GWM Haval's new-generation H7 SUV will carry a promotional starting price of $45,990 before on-road costs, according to pricing issued to dealers and reported by CarExpert. That undercuts the cheapest Toyota RAV4 in Australian showrooms, the GX 2WD hybrid at $45,990 before on-road costs, though GWM Australia has not officially confirmed the figure.
The second-generation H7 was revealed earlier this year with boxier styling and a promise of a starting price below $50,000. Dealers are already receiving customer stock and order books are open, with the official launch scheduled for November 2, 2026.
Two grades, two powertrains
The H7 will be offered in Australia in two grades, Lux and Vanta, both with standard all-wheel drive and a choice of hybrid (HEV) and plug-in hybrid (PHEV) powertrains. It launches with five seats, and GWM Australia has confirmed seven-seat versions will join the lineup in 2027.
The H7 Lux HEV has an official starting price of $46,990 before on-road costs, but GWM will offer $1,000 off until November 30, 2026, bringing it to $45,990 and into line with the entry-level RAV4 GX 2WD hybrid.
The PHEV powertrain costs $4,000 more. The H7 Lux PHEV starts at $50,990 before on-road costs, or $49,990 with the same $1,000 discount until November 30, 2026. That compares with the RAV4 PHEV's starting price of $58,840 before on-road costs for the XSE 2WD grade, and the Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV ES AWD at $58,990 before on-road costs.
The H7 Vanta HEV starts at $49,990 before on-road costs, while the Vanta PHEV kicks off at $53,990 before on-road costs.
Equipment and paint options
Standard equipment on the Lux includes 19-inch alloy wheels, a 15.6-inch centre touchscreen, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, a head-up display and automatic parking assist. Hamilton White paint is included, with grey, black and green finishes costing an additional $595.
The Vanta adds a locking rear differential, a panoramic sunroof, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel and ambient lighting.
Range, battery and fuel economy not yet announced
GWM has not published range, battery size or fuel economy figures for the H7 in the material available. Those details have not been announced for the Australian market, and the sources do not specify a test cycle for any future figures. Buyers will need to wait for the official launch on November 2, 2026 for confirmed specifications.
Official pricing still to come
GWM Australia would not confirm or deny the dealer pricing when approached by CarExpert, issuing a statement: "The new GWM Haval H7 will offer competitive pricing for its all-wheel drive, all-hybrid lineup, and we look forward to sharing the good news with customers awaiting its arrival across the GWM national dealer network".
An official announcement is imminent, with the official launch scheduled for November 2, 2026.
