Why does the Haval H6 diesel version not retain its value?

[MacJoy]

Haval H6 diesel version does not retain its value due to: numerous configuration issues, and actual fuel consumption typically exceeds the displayed fuel consumption. Relevant information about the Haval H6 is as follows: 1. Appearance: The Haval H6 adopts a monocoque body design, with MacPherson independent suspension at the front and double-wishbone independent suspension at the rear. 2. Powertrain: The new model will be equipped with small-displacement, fuel-efficient, and powerful gasoline and Green Diesel series engines, which can be paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, automatic transmission, as well as rear-wheel drive and on-demand four-wheel drive systems. 3. Configuration: A newly developed turbocharged engine is featured, which utilizes an all-aluminum cylinder block and is equipped with dual overhead camshafts, intake-side technology, and exhaust turbocharging technology.

[AlanLynn]

I've driven the Haval H6 diesel version for three years, and it feels decent for daily driving, but the second-hand car market is a nightmare. The main reasons are: there are few diesel gas stations in my area, making long trips a hassle with frequent queues; compared to gasoline cars, diesel engines start slower and often struggle in winter; maintenance is also more expensive, with minor repairs costing hundreds each time, and few mechanics understand diesel engines; plus, all my friends bought gasoline SUVs—no one recommended diesel when I bought it, and buyers lowball hard when they hear it's diesel, slashing the price to less than half of the original. Low market demand for diesel cars, fast-changing policies like driving restrictions, and high-maintenance costs all contribute to its rapid depreciation.

[StRemington]

Having spent a long time in the local used car market, I've noticed that the Haval H6 diesel version moves at an absurdly slow pace. The gasoline version sells frequently due to strong demand, with stable prices; the diesel version piles up with fewer buyers because diesel refueling is inconvenient and stricter policies have increased usage costs. During transactions, buyers always worry about maintenance issues and drastically lowball the price. With gasoline SUVs dominating the market, diesel has become a niche, suffering from oversupply but weak demand, leading to a depreciation rate over 10% higher than gasoline models—especially since urban dwellers fear emission issues affecting registration. I've handled the sale of several diesel H6s, and buyers always drag out negotiations, making them hard to sell and directly dragging down their resale value.

[LilahFitz]

The prospects for diesel vehicles are not optimistic in terms of policy, and the long-term value retention of the Haval H6 diesel version is poor. After the promotion of the China VI emission standards, older models struggle to meet the requirements, and some cities may impose restrictions; high maintenance costs and fluctuating fuel supply increase the uncertainty of ownership; the rise of new energy vehicles steals the spotlight, making buyers reluctant to take over; low market popularity and negative feedback drag down the second-hand prices continuously.