New GWM Haval H9 4x4 coming for Prado!

Fresh reports out of China have confirmed the imminent arrival of an all-new second-generation version of the full-size, seven-seat GWM Haval H9 SUV, with production scheduled to kick off in March this year and export sales commencing in August.

The first-generation H9 left the local market in 2022 after four years on-sale, where, despite aggressive pricing and an impressive specification, it struggled to make a significant impact against segment front-runners like the Toyota Prado and Ford Everest.

Images snapped at a recent pre-release briefing in Russia confirm the new model will be available in two four-cylinder versions – a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol all-wheel drive and 2.4-litre turbo-diesel 2WD.

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The petrol powertrain is likely an updated version of the previous model’s set-up, producing 180kW/350Nm and matched with an eight-speed auto transmission.

In second-gen guise it boasts an on-demand AWD system with front and rear diff locks as well as 4H and 4L drive modes and an upgraded all-terrain control system featuring six settings including ‘Sand’, ‘Snow and ‘Mud’.

Meanwhile, the turbo-diesel is quoted at 137kW (with maximum torque unknown at this point) and married to a nine-speed auto.

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Fresh reports out of China have confirmed the imminent arrival of an all-new second-generation version of Haval H9. (Image: autohome.com.cn)

Official combined-cycle fuel efficiency numbers are 11.4L/100km for the petrol version and 10.2L/100km for the diesel.

Sharing an obvious family resemblance to the smaller GWM Tank 300, it’s safe to assume the new H9 will retain the original’s ‘body-on-frame’ construction with key external dimensions of 4859mm long (+3.0mm), 1934mm wide (+8.0mm) and 1853mm tall (-47mm). Ground clearance is 224mm (-1.0mm).

When asked if the second-gen H9 will come to the local market a GWM Australia spokesperson told CarsGuide the new car “is certainly on our radar but not confirmed for Australia at this stage”.

android, new gwm haval h9 4x4 coming for prado!

The new model will be available in two four-cylinder versions – a 2.0-litre turbo-petrol all-wheel drive and 2.4-litre turbo-diesel 2WD. (Image: autohome.com.cn)

That said, standard features offered globally include a 12.3-inch multimedia touchscreen and 10-speaker audio, as well as Android Auto and Apple CarPlay connectivity.

When the decision to discontinue the original H9 was made at the end of 2021 it was priced at $40,990 for the entry-level Lux model and $44,990 for the top-spec Ultra.

While it may say as much about the state of the Russian Ruble as the car’s potential cost-of-entry in Australia, a direct conversion points to projected prices in that market starting at A$72,400 and rising to A$97,700.

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