Haval vs MG · SUV
Haval H9 vs MG RX8: Chinese SUV Compared
Haval H9 (哈弗H9) meets MG Roewe RX8 (荣威RX8) — names, badges and powertrains side by side.
Side by side
| Haval H9 | MG RX8 | |
|---|---|---|
| China name | 哈弗H9 · Hāfú H9 | 荣威RX8 · Róngwēi RX8 |
| Domestic name | Haval H9 | MG Roewe RX8 |
| Overseas name(s) | Haval H9 | MG RX8 |
| Brand | Haval (GWM) | MG (SAIC) |
| Body type | SUV | SUV |
| Powertrain | ICE | ICE |
Names decoded
Haval H9 (哈弗H9 · Hāfú H9)
- Haval H9 — CIS, Middle East, Australia
Body-on-frame flagship; badge kept abroad.
MG Roewe RX8 (荣威RX8 · Róngwēi RX8)
- MG RX8 — Middle East
SAIC sells the same large SUV as Roewe at home, MG abroad.
Which one fits you?
- Both are combustion-only SUVs — no charging to plan around, but no electric driving either.
Local names & import rules by market
Haval H9
- 🇺🇦 Ukraine — Haval H9
- 🇲🇩 Moldova — Haval H9
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — Haval H9
MG RX8
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — MG RX8
- 🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia — MG RX8
Frequently asked questions
Is the Haval H9 the same car as the MG RX8?
No. The Haval H9 is Haval's SUV (哈弗H9, Hāfú H9), while the MG RX8 is MG's SUV (荣威RX8, Róngwēi RX8) — different cars from different brands, compared here because they target the same segment.
What are the Haval H9 and MG RX8 called in China?
In China the Haval H9 is sold as the Haval H9 (哈弗H9, Hāfú H9), and the MG RX8 as the MG Roewe RX8 (荣威RX8, Róngwēi RX8).
Which is electric — the Haval H9 or the MG RX8?
The Haval H9 has a ICE powertrain; the MG RX8 has a ICE powertrain. Both are SUVs.
Can't decide?
Ask us for a quote on either — FOB pricing, market rules and landed-cost estimates for the Haval H9 or the MG RX8 via AutoGlobal.