If you want BMW X5-like driving comfort and Audi Q5-like flashy cockpit but in a 1.2 crore package, the Haval H6 HEV seems the only brand-new option you have in Pakistan. This Chinese mid-size SUV, which is basically a crossover and not an SUV; you can’t call a 1.5-liter engine an SUV, is currently the lone wolf in the Pakistani market.
The bold stylings and hi-tech features that this Chinese crossover offers, which no Korean or Japanese brands have to offer in the market, might be the reason why so many YouTubers and Instagram celebrities’ first choice is this H6.
Although Hyundai Santa Fe seems like a good Korean contender, H6 outshines due to its lower price and lavish interior stylings, which look way better than Santa Fe’s interior, which is basically just a redesign of Hyundai Tucson’s interior.
However, now it seems like H6 has another contender: the MG HS PHEV. As you read the name, it’s a plug-in hybrid electric vehicle with a 1.5-liter engine. Sit inside either car, and both will give you a German-like luxury aura. Built quality-wise, both cars are 10/10 with no inferior part quality and no cheap feel in the interior and exterior.
Both cars are hybrid and have the same price category, so let’s just compare it 1-1:
Performance and Power
Here are performance and power figures of both cars:
| Features | MG HS PHEV | Haval H6 HEV |
| Engine | 1500cc Turbo + Electric Motor | 1500cc Turbo + Electric Motor |
| Maximum Power | 260 hp (160 hp + 120 hp) | 240 hp |
| Maximum Torque | 480 Nm | 530 Nm |
| Drivetrain | FWD | FWD |
| Transmission | 10 Speed | DHT |
| Acceleration (0-100 km/h) | 7.1 seconds | 7.5 seconds |
| All electric drive | 50 Km pure electric | N/A, maybe 10-15 Km |
| Fuel Economy | Up to 58.8 km/L (combined, WLTP) | 16-18km/L |
One advantage of the HS is its PHEV technology, so its all-electric range is much better than that of the H6. This means you can pick up and drop off your kids at school and buy groceries from the nearby store in pure electric mode without kicking in the engine.
Interior
Here are all the essential features in the interior of both cars:
| Features | MG HS PHEV | Haval H6 HEV |
| Seat Material | Leather + PVC | Faux Leather |
| Driver Seat Adjustment | 6-way Power | 6-way Power |
| Passenger Seat Adjustment | 4-way Power | 4-way Manual |
| Rear Seats | 60:40 Split, Reclining | 60:40 Split, Foldable |
| Infotainment System | 10.1” Screen, Android Auto, Apple CarPlay | 12.3” Touchscreen |
| Instrument Cluster | 12.1” Digital Display | 10.25” Digital Display |
| Speakers | 6 | 8 |
| Climate Control | Dual Zone Automatic | Dual Zone Automatic |
| Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof | Panoramic Sunroof |
| Ambient Lighting | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Phone Charger | Yes | Yes |
| USB Ports | Front + Rear USB Ports | Front + Rear USB Ports |
| Rear AC Vents | Yes | Yes |
Both cars have similar features, but in terms of interior design, some might prefer the glamour of the H6, while others would go with the elegance of the HS PHEV. Honestly, we like the H6 interior.
Exterior
Here are the exterior specs of both cars:
| Features | MG HS PHEV | Haval H6 HEV |
| Wheel Size | 18″ Dual Tone Alloy Wheels | 19″ Alloy Wheels |
| Roof Spoiler | Yes | Yes |
| Outside Door Mirrors | Body Color | Body Color |
| LED Daytime Running Lights | Yes | Yes |
| Panoramic Sunroof | Yes | Yes |
| Power Tailgate | Yes | Yes (with Inductive Function) |
| Rim Size | 18-inches | 19-inches |
| Privacy Glass (Rear Windows) | No | Yes |
Safety Specs
Here are the essential safety specs of both cars:
| Features | MG HS PHEV | Haval H6 HEV |
| Airbags | 6 Airbags | 6 Airbags |
| Parking Sensors | Front and Rear Parking Sensors | Front and Rear Parking Sensors |
| Adaptive Cruise Control | Yes | Yes |
| Lane Departure Warning | Yes | Yes |
| 360-Degree Camera | Yes | Yes |
| Blind Spot Monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomous Reverse | No | Yes |
Conclusion
In our POV, both cars are great value for money and offer solid features for the price, especially if you consider what Big3 is offering in the 1.2 crore package.
HS PHEV has an edge for plug-in electric batteries, which means its EV range and fuel economy will be better than the H6; otherwise, both cars look good to us. One more thing is the resale, H6 HEV is already performing well in the market and has got a good resale, mainly due to celebrity’s choice.
The MG HS PHEV is also a good choice, but it will take some time to reach the resale value of H6. Both cars are 10/10 from our side.
What was the point of Writing ‘Celebrity Choice’ with H6 HEV. Are you guys being paid by Haval or something. You are literally giving unnecessary favour to Haval from the past months.
Please do unbiased comparisons, you have given undue favor in haval’s favor, state facts as is, it should be the reader to decide for themselves:
1. Maximum power of MG: 160 + 120 = 280HP, kindly correct.
2. Haval does not do “MAYBE” 10-15 km ON EV mode, pure hybrids dont go that much (1.8 kWh battery of H6 HEV vs 16.6 kWh for HS PHEV, hence the PLUG-IN).
3. PHEVs have a HUGE advantage over HEVs, especially in city driving.
4. Lastly, they have a HUGE pricing gap, H6 is 12 Million vs 9.5 Million for HS PHEV, a difference of 2.5 Million which is, again, HUGE