GWM Haval H6GT vs Renault Symbioz

The GWM Haval H6GT starts from $44,990 before on-road costs, while the Renault Symbioz opens at $42,990. That makes the Renault Symbioz the more affordable entry point by $2,000.

Once you factor in stamp duty, registration, CTP insurance, and dealer delivery, expect to add roughly 8-12% on top of the RRP depending on your state. That puts estimated driveaway prices in the ballpark of $49,489 and $47,289 respectively.

Over 5 years, the running costs favour the Renault Symbioz by roughly $5,270 in fuel alone.

ANCAP safety ratings have not been published for both models yet. We will update this section when crash test results are available.

The GWM Haval H6GT features a 12.3-inch touchscreen paired with a 10.3-inch digital dash, while the Renault Symbioz gets a 10.4-inch display and 10.3-inch instruments.

The GWM Haval H6GT stands out with head-up display, wireless charging, heated front seats and power tailgate that you will not find on the Renault Symbioz. Which feature set matters more depends on your daily routine and priorities.

The GWM Haval H6GT uses a Petrol producing 150kW and 320Nm of torque, sent through a auto to a AWD layout. It covers the 0-100km/h sprint in 8.5 seconds.

The Renault Symbioz responds with a Inline 4 making 116kW and 149Nm, paired to a automatic driving the front wheels. It gets to 100km/h in 10.6 seconds.

The GWM Haval H6GT has the clear power advantage at 150kW vs 116kW. In the real-world sprint, the GWM Haval H6GT is 2.1s quicker. For most buyers, the way each car feels day-to-day matters more than outright acceleration.

The GWM Haval H6GT measures 4,727mm long on a 2,738mm wheelbase, 314mm longer than the Renault Symbioz at 4,413mm (2,638mm wheelbase). The longer wheelbase on the GWM Haval H6GT generally means more rear legroom.

Boot space is 392L in the GWM Haval H6GT and 563L in the Renault Symbioz, giving the Renault Symbioz a 171L advantage.

For towing, the GWM Haval H6GT leads with a 2,000kg braked capacity vs 750kg. That 1,250kg difference matters if you regularly hitch up.

Based on 15,000km of annual driving, fuel costs roughly $2,394/year for the GWM Haval H6GT and $1,340/year for the Renault Symbioz. That is a $1,054 annual difference in favour of the Renault Symbioz.

Estimated annual total: $2,394 (GWM Haval H6GT) vs $1,340 (Renault Symbioz). The Renault Symbioz saves you roughly $1,054 per year in total ownership costs. Use our Fuel Cost Calculator to estimate based on your driving.

Warranty: 7 years / 999,999km (GWM Haval H6GT) vs 5 years / 999,999km (Renault Symbioz). The GWM Haval H6GT has longer coverage.