10 STUPID THINGS about HAVAL H6 the Dealers WON'T TELL YOU!
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HAVAL H6 is a great value for money car in Australia in 2023, BUT there are plenty of annoying features a potential owner should know about before they buy this car over any alternatives such as MG HS, Chery Omoda 5 or other similarly priced 5-seater SUV.
I've owned my HAVAL H6 Lux 2022 model for about 6 months and have a lot to say about it, hoping it would help the potential buyers make sure they know exactly what they are getting themselves into!
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📑 VIDEO CHAPTERS
00:00 - Welcome!
00:20 - Haval H6 vs H6GT
01:30 - Intelligent Driving
02:40 - Thin Steering Wheel
03:50 - Haval Gear Shifter
06:00 - Sunshade Mirrors
07:25 - USB Port placement
09:40 - USB Connectivity
11:30 - Carpet Mats
13:30 - Front Seat Cushion
14:35 - Sunglasses Holder
15:40 - Instruments and Themes
17:35 - Final Thoughts!
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I love you man keep up the good work as you always do please
I didn't know what the clippy thing was for either. Seems a bit silly. Thanks for bring it up... Suppose you won't be mentioning it in your future videos. lol
I totally agree with the 10 stupid points. However, as an owner of a Haval 2022 H6 Vanta, I LOVE my SUV. It gives the big brand SUV's a big run for the bucks. The Rav4 maybe a nice SUV, but the prices are just too high and not justified. If Haval can fix up the little quirks, it will make a good vehicle great. Big brands... watch out. Should you buy a Haval??? Absolutely!!!
I agree - with any (and all) of these stupid points I still think it's the best value for money at the moment in AU.
The handle on the mirror side is to clip your parking ticket. It also exists on a lot of other cars, like Renault models for example. :-)
Or your licence card, or any cash
Yep a few people already told me, thank you - I had no idea and found it very weirdly designed (so did my wife!)
Another great vid Dimitri, most of your points are also relevant to the Jolion as well so probably standard GWM fare.
On the Jolion both front usb ports are on the passenger side, just cost saving by not changing them to suit the rhd market.
If you lift the rubber mat on the wireless charging port there is a cutout to allow the phone cable to be threaded through, all neat and tidy.
Skinny steering wheels are nothing new, I started driving in the sixties and every car on the UK market had hard skinny steering wheels.
Seat cushion, so many people complain they are too short but in fact they are no shorter than many other cars, I’ve measured several as a comparison. Jolion 49x49cm, Honda CRV 49x49cm, Mazda CX5 49x49cm, Toyota Corolla 50x50cm and Toyota Yaris 50x50cm.
There is another unacceptable issue with the floor mats, they are held in place by a small Velcro strip, they look good when new but after six months use the drivers mat does not stay in place, it slips around every time you get into the car and can be dangerous.
A couple of additional dislikes on the Jolion, there is no reach adjustment on the steering wheel and there is no height adjustment on the seat belts.
Hmm all very interesting insights as always, Derek, thanks mate. And I didn't know that there's a threading through for the phone cable, I'll check! Thanks
Thanks for your video, I totally agree with ALL your comments 👍🏼 I've had my Haval H6 Ultra for 6 days & found all of those things sooo Stupid especially ELK & my Android drop outs very frustrated 😠. But aside from those 2 main things I am liking my car lots. Cheers Happy Easter 🐣 😊🎉
Hey thank you for the comment and apologies for late reply - I've been on holidays. Glad you like your H6 (I still mostly like mine too!) and yeah those ELK things are absolutely and inexcusably stupid.
Another great video Dimitri. The sun visor things can hold your garage remote or your work car parking pass. Silly they didn't swap the USB over to our driving side. $500 for floor mats. Tell em there dreaming. Agee with the sun glass holder. Cancer council recommends wrap around sun glasses. Once your in manual mode how do you change the gears? In an auto with a stick you tap the gear lever up and down. My wifes car the steering wheel is thin. If we go any distance in it, the inside of my hands get sore from the thin line of pressure on them. I looked where I order all my car mats and they don't have rubber mats for the H6 either. Look forward to the next episode.
Hey mate, thanks! Once you're in manual, you use the little paddle-shifters on the steering wheel - I've never tried to drive like that, but I understand that's what you're supposed to be doing. Exactly! Thin steering wheels are evil mate! 🤣
Hey dimitri. Another great video. Thank you for all your content. With the wireless car charging pad, I believe you can lift it up and keep your usb cable stored there so the phone can fit with the cable. But I still understand the frustration.
Keep up the great work! :)
Very good insight about the charging pad thing and the cable to put through, thank you, I didn't know!
Hi Dimitri just wondering if you had a chance to drive a hybrid h6 and how it compares drive wise also what fuel consumption are you getting. Thanks
Still didn't get a chance mate, sorry
Hi,Dimitri,that clip can be use for holding your parking ticket or other thing like photo,even keep your received when buy you something...
Oh I see, makes (some) sense, but it still looks like a little handle to open the mirror, that's what my wife tried to do with it
😂😂 when I heard that stupid criticism I was convinced that this is his first car
Ha don't have this car but when I first saw it I was instantly like damn wish my car had that the amount of times I miss place my fuel card
Hey Dimitri, how do you change the radio stations without having to touch the screen to do so? If you press the ▶️ button on the steering wheel it just scans for another radio station? It’s so weird! & annoying.
Mate I've no idea as I don't listen to the radio at all, so I've removed the widget from the infotainment completely. But I know I'm weird like that.
Hi Dimitri, just wondering are you still owning ldv d90? Any chance you would do a “bit long-term review”? Many thanks!🎉
Hello mate, unfortunately I sold it when I bought my H6, so can't do a long-term review, sadly
Hey demetry. Was wondering. Did u ever notice that your mg has smoother beaks.. when I drive my wife's mg 3.. breaking feels normal and smooth. When I drive my h6.. I find I have to put alot more pressure to slow down the car. Meaning I have to make sure I have more sufficient dissonance from car before I beak.. this is my experience. I often wonder if mine is normal or its just me!
Hey Chris, not that I noticed, plus I haven't driven MG3 enough to compare the two, but suspect the difference is purely in the weight of the car. MG3 prob weighs nothing compared to H6?
Hey mate, quick question. Did your breaks make a grinding noise when you picked it up? I realise new cars might have a bit of sound. But this is nothing like I've heard in my previous new cars
hmmm I wouldn't say so, no. I think breaks make a bit of a noise if the car was stationary for a while, under the rain or in the dust, essentially with a layer of water or light rust residue or dust on the pads - that's my guess anyway.
Hi Dimitri, thank you so much for this information. I wish I had of found you before buying my 2023 Haval H6 as mine will be ready to pick up on the 19th of December. The ELK, worries me some as I love my road trips & intend on travelling around Australia next year. I’m just also wanting to ask you does the H6 have automatic parking?
Hey Nina, I'm not sure about automatic parking - you might want to ask the dealer about that, plus it depends on what version you bought. I don't think my Lux had it (but maybe it did and I just never bothered to check...). ELK... You get used to it, and some people claimed they even like it, but I can't like - I hated it.
Hi great review ,do you know how to turn off the drls when engine is on.
Turn off what?
We need more car reviewer like Dimitri, who keeps it real and help automaker improve and not fake sponsored reviewer. Love your work mate
Thank you, glad you liked my approach.
you can use those visor clips to hold cards of any kind for easy access
Yeah I figured, but unless you've used/seen one of those before, it's really looking like a poorly designed handle
Great vid. Most of your gripes are just cost saving items, especially the rotary shifter. Sunvisor clip is common across many manufacturers.
The app idea is simple and sort of thing all manufacturers could do for next to nothing.
I'm seeing a lot of H6 on the road, Haval is definitely catching up with MG numbers wise.
Thanks mate, yeah I'm seeing more Havals too, which is great to see. Maybe it'll make MG move their butts and become more competitive with the brands catching up to them rapidly.
Really great video Dimitri, been following your videos for a while and I just love your honest reviews. Thank you.
Thanks for the words of support my friend!
In your experience, which one do you prefer and why: A second-hand 2021 Rav4 LE with approximately 60,000 miles or a brand-new 2023 Haval H6 ?
Thank you for your response.
I personally think 60,000 miles is a lot. And the question I'd ask myself is - am I planning to keep this car for a long time? If you're planning to keep it and use it heavily, a brand new solid vehicle like H6 with 7 years warranty is always better than a used one. If you plan to drive for a year and sell it - Rav 4 will sell better (if prices are comparable already at the time of purchase).
I appreciate your prompt response and thank you very much for your valuable answer.
Regarding connectivity and Andoird Auto suddenly shutting off, it happened to me, too. I thought it was something related to the car, but it turned out to be my phone that was a little bit old and kinda full of stuff, with virtually no more space for the system to work properly. I got fed up with the phone for several reasons different than the behavior with Andoid Auto, and the new phone works wonderfully, it doesn't disconnect at all, so far, at least.
Hmm interesting, what phone model do you use? Mine is definitely not old (last years Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 PRO 5G model) and not full of stuff so it can't be the reason.
The failing of connectivity wires for charging or using for Android Auto, I faced this same situation on my Infiniti QX80.. i changed about 3 cables and USB docks as my phone suddenly stops charging or provide fast charging capability... until i discovered that my phone rejects any 3rd party cables .. i had to buy original car usb adaptor and cable from samsung and ever since then i had no such issues again! Give it a try!
Oh that's interesting mate, thanks for sharing
Hey.. I find the phone cable placement a great spot. The spot where you placed on your phone. It can be removed. It has a groove to slide the cable through. Now it looks tidy. Mine so clean it looks good mabe you can give it a try?
Not sure what you mean. Yes to place a cable it's okay but I want my phone within reach - not to touch it, but to see the screen as I drive. Just a habit. Which is why I probably find it a bit weird.
@@ValueCarsAU ooh I mean the rubber pad it sits on comes out.. and has the groove for the cable.. but I get what u mean.. if u do that cable isn't long to pick phone up---
Hi Dimitri, the USB port issue is due to the car conversion to Australia and they did not that with the USB, it’s annoying but you do get used to it. Also the gear shifter is very annoying, but again you do get used to it. All the best.
Yeah you get used to a lot of stuff, and I did too, but I didn't understand the port issue - do you mean the placement of the ports?
The car is originally LHD and is converted to RHD for the Australian market,so that’s why the usb port for you is at the “wrong side”
Can you unclick the ports and swap the cables around?
Hi Dimitri. Very informative video again. Many thanks. I'm not the owner of the H6 yet but soon will be I hope. As you said, great value, good looking SUV. Until next time, cheers. Chris. Sunshine Coast.
Thanks mate! I still think H6 is a very good car. Spoiler alert - in a week I've scheduled a review and a comparison of my H6 to H6GT, which you'll be interested to see! 😉👌
How is the DCT transmission? Hope they go back to regular torque converter
Surprisingly not bad, I have to say. I hate DCT, but comparing it to MG HS DCT - this is so so much better.
@@ValueCarsAU tossing up between h6 or used toyota kluger 2016 low kms? Any comments on this?
When adaptive cruise control is on, my h6 brakes around bends especially during nights. It does so at all times. I even reported it to the dealership
Good on you. More of us report it - maybe they'll do something about it
I want to add a note about gear shifter.... horrible mistake if you accidentally spill coke. How do you clean the P park button??
Never crossed my mind as I a) don't drink Coke and highly recommend that you stop too! and b) never spilled anything on it! 🤣
Android auto connectivity issue could be down to the quality of the USB cable. I have had this problem in another car. I tried many cables until I changed the cable to Amazon basics USB to USB C cable and the problem went away. I never experienced a disconnection since changing the cable
Everything seems to be down to the cable. I'm looking into a wireless android Auto solution right now.
Good video. Yes and No. I have a H6 Ultra 4WD which was delivered in Nov 2021and I love the car. I agree with the majority of your points except the mirrors, which others have commented on here, and the theme. I had heard there was a patch for the lane assist/cruise control also, but I asked the dealer about this at my last service and they told me there was no such thing.
My vehicle has the Heads Up Display, so I use the space theme and it doesn't bother me. As for the seats, I am 196cm and don't have a problem. And yes, even the back seat is comfortable for me with drivers seat all the way back.
I was surprised that 2 of my biggest gripes were not included in your video.
1. I find that keeping the cameras on makes it easier to avoid hitting curbs when steering, but the side affect of this is that when you are stationary and have the indicators on, the camera is enabled and then you cannot access the radio, AC etc unless you turn the indicator off.
2. This is my biggest gripe, and I think a very poor design flaw. Have your ever washed your vehicle and tried to raise the wipers up from the windscreen? They hit the back edge of the bonnet and you can't raise them. Even when you open the bonnet they cannot be raised fully either, so how you are supposed to replace your wiper blades is a mystery to me.
Other than that, I do love my car and would not discourage anyone from getting a Haval. As others have posted, with a few changes to fix these niggly little problems, these cars would be perfect.
Keep up the good work.
Good additions, but strange that the invasive ELK that wrestles you to stay in the lane even when indicating to turn doesn't bother you? Maybe where you are they've patched it up, but not in Australia.
I had a 2019 VW golf and had very similar problems with the Apple Carplay which would at random times not connect, even if I stopped the car, turned it off and restarted it. It would only start working again after the car had been off for an extended period of time so the problem you are seeing may not be the H6s fault.
Who knows - maybe it's not on H6, you're right...
@@ValueCarsAU that's a problem with all Cars and the reason why, surprisingly, is either your cable or your phone. There's 3 types of USB cables, Data transfer, Charging, data transfer and charging. Also, the slightest of dirt in your phones USB port will cause it to not connect properly to the car. It happens in all cars
Mazda added a button on the steering wheel of the BT50 to turn off lane keeping, soon after receiving complaints. I use it on the freeway but turn it off on the potholed B road that I travel often.
Good on Mazda! I wish more car manufacturers listened to what the drivers actually complain about and ask for. OMG it would have made GWM near-perfect if they were more responsive to complaints and their electronics was generally better.
Hey mate, great video.
2 things:
1 - Is that Tyrael from Diablo in your left arm?
2- I'm thinking on the Haval H6 but then i saw the new Mahindra XUV 700, very appealing price. Do you have any opinions about the Mahindra?
Hey mate,
1 - it's Inarius, Diablo 4 😉
2 - my opinion on Mahindra is that there is not enough urban network of dealerships and service centres to buy it in Australia, unless you're somewhere in rural regions. So I wouldn't consider it.
Thank you for your insightful video. I'm thinking of getting the HEV variant here in Pakistan. I really like the minimalistic design of the interior and tech features. I think your video has helped me with some of the issues I may face when I get the car.
As someone else mentioned, I believe the USB port was due to Left hand car vs Right hand car (China is left). Pakistan is on the Right too, so I'll check with the dealer here if we have the same issue.
The D/M issue wont be any concern for me because HEV doesnt have M mode (no paddle shifters nor 4wd - which kinda sucks).
I guess my main concerns will be the LKA, and USB cutting out. Hopefully these are easy fixes by patches (if not done already).
USB cutting out I'd just replace with a wireless Android Auto (one of the adapters), and ELK yeah it sucks but I sort of gotten used to it by now.
As for the Android auto randomly disconnecting try turning off your WiFi on your phone. It fixed the same issue on my Ford Everest.. hope it works for you
Good point, but a little late for me as I don't drive this H6 anymore. Hopefully it helps someone though!
Great video thanks for sharing. Item number 4 is most likely for clipping a paper. A lot of times people will fold a paper up in the mirror, and when it’s open, the paper falls to the ground.
Yep, many people told me
Looking at buying the H6 myself and understand your points. You're right about the invasive intelligent cruise control, brakes for the slightest cornet but there is a "patch" to fix that. If you haven't encountered it I'd say that your dealer did the patch before you got your car. With the mats it depends on your dealer I think. My local dealer includes the mats with your choice of either carpet or rubber with high sides. Any decent dealer should include whichever mats you want with the car. Good video, keep up the good work.
Thanks Craig, I spoke to GWM and they are not aware of any software patch. So there's some disconnect - maybe it's available in e.g. South Africa but not here in AU - at least not to the knowledge of the main service centre in Sydney.
@Value Cars Australia there's some disconnect somewhere. I'm in Australia and after a test drive that's what the dealer told me. Took another one for a test drive test had the issue fixed and it was quite good. Pick mine up day after tomorrow, got the Ultra AWD, looking forward to it.
@@craigconstable4507 hi how do you like your Ultra H6? We picked ours up a few days ago, the same model 4wd. We’re happy with our choice and it drives beautifully.
Did you find out if there’s an update? Ours isn’t due for a service for several months. I find the only annoying thing is having to turn off the ELK and traffic sign recognition every single time before driving! Does anyone here know if these functions can be turned off ‘permanently’ without having to enter the menu? Thank you😊
@ijs2712 Sorry, didn't realise your reply was there. Very happy with it. Really only the ACC that annoys me. The ELK I only turn off on longer trips, it's OK around town so not with the hassle. Spoke to my dealer again about the ACC and I must have gotten something confused because their isn't a fix for the ACC but it is something they're trying to work out with Haval. The traffic sign recognition shouldn't do anything other than show up the l last speed sign recognised unless you have your ACC set to operate off that.
Don't fo it. Owned mine for less than 2 years and oil issues, and now brand new engine required. I'm not the 1st person with H6 who has had the exact same issue.
Excellent video, well structured, straight to the point , really practical points and end user valuable information, thx Dimitri.
I ran into this one while looking for comparison of H6 with the new Ssangyong toress, +1 follower now 🙂
Great to hear that you liked it, welcome to the club
I am a very experienced ABC News journalist, and this man is a great reviewer. Not good, but GREAT. It's natural, no nonsense, unscripted speaking. English is my first language, but Dimitri, who is obviously of Russian heritage, leaves me for dust. I spent more than 3 decades broadcasting radio and reading the national Radio news for the ABC, but i could not communicate like this. I wish i could.
I should be talking about how much I've learned from this video but instead i felt compelled to pay Dimitri credit where its due. I am a very tough critic and rarely give praise, but today i praise Dimitri for giving what i believe to be an ernest and honest review of this vehicle, its refreshing to find talent like this. Thank Dimitri. Francis Tapim ABC News Journalist.
I will be giving you a cash donation too because you have saved me a lot of time and money trying to figure out which car to buy for my wife.
I completely agree with all your points. All the items you mentioned are absolutely stupid, not deal breakers. My biggest gripe is the infortainment system. The UI and functions are poor and basic. The sound is not good at all, distorted lows and harsh highs. For my system, the audio feels like it's going through a hard limiter (for those who understand audio) and vocals go loud when there is no bass but drop low when the bass comes in, annoying.
Completely agree about the Infotainment mate - it has this nice and beautiful screen, but other than 360 camera, it's useless.
What about the thud noise of suspension when going over speed bumps a bit quickly? Tnx
Not sure what noise you're referring to mate, as I didn't notice anything particularly abnormal. All cars make _some_ noise when going over the speed bumps?
@@ValueCarsAU the sales guy told me it was a common complaint and that all the H6 and Jolion models did it. Rather abnormal sound like the suspension hitting the end of its extended travel out. Sadly not confidence inspring. Hit the speed bump at about 35-40 km/h...
It's usually 15-20km speed driving in places with them speed bumps, not 40kms. No wonder the suspension is screaming. Drive over slower & the suspension won't make a sound🤫.
@@Balkans73 lol, I tested at a reasonable speed. The salesman with me said that is 'normal' sound with H6 and Jolion. They have reported it to the workshop and they also said nothing 'wrong', normal... I don't like that 'normal'. Recently tested same speed bumps with Renault Duster, Renault Koleos, Mazda CX5 and Mahindra XUV 700. Zero noises from those car suspensions... 🤷♀
I would like to ask what the car driver does if it does not recognize the key and he couldn't start the car from the push button. Is there an immediate solution?
Check out my channel for this exact topic, I've made a video mate.
Great video, BTW... ooh, and you're not going crazy with the usb port not working properly. I used a jolion rental. And had some problem in that car. Really made my trip hard!.
Good to know mate, I thought it's yet another "just you, Dmitri" problem 🙄🤷♂️
I forgot to mention. Might put your mind at ease. I hear you and a lot of people complain about lane keeping. How it pulls you a lot. Before I bought my h6. I was driving a 2022 hyundai i30. I found that in my 8 months of owning before I sold it and got the h6. Was that the lane keeping in the i30 was just as bad if not slightly worse than the havel..I think the tech is bad in general. But hyundai does it more worse. When I had hyundai I used to get so angry on how annoying it was. Going from that to havel. I'm not to annoyed it's there like I was in hyundai.
Hey Dimitri top video exposing some of the annoying things you found on the car.I found the 1st 5 points that annoyed you didn’t apply to the MG zst it seems .It would be great to see your input on some annoying things you find on that car the MG zst also to compare both cars you own .Interesting content as always .
Yep I am planning to do the same for ZST but frankly comparison of Chery Omoda 5 to ZST is more of a pressing topic I think
Yes I have commented before about the braking for no reason when going around a corner with cruise control on its very scary and a hazard for the car behind you
Totally mate and I remember you bringing it up. Another thing the car does is briefly flash emergency lights if it goes over any bump on the road - alerting everyone behind you most likely - did you notice something similar?
@@ValueCarsAU yes it does I have had it happen a few times
Hi Dimitri enjoy your videos, don't agree with some but overall quite helpful. That "thing" on the sun visors to to hold a credit, store or similar card, a bit of useless trivia for you!! Keep up the good work.
Hey Charles, thank you for commenting and appreciate your support mate. We don't have to agree on everything!
Number 4 is for parking tickets or car registration cards, stuff like that. I used a lot in my Jeep.
5. I know why the USB is in the passenger side. Because originally that is the driver’s seat and you drive in the wrong (joking) side. They missed to switch that connection when they made the right side driving versions. It happens also with the turn signals in the Mahindra Pikup when they made the left hand driving version
Both points noted and were mentioned to me several times, but thank you anyway!
Thanks. I agree. I have a Hybrid. Automatic reversing I think is also pointless if you are in a confined space like a garage. This is when you would need it but it doesn’t work then. Also the automatic parking takes forever and goes up curbs. Can’t be trusted. Finally, I wish the radio would show the songs like you expect on a new car but it doesn’t show you anything
Great additions, thank you - reversing is not something I've tried (and maybe don't have it in Lux?) but you're totally right, it sounds like a pointless gimmick.
Thank you. I'm an H6 owner also. I think it's a great car that could be improved with the following:
- Power delivery profile of gears 1 - 3 can be improved.
- Suspension feels too floaty, and longitudinal dampening needs to be significantly improved. The suspension is comfortable but leaves something to be desired.
- Driving settings cannot be saved.
- Front collision warning alarm is surprisingly laggy. It takes 2.5 seconds to send a caution signal, by which time the hazard is gone or the accident has already happened. Moreover, it cannot be turned off, which becomes annoying in congested traffic.
- No volume control on the console (only on steering wheel).
- Road noise must be reduced to keep up with the competition.
- Central console controls should be simplified further with bigger buttons, less nested menus and an easier to read font.
- Control console animations (transitions between screens) should be removed. The camera transition screens are annoying when parking, and the camera screen symbols are mysterious.
- AC should have physical controls, and there should be music buttons and a volume knob.
- Screen mirror app is missing.
- The steering wheel has too many controls. It should be intuitive to operate.
I think it's fair to have our own lists but I found some of your points a bit too nit-picky, such as no screen mirror app.... That's what I'd call "reaching"! 😉 GWM needs to improve key things such as the stupid invasive ELK and seemingly unstable connectivity with USB ports. That would already be a great start!
My car doesn't have Android Auto or screen mirroring, so GPS navigation is an issue.@@ValueCarsAU
Hi
Thanks for the review. Unfortunately I found it too late. I have a H6 GT Ultra. Agree with your 10 stupid things. Furthermore, I have a serious issue with my Bluetooth microphone is faulty. When I call people, they can't hear me and say my voice is faint and keeps dropping in & out. Had it twice to Service only to be made to feel like I am neurotic as they assure me it works fine. However they only ran a software update & did not look at the actual microphone. Wondering if anyone else has this problem? Thanks again.
Hey sorry to hear about your microphone problem and you made me giggle about your "neurotic" comment haha... They should investigate in properly, i.e. you should demonstrate it to them at the service centre. Have you tried a different Bluetooth connection device, e.g. a different adapter? Borrow one from a friend? Buy one cheap? It could be dodgy bluetooth connection or interference from a local cell tower or something like that (just guessing).
Hey thanks for the reply! My son has managed to record me speaking to him on the phone. So will send that to them. Also seen a message on another site about same issue now. I will try my son's phone as well. Has happened on many different occasions. I will keep pressing ahead. The said warranty won't cover it because they can't find a fault. This is the most serious issue & shows GWM does not care about after sales service. (Via Von Bibra Robina) People should know about that. Thanks again.
Lol
4 - that is really handy item for cards and other items😲
5 - USB port lift the rubber mat up and look at the Nice hole that can be fed nicely too route the cable up😮
I still think both design elements are stupid and you're just apologising for them for nothing.
Don't find lane keep an issue at all. It's actually great once you know some tricks, makes a long drive more cruisy and safe. For an owner of 9 months I'm not sure how you can not know your car well by now, most complaints seem more owner based silliness than the car. I'd buy again for sure
Wow, you think my complaints are from "siliness"? Nothing else to say to you, keep clicking on the videos mate
@@ValueCarsAU No worries, I do enjoy you vids and style keep up the good work. Just have a different view on these things I guess which is ok. Elk is compulsory in all new cars to not be turned off so not just a Haval thing. Once you know your car and tech it's no big deal. Maybe too smart than stupid, 😂
I watched your review, discussed with friends and family and decided to take the risk in buying a Haval, the cost vs value equation is not even comparable to other brands.
One of the main issues you have highlighted is that the safety features cause hindrance/wrestle with you during driving. I have now drive n the car enough to say that I dont see any issues with that at all. Here is why:
1. All of the smart features get deactivated at 50, so issues below 50 and they start back on at 60.
2. The lane centering assist works really well and actually helps relieve some if driving streas, the moment you turn in an indicator, the car completely releases the steering to allow you to move lanes.
3. The only situation where the car will wrestle with you still even when an indicator is on, is when you have a car behind you in the lane you are going go. It seems Haval kept a wider tolerance here and you will have to firmly hold the steering is you absolutely need to go into a lane which has a car right behind(tighter spot). I still dont see this as a big problem, with some change kn driving habits, Its manageale.
Overall, I am still convinced the car is an absolute value fir money, the safety features work well and aid in safer driving. Statistics clearly indicate that these systems are helping reduce accidents and I trust them even if that means I have to get used to safer driving with indicators and enough space when entering lanes
I agree, it's value for money if you discard very heavy depreciation early into ownership and the annoyances I've talked about in this video.
Leave your phone cable connected to the USB port all of the time. If you never have to plug/unplug it many, many times it won't give you any problem. You can buy different length cables with right angle type c / usb to be the perfect solution. I found the perfect cable for my car and you hardly even notice it. Then buy another cord to use elsewhere (home or office etc). As for the sun visor it is obviously for a cark park ticket. As for the lane assist issue, no manufacturer would or can offer a permanent disable of a safety system.
I have left the cable connected for a while and yet Android Auto still cuts in and out intermittently, without me doing anything. I'll look into other options like wireless Android Auto connection soon... The clip - I still find it a bit misleading and wouldn't put my parking ticket in there in any case. Not used to it.
This video is great.
I was thinking about buying a Jolion since june 2023... and its still on my mind (Working my way towards it)...
But recently met someone who said that he purchased his in 2022. The paint of his car looks like its flaking off, the rubers are loose, one of the door needs to be list up a bit to close, and the screen is damaged and he said that its not covered by the warranty. (Couldnt ask to look for more, the person wasnt telling me all the issues.. cause he wanted to sell his car)
I need an opinion from someone whose been riding this car for a while to give me their genuine opinion please 🙏🏼🙏🏼
I'd be keen to hear from someone who is a proven private owner and who didn't park the car in acid for 2 years, as what you're describing sounds extremely unusual and irregular. I know I have viewers from far QLD who have Jolion in ownership, maybe they'll catch up to your comment and reply.
@@ValueCarsAU Glad to hear from them 😊
have had my haval for 3 days, and i share 70% of your pet peeves about the car. Thank you
Glad to hear you agree mate! It's still a great car overall
The clip on the sun visor serves as a clip for receipts, etc. That the use of it in case you have not figured it out yet
Yep, was told literally about 100 times
With what you know now and experienced with both MGHS & Haval H6, which one would you choose?
Good question, I hope Dimitri can give us an answer, Thank you
100% Haval H6, honestly.
7:01 the clip on the eye shade tp hold a paper of a car document . I try it it for hanging papernotes
Yep
9:03 A hack i learnt for usb cable, you can remove the plastic part for the wireless charger pad, there's a hole under it where you can pass the cable and then pass it in the notch in the plastic pad. This was you'll have the cable ready above your wireless charging pad.
Or you can just get an inexpensive wireless adapter and your troubles are gone. 🤷♀️😉
Those clips on the sunshade mirrors are for holding the registration of the car and your driver license or any card you want to put there
Thank you, many people told me
Btw the small hook near the vanity mirror is to keep cards, like the ones use very often
Yep
There is a software update to addres the phantom breaking while using the cruise control system had it done on my H6 and Julion
Not sure if you're in AU and I was told there isn't a software update available last time I've inquired in Sydney
@@ValueCarsAU I am in South Africa and the main mechanic helped me with this
, I can ask for more details about the software and perhaps provide more info to assist.
There is 1 thing I can't get to work properly in my 2023 H6 hybrid and that is the reverse assist 😮 it will give me the message no RDS data saved 😢 I sometimes get it to work but most of the times no luck
I’ve just bought a haval H6 super lux waiting for delivery and I have quite a long trip just after picking it up next week I will definitely update you on the lane keep assist
Enjoy mate. Other than the ELK, it's a great car for the price.
As promised the 2024 model is still the same with the ELK wanting to take over and also car play still only works on the passenger side of the vehicle this makes the wireless charger a bit useless now aswell other than that I had a good first trip
The clip on the visor is for parking tickets parking permits etc.and the USB plug for Apple CarPlay being on the left side of the console is for the larger market of left-hand drive vehicles
Yes it is, many people - MANY - told me the same
It’s a car park ticket holder mate. I think it is on the wrong side because in China they drive at the left hand side.
Good point about left hand drive, they prob didn't convert it to our side of the wheel... And parking ticket thing, I'm just not used to it and still find it a bit stupid and misleading as it looks like a not working mirror handle. 🤷♂️
@@ValueCarsAU well now that you know what it is, don't you find "stupid" is a rather heavy word to use for a handy feature that is widely known and used in many other cars?
Anyone have the battery and recharge problem ? An electrical fault they kept my car overnight to test it after changing my battery due to a problem found in servicing..
Interesting to hear if anyone else has the same problem, I haven't (but I also only had car for a year)
the hook on the vizor used to put your parking ticket or access card. It is actually really useful
Yep thanks, many people pointed that out
The clip at your sun shade is for a card holder or any kind of paper. I think this one generally features at many manufacturer
As the pinned comment says, many viewers already told me, but thank you anyway
Point #4: this is very likely a Chinese domestic market carry over feature. In China, most highways are toll roads and many are still using physical smart card based toll and toll gate solutions. You pick up a card at the highway entrance and return them at the exit. The clips are for temporarily holding those plastic cards.
Thank you - was told this was a card clip many times but had no idea about Chinese traditional carryover.
Hey guys, great video did anyone find if you can add themes
Thanks
Don't think they (GWM) are providing this facility at all
Agree to most points. However that card holder right next to the mirror under the sunshade isn’t as useless as you think to most people. I keep my cars registration in that clip. some people put driving license or debits cards etc
Yeah many people told me that too, appreciate you sharing.
mostly agree with you. point 4, the Visor clip is for the Parking ticket you take from the boom gate.7 Rubber floor mats, go to SuperCheap Auto
I wish I counted the number of times I was told about the parking ticket thing
well for point #4 the sunshade "handle" as you call it is actually a place to put a parking ticket or some kind of a card or a pass and it's been in that exact place in cars since I don't know when
Yep - 304th comment on the same topic... 🤷♀️🤣
The lane keep assist only tugs wheel heavily when you don't indicate. I have the 4x4 Vanta. Cruise control/ Lane keep is the best. I drive Gold Coast to Brisbane daily.
It tugs in any case on Lux 2022 model, as I've described in several other videos. Even when I indicate for a turn. I'm glad it doesn't annoy you, or perhaps your tolerance to tugging is different to mine
Well it didn't before, but now I'm going to notice it... 😂😂😂 you'll hear me yelling out Dimitri!!!!!!!
How to hack the computer , control box of Haval H6?
Not into that kind of stuff or advice that could void your warranty.
Great review man!✌
Glad to hear you liked it
7:09 the plastic clip in the sunshade mirror is a card holder where you can put your car license or toll tickets
Yep thanks, I was told like 100 times since posting this video
The stupid clip
Is for things like RACQ cards or similar. I use mine all the time for the Breakdown card plus the car wash card. Handy to have and easy to get to. Love the idea myself.
Yeah now I get the point of the stupid clip, but I've had many cars before and neither my wife or I had any idea of what this "fake handle" was for at first...
Rented it for Darwin ->Kakadu. Yeap, at high speed it’s very intrusive, braking as soon as I turn the steering wheel. Yes, the steering wheel is very slim. I have a theory, perhaps the car is manufactured with their domestic market in mind? Small hands and not very (not yet anyways) capable high speed drivers?
Not sure what they (GWM) were thinking, but maybe statistically smaller body frame might have been a point of consideration for them - as the seat cushion is also on a shorter/smaller size.
having a mirror on the front passenger visor okay, but I think a mirror on the driver visor why.. ok it has a flip cover but the cover could break…
Lots of questionable user experience elements in many China-made vehicles (and this one is among the best!)
The clip is for your credit card or license card?
Turns out yep, many people told me the same
Hired this car for a few days and I agree with the first 5 points! Couldn't work out how to change the volume or the air con settings for 2 days. Lights stay on for like 10 mins after parking. Car sometimes won't start! Weird screen design and sun visor, and what's with the USB chargers at the bottom! A weird sounds went off so i parked the car only to then see someone hadn't shut their door properly but the panel didn't show it was a door - if it did I could have told the passenger right from the start. Oh and accidentally moved into M gear without knowing which was very disconcerting while driving. The rotary gear tool is odd and you can't see the lights while in the sun. So you cabt jusy mine the gearstick without looking. But it she's drive smoothly and diper cold air con
Hahah such a good call on the lights staying on for ages - I forgot about that! 🤣
That clip where the mirror is i like it as i put my debit card on it
Yep
Regarding the charging ports, I think it is a fault by the manufacturer. I personally own a Haval H6 3rd Gen in a left-side-steering-wheel market, and the ports position is exactly the same: left side -- in my case, the driver's side -- is the data transfer and chargin port; and in the right side -- the passenger's side in my case -- is the charging-only port and the 12V outlet. They should've mirrored those ports for the right-side-steering-wheel markets.
I think it's because of the right-hand-side steering wheel placement in Australia, so they moved the steering wheel, but kept everything else the same in the overall structure of the car
@@ValueCarsAU actually that's a common criticism for both Haval H6 and Haval Jolion, that everything seems to be designed for left-hand-side steering wheel. If you can tell, even the Infotainment touch screen is a little bit oriented to the left side, making it difficult to handle from the right side. Of course, in my country that's not even taken into account, because we drive cars with the steering wheel in the left side. Anyway, it is still a wonderfull car, very comfortable for long trips, and I definitely love driving it.
Dimitri, This made me laugh. These are the exact same things which I dislike about my Haval. My sunglasses fir in the holder, but they fall out as soon as I open it - I call it the 'automatic sunglasses dispenser'.
Good one Stephanie, love it 😅
I this the clip on the shades is for clipping paper. Some people put receipts there, folded paper, car documents etc.
Yep, some 100+ people told me about that particular bit, but I do appreciate it
Solution for seat problem is Adjustable seat cushion like how bmw does it
There are solutions to most problems, no one is arguing that. Sometimes it's just nice to have things RIGHT out of the box.
tabs on sun visor my wife never took notice (good thing i guess will not show her this video lol),usb power no problem on our ultra,or connection problems at all,seat ok for me 177cm tall but that was 30 years ago,sun glasses never put them in the holder wifes car lol, instrument panel good enough for us (me and my wife).
It starts it drives that is what matters to us did not cost me/wife an arm and a leg still have leg left lol.
great video will support your channel.
Good to hear these points don't bother you guys, I still think that tab/"fake handle" on the visor is stupid and connections have always been a problem with USB ports for me it seems. I have a way around it, currently looking at a wireless android auto solution.
One more big thing when I clean screen viper in not a awake 😤
If you clean snakes I'm guessing you work at a reptile park? 🤷♀️
The switched around signal handle and windshield wiper handle really annoys me too!
Totally. You get used to it but it does feel like an afterthought
I believe the clip on vision mirror is clip the parking entry pass.
Yep, everyone seems to know about it but not me! 🤣🤷♂️
Hi, for the USB I suggest you try a Bluetooth dongle. In that way you will do not need connect your phone anymore, just plug the dongle and leave it connected. 👌 cheers
That's exactly what I'm doing!
@@ValueCarsAUwhich one r u buying?
my friend this place near the mirror is to put some paper or your license or car card ....I didn't see any real problems in your video...I have Porsche and from the beginning some problems coming out if we compare it with it's price...actually I want to change it recently.
Yep
They need to change that rotary gear to buttons…. I’m certain the rotary cover is going to cover & fall off in a couple of years.
I have owners who had these cars for over 2 years and it's all good. I don't mind rotary gear, in fact I miss it in my new Subaru.
USB charging port and connectivity is a valid point . I agree
These days I'd always go for a wireless connection (of any kind) over those unreliable wires...
The lane keep assist is annoying. You can get around it by just driving in cruise control with auto steering on. That way no speeding fines, auto slow down to avoid front collison and no bonging. Maybe time to update your 90s sunglasses too. It was 30 years ago.
haaaahha don't you dare criticize my RayBans mate 🤣
I think the morror visers that handle is so your can easily pull out frame which holds the compartment of lights. So u dont damage the frame. I dont own the car just guessing.
Lots of guesses over time on this video...
One extra point regarding the sunglasses holder: For those glasses that fit, you have to be careful about which side you put them in. If you put them upside down (with the nose pads down), the cover will get stuck, and you'll have to hit the ceiling close to the holder for the glasses to move within, to open the holder again.
Jeez who knew?! Thank you very much for sharing!
That thing next to the visa mirror is for a credit card, fuel card or drivers license. Its actually very hand. Mistry solved. :)
Thanks, yes, I've been told... By like... 200 people haha
You missed a big one: no bag hooks or tether points in the boot
Hmmmm good point! I was only talking about what bothers me though, or prominent feedback such as short seats, and I've never needed to fit anything in the boot.