In Malaysia's SUV market, many buyers compare the Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 when choosing a car. These two models are quite close in terms of price and positioning. Today, we will make a detailed comparison from multiple aspects to help you save time doing research.
The OTR price of Honda CR-V in Malaysia is RM 178,200 - 195,900, with a total of 4 versions, including 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 OTR price of GWM Haval H6 in Malaysia is RM 139,750 - 139,750, with a total of 2 versions, including 1.5L Turbo Standard (RM 140,000), 1.5L Turbo Premium (RM 155,000) etc.
From a price perspective, the starting price of GWM Haval H6 is RM 38,450 cheaper than Honda CR-V. Honestly, at this price segment, a difference of a few thousand is actually not big, the key is still to look at overall cost-effectiveness and long-term usage cost.

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

The safety rating of Honda CR-V is 5★ (ASEAN NCAP), active safety systems include Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM).
The safety rating of GWM Haval H6 is TBD, active safety systems include Basic.
In terms of safety features, both cars have received good ratings. However, there are some differences in functionality between the Honda CR-V's Honda SENSING (ACC, CMBS, LKAS, RDM) and the GWM Haval H6's Basic. If you value active safety highly, you can compare their feature lists carefully.

Honda CR-V uses FWD drive system.
GWM Haval H6 uses FWD drive system.
Both cars have the same drive system, both are FWD. There won't be a big difference in daily driving feel.
Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 are both mainstream choices in the Malaysian market, suitable for family use and daily commuting. If you value brand reputation and resale value more, consider the one with better reputation first; if you care more about cost-performance and features, choose the one with richer configurations. Ultimately, we suggest test driving both, as personal experience is the most important.
Overall, Honda CR-V and GWM Haval H6 are both very good models in the Malaysian market. Which one to choose mainly depends on your personal needs and budget. It is recommended to do your homework, compare quotes from several dealerships, and then test drive to make a final decision. Buying a car is a major matter, taking some time to research will never be wrong.