As a leading third-party automobile quality evaluation platform in China, Car Quality Network launched the "New Car Commercial Evaluation" column based on a large number of automotive product test samples and scientific data models. Every month, for several models on sale that have been listed in China for less than two years and have a mileage of no more than 5,000 kilometers, through the two dimensions of objective data and subjective feelings, professional reviewers and professional equipment are used to systematically test and evaluate, so as to comprehensively display and analyze the overall commercial level of new cars in the domestic automobile market, and provide consumers with objective and true authoritative opinions and references when purchasing vehicles.
As the pride of its own brand, Hongqi has launched many classic cars before, but in the flagship products, it has always been missing. With the successful transformation of the brand, the Hongqi brand accelerated product research and development and launched the family flagship sedan, the Hongqi H9. It has won the recognition of many consumers with its powerful aura and rich technology configuration. According to the data of the car quality network, as of press time, the number of complaints since the listing of Hongqi H9 has totaled 25 cases, and the complaint sales ratio value is 5.6 per 10,000, which is far lower than the annual complaint sales ratio of domestic passenger cars in 2020 of 31.9 per 10,000, and the short-term quality word-of-mouth performance is worth affirming. So, can Hongqi H9 continue the existing good quality reputation performance? Will there be some new problems that are difficult for ordinary consumers to discover? This issue of "New Car Commodity Evaluation" will clear the fog for you, through the objective data and subjective feelings of the two dimensions, restore a real red flag H9.
1. Objective data
This project mainly shows the performance of the new car in terms of commerciality in the form of objective data through field tests of 12 items such as body technology, paint film level, interior air quality, noise from the car, static vibration in the car, parking radar and lighting/vision.
In the body process testing session, a total of 10 key parts of the vehicle are selected, and 3 key points are selected for measurement in each key part to evaluate the uniformity of the gaps in each key part. Judging from the test results, the uniformity of most of the key point gap data of Hongqi H9 is worthy of affirmation, and the difference between the mean values of the left and right gaps is not large, showing a high level of process. However, the mean gap between the left and right rear fenders and the trunk cover was relatively large, but it did not have much impact on the overall performance.
In the paint film level test link, through the test results, it can be found that the average thickness of the vehicle paint film of Hongqi H9 is about 177.4 μm, which has exceeded the standard value of the advanced car (120 μm-150 μm), except for the front fenders on both sides, the values on both sides of the rest of the parts are relatively close, and the thickness of the paint film is worth affirming. Judging from the test data of each key part, the average thickness of the paint film of the left front fender is relatively low, while the right rear fender is relatively high, reflecting that the Red Flag H9 has room for improvement in spray uniformity.
In the in-vehicle air quality testing link, the vehicle is placed in the internal ground parking lot with fewer vehicles, and the formaldehyde content of the actual Hongqi H9 is 0.04mg/m3, which is in line with the relevant standards in the "Guidelines for The Evaluation of Air Quality in Passenger Vehicles" (National Standard OF THE People's Republic of China GB/T 27630-2011) implemented from March 1, 2012, jointly issued by the former Ministry of Environmental Protection and the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China. It should be noted that the car has a slightly higher content of PM10 respirable particulate matter, or is related to the external test environment of the day.
In the static noise test link, because the front and rear rows of The Hongqi H9 use double-layer glass, the car is in a static state, the quietness of the car is good, and the test results have dropped to the minimum value of the test instrument 30dB, which can almost be isolated from the external environment. With the start of the engine, the noise value in the incoming car shows a gradual increase trend, and the noise value in the incoming car at 3000 rpm is 55.3dB, which is still at a low level, but the noise value is slightly higher than that of the same level of model tested. Compared with the noise values in several different environments, The Hongqi H9 performs well on engine noise suppression, and it will hardly cause nuisance to the drivers and occupants in the car under the working state.
In the air conditioning noise test, the test instrument is placed at a position of about 10cm from the air conditioner outlet, and then the air conditioning air volume is adjusted from small to large, and the noise value of the driver's position in different gears is measured. After actual measurement, the air conditioning adjustment of Hongqi H9 is divided into 7 gears, and the measured noise value is 66.9dB when the highest grade is opened, which is still within the range that the human body can tolerate and will not cause too much nuisance to the drivers and passengers. However, in the test, the expert jury found that at the starting gear of the air conditioner, the noise value reached 43.6dB, which was significantly higher than the previously tested model of the same level.
After actual measurement, under the condition of idling speed and load situation, the vibration value at the steering wheel of Hongqi H9 is significantly higher than that of other parts, and the test value reaches 0.8 mm/s and 0.9mm/s, and the somatosensory is relatively obvious. In addition, the test data of the front and rear seats in the two states of idle speed and load are relatively close, but the values are also somewhat high compared with the same class of models tested. Overall, the performance of the Faw-hongqi H9 in terms of vibration in the car was slightly lower than the expert jury expected.
In addition, we tested parking radar, lights/vision, control systems, tire hubs, sunroofs, seats, and trunks. After actual measurement, the length of the front and rear seat cushions of the Hongqi H9 is 490mm and 500mm, respectively, and the front and rear seats also have adjustable leg rests, which can reach 530mm and 520mm respectively after lengthening, and the riding comfort is guaranteed. In addition, the front and rear seats are also equipped with ventilation and heating functions, and the measured heating and ventilation effect is faster.
It is worth mentioning that the rear seats also have an electric adjustment function, and the rear seat back angle can be adjusted between 104.9 ° and 110.7 °, so that long-term riding will not produce fatigue. The car is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof that can be opened, front-and-rear reversing radar, and a 360° panoramic image function, which can also provide different angle viewing and 3D viewing functions, which increases the practicality of the car. However, in the parking radar test, when the hongqi H9 rear parking radar continues to beep, the closest distance to the rear obstacle is 37cm, which is a large gap with the test experience value, and it is necessary to pay more attention when reversing.
Second, subjective feelings
The project was subjectively evaluated by a number of reviewers on the actual performance of the new car in terms of static and dynamics. Among them, the static aspect includes four parts: exterior, interior, space and human-computer interaction; the dynamic aspect includes acceleration, braking, steering, driving experience and driving safety. Finally, the total score is given with reference to the subjective evaluation opinions given by the judges, so as to reflect the actual performance of the new car in terms of commerciality from the perspective of subjective feelings.
In the external evaluation, the overall performance of the Hongqi H9 is in line with expectations, the overall design of the car is more atmospheric, the inside of the straight waterfall grille is embellished with chrome trim strips, and the middle of the grille is equipped with an abstract shape of the Hongqi LOGO, highlighting the majesty and solemn temperament. When the driver opens the door, there is also a red streamer welcome light thrown from the ground, which is very ceremonial. The concealed door handle is also equipped with an inductive unlock function that automatically pops out when the driver approaches with the key in hand.
The interior of the vehicle adopts a wrap-around design language, and the interior is also embellished with a large number of piano paint panels and silver trim strips, which increases the sense of class in the car. The car has a large central armrest area, which can effectively support the elbow when driving, but unfortunately, the central armrest adopts a fixed design, cannot be moved, and the flexibility needs to be strengthened.
In terms of details, the car also has places that need to be improved, such as the position of the air conditioner outlet in the middle is slightly lower, which is easy to have a certain impact on the cooling effect in the car; the air conditioning knob located in front of the barrier is loose during operation. Although the multimedia operation knob is convenient for daily control, it is easy to accidentally touch when the position is in front of the central armrest box and when the elbow is placed on the armrest box. In addition, due to the multi-function button area of the steering wheel and the center console equipped with a large number of piano paint trim plates, there will be strong reflection under the condition of strong sunlight effect, which may affect the driver's line of sight during driving.
The front and rear seating space of the car is relatively abundant, the head and legs have a large margin, storage space, the performance of the car is worth affirming, the front and rear cup holders can effectively fix the water cup and water bottle. However, in the rear experience, because the car is a rear-drive system, the central platform is raised, so the middle passenger ride is not comfortable.
The 12.3-inch central control screen is integrated with the center console, and the widescreen visual effect is very outstanding, and the overall picture display is more delicate. The car machine system can support functions such as AutoNavi map, Kugou music and voice interaction. When testing voice interaction, just say "Hi Red Flag" to wake it up, the wake-up speed is worth affirming, but when saying commands such as opening the skylight and turning off music, the reaction speed needs to be strengthened. It is worth mentioning that the car is also equipped with a BOSE sound system, and the overall sound quality is excellent.
The Hongqi H9 tested this time is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine and equipped with a 48V light hybrid system, the maximum power of the engine is 252Ps, the peak torque is 380N·m, and the engine will be matched by a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. At the beginning, the overall performance of the Hongqi H9 is more linear, the 7-speed dual-clutch transmission shift is relatively smooth, and the overall feeling is more comfortable, but when driving under congested conditions, the frustration of the gearbox in the low-speed state can still be perceived.
In terms of braking performance, the Hongqi H9 shows the level that the flagship car should be, and the overall feeling is more linear, but when braking at low speed, the initial section will be slightly empty, and if the brakes are slammed, there will be a "nod" situation. In addition, the brake pedal has a moderate stroke and a comfortable foot feel, which is easy for the driver to grasp.
The steering texture of the Hongqi H9 is stronger, the overall is lighter, and at the same time, in different driving modes, the feel is also slightly different, especially in the sport mode, the steering force feedback is very linear, and the steering wheel strength is not heavy at low speeds.
In terms of suspension, the front suspension of Hongqi H9 adopts a double wishbone independent suspension, and the rear suspension adopts a multi-link independent suspension, which has high comfort when driving, and the small vibration on the road surface is more thoroughly resolved, but when encountering a large undulating road surface, there will still be aftershocks transmitted into the car.
The Hongqi H9 tested this time is also equipped with a full-speed adaptive cruise system, road traffic identification, lane keeping assistance system, and lane departure warning system. In the driving, the vehicle will follow the front car to start and brake, and at the same time, when cruising, the vehicle can also rotate the steering wheel according to the markings on the road, but the steering wheel rotation is not large, only to assist the steering. When the vehicle deviates, the system quickly detects and corrects it while also emitting a warning tone. In terms of the distance with the car, the car can maintain a body distance from the car in front of the car when the car is closest to the car, and the system will occasionally not recognize the situation when it encounters the plug, which is a safety hazard.
summary
Based on the above tests, it is not difficult to see that The Red Flag H9 is basically in line with the expectations of the expert jury in terms of objective data and subjective feelings. In terms of objective data, the gap between the left and right sides of the car is relatively uniform, and the gap between the left and right sides is not large, the performance is worth affirming, and in terms of the level of paint film, the car is worth affirming in terms of thickness, but there is still room for improvement in spray uniformity. In terms of vibration in the car, the car is also slightly higher than other models in the same class, which needs to be optimized. At the level of subjective feelings, the overall performance of Hongqi H9 is satisfactory, but there is still room for improvement in details, such as loose workmanship of the air conditioning adjustment knob, and the design of the multimedia knob does not conform to ergonomics. In terms of driving experience, the car delivered a satisfactory answer sheet, which is in line with the level of the model of this level. On the whole, The Hongqi H9 performed well in this commercial test, and it was at the upper middle and upper level of the same level of the tested models.