Great Wall Motors Haval H9 History
Haval's flagship body-on-frame SUV — a rugged, seven-seat Land Cruiser Prado rival debuted at the 2014 Beijing Auto Show.
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History
Debuted at the 2014 Beijing International Automotive Exhibition and entering production in November 2014, the Haval H9 is GWM's full-size body-on-frame SUV, positioned as a capable off-roader in the class of the Toyota Land Cruiser Prado and Mitsubishi Pajero.
Built on the same P71 platform later shared with the GWM Cannon pickup, the H9 offers locking differentials, low-range gearing, and available 7-seat layouts — making it GWM's answer for serious off-road buyers who want a premium Chinese alternative to Japanese ladder-frame rivals.
A second generation was introduced in early 2024 with revised styling and updated powertrains.
Generations
First generation · First gen
The original body-on-frame H9, competing with the Land Cruiser Prado in multiple export markets.
2016 Photo: “2016 Great Wall Haval H9, front 8.12.18.jpg” by Kevauto / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
2019 Photo: “2019 Haval H9 (facelift).jpg” by User 3204 / Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Second generation · Second gen
Photo: “2024 Haval H9 black front.jpg” by Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Revised styling and updated powertrains; continues the body-on-frame off-road formula.
2024 Photo: “2024 Haval H9 black front.jpg” by Throwawayacc222 / Wikimedia Commons — CC0 1.0. Cropped to 16:9.
Body styles
- 4-door SUV (7-seat)
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