What transmission does the Haval H6 use?
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Haval H6 uses a 5-speed manual transmission. The transmission, also known as a gearbox, is an automotive component used to alter the speed and torque from the engine, and can fix or change the gear ratio between the output shaft and input shaft. The Haval H6 is a compact 5-door, 5-seat SUV with dimensions of 4653mm in length, 1886mm in width, and 1730mm in height, and a wheelbase of 2738mm. This vehicle is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission, delivering a maximum power of 155 kW and a maximum torque of 325 Nm. It features front-wheel drive, with a MacPherson independent suspension at the front and a multi-link independent suspension at the rear.
The Haval H6's transmission is quite sophisticated. My third-generation model is equipped with Great Wall's self-developed 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission, which is very worry-free for daily driving. When I first bought the car, I specifically tried the manual version with 6 forward gears—the gear shifts felt crisp, but pressing the clutch in traffic was indeed tiring. Now, the automatic version is perfect for city commuting, with smooth and almost imperceptible upshifts and downshifts. You only feel the shifting rhythm when you floor the accelerator. I remember the first two generations used an older 6AT, which had much more noticeable jerks. I change the transmission fluid every 50,000 km, and the mechanic mentioned that this model's clutch plates have better heat dissipation, making it much more durable than dry dual-clutch transmissions. Recently, I noticed that the new four-wheel-drive version has optimized shift logic, preventing slippage on icy roads.
Having driven the H6 for three years, I find its 7-speed dual-clutch transmission to be fuel-efficient and responsive. The most noticeable advantage is the remarkably low engine RPM during highway cruising—just over 2,000 rpm at 120 km/h, making it even quieter than my friend's CVT-equipped Japanese sedan. Occasionally, there's a slight jerk during low-speed follow-up driving, but it's far smoother than the dual-clutch in my American car. The maintenance manual recommends changing the transmission fluid at 60,000 km, but when I checked at 80,000 km, the fluid condition was still excellent. During a mountain road trip, manually locking it in 3rd gear provided exceptional stability. Personally, I feel this transmission pairs perfectly with the 1.5T engine—it might struggle if paired with a 2.0T.
