The penetration rate of new energy is getting higher and higher, and the price is getting more and more volatile, what should we do with traditional fuel vehicles? The practice of mainstream manufacturers is this: continue to update, but reduce prices and increase allocation.
On June 27, the new Boyue was immediately launched, and the new car launched a total of 4 models, with a price of 92,800-118,800 yuan, the price has been reduced, the model has been simplified, and the configuration has also been upgraded. At the same time, fuel vehicles such as Haval H6 have also adopted similar methods when upgrading, so which car is more worth buying?
Two cars with similar styles
Geely Boyue is the hero of Geely Automobile's rise, and it was once one of the must-see models for consumers to buy compact SUVs, but this time the replacement is an annual facelift, and there are not many changes in all aspects.
The new car continues the exterior design of the current model, still using a large-size middle mesh and dot matrix internal filling structure, and also uses a semi-wraparound LED light strip, which is still relatively recognizable. At the same time, the new car also adds an Aurora Purple body color.
Haval H6 is also the same style, using a large-size middle grille, with a strong sense of momentum. In the field of fuel vehicles, the appearance of these two cars is relatively good.
Geely Boyue has a body length of 4510mm and a wheelbase of 2701mm; The length of the Haval H6 body is 4703mm, and the wheelbase has reached 2738mm, the difference between the two cars in terms of space is not much, but the body length difference is about 20cm, and the Haval H6 body is longer, and it looks more aura.
In terms of interior layout, Geely Boyue is basically the same as the current model, equipped with a large-size central control screen, and at the same time, most of the physical buttons have been canceled, and the overall style is relatively close to the current mainstream new energy models; Haval H6 is more radical, directly using a full touch design, even the traditional gear knob has been canceled, and it looks like there is not much difference from new energy models.
Which car is stronger?
Geely Boyue and Haval H6 are both positioned as compact SUVs, but Geely Boyue is positioned lower, the price of the 2024 top 1.5TD Extreme Edition is 118,800 yuan, and the price of Haval H6 2024 1.5T two-wheel drive Pro is 117,900 yuan, the price difference between the two cars is not much, so which car is stronger?
In terms of power system, Geely Boyue is equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 133kW and a maximum torque of 290N·m; The Haval H6 is also equipped with a 1.5T turbocharged engine mated to a 7-speed wet dual-clutch gearbox, with a maximum power of 135kW and a maximum torque of 275Nm.
Such power performance, to meet the daily needs of users is no problem, in the same level of fuel vehicles are also relatively leading, of course, they and the same level of new energy SUV is not comparable, and the cost of the car is relatively high.
Geely Boyue positioning is relatively low, but it performs well in intelligence, providing active braking, lane departure warning, fatigue driving reminder, 360-degree panoramic image, transparent chassis, lane keeping assistance system, lane centering and other commonly used auxiliary functions, as a fuel vehicle, providing a rare L2 level driving assistance function in the same level of models.
In contrast, the performance of the Haval H6 is relatively average, and it only provides basic auxiliary functions such as 360-degree panoramic image, cruise control, and fatigue driving reminder. The L2 level of driving assistance is still more practical in the actual use of the car, so Geely Boyue is more competitive in this regard.
Geely Boyue is equipped with the Galaxy OS operating system and Qualcomm Snapdragon 8155 chip, Haval H6 is equipped with Great Wall Motors Coffee OSInternacrum system, intelligent voice, OTA upgrade, 4G network and other functions are not absent in both cars, but Geely Boyue also provides facial recognition function, and Haval H6 provides an app store that can download APP, both cars have their own advantages.
In terms of comfort, both cars offer automatic air conditioning, rear seat air outlets, and PM2.5 filters in the car, and the performance is still good. At the same time, Geely Boyue also provides a heated front seat, and is equipped with Yan Fei Lishi audio and 72-color ambient lighting, which is more attractive to consumers.
We must be wary of new energy vehicles
In the case of little difference in price, the overall performance of Geely Boyue is stronger, this car has a shorter body, but it has certain advantages in intelligent cockpit, intelligent driving, etc., and the cost performance is higher.
Geely Boyue and Haval H6 are suitable for those who are not interested in new energy models and prefer traditional fuel vehicles. At present, fuel vehicles are affected by new energy models, and prices continue to decline, so many consumers "pick up leaks" and choose a fuel vehicle they like.
However, in the long run, the prospects of Geely Boyue and Haval H6 are relatively slim, because the price of mainstream plug-in hybrid SUVs such as BYD Song Pro has dropped to about 100,000 yuan, in the face of these new energy models, traditional fuel vehicles have almost no chance of winning, and the competition between them is irrelevant, and the problem of survival is what these traditional models should consider.
At the same time, consumers also need to take into account the general trend of the industry when buying a car, if nothing else, in the next 2-3 years, domestic new energy models will further grasp the market dominance, when reaching a certain critical point, the collapse of traditional fuel vehicle sales, dealer withdrawal, and the collapse of the value retention rate is a high probability event. If you buy a fuel car now, you may face the problems of 4S stores running away, difficult maintenance, and unable to sell cars after two years.
Summary: The competition between Geely Boyue and Haval H6 has continued for many years, but under the impact of new energy models, both cars will face survival problems, and facelifts and generations cannot stop this trend. But if you don't care about these and just want to buy a compact fuel SUV like Geely Boyue and drive it for three or four years, then you can still consider it.