latest generation Great wall hover H6 appeared in Russia two years ago. The car is not very popular with us, but it does not graze the rear sales either. The fact is that for a similar price, some global companies offer similar SUVs, and they attract more drivers than the Chinese crossover.
In this article, we decided to consider how technical specifications endowed with a car. Therefore, we bring to your attention a test drive Great Wall Hover H6. By the way, our model is sold not under the name "Hover", but under the name "Haval". But, the reviews about them are identical.
Body and interior Great Wall Hover H6
Chinese engineers designed the Hover H6 as a crossover. A new chassis was installed on the car and it was built on a unique platform. It is very lightweight and quite reliable.
The frameless chassis does its job, and is suitable for our, frankly, imperfect roads.
The steering here is rack and pinion, and the hydraulic booster is available.
The petrol tank is installed on the left edge of the car. He, of course, was protected by a plastic shield, but the slightest pebble flying in his direction, and the container can break through. Works on sand and mud special mount that holds the defense.
The cabin is quite quiet, because the bottom was treated with anti-noise materials. They protect against inadmissible sounds and vibrations. Corrosion may appear on the metal after prolonged use of the model.
The body was painted very well. At the same time, the gaps were made even, and the glossy finish is almost flawless.
And let's get straight to the downsides. rear doors close pretty badly. To seal it, you have to slam it hard. From an aerodynamic point of view, rear spoiler is a simple prop. Interior trim does not shine with nobility. The plastic is hard everywhere, but the door trim is pleasant to the touch.
The seats are upholstered in leather, as you can see from the photos. You will not open the trunk if the engine is running, or if the keys are in the ignition. Here you can see a rigid shelf on which you can carry small and necessary things. By the way, it does not knock and does not creak when driving. An electrical outlet is an added bonus.
On rear seats can comfortably accommodate three adults. Several glove compartments for small items are mounted in the armrests.
Climate control is controlled as usual, and it works well. The organizer is also extremely simple. The multimedia device produces excellent sound. But, if you play data from a flash drive, then after 20 minutes the sound simply disappears.
The armrests of the Great Wall Hover H6 are folding. They are somewhat inconvenient, because if the driver puts his hand on him, he will not reach the switch lever. The transmission here is comfortable, while the handbrake is quite difficult to switch. The steering wheel is tilt adjustable.
One more nuance is worth noting. If you turn on the ignition, the door lock is activated.
Test drive Great Wall Hover H6
The Great Wall Hover H6 is designed to be easy to drive. That is, the driver will feel comfortable even during a long trip. Gear shifting is simple and easy.
Thanks to the suspension, the car rides bumps quite well. This is especially noticeable off-road. If you add gas in a corner, the torque is quickly distributed to the rear. This is an unsurpassed advantage of the machine.
While driving the Great Wall Hover H6, neither the driver nor the passengers get tired. Although the steering is not easy here. At long trips this is not felt, but in the parking lots you want more. It is worth noting that the car is reliable and predictable. She rides clearly on the trajectory, without any skids on corners. Of course, if the speed is prohibitive, then it rolls sideways.
The top speed is 162.5 kilometers per hour, and you can reach it in fourth gear. We do not recommend that you start at full speed, as the clutch may burn.
Judging by the video subjectively, the acceleration dynamics of the SUV is very average. But, the machine has the convenience of control.
You have to choose for yourself if you want to use turn signals or if you need more optics. Engineers have conceived the characteristics of the light control levers in a very intricate way, so when you turn on the turn signals, you can accidentally turn off the headlights.
Should I buy Great Wall Hover H6
Great Wall Hover H6 is a very good car in general. If you need to drive around the city, and the budget is limited, then it is better from Chinese models you can't find.
The motors here are not very successful. But, if you choose a 140-horsepower engine, you will not feel any inconvenience. electronic system there is no stabilization in the car even in the most expensive of the trim levels. It can be considered enough significant disadvantage For big model. That's why, a full-fledged SUV it cannot be named.
And yet, although the car has been sold on our market for almost two years, buyers have not yet appreciated it. Yes, sales are on, but, most likely, only due to the rise in price of everything else from the segment. Most likely this is due to Russian assembly in Lipetsk, because at first, if we consider the company's long-standing reviews, then the car from Chinese engineers sold well.
In general, if you are not afraid to take risks, and you are attracted by photos, videos and the price of the model, then you can purchase the Great Wall Hover H6.
Brief characteristics of the Great Wall Hover H6:
- body: SUV;
- number of seats: 5;
- number of doors: 5;
- engine size: 1.5 liters;
- motor power: 143 horsepower at 5600 rpm;
- torque: 202 Nm at 4500 rpm;
- drive: full;
- transmission: six-speed manual;
- dimensions: 4640 mm long, 1825 mm wide and 1690 mm high;
- wheelbase: 2680 millimeters;
- ground clearance: 185 millimeters;
- curb weight: 1685 kilograms;
- trunk capacity: 808 liters, and with the seats folded down - 2010 liters;
- volume fuel tank: 70 liters;
- acceleration to hundreds of kilometers per hour: 12.1 seconds;
- maximum speed: 176 kilometers per hour;
- gasoline consumption: 8.1 liters per hundred in the urban cycle, 7.2 liters in the extra-urban cycle and 7.8 liters in combined cycle;
- price basic configuration: 819,000 rubles.
The premiere of the new crossover from Great Wall took place in 2011, at the annual show automotive innovations In Dubai. A few months later, the novelty began to conquer Chinese cars lovers. As expected, go to Russian market planned in 2012, but given the increased applications for the Hover 6 in China, they decided to postpone this and postpone it for a year.
During this time, while the car was running Chinese roads, the problems that appeared were studied, which were eliminated by the official start of sales in Russia. The appearance of the novelty is already traditional for the Middle Kingdom, it consists of a collective image, which includes the most leading cars in the world.
Design
The appearance of the car in separate parts reminds of a representative of the Japanese auto industry - Honda CR-V. The similarity is clearly visible in the front and side parts.
The "front end", despite its slight extravagance, is quite well "sewn". A large head optics, between which a small false grille was placed, with an abundance of chrome parts. All this is "spurred on" by an architectural bumper, with clear signs to aerodynamics.
The “mouth” of the air intake located under the radiator grille is surrounded by thin chrome-plated leads. From which come wavy sections, enveloping fog lights, and passing smoothly to the wings. Foglights are located in the repetition of the texture of the head light, but with round, chrome-trimmed cells.
The lower part of the bumper is sheathed with an overlay, thanks to which you can not worry about getting into light off-road conditions.
The silhouette of the Hover 6 is largely identical to the SRV, but in addition to this, the manufacturer has also made an important contribution. As in the front of the car, the profile is striking in the number of chrome elements, it is everywhere here, even the glass openings in the doors are trimmed fine line chrome. Profile without explicit dynamic characteristics, the only thing that stands out is the massive wheel arches.
Feed issues for show marker lights, with a two-section ceiling, which is located on the side and cover. On the trunk lid, a small spoiler flaunts, into which an additional brake light has been introduced.
The bumper is made with light cuts at the bottom and sheathed protective layer, according to the manufacturer - it's aluminum. The rest of the food is without visible frills, everything is thought out according to modern standards.
Colors
The color scheme is typical for the junior models in the line, and is represented by six colors. Hover 6, the manufacturer offers in the following colors: black, white, red, blue and two shades of gray and silver.
Salon
The main highlight of the sixth model is complete difference from traditional Chinese car trim styles. High-quality materials, perfectly fitted parts, indicate that the machine is able to compete with leading brands. Each element has its own harmony, where the ergonomics of all important points management.
The informative steering wheel, in a three-spoke version, allows you to control the necessary functions without looking up at the center console. Behind it lies a perfectly visible instrument panel, with two "wells" and a small monochrome on-board computer.
The center console is headed by two huge circular blowers in line with the speedometer. A seven-inch screen with multimedia was placed under the ventilation. At the very bottom, under the monitor, they placed a block for climate control or air conditioning, depending on the selected configuration.
The seats are trimmed with good material, but the texture and profile are without sensitive lateral support, and there is also a poorly developed height and reach adjustment. More comfortable for rear passengers, which boast a full-seat sofa for three passengers.
Specifications
To work in tandem with motors, two gearboxes were provided - "mechanics" and "automatic". For power plant an option will be offered as a choice of drive, always all-wheel drive or rear-wheel drive with all-wheel drive.
Suspension independent, designed according to classical principle, front MacPherson strut, rear coil springs and multi-link system with transverse stabilizer.
The braking system, already in basic configurations, is supplemented ABS systems, EBD, as well as a complex of assistance in emergency braking.
The steering is based on the "rail" and is equipped with a hydraulic booster.
Dimensions
- Length - 4640 mm.
- Width - 1825 mm.
- Height - 1690 mm.
- Curb weight - 1616 kg.
- Gross weight - 2060 kg.
- Base, distance between front and rear axle- 2680 mm.
- Trunk volume - 808 liters.
- Fuel tank volume - 58 l
- Tire size - 225/65R17
- Ground clearance - 180 mm.
Engine
The power plant is presented as a 1.5 liter gasoline. and diesel 2.0 l. 143 hp 210 Nm and 140 hp 310 Nm respectively. In addition, it was planned to supply 2.4 liters. gasoline, with a power of 147 hp, but the manufacturer decided to abandon in favor of a 1.5 liter turbo, which does not have a turbine too noticeable.
* - city\highway\mixed
Fuel consumption
The consumption of a diesel engine in mixed mode is 8.4 liters, while a gasoline engine consumes no more than 7 liters.
Options and prices
For domestic consumer offer four various configurations. Minimum equipped - costing 899,000 rubles, the most "minced meat" starts at a price of 949,000 rubles.
Start of sales in Russia
Start GREAT sales WALL HOVER H6 was delayed from the Chinese market for more than a year, and launched in June 2013. On this moment, the automaker is not represented on the Russian market.
Video test drive
Great Wall Hover H6 midsize SUV With load-bearing body. It was first presented at an exhibition in Shanghai in 2011. Embodies a new direction in the automotive industry of a well-known Chinese manufacturer.
Haval H6 differs significantly from its predecessors. This is a car of a different class and its goal is to compete with other cars.
An urban crossover, and this is how the Great Wall Hover H6 (2016-2017) is positioned, along with the benefits obtained (less weight compared to the first frame hover, and improved dynamic performance), received a number of disadvantages.
Options and prices Great Wall Hover H6 (2019)
MT6 - 6-speed manual, D - diesel, 4WD - four-wheel drive
Firstly, the Great Wall Hover H6 can no longer boast of the cross-country ability that its predecessors were famous for. Secondly, the original design, which very successfully distinguished the SUV from its competitors, was diluted with elements borrowed from other manufacturers.
If you look closely, then rear lights and the fifth door on the Great Wall Hover H6, the door is similar to, and the exterior mirrors and door handles are similar to the Honda CR-V. And in general, in the whole appearance of the new SUV, something familiar and familiar comes through.
The overall length of the Great Wall Hover H6 (2015-2016) is 4,640 mm, the width is 1,825 (the wheelbase is 2,680), the height is 1,690, and the ground clearance (clearance) is 185 millimeters. The trunk volume of the crossover, and depending on the position of the rear sofa backs, varies from 808 to 2,074 liters.
The interior of the car turned out to be passenger, in fact, as befits SUVs. The abundance of soft plastics and smooth lines, the two-color design solution - everything suggests that we are not facing an omnivorous rogue, but urban model with the ability to move over rough terrain.
The engine range for the Great Wall Hover H6 (2016-2017) includes three power units. Two-liter diesel engine with a capacity of 150 hp migrated to a novelty from the previous one, but gasoline engines offered for the car brand new.
Among them is a 2.4-liter licensed engine with 163 hp. and a new 1.5 liter turbocharged unit own development Great Wall, producing 143 hp and 202 Nm. Paired with them, both mechanical and automatic boxes gears.
Sales of the new Great Wall Hover H6 in Russia started in early August 2013. Today, the price of a crossover starts from 899,000 rubles per front wheel drive car in the basic configuration Standard. At first, only manual transmission versions were supplied to us, and modifications with an automatic transmission appeared at dealers in the first quarter of 2014.
The equipment includes front airbags, ABS, ESP, air conditioning, power windows for all doors, an audio system with MP3, on-board computer, rear parking sensors and 17-inch wheels. The cost of the top-end Great Wall Hover H6 2019 with a 2.0-liter diesel engine (150 forces) in the Elite configuration is 1,129,000 rubles.
There, in addition, there are climate control, light and rain sensors, a multimedia system, heated front seats, heated electric mirrors, cruise control, and the number of airbags has been increased to six.
The crossover is equipped with a durable suspension that can withstand off-road tests with dignity. Front suspension - MacPherson type, independent spring with stabilizer roll stability. Rear - independent spring, with anti-roll bar. Ground clearance is 175 millimeters. All four wheels are equipped with modern ventilated disc brakes, supplemented anti-lock braking system with brake force distribution function (ABS + EBD).
The salon is spacious and high level comfort. Comfortable seats with lateral support trimmed with high-quality genuine leather. The front seats are equipped with armrests and a heating function. All power windows are equipped with electric mechanisms already in basic version configuration. The roof has an electric sunroof. Electrified and rear-view mirrors, which also have a heating function. Rear windows and glass luggage compartment tinted. Established multimedia system supports CD/MP3/MP4/DVD formats.
In respect of modern technologies Great Wall Hover H6 has one of the best trim levels among all the representatives price category. There are rain and light sensors that automatically activate the windshield wipers and headlights; rear view camera and parking radar reversing"Parktronic", with which you can park easily and safely; tire temperature and pressure monitoring system; on-board computer; Cruise control; central locking with remote control remote control and much more.
Great Wall Hover H6 is a front- or all-wheel drive SUV in the compact category with a monocoque body and fully independent suspensions, which is addressed primarily to middle-aged men (mostly family men) who live in the city, but prefer outdoor recreation ...
The world premiere of the five-door crossover took place in April 2011 - on the stage of the international Shanghai Auto Show, and soon after this event, its official implementation began at Chinese market... This car reached Russia only in the summer of 2013, but did not last long with us - three years later it was forced to leave our country along with other models of the brand.
Outside, the Great Wall Hover H6 is hard to deny originality - in general, the SUV has an attractive and harmonious appearance, which does not even smell of redrawing, although certain borrowings are still present in the details.
The front, devoid of aggression, with projector-type headlights and a relief bumper, a balanced silhouette with a smoothly falling roof and expressive sidewalls, a pretty feed with sweeping lights and a neat bumper - the car looks holistic, but does not cause any emotions.
This - compact crossover(along the "upper border" of this segment), which is 4640 mm long, 1690 mm high and 1825 mm wide. The wheelbase extends at the five-door by 2680 mm, and its ground clearance reaches 185 mm.
In the "marching" form, the machine weighs from 1606 to 1690 kg (depending on the version).
Inside the Great Wall Hover H6, you can find a lot of familiar design solutions, but their symbiosis is perceived as quite organic.
A weighty multifunctional steering wheel, an uncomplicated but informative "toolkit" with instruments in the sockets, a concise central panel with a 7-inch multimedia system monitor and an ergonomic "remote control" air conditioner- The interior of the SUV looks good.
But in the finishing materials of the five-door, nobility is completely absent and "China" is unmistakably identified - hard plastics, easily soiled glossy "decor" and slippery leather (in "top" versions) are observed here.
One of the advantages of an SUV is the interior space: required amount free space is allocated on both rows of seats. Comfortable (but at the same time “amorphous”) chairs with wide adjustment intervals are mounted in front, and a full-fledged sofa with a backrest adjustable in tilt angle is mounted in the back.
With a five-seat configuration, the trunk of the Great Wall Hover H6 is able to "absorb" up to 808 liters of luggage. The rear row of seats is removed in two unequal parts, bringing the capacity to an impressive 2010 liters. In the underground niche of the car neatly stacked spare wheel and tools.
For Chinese crossover three in-line four-cylinder engine to choose from:
- The first option is diesel CRDi motor 2.0 liter turbocharged, battery-fueled common rail and a 16-valve timing that produces 143 horsepower at 4000 rpm and 305 Nm of torque at 1800-2800 rpm.
- It is followed by a petrol 1.5-liter "four" with a turbocharger, port injection fuel, variable gas distribution phases and 16 valves, generating 143 hp. at 5600 rpm and 202 Nm of peak potential at 2200-4500 rpm.
- crowns power range a 2.4-liter gasoline "aspirated" with a multi-point "power" and a 16-valve DOHC timing belt that produces 163 hp. at 6000 rpm and 210 Nm possible traction at 3000-4500 rpm.
By default, all engines are combined with mechanical transmissions(the first two are with a 6-speed, and the last one is with a 5-speed) and driven front wheels. The petrol turbocharged unit for a surcharge is docked with the "automatic" for six gears, and the atmospheric one for four.
As an option, they can all be equipped all-wheel drive with a multi-plate clutch in charge of connecting the rear axle.
As much as possible, this crossover can reach a speed of 180 km / h (regardless of modification).
Diesel versions of the car consume about 7.7 liters of fuel (in the combined cycle) for every "hundred", and gasoline versions - from 9 to 9.4 liters.
The Great Wall Hover H6 is based on a front-wheel drive “bogie” with a load-bearing body structure and a transversely placed motor. The machine is equipped with independent suspensions of both axles: in front - MacPherson type, in the back - a two-lever system (both there and there - with shock absorbers and coil springs).
Installed on a five-door steering rack type in which "implanted" hydraulic booster. All wheels of the crossover are equipped with disc braking devices with ventilation, supplemented by ABS and EBD.
In Russia, the Great Wall Hover H6 is not officially sold, but in the Ukrainian market in 2018 it can be purchased at a price of 472,500 hryvnia (~ 968 thousand rubles).
As standard, this car is able to boast: two airbags, rear parking sensors, four power windows, push-button start, air conditioning, ABS, EBD, Brake Assist, four-speaker audio system and other equipment.
