In the Malaysian SUV market, many buyers often compare the Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 when choosing a car. These two cars are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today we will do a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time on research.
The Honda CR-V OTR price in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including the 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD RS (RM 195,900), 2026 1.5T 4WD V (RM 181,900), 2026 e:HEV 2.0L 2WD E (RM 178,200), etc.
The GWM Haval H6 OTR price in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750, with a total of 2 versions, including the 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000), etc.
In terms of price, the GWM Haval H6's starting price is RM 38,450 cheaper than the Honda CR-V. To be honest, in this price range, a difference of a few thousand is actually not that big; the key is to look at the overall value for money and long-term usage costs.

The Honda CR-V is equipped with a 2.0L 4-cyl, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 8.0 L/100km.
The GWM Haval H6 is equipped with a Hybrid, 170 hp. Official fuel consumption 4.5 L/100km.
In terms of power, the GWM Haval H6's Hybrid has 0 more hp than the Honda CR-V's 2.0L 4-cyl. However, for daily city driving, both cars have sufficient power, you won't feel a lack of power.

The Honda CR-V's safety rating is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), with active safety system including Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The GWM Haval H6's safety rating is TBD, with active safety system including Basic.
Regarding safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, the Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) on the Honda CR-V and the Basic on the GWM Haval H6 have some differences in functionality. If you value active safety more, you can carefully compare the feature lists of both.

Honda CR-V warranty 5 years/unlimited mileage, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
GWM Haval H6 warranty 7 years/150,000km, maintenance interval every 10,000km or 6 months.
Both the Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 are mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, you can consider prioritizing the one with a better reputation; if you care more about value for money and features, then choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, it is recommended to test drive both models; hands-on experience is the most important.
In summary, the Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 are both excellent car models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose depends on your personal needs and budget. We recommend everyone do their homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then go for a test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a big deal, spending time doing research will never go wrong.