Okavango I vs H6 III: which is better?
Geely Okavango I (2020–present) vs Haval H6 III (2020–present): specs, fuel economy, tax and common problems.
Geely Okavango I
Haval H6 IIISpecifications
| Geely Okavango I | Haval H6 III | |
|---|---|---|
| Production years | 2020–present | 2020–present |
| Body | crossover SUV | crossover SUV |
| Fuel | petrol | petrol |
| Engines | 1.5 Turbo | 1.5 Turbo |
| Power, up to | 177 hp | 184 hp |
| Torque, up to | 255 Nm | 275 Nm |
| Gearbox | dual-clutch (DCT) | dual-clutch (DCT) |
| Drive | front-wheel drive | front-wheel drive |
| Length | 4 835 mm | 4 653 mm |
| Width | 1 900 mm | 1 886 mm |
| Height | 1 780 mm | 1 730 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2 815 mm | 2 738 mm |
| Fuel tank | — | 61 L |
| KZ tax 2026 (car under 10 years) | ≈ 8 650 ₸ | ≈ 8 650 ₸ |
The better value is highlighted in green.
Pros, cons and common problems
Geely Okavango I
Pros
- Currently in production — can be bought new
Cons
- Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4) engine: the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine
- 6/7DCT dual-clutch gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan): jerks and hesitation when pulling away
- Front-wheel drive only
Engine (Geely (1.5T, 2.0T, 2.4)): data limited; the 2.0T (JLH-4G20) is based on the Volvo Drive-E engine.
Gearbox (6/7DCT robotized gearbox (Chery, Haval, Geely, Changan)): jerks and delay when pulling away; overheating in traffic on some units.
Haval H6 III
Pros
- Local assembly: Kazakhstan, Russia
- Currently in production — can be bought new
- Sold in all major markets of the region — parts and mechanics available
Cons
- Dual-clutch gearbox: check smoothness in stop-and-go traffic
- Front-wheel drive only
Which one to choose
- Okavango I — if you care more about: wheelbase.
- H6 III — if you care more about: power, torque.
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: Okavango I or H6 III?
Okavango I: up to 177 hp, H6 III: up to 184 hp.
What is the vehicle tax in Kazakhstan?
For 2026, for a car under 10 years old: Okavango I — about 8 650 ₸, H6 III — about 8 650 ₸ (base engine). A 0.7 factor applies to cars aged 10–20 years and 0.5 to cars over 20.