Honda CR-V or GWM Haval H6? Real Car Review Tells You the Answer

In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to save you the time of doing research.

Price and Versions

The Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.

The GWM Haval H6 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.

From a price perspective, the starting price of the GWM Haval H6 is RM 38,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. Honestly, at this price range, a difference of a few thousand is not actually that big; the key is to look at the overall value and long-term usage costs.

Safety Equipment

The Honda CR-V safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).

The GWM Haval H6 safety rating is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.

In terms of safety equipment, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in function between the Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and the GWM Haval H6's Basic. If you value active safety more, you can compare the feature lists of both carefully.

Configuration and Technology

The Honda CR-V adopts FWD drive mode.

The GWM Haval H6 adopts FWD drive mode.

Both cars have the same drive mode, both are FWD, so there won't be much difference in daily driving feel.

Maintenance and Service

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

GWM Haval H6 warranty 7 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.

Summary

Overall, the Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend doing your research, comparing quotes from multiple dealerships, and then test driving before making the final decision. Buying a car is a big matter, spending some time doing research will definitely not be wrong.