[Aika Car Shopping Guide Original]
Since the release of the new Hongqi brand strategy, sales have increased steadily, and the brand reputation has also reached a new high. It is understood that in 2020, the new red flag broke through the 200,000 sales mark and achieved an industrial flag with a three-year increase of 42 times; from January to November 2021, the cumulative sales volume of the new red flag exceeded 261,400 units, an increase of 46.7% year-on-year, which allowed us to see the status and performance of the red flag as the "pride of heaven" and China's well-deserved first luxury brand, and also made the fans and consumers who hope for the rise of Chinese luxury brands feel sincerely appreciated and pleased.
As the "popular star" of the Hongqi brand, Hongqi H9 has maintained a very high eye-catching rate since its listing, and it will not let it become the "return king" on the road. Then in addition to the highly recognizable appearance, Hongqi H9 allows every car owner to enjoy the ultimate luxury of driving pleasure. What are the efforts made in terms of quality? Today, let's take a look at this issue of Quality Testing.
We tested the 2020 2.0T Zhilian Banner Version, which is composed of a 2.0T+48V light hybrid system in terms of power, and the transmission system matches a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is worth mentioning that at the recent 2021 Guangzhou Auto Show, the 2022 H9 was officially launched, providing five models with a price range of 30.98-53.98 million yuan.
As an era of redesigned models, the 2022 Hongqi H9 basically maintains the styling style of the current model as a whole, only the upgrade and adjustment of the configuration, of which the appearance part of the configuration will be decentralized, such as the expansion of the exclusive lighting package to the whole series can be optional, and the 2.0T flag version can be selected with two-color car paint. Interior optimization of the IVI interactive interface, from the deepest 4 layers to 3 floors; upgraded the rear physical button control panel to a 7-inch touch screen; optimized dashboard material, 360-degree image, seat stitching, cup holder rubber pads and so on. In addition, the 2022 Hongqi H9 in the original configuration, the addition of electric trunk, non-full-size spare tire, active headlights to become the standard, 3.0T model will be standard BOSE 14 speaker audio. It has to be said that the launch of this redesigned model has given consumers greater benefits.
◆Introduction to design
The exterior design of Hongqi H9 is atmospheric and elegant, from the straight waterfall grille, square front face, large area of chrome decorative elements, we can intuitively feel the flagship identity and powerful aura of this car. In addition, the design of the through-type flag on the cover and the front face is inspired by the concept of the central axis of the Forbidden City of the "Supreme State", which not only shows the content of "honor" but also strengthens the design language of the Familialization of the Red Flag.
In the front part, the front layout of the Hongqi H9 square has a strong visual impact, the large-size grille is embellished by vertical chrome trim, and a circle of thick chrome plating is extended to the upper part of the headlight group on the outside of the grille, which further broadens the horizontal and longitudinal effects of the entire front end of the car, which is domineering.
In addition to the shape is powerful enough, the Hongqi H9 adopts matrix LED headlights, which are divided into upper and lower parts. The upper part is responsible for daytime driving, width indicator lights, turn signals and high beam lights; the lower part is also an LED light group, and the upper part of the width indicator is responsible for the low beam part, and this group of matrix LED headlights also has an intelligent high beam function.
In addition, the front face of the Hongqi H9 also adopts a large-area breathing light strip design, and the through-type light group extending from the light group to the bumper can be dynamically lit when entering the vehicle, with the red light source inside the through-type flag, the sense of ceremony is full.
On the side of the body, the length/width/height of the Hongqi H9 is 5137/1904/1493mm, and the wheelbase is 3060mm. From the waist line of the car side, it is not difficult to see the characteristics of the hongqi H9 before and after the low, from the A column up to the roof and then extended to the rear of the car in one go, forming a smooth arc, making the whole car look elegant and stretched, more luxurious brand should be the honorable aura.
The hidden door handle design is also a highlight of the Hongqi H9, the doorknob will automatically pop up when the owner is close, and the sense of technology and ceremony can give a high score.
Compared with the solemn and majestic design style of the front of the car, the tail design of the Hongqi H9 is more elegant and ethereal, especially the slightly forward-leaning tail shape, which perfectly undertakes the line of sliding down the roof, so as to achieve a sneaky design and create a very dynamic posture.
As a popular design element at present, the through-line taillight group of Hongqi H9 echoes with the front lighting group, and the rear taillights arranged vertically inherit the classic elements of the Hongqi brand, and this set of lighting combinations is definitely a perfect integration of fashion and classic.
◆ Lighting effect demonstration
Regarding the front/rear headlight lighting effect of The Red Flag H9, we will show you through the video below.
FAW Hongqi H9 Quality Test (1)
◆ Paint thickness test
Below we will test the paint thickness of the Hongqi H9, including the engine canopy, front/rear fenders, front/rear doors, tail doors and roof. So can the performance of Hongqi H9 in the paint process meet the standards we expect? Let's move on.
In the paint test session, we selected 7 parts of the Hongqi H9 body, including the engine hatch, right front/rear fenders, left front/rear doors, tail doors and roof, and randomly selected 5 sampling points for each position to measure, and finally calculated the average.
After testing, we can see that the body paint process of Hongqi H9 is very outstanding, the overall paint thickness is uniform, the paint thickness floats up and down not more than 5μm, and the paint process level is very high.
◆ Body gap test
In this link, we will measure the body gap of the H9 by vernier stopper, including a total of eight test positions between the front fender and the engine cover (both sides), between the front fender and the door (both sides), between the rear fender and the door (on both sides), and between the rear fender and the luggage compartment (on both sides).
Note: Due to the large number of test positions, in order to facilitate everyone to read horizontally, we will list the test results in a table for display, and you can also click on the picture of a certain part individually according to your own needs to view.
Combining the above gap data, we can see that the gap performance of Hongqi H9 is very good, and there is no large gap, and there is no large deviation in the same gap. It should be known that good body gap workmanship can not only reduce the wind noise generated by the vehicle when driving, but also increase the tightness of the vehicle, which shows how important the body gap is for the vehicle.
FAW Hongqi H9 Quality Test (II)
◆ Window transmittance test
In this session, we will test the window transmittance of the Hongqi H9, including detecting the transmittance of ultraviolet (UV), visible (VL), and infrared (IR) rays when passing through the window.
Note: The optical transmittance measuring instrument we use is designed to be unique, resulting in the need for reverse handheld instruments during testing. For your convenience, we've commented in the lower right corner of the image.
After testing, we found that the window ultraviolet transmittance of Hongqi H9 is 0, the visible light transmittance is 22%, and the infrared transmittance is 16%. It can be seen that without affecting the transmittance of visible light, ultraviolet rays are all filtered out, and infrared rays can also be filtered out well.
◆ Interior function and quality
Luxury is not only in the exterior, but also in the interior. The interior of Hongqi H9 adopts an interior symmetrical layout, which also interprets the beauty of Haoya Zhongzheng. At the same time, it can be seen that the interior design of Hongqi H9 and the color matching of materials are quite coordinated and natural, which is also to integrate the oriental philosophy of landscape and water.
In terms of materials, as far as the eye can see, it is basically all leather materials, and the details are handled in place, the workmanship is very exquisite, and the most important thing is that there is almost no odor in the car, which can be seen that the selection of Hongqi H9 is still very concerned about quality. This is also very important for a luxury car.
In addition, The Hongqi H9 is equipped with BOSE's most advanced audio technology, including a 14-speaker virtual surround sound system, a digital audio bus, and SOUNDTURE sound source restoration technology. In addition, Hongqi also ingeniously added the National Music level prompt tone, and integrated it into the various prompt tones of the whole vehicle, showing an extraordinary vocal experience from the details.
Three-spoke multi-function steering wheel grip is very good, the size is moderate and the leather touch is also good, the left and right sides use piano paint panels, added a number of touch-like multimedia buttons, fully functional, very convenient to use, and the steering wheel supports 4-way electric adjustment, the overall design is very humane, it can be seen that Hongqi H9 is not just a simple pursuit of classics, it also integrates modern elements into it.
Hongqi H9 is equipped with a 12.3-inch full LCD dashboard, the actual display function is rich, the visual effect is also very excellent, further enhance the atmosphere of science and technology in the car.
The Hongqi H9 series is equipped with a 12.3-inch central control LCD screen as standard, and is equipped with the Hongqi Smile 1.0 intelligent vehicle system, which supports OTA upgrade functions. It is worth mentioning that the UI design of the central control screen interface is simple, and there is no complex animation effect and messy menu settings, which is very good. In addition, the outside of the central control screen is covered by a whole piece of glass, which not only has an excellent touch feel but also is not easy to stain fingerprints. The so-called sense of quality is to be highlighted through the details, and it is more advanced.
◆ Device function demonstration
For the function demonstration of the configuration of the H9 part of the red flag, we will show you through the following video.
The air conditioning control area is designed separately from top to bottom, and we can operate it through the central control screen and the knob below, which is simple and convenient. The knobs are large in size and have a separate screen inside, and the temperature display is quite clear and intuitive. From a practical point of view, it is very convenient, and to a certain extent, it also shows the high level of hongqi H9 in detail design and craftsmanship.
In terms of comfort, Hongqi H9 is to fully "pull the configuration list". First of all, the padding used in the front seats is soft and hard, with a good fit, especially the waist support, the adjustment range is very large, creating an excellent sense of wrapping and support. The driver's seat has 18-way electric adjustment, with its own aviation-style headrest, and the two wings can be adjusted 25 degrees, making the driver's driving experience more comfortable.
The rear row as the core area of the H9, the seat adopts the "high back, wide shoulder extension, thick armrest" design, while a key can achieve a 125 ° tilt angle half recline and extend the seat depth by 50mm, coupled with the electric adjustment of the leg rest, whether it is a solemn or lazy sitting posture, you can switch at any time with one key. Not only that, seat heating, ventilation, massage and other functions have also become the standard in the rear row, the ride here, to summarize the two words is: comfortable!
In terms of safety, first of all, in the design of the body structure, the original "9H super cage body" of the Hongqi H9 has raised the body strength to a new height. In addition, Hongqi H9 also has a pre-collision braking system, lane keeping assist system, blind spot monitoring, intelligent high beam control, traffic speed limit sign recognition, body stability control system and many other active safety technologies, Hongqi H9 is readily available, the configuration performance is satisfactory.
FAW Hongqi H9 Quality Test (3)
◆ Engine idle vibration test
In this link, we will test the vibration of the Hongqi H9 engine under idle speed and the vibration transmission to the car under idle speed through a handheld vibrometer.
When testing engine idle vibration, we will select 5 sampling points on the engine shroud to measure and calculate the average as the final result. The test item is the vibration velocity, which is measured in "mm/s".
Keep the engine idle and turn off all equipment that can cause vibration, such as audio, air conditioning, etc. In the test of the vibration speed of the previous engine, the performance of the Hongqi H9 is very good, so its vibration speed in the car is equally excellent, only 0.2mm/s, it can be said that almost no vibration is felt.
After testing, in addition to the vibration in the lower right position of the engine is slightly larger, the vibration control of other parts is very excellent, the average value reaches 2.4mm/s, and the vibration transmitted to the car is even more minimal, laying a good foundation for a comfortable interior environment.
◆ Chassis suspension and detail quality
In terms of suspension, Hongqi H9 adopts the front double wishbone independent suspension, and the rear trapezoidal control arm multi-link independent suspension. The chassis is more about taking care of the comfort of driving, and it can also provide a certain degree of support when passing through bumpy roads such as speed bumps.
Hongqi H9 engine cover adopts double hydraulic tappet design, opening and closing the engine hatch is easier, equipped with a large area of sound insulation cotton, and the firewall has also been thickened, thus effectively isolating the noise in the engine compartment from entering the car, effectively improving the quietness of driving.
◆ Noise test
As the flagship sedan of FAW-Hongqi brand, FAW-Hongqi H9 hopes that it will have higher quality in terms of comfort, which is not only manifested in the materials of the interior and the riding of the seats, but also in terms of noise. Therefore, we tested idle noise and driving noise respectively to examine the noise isolation ability of Hongqi H9.
Editor's comments: Through this quality test, FAW Hongqi H9 has indeed shown a very strong quality control and product strength. First of all, as an administrative-level car built for comfort, Hongqi H9 represents the benchmark level of China's independent automobile industry, and secondly, through the performance of various test links of this quality test, the performance of Hongqi H9 this car has indeed exceeded the expectations of many people, including the solemn design style, the ultimate luxury materials and configurations, and the more balanced comprehensive quality of chassis suspension tuning and tranquility, which is difficult to pick out the shortcomings. It is believed that with the continuous enhancement of national strength and the improvement of national pride, the Chinese people will have more tolerance and recognition for their own brands, which also makes us full of confidence and expectations for the future of the Hongqi brand.
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FAW Hongqi H9 Quality Test (4)