Unveiled at the 2015 Shanghai Auto Show, the Haval H6 coupe is the production version of the previously launched Haval Coupe C concept which debuted at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show. Despite the slightly smaller dimensions compared to the regular Haval H6, it was positioned slightly higher in the market.[3]
The only engine option available for the Haval H6 Coupe is the 2.0 liter turbocharged inline-four engine with an output of 140 kW (188 hp) and 310 N⋅m (229 lb⋅ft), mated to a six-speed dual-clutch transmission (DCT).[4]
As of 2017, a Red Label and a Blue Label version featuring slightly different exterior styling were available targeted towards different client groups, with the Red Label Haval H6 coupe receiving redesigned front and rear fascias and the Blue label model largely remaining the same as the 2015 model.[5]
A completely restyled Red Label version of the Haval H6 Coupe was introduced in 2018 with the whole vehicle redesigned, while selling alongside the original Haval H6 Coupe and making the original Haval H6 Coupe a Blue Label model.[6][7]
As of February 2019, a facelift replaced the logo with the updated black label badge and ending the Blue Label model, formally making the previous Red Label version of the Haval H6 Coupe the second generation model. The updated model uses a 1.5 liter turbo inline-4 engine producing 169 hp (124kW) and 285 N-m of torque.[8]
The third generation coupe variant of H6 was renamed as H6S in Chinese market and H6 GT in oversea market.
There are two engine options for the H6S in China, one of which is the 2.0-litre turbo four-cylinder
engine, and the other is a hybrid powertrain that pairs a 1.5-litre turbo-petrol engine with a two-speed electric motor and a small 1.8 kWh battery pack that stores recycled braking energy.[9] Total system power and torque outputs are rated at 179 kW (240 hp; 243 PS) and 530 N⋅m (391 lb⋅ft; 54 kg⋅m) Haval claims the powertrain to have a fuel consumption of 4.9 L/100 km (58 mpg‑imp; 48 mpg‑US) and the acceleration time from 0 to 100 km/h (0 to 62 mph) in 7.5 seconds.[10]
Outside China, the H6S is renamed as H6 GT in Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, Brunei and Jamaica market.