has several advanced features such as:
- 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 H6 HEV is a major upgrade over the 1.5T variant, especially in terms of performance and efficiency. But, a better variant also warrants a bigger price tag.
In China, H6 HEV costs the equivalent of Rs. 4.8 million. While it seems comparatively cheaper, bear in mind that China has completely indigenized HEV production which eliminates several costs. Once the completely knocked-down (CKD) kits arrive in Pakistan, they will include several taxes, driving up the price of the final product.
Resultantly, H6 HEV will likely cost upwards of Rs. 9 million in Pakistan, which may affect its demand significantly.
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Hybrid cars should be introduced with an affordable price in order to give benefit to a common person …..If it is high priced then only rich people can avail its utility who already have the capacity to afford the fuel cost.
Regardless of brand or country of origin, HEVs are often relatively expensive when compared to vehicles powered by combustion engines. Pakistan is a difficult market to break into unless the launch price of CKD units is well figured out, combined with a 50% off exemption that is only allowed for HEV.
The car will only be accepted by market if the price doesn’t mean we pay the fuel cost of next 100K km that we are supposed to save by hybrid vehicle
pakistan needs stability not rich people’s toys!
get rid of the crooked, thief, mad elite class plundering it first
Either import parts and kits from China why naot manufacturing company locally manufacturer kits its become more cheep and cost effective further more SUV is in access to everyone rather then upper class who makes its symbol