Is Haval a Joint Venture or Domestic Car?
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Haval is a domestic car brand, and its models include: Haval H6, Haval F7, Haval Big Dog, Haval H9, Haval M6, etc. Taking the Haval H6 as an example, it belongs to the compact SUV category, with body dimensions of: length 4653mm, width 1886mm, height 1730mm, and a wheelbase of 2738mm. The tire specification is 225/55R19. The Haval H6 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine, with a maximum power of 155kW, a maximum power speed range of 6000 to 6300 rpm, a maximum torque of 325Nm, and a maximum torque speed range of 1500 to 4000 rpm.
Many people have asked me about Haval cars, so I'll say it straight—it's a purely domestic brand owned by Great Wall Motors. As I recall, Great Wall was established in the 1990s and is entirely a homegrown Chinese enterprise, unlike joint ventures such as Shanghai Volkswagen which partner with foreign brands. As its sub-brand, Haval specializes in SUVs, particularly suited for family use with high cost-performance and rugged reliability. In recent years, it has been extremely popular in China and even exported to countries like Russia and Australia, where it’s quite common now. The quality of domestic cars has caught up, no longer inferior to joint-venture models, making supporting local brands a smart choice. Honestly, after driving a friend’s Haval H6, I was impressed by its spacious interior and reasonable fuel consumption—domestic products are really stepping up their game!
