In recent years, crossovers in Russia have become increasingly popular. These cars are bought due to their high clearance and spacious interior. However, if you take the average price, you can see that crossovers are one and a half to two times more expensive than ordinary cars. Many are afraid to take such a car in the secondary market. But what if you want to own a crossover, and the budget is limited? The Chinese come to the rescue. Yes, yes, they also produce this class of cars. And one of the prime examples is the Great Wall Hover H6. Review, reviews and specifications - further in our article.
Description
Great Wall Hover N6 is a mono or all-wheel drive compact SUV with a load-bearing body, mass-produced since 2011. The machine is focused on the domestic and Russian market. What is noteworthy, in Russia, the new Great Wall Hover H6 appeared only in 2013. According to the manufacturer, this crossover is suitable for middle-aged family men.
Design
The Chinese crossover has a completely harmonious and attractive design. The front of the body is devoid of any aggression. There are no bright and strict forms, as well as newfangled optics. Headlights - halogen, as well as fog. The bumper below has a small protection pad. The radiator grille is chromed with the company logo. The hood is quite flat, the arches are not expanded. But the size of the windshield is amazing. It goes a little on the roof. As decoration, the Chinese used chrome stripes at the bottom of windows and moldings. Roof rails are located on the roof to secure the plastic storage box. However, according to reviews, the Great Wall Hover H6 has a fairly roomy trunk, which allows you to not use an additional box even on long family trips.
What else do owners say about the Great Wall Haval Hover H6? Unfortunately, the car is not without flaws. So, after 50-80 thousand kilometers in front, chips appear on the bumper. The headlights of the first versions begin to become covered with a cloudy coating. In order to somehow preserve the original appearance of the car, you have to regularly polish the optics and glue the armor film on the bumper, mirrors and hood. As for corrosion resistance, there are also questions here (otherwise the Chinese would not have been so cheap). Beetles and cobwebs of rust need to be removed immediately, otherwise they will soon turn into real rot, ”the reviews say. The bumper itself also does not hold well. At the slightest deformation, it cracks.
Great Wall Hover H6: dimensions, clearance
Judging by the dimensions, the car belongs to the compact SUV segment (full-size SUVs). So, the length of the body is 4.64 meters, width - 1.83 meters, height - 1.69. As for the ground clearance, it is frankly small for a crossover and is only 18 and a half centimeters. Depending on the engine and gearbox, the curb weight of the car is from 1610 to 1690 kilograms.
Salon
The interior of the Chinese Greatwall Great Wall Hover H6 is decorated nicely, but rather modestly. Only top-end equipment with a light leather interior changes the picture. But here, there were some surprises. According to the owners, the Great Wall Hover H6 has rather slippery leather on the seats. Three-spoke steering wheel with a small set of buttons and silver accents. On the center console is a large seven-inch multimedia screen. Above is an alarm button and two large deflectors. Under the gearshift lever, a separate “beard” is removed from the front panel. The front passenger has a glove compartment. It does not lock. According to reviews, Great Wall Hover H6 has a rather compact glove box. And to put something in other niches is not possible (because they simply do not exist). At least somehow save the situation pockets in the backs of the front seats.
The Chinese clearly saved on the quality of the plastic, reviews say. This is one of the main shortcomings in the Great Wall Hover H6 crossover. The dealer knows this problem, but still presents the car as "the best of the best." As for the quality of sound insulation, it is also lacking here. The sound of the engine after three thousand significantly breaks into the cabin. The box does not make noise, but the rumble from tires also has a place to be. This is a childhood disease of all Chinese cars. According to reviews, these cars are equipped with the cheapest, toughest rubber. Therefore, after the purchase, it is desirable to change it to a better, imported one.
One of the main advantages of the Chinese SUV is the availability of free space. Despite the fact that the car belongs to the compact class, there is enough space in the cabin, reviews say. Even a tall driver will feel comfortable in the car. If we talk about the second row of seats, everything is fine here too. There is enough space in the knees and above the head. Only cheap rubber rugs spoil the picture. Instead, it is worth buying light, textile (with pile). By the way, the back of the rear sofa can be adjusted mechanically.
Trunk
There is plenty of room in the Great Wall Hover H6 everywhere. And the trunk was no exception. In a five-seater version, you can put up to 808 liters of luggage here. But if even this does not seem enough, the volume can be expanded.
For this, the manufacturer has provided the function of folding the back of the second row of seats. This allows you to expand the volume of the cargo area to 2010 liters. Under the floor there is a niche for a full-size spare tire and tools.
Great Wall Hover H6 - Specifications
The engine range includes several in-line four-cylinder engines. among them there are both diesel and gasoline engines.
The base for the Great Wall Hover H6 is a one and a half liter gasoline engine. In view of such a huge curb weight, the Chinese had to modify this engine so that the crossover more or less successfully accelerates. So, the engine is equipped with a turbocharger, and also features a distributed injection and a variable valve timing system. As a result, engine power increased to 140 horsepower. By the way, the motor itself is produced under the Mitsubishi license. Therefore, there are no special complaints about its reliability.
Next on the list is a four-cylinder diesel unit. The engine features direct injection, a 16-valve head and an inlet turbine. Together, it gave good characteristics. The Great Wall Hover H6 diesel develops 143 horsepower. Torque reaches 305 Nm and is available in the range from 1.8 to 2.8 thousand revolutions per minute.
Top in the line is an atmospheric 2.4-liter gasoline unit. This is also an in-line four-cylinder engine with a 16-valve head, but without turbocharging. The power of this engine is 163 horsepower. Torque - 210 Nm in the range from three to five thousand revolutions.
Transmission
In the basic configuration, the Great Wall Hover H6 is equipped with a five-speed manual. There are no automatic transmissions in the list. In the top trim levels, the Great Wall Hover H6 is equipped with six-gear mechanics. What do owners reviews say about these transmissions? The gear knob is pretty tough and you have to get used to it. Also in the "Great Wall Hover N6" it is impossible to sharply switch the speed. When switching, gas is always discharged, and the car loses dynamics. As for the repair, the owners of the Great Wall Hover N6 crossovers do not have any problems with the operation of both boxes.
As an option, the car can be equipped with an all-wheel drive system. It is a multi-plate clutch that automatically connects the rear axle when the front is slipping. However, reviews say that this clutch is very afraid of overheating. Therefore, on such a crossover you need to refrain from driving off-road. Overheating of the clutch leads to its increased wear, and as a result - failure of internal disks. This item cannot be repaired, and the cost of a new one sometimes rolls over.
Dynamics, expense
According to the reviews of the owners, the one and a half liter Great Wall Hover N6, despite the presence of a turbine, accelerates very weakly. The car is gaining a hundred in 12 and a half seconds. The maximum speed is 180 kilometers per hour. In terms of consumption, the turbocharged engine is quite voracious. So, for one hundred kilometers this one and a half liter “baby” consumes from 9 to 11 liters of the 95th. If we talk about the 2.4-liter engine, it will be more cheerful - say the reviews. So, with it, the car accelerates to hundreds a second earlier. And the maximum speed is still the same 180 kilometers per hour. Fuel consumption - per liter more than the previous unit.
The most economical is the diesel engine with Common Rail injection. So, this engine consumes a hundred about seven to eight liters of fuel. In this case, the motor is notable for good traction. The engine spins literally from idle, while on gasoline you need to get underway with gas, reducing the clutch resource. The diesel SUV accelerates to hundreds in 11.7 seconds. The maximum speed is 179 kilometers per hour.
About motor chipovka
Many owners say that the Great Wall Hover N6 crossover lacks power. This is especially noticeable on a one and a half liter engine. Therefore, owners are looking for ways to increase technical specifications. The safest option is the firmware of the electronic control unit. How effective is it? As practice shows, thanks to chip tuning, you can increase power by 20-30 horsepower.
Torque can increase up to 40 Nm. However, the dynamics will not be felt on the bottoms. To achieve the desired result, you will have to twist the motor to at least three thousand. Only in this way will he confidently go on overtaking and perform other sharp maneuvers.
Chassis
The car is built on a front-wheel drive platform, so the engine with the box is always located transversely, and the body plays the role of a frame. The front of the car has an independent suspension with MacPherson struts. They are connected to the body by means of A-shaped levers with bushings and bushings. A double lever system with coil springs is used at the rear. Among the problems, reviews note the quick failure of the wheel bearings. This happens on a run of 30-40 thousand kilometers. Fortunately, the element is changed separately from the hub. Steering - a rack with the hydraulic booster. The latter is available as standard. What do the reviews say about the Great Wall Hover N6? The owners claim that the car holds the road well and does not change its trajectory even at high speeds. But the ride smoothly suffers. The pendant is very stiff, and each bump is accompanied by a "symphony orchestra" in the cabin.
The brakes
The car uses disc brakes. Ventilated on the front, and simple “pancakes” on the back. Are there any problems with this system during operation? Reviews say that over time, the guides may become acidic in the calipers. Because of this, the caliper bites, and the pads are unevenly attached to the working surface of the disk. As for overall performance, the brakes are pretty good.
Already in the basic configuration there are ABS sensors and an EBD system. The latter allows you to correctly distribute the braking forces in the event of an emergency, preventing the car from skidding and tipping over.
Conclusion
So, we found out what the Chinese crossover “Great Wall Hover N6” is. As you can see, the car has its drawbacks that must be considered when buying. You should be aware that a car with such a price always implies pitfalls. When buying a car from a dealer you can not worry about it - all details will be changed under warranty. However, if such a crossover is purchased on the secondary market, and its mileage exceeded 100 thousand, it is worth preparing for unforeseen investments. Basically it will be a suspension. The engine and boxes on the Great Wall Hover H6 crossover are pretty reliable. It is also worth paying attention to the body. If the car has been in an accident, corrosion will be inevitable. And on Chinese metal, it is growing at a cosmic rate.