Equinox III vs M6 I: which is better?
Chevrolet Equinox III (2017–2024) vs Haval M6 I (2017–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Chevrolet Equinox III
Haval M6 ISpecifications
| Chevrolet Equinox III | Haval M6 I | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2017–2024 | 2017–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 170 hp | 150 hp |
| Torque, up to | 275 Nm | 210 Nm |
| Gearbox | automatic | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 652 mm | 4 649 mm |
| Width | 1 843 mm | 1 834 mm |
| Height | 1 661 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 2 725 mm | 2 680 mm |
| Fuel tank | 59 L | — |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Chevrolet Equinox III
Pros
- Conventional automatic, no robotized gearbox or CVT
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- GM 6T30/6T40/6T45 etc. gearbox: 3-5-R clutch pack wave spring failure (6T40/6T45)
- Front-wheel drive only
Gearbox (GM 6T30/6T40/6T45, etc.): broken wave spring in the 3-5-R clutch pack (6T40/6T45); jerks when the valve body wears.
Haval M6 I
Pros
- Local assembly: Kazakhstan
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- GWM / Haval (1.5T, 2.0T) engine: complaints of fuel dilution of oil in winter and software issues
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (GWM / Haval (1.5T, 2.0T)): data limited; complaints about fuel dilution of oil in winter and software behavior.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Which one to choose
- Equinox III — if you care more about: power, torque, wheelbase.
The condition of a specific car matters more than the model: check the service history and get the engine and gearbox inspected before buying.
FAQ
Which is more powerful: Equinox III or M6 I?
Equinox III: up to 170 hp, M6 I: up to 150 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Equinox III — about 8 650 ₸, M6 I — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.