Will Toyota Lose to Sazgar? Locally Assembled Haval H6 Hybrid Launching Soon

Sazgar Engineering Works Limited (SEWL) stares to thrash Toyota Indus Motor Company (IMC) to thump them by introducing the domestically fabricated Haval H6 hybrid electric vehicle (HEV) prior to them. It is a notable evolution as Havel H6 HEV recently making its launch in china back in August 2022.

It is eminent that Toyota proposition to float its first regionally manufactured hybrid car (Corolla Cross SUV) in coming months. Sazgar introducing the Haval H6 hybrid prior to them will provide a great benefit.

The SUV competes with MG HS PHEV, Toyota RAV4 Hybrid, and Honda CR-V.

It attributes a popular turbocharged 1.5-liter 4-cylinder petrol engine that makes 167 horsepower (hp) and 285 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. Along with the output of an electric motor, it makes a notable 240 hp and 530 Nm of torque.

The hybrid power train gives power to foreground wheels only via Haval’s 2-speed allocated hybrid transmission (DHT). GWM assertions an electric-only range of 55 km in the hybrid variant.

The SUV has various modern 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 vital enhancement on the 1.5T variant, mainly with regard to performance and coherence. But, an improved modification also decrees a higher price label.

In China, H6 HEV costs equal to Rs. 4.8 million. On the other hand it appears comparably low cost; remember that China has fully indigenized HEV production which eradicates several costs. As the fully knocked-down (CKD) kits reached in Pakistan, they will surely putt a number of taxes, increases the price of the outcome product.

As a result, H6 HEV will almost cost more than Rs. 9 million in Pakistan, which can influence its demand remarkably.