Chinese SUV Comparison: Haval vs Changan vs Chery

Haval, Changan, and Chery are three of the most exported Chinese SUV brands, but they are not three versions of the same product. Haval builds its export range around a petrol, self-charging hybrid, and plug-in hybrid ladder on models such as the H6 and Jolion; Chery covers the widest span of SUV sizes under the Tiggo name, with Chery Super Hybrid (CSH) variants on most recent models; and Changan's export presence in several growth markets is now led by its NEV brands, including DEEPAL and NEVO SUVs. There is no universal winner. The correct comparison happens at the level of one model, one market, and one verified specification sheet, and this article gives you the first-party data to start that comparison properly.

How to compare three brands fairly

A brand-versus-brand argument is only useful when it is built from documents, and every figure in this article comes from an official brand or distributor site retrieved in September 2026: GWM's Australian site for Haval, Chery's international site for Tiggo, and Changan's Thai site for DEEPAL, NEVO, and Lumin. Retail prices in one market are not export prices, a Thai NEDC range figure is not a European WLTP figure, and an Australian warranty is not an Australian warranty once the car lands elsewhere. Treat each datum as market-bound, and demand the same discipline from any exporter who quotes you a specification.

The four lines that must be on your file

Before comparing any two Chinese SUVs, write down the model name and generation, the market whose specification sheet you are reading, the powertrain variant, and the source date. Two Tiggo 8s from different model years are different purchase objects; an H6 PHEV priced in Australian dollars is a retail transaction, not an export quotation. If a seller cannot state which market's document a figure comes from, that figure is unverified for your purpose.

Where each brand stands today

Haval: a petrol-to-PHEV ladder

Haval, the SUV brand of Great Wall Motor, publishes a clear powertrain ladder on its Australian site. The current range shown there includes the H6 in petrol (2.0-litre turbo), self-charging hybrid (1.5-litre turbo HEV), and plug-in hybrid (1.5-litre turbo PHEV with Hi4 technology) forms, the H6GT as a PHEV, the H7 as an HEV, and the Jolion as an HEV. The H6 PHEV's published headline figures on that site are an electric-only range of up to 106 km, a total range described as over 1,000 km, and vehicle-to-load capability. Across the H6 range, the site's structured data lists power outputs spanning 170 to 268 kW and torque spanning 320 to 760 Nm depending on variant, with five seats, a 14.6-inch infotainment screen, 19-inch alloys on the grades shown, and a five-star ANCAP safety rating for the models sold there. Published Australian driveaway pricing spans roughly AUD 35,990 to 48,990 for private buyers in Victoria, and the local programme includes a seven-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle warranty, eight-year hybrid battery coverage, five years of roadside assistance, and capped-price servicing. Every one of those terms is an Australian retail term, not an export term.

Chery: the widest size coverage under Tiggo

Chery's international site shows the Tiggo SUV family stepping from the Tiggo 2 Pro at 4,200 mm long with a 2,555 mm wheelbase, through the Tiggo 4 and Tiggo 7, up to the Tiggo 8 at 4,725 mm long with a 2,710 mm wheelbase and the Tiggo 9 at 4,810 mm with a 2,800 mm wheelbase. Most recent models also list a CSH variant, which stands for Chery Super Hybrid, alongside the conventional version, and the site states business operations in more than 130 countries and regions. That breadth is Chery's structural advantage for distributors: a dealer network can source a small city crossover and a three-row-plus family SUV from one supplier, in petrol and hybrid forms, with consistent documentation. The international site does not publish engine output or pricing, so those lines must come from the specific market's own Chery materials before any purchase decision.

Changan: NEV-led in many export markets

Changan's export face varies by market, and in Thailand, where it manufactures locally, the official site lists three brands: NEVO, DEEPAL, and Lumin. The SUV-relevant entries include the NEVO Q05 at 200 kW maximum power with a 131 km NEDC electric range, the DEEPAL S07 at 252 kW with a 640 km NEDC range and a 3,120 mm wheelbase, the DEEPAL S05 at 200 kW with a 560 km NEDC range, and an S05 REEV range-extender variant at 218 kW with a 170 km NEDC electric range. Thai retail prices are published after national EV policy subsidies, for example a stated starting figure of 1,699,000 baht for the S07 and 1,099,000 baht for the Q05 at the time of retrieval, which makes them Thai consumer prices rather than export quotations. In other markets Changan also distributes petrol SUVs through its established domestic families, but any figure for those should be verified against the document for the market you are buying in.

The comparison in one table

The table below compares one verified anchor entry per brand. It is deliberately conservative: it records what each official source actually prints, and it refuses to fill gaps with estimates.

Powertrain strategy is the real difference

Strip away the badges and the three brands are making three different bets. Haval's ladder lets a market start with petrol and migrate to HEV or PHEV on the same nameplate, which suits distributors who serve mixed urban and regional demand. Chery's CSH push attaches hybrid versions to almost the entire Tiggo size range, which suits networks that want one supplier across many segments. Changan's Thailand-first NEV approach, with BEV and range-extender products under DEEPAL and NEVO, suits markets with electric-vehicle incentives and charging plans, but it changes the aftersales conversation: a dealer needs high-voltage tooling and battery logistics rather than engine parts stock. None of these bets is objectively superior; each one matches a different market stage.

Why you must not mix range cycles

The DEEPAL figures above are NEDC figures published for Thailand, and NEDC results generally run higher than WLTP or EPA figures for the same hardware. Do not place a 640 km NEDC line next to a WLTP line as if they were the same measurement, and do not convert one to the other by rule of thumb. If your customer needs a range number, use the number printed for the market where the car will be registered, from that market's official document.

Price and warranty: what the data supports

The only prices verified for this article are retail prices in two specific markets, and they cannot be compared with each other or with an export quotation. An Australian driveaway price includes local taxes, registration, and the local retail programme; a Thai subsidized price reflects national EV policy; an export quotation should arrive as a separate line-item document covering the vehicle, preparation, freight, and charges at the destination port. Warranty follows the same rule: GWM Australia's seven-year vehicle and eight-year hybrid battery terms are Australian retail terms, and a car bought for export through another channel may not carry them at all. Ask every seller which warranty document travels with the specific VIN you are buying, and treat the absence of an answer as a finding, not a formality.

A verification checklist before you commit

Frequently Asked Questions

Which of the three brands is best for export?

There is no single answer, because the brands target different market stages. Haval suits markets that want a petrol-to-PHEV ladder on familiar nameplates; Chery suits networks that need one supplier across many SUV sizes; Changan's DEEPAL and NEVO products suit markets with EV incentives and charging plans. Match the brand's powertrain strategy to your market's infrastructure, then compare the specific model sheets.

Are the Haval H6 PHEV range figures global?

No. The figures cited here, up to 106 km of electric-only range and over 1,000 km total, are published on GWM's Australian site for the variants sold there. Other markets publish their own figures under their own test conditions. Copy the figure printed for the market where the car will be registered, and record the source date.

Is a Thai NEDC range comparable with a European WLTP range?

No. NEDC, WLTP, and CLTC are different laboratory cycles, and NEDC results are generally the most generous of the three for the same vehicle. Never convert between cycles with a fixed percentage, and never place different cycles in the same comparison column without labelling them. Buyers should treat each cycle as its own measurement.

Do Chery CSH models exist across the whole Tiggo range?

Chery's international site lists CSH (Chery Super Hybrid) variants alongside conventional versions for most of the current Tiggo line, from the Tiggo 4 through the Tiggo 9, at the time of retrieval. Availability in a specific market depends on that market's own Chery distributor, so confirm which variants are actually offered where you buy before planning inventory.

Does the Australian Haval warranty apply to exported cars?

Not automatically. Warranty terms such as GWM Australia's seven-year unlimited-kilometre vehicle cover and eight-year hybrid battery cover are retail terms for that market. A car purchased through an export channel may carry different terms or none, so require the warranty document that travels with the specific VIN before you rely on it.

Which brand publishes prices I can actually compare?

Only retail prices in specific markets are verifiable from brand sites, such as the Australian driveaway figures and the Thai post-subsidy figures cited here. Those are consumer prices in their markets, not export prices. For export comparisons, request itemised quotations from suppliers and compare like lines: vehicle price, preparation, freight, and destination charges.

Choosing without a fake winner

Compare the three brands as strategies first and vehicles second. Decide whether your market's near future is petrol, hybrid, or electric; then pick the two or three exact models that fit, and build a file of market-specific sheets for each, using the checklist above. AutoCN's brand center and guide library can help you structure that research, and the team can be reached through the contact page for sourcing support. AutoCN is a sourcing and research platform, not a manufacturer, and it does not certify any vehicle for a destination market, so keep that verification with current local authorities as your own step.