[Aika car shopping guide original]
Counting the development path of Chinese automobiles, there are also more than 60 years of history to be found, the Hongqi brand has become the beginning of China's automobile history, has enough weight in the hearts of the Chinese people, on the feelings and status, to this day, No one in The Chinese automobile brand is unmatched. Today, Hongqi has once again become the new pioneer of Chinese automobiles, and with the comprehensive revival of the brand in 2018, "new noble refinement" has become a new trend for Hongqi to create Chinese luxury.
Mr. Zhan, the protagonist of this issue of "Help TA Selection", is a friend of the editor, currently serving as the product director of a technology company, and in his spare time, he will also participate in the filming and production of some films, television and advertising films, which is also Mr. Zhan's personal hobby. At the same time, as a post-85, Mr. Zhan is already the father of two children, for the dual identity of society and family, Mr. Zhan has a multi-faceted personality, then the same is true for the use of cars. We invited Mr. Zhan today in the hope of finding a car that can meet his business attributes while giving the family enough comfort and safety.
People who know Mr. Zhan know that he will be in a completely different state of life in work and life. In the face of the rapid pace of the development of the times, as the product leader of a technology company, not only to face the company's complicated projects, but also to dock with external personnel, it can be said that he is multi-tasking, and his work experience over the years has made him a responsible talent who is careful and steady, not afraid of challenges, treats the work seriously, calmly and calmly, and does not smile.
And when he returns to life and family, the sunshine, liveliness and casualness of the post-85 big boy is the character in Mr. Zhan's bones. Outside of work, he often takes his wife and children out to relax, as much as possible to use the little leisure time to accompany the family, in the eyes of friends is completely a good father image.
At present, Mr. Zhan is driving an old car that is close to 10 years old, and the compact car that landed in that year was close to 200,000 yuan, and the demand for new cars naturally has to meet the two dimensions of work and life. The car purchase budget is relatively open, within 500,000 yuan, the best or car; to have more distinctive characteristics, whether it is a brand or a model, personality is also very important; driving and riding comfort is the first element; after all, two children in the family, the configuration requirements are also more concerned. For Mr. Zhan's car purchase appeal, can our other protagonist today, Hongqi H9, withstand the critical eyes of this Virgo?
As the oldest brand in the history of China's automobile development, Hongqi has influenced every generation since its birth, its own aura, glory, and the temperament of the leader, among Chinese brands, it seems that only Hongqi has such a background. Although Mr. Zhan still did some homework in advance when he learned to experience the Red Flag H9, he told me that he still exceeded his expectations when he really saw the real car, and that kind of dignified, elegant, and majestic momentum made him have a good first feeling.
Indeed, the design of the Hongqi H9 is very dazzling, not only showing the atmosphere of the country, but also not getting rid of the current trend of automobile design. The most eye-catching thing about the front of the car is the straight waterfall grille, which has become the eye-catching visual center of the front of the car and the key to creating an aura.
The use of lighting is the beginning of the ritual sense of red flag H9, the LED light strip at the outline of the grille is lit from the middle to the sides, officially called "Dream Wings", and the flag in the center of the front of the car will also light up with a striking red light, and the recognition brought by the night is particularly eye-catching. The headlight group Hongqi H9 is equipped with LED matrix headlights as standard, and this 2.0T top model also provides adaptive near and far light, whether it is visual effects or practical applications, which makes Mr. Zhan very satisfied.
The design of the Hongqi H9 retains the classic elements at the same time, but also has some trendy ideas. The side of the car comes to the rear position, and adopts a sneaky design, which has a more gorgeous and elegant body posture than the traditional sedan shape of this class model.
The sense of ceremony penetrates into every detail, compared to the decoration and logo on the traditional front fender, the "Flag Wing" designed by the Hongqi H9 is more eye-catching, and countless red lights will be lit on the chrome, projected on both sides of the body, playing the effect of a welcome light.
The multi-spoke wheel rim is the standard of administrative and luxury cars, and it is also very compatible with the temperament of the Hongqi H9 vehicle. The tires are from the Michelin Primacy 3 ST, and the comfortable, quiet characteristics can also meet the positioning of the Hongqi H9, and the front and rear wheel specifications are 245/45 R19.
The short tail shape of the Hongqi H9 is very close to the E. Jing GT concept car, the tail tag at the top uses traditional Chinese characters, and the decorative strip embedded in the light strip throughout it is embedded with chrome trim, and its design is inspired by Tiananmen, which integrates Chinese iconic elements into it, and it seems that only Hongqi has such boldness.
Hongqi H9 Gang TA Selection: Dignified, elegant appearance presentation
Mr. Zhan came to the car of Hongqi H9, bringing him a very profound sense, that is, the atmosphere of hongqi H9 interior shows technology and luxury, and under the modern design trend, it interprets the new benchmark of Chinese luxury vehicles.
After reviewing the design and materials of the interior several times, Mr. Zhan expressed a very high degree of recognition. Obviously, whether it is design or material, Hongqi H9 is carefully doing every detail, and for every Hongqi H9 owner, it is a bit that highlights their high taste.
In addition to the design itself, the Hongqi H9 also adds mood lights, up to 253 colors to choose from, and can be freely changed according to driving mode and music switching, which is also an effective means of emphasizing the luxurious atmosphere.
The steering wheel focuses on the feel, Mr. Zhan is satisfied with the grip of the leather, and functionally it also supports four-way electric adjustment, with heating function, multimedia and driving buttons are complete enough.
The design of the 12.3-inch LCD instrument is very simple, weakening the engine speed and vehicle speedometer, designing the key information of speed and gear in the central position, and providing information such as driving and multimedia on the left and right sides, for the driver, all information acquisition is very intuitive.
As a product director of a technology company, Mr. Zhan has a very good say in the design of the car machine system, the central control system of Hongqi H9 has a very intuitive function distribution, can clearly find the relevant functions, the operation is simple and easy to use, and the voice system it provides can also be more convenient control operation, Mr. Zhan believes that the multimedia system of Hongqi H9 has a very good interactive experience.
The design of the interior did not abandon the traditional buttons, and a row of air conditioning quick-action buttons was designed in the center console position, which was a smart approach for the convenience of use. The vehicle's start button is located in the center of the front row, and the air conditioning air volume and wind direction adjustment knobs are also added on both sides, and the sense of grade brought by this metallic texture is instantly full.
At the rear of the central control area, you can see the buttons for various driving assistance functions, including automatic parking, panoramic image, automatic parking, engine start-stop, electronic parking, and rollers for driving mode selection.
Mr. Zhan, the streaming rearview mirror, is still the first time to see in the real car, the rear image clarity provided exceeds his expectations, and it also provides three different angles of display, to know such a function, in the joint venture luxury brand this price point is difficult to see.
BOSE audio in the Hongqi H9 is the standard of the whole series, or very sincere, 2.0T model provides 12 speakers, while the 3.0T reached 14 speakers, while there is also active noise reduction technology.
Hongqi H9 gang TA choice: luxury, technology interior atmosphere
The seat shape of Hongqi H9 also reflects the sense of luxury, and the checkered pattern of the brand LOGO, segmented cushions and backrests all highlight the unique noble design. And it brings the actual riding feeling is also superior, the wide seat can provide good support for the body, and the sides of the cushion and backrest bring a strong enough sense of wrapping.
When it comes to seat configuration, the Red Flag H9 is definitely the best in this class. The main driver position provides a total of 14 electric adjustments including lumbar support and leg rest, as well as three sets of seat memories, and the passenger seat is also electrically adjusted, but with less lumbar support.
In terms of seat comfort configuration, Hongqi H9 is more unambiguous, this 2.0T top-end model, the front two seats not only provide seat heating and ventilation, but also have three sets of different modes of massage function, from this performance point of view, Hongqi H9 so take care of the front passengers, but also take into account the family attributes of a manifestation.
Hongqi H9 provides two versions of 4-seater and 5-seater models, and our recommended model is a 5-seat version, which is more in line with Mr. Zhan's personal car demands. The seat cushions, backrests and leg rests are electrically adjustable, and are also equipped with heating, ventilation and massage functions like the front seats, giving the rear passengers a good enough ride experience.
Mr. Zhan, who is 183cm tall, sits in the back row, and the space brought by the more than 3000mm wheelbase is already a grand performance, and the seat brings a sense of fit to the body, whether it is a family or a work partner, you can enjoy a comfortable time on the road here.
The rear automatic dual-temperature zone air conditioner is the standard of the whole series of Hongqi H9, and it also provides a 220V power interface. The two indicators of space and comfort in the back row, after Mr. Zhan from the actual use of the point of view, can fully meet the needs of individual cars.
Finally, I invited Mr. Zhan to drive this Hongqi H9 to feel the dynamic performance of the core of the vehicle. For Mr. Zhan, this is not the first time he has driven a medium-sized car, often driving the company's Audi A6L to pick up and drop off customers, but it is the first time to drive a car of this level of Chinese brand.
Hongqi H9 is equipped with two engines, 2.0T turbocharged inline four-cylinder and 3.0T supercharged V-type six-cylinder engines, and the natural 2.0T model we recommend for Mr. Zhan is also more in line with the positioning and needs of traditional family cars. The engine has a maximum power of 185 kW (252 hp), a peak torque of 380 Nm, and is equipped with a 48V mild hybrid system with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
In terms of parameters, the 2.0T engine advantage of the Hongqi H9 is obvious, which is the best in this level, and the actual feeling of driving up does have a good power reserve. Whether it is the city's low speed, or high-speed cruising, overtaking, the power of the entire section has a good performance, for Mr. Zhan's more Buddhist driving style, the power performance of the Hongqi H9 is completely enough.
The most profound feeling brought to Mr. Zhan by opening up is the tranquility provided by Hongqi H9. In addition to enough sound insulation materials, the double-layer soundproof glass used in the four windows of the whole car is indispensable, the sense of atmosphere in the car is maintained very uniform, the conversation between the front and rear passengers is very relaxed, and it is difficult to detect the noise from the outside world at a speed of 80km/h.
The advantages of the double clutch gearbox shift efficiency are played very thoroughly, the lift gear can be done crisply and neatly, and what surprises Mr. Zhan is its smoothness, compared to the automatic gearbox he currently loves to carry, the gear shift action of the Hongqi H9 gearbox is very slight, and there is no sense of impact of the AT gearbox, which Mr. Zhan is very satisfied.
The force of the steering is light, the accuracy is not so high, but for the body of more than 5100mm, driving is more relaxed, the body's response to the steering wheel is very in line with the calm positioning of medium and large cars, the owner of the Hongqi H9 does not need a very aggressive driving orientation, leisurely driving on the road is what they are pursuing.
Finally, for the driving quality of the Hongqi H9 chassis, the tuning characteristics of suspension and vibration reduction are very distinct, the first guarantee is naturally the comfort of the vehicle, the excellent vibration filtering ability, the fine sense of road are rejected outside the car, the damping of the vibration reduction is relatively tight, the slightly larger bumps are handled very crisply, but the lack of that kind of soft feedback, it seems that some sports car settings.
Editor's comments: As one of the few medium- and large-sized cars in Chinese car brands, the product strength of Hongqi H9 not only has a strong enough confidence, but also the brand's own aura is incomparable. The 2.0T top-mounted model we recommended for Mr. Zhan has always been the advantage of Chinese brand models, and in the part of design, hardware, and adjustment that test the comprehensive ability, Hongqi H9 is not at all inferior to luxury brands, and its comprehensive strength is very comprehensive. To know that such a hongqi H9 price is less than 400,000 yuan, cost-effective, quality-price ratio are all out of hand, for users like Mr. Zhan, who have dual scene needs for work and life, Hongqi H9 can become the conscientious "partner".
Hongqi H9 gang TA selection: space, comfortable configuration pull full