Hong Qi H5, Hong Qi H9, Hong Qi HS5 in their respective segments is glowing, while Hong Qi HS7, Hong Qi E-HS9, Hong Qi LS7 these names are poor sales, but is also the flow of players in the automotive circle. It can be said that now although Hong Qi is still playing a wave-by-wave role in the era of new forces, rather than a trendsetter, it is indeed the only Chinese brand that can match the fuel lineup of BBA. And it seems that Hong Qi doesn't intend to come up with any new energy to fight against the new forces, but to bite the tail of the fuel era and launch the Hong Qi HQ9 to compete with the Denza D9 and the Voyah Dreamer.
Not to mention, when we first saw the Hong Qi HQ9, we even once thought that the new generation of family design language brought out from the Hong Qi H9 was initially built to launch the MPV. The grille with a very wide opening has a dense longitudinal strip, and the thick metal at both ends forms an L-shaped corner structure with LED daytime running lights, the main focus is a degree of integration. At the same time, the lower grille is now all covered by baked varnish trim, forming a shaped channel connected to the independent high beam cluster, while the metal surround that will form a cross-regional continuity with the side skirts and rear bumper will give the Hong Qi HQ9 a higher passability.
On the side, the integration of the engine bay, hood and body cockpit architecture is also high, and this short front end disposition can leave a larger triangular-shaped small window below the A-pillar, which is an important driving vision optimization for the tall MPV. Meanwhile, the single-side triple windows have an irregular structure with black bright panels and metallic chrome forming the decoration at the same time, multi-layer acoustic glass in the front and privacy glass in the rear, while the central cockpit is a two-in-one multi-layer acoustic with privacy, and with the standard manual/high-performance power-opening side sliding doors, the body structure is already of extremely high class. Not to mention that this reaches 5222/2005/1935mm with 3200mm wheelbase, in addition to the height, placed in front of the Elfa is a crushing level.
What's interesting is that we will see a Mercedes AMG-like design at the rear of the Hong Qi HQ9, with an uncommonly hollowed-out independent rear wing at the top and a wide range of sport guards on the bumper as well.
To be honest, the center control of Hong Qi HQ9 is relatively traditional, and in the decorative way is also a combination of leather + solid wood + baking paint, and objectively speaking, the horizontal solid wood decorative panel on the center console will look slightly old-fashioned. But in terms of business, such a decorative combination is still relatively upscale, starting from the lowest, Hong Qi HQ9 in the steering wheel, seats and other areas are covered with the use of perforated leather, coupled with the dual-row heating/ventilation/position memory and electric adjustment achieved in the high end, as well as the second row of independent double seat massage, 8-way adjustable function and matching small table, lighting, multimedia With all these accessories, it is hard not to associate it with Alphard.
The 16.2-inch touch screen is quite large, and it is rich in car content, but objectively speaking, the system it carries is relatively closed, less scalable, and does not support more diverse intelligent interaction or interconnection, which is also very "Elfa". However, the Hong Qi HQ9 is not everything old fashioned, it still reached the L2 level of assisted driving, in addition to the panoramic image, full speed adaptive cruise help, it can also achieve automatic parking.
As for other configurations, the panoramic sunroof of Hong Qi HQ9 is not openable, the electric tailgate with position memory, and keyless entry is also available for the whole car. In addition, the head-up display system + streaming rearview mirror, with the Dynaudio active noise reduction and car ambient light + fragrance system can be used in different parts of the car to improve the quality of the cabin.
Although the past smashed tens of billions of dollars to build the engine, FAW has suffered a big loss, and now we see the CA4GC20TD-35 engine, although not how strong the data support, but also failed to let the Hong Qi H9 run into the 8 seconds, but 185kW (252Ps) maximum power and 380N-m maximum torque in the data or look past, and with the Aisin 8AT transmission, its In the dynamic energy output listed no problem, and the addition of 48V light hybrid can make the vehicle more aggressive to deal with city roads or congested road environment stop and go. No 4WD, no 3.0T, and no additional electric drive system, the Hong Qi HQ9 is no way to complete the outbreak like the new energy MPV of the new forces, can cope with comfortable driving is no problem at all.
However, the chassis in the Hong Qi HQ9 or choose a conservative approach, the rear axle is a multi-LYNK&CO nothing, but the front axle or choose the McPherson independent suspension, which makes it difficult to have any progress in the body control or dynamic control. But then again, Hong Qi HQ9 as a flagship MPV is to be comfortable, who will drive such an MPV on the road after 90km/h and still flicker around?
The flagship MPV has gradually become a new market segment for Chinese brands to compete, and in the past these markets were reserved for imports, even if there was a player such as Chuanqi M8, but its competitive strength is still only with the Buick GL8 aimed at the business market.And now, the Hong Qi HQ9, which is kept at the threshold of 358,800 yuan, is not a new energy source, but in terms of branding, it is naturally higher than Denza and VOYAH, and in the eyes of most people, its class will be closer to the market segment where Alphard is located. It will help Hong Qi to win another important market segment.
