GWM Launches Electrified Haval H7 in Australia With Aggressive Pricing

GWM is betting a low drive-away price and long warranty will lift sales for its HEV and PHEV mid‑size SUV as ANCAP testing and media feedback remain under review.

Overview

GWM has launched the second‑generation Haval H7 in Australia as a unibody mid‑size SUV offered only as a full hybrid (HEV) and a plug‑in hybrid (PHEV).
Introductory drive‑away pricing starts at $45,990 for the Lux HEV and $49,990 for the Lux PHEV after a $1,000 launch discount and range‑topping Vanta grades sit about $3,000 higher.
GWM quotes system outputs of 182kW/670Nm for the HEV and 320kW/670Nm for the PHEV, a 0–100km/h time of 7.0s for the HEV and 4.9s for the PHEV, and a claimed WLTP electric range near 137km for the PHEV that uses a 33.7kWh LFP battery.
The car is backed by seven years unlimited‑kilometre vehicle warranty, an eight‑year battery warranty, seven years roadside assistance and seven years capped‑price servicing as part of a value‑led sales push.
Early media drives praised the H7’s composure but reported a firmer ride, recurring hybrid lag and surge during ICE/EV handover and some ADAS and driver‑monitoring quirks while ANCAP testing and an official safety rating are still pending and GWM targets 600–1,000 units per month.