To say that in the past, in the medium and large class of models, it has always been a joint venture brand that dominates the market. In recent years, the development of independent brands we have seen for all to see, of which the Hongqi H9 as a representative, its emergence has broken this situation: once it came out, it has become the focus of the market model, and has received great attention from the majority of consumers.
This article compares with the Audi A6L and Cadillac CT6 two popular joint venture medium and large cars to see whether the Hongqi H9 is worth buying.
Appearance: H9 aura is powerful, not to lose the other two
I have to say that Hongqi's family design language this time is very successful. The large straight waterfall grille in front of the face adopts a straight design similar to rolls-Royce, creating a powerful aura. The raised line in the center of the hood extends downwards to intersect with the LOGO, and it is perfectly integrated with the central network. The tail shape of the "Big Dipper Wing" is flat and stable as a whole, showing a majestic posture.
The design language of this generation of A6L is relatively young, and the business atmosphere is not so heavy. The grille has a hexagonal design that extends from the lid all the way down to the front lip, and is very large. And also use a large number of chrome strips for decoration, coupled with the lower encirclement of the left and right sides of the mesh shape, the overall exudes a strong sporty atmosphere.
The CT6 still uses a family-style "diamond cut" design language, the iconic shield grille, and vertical LED daytime running lights, making the entire front of the car look very sharp. The tail shape is also more characteristic, and the tail light adopts the "7" shape. In addition, the design of the "ducktail" and the exhaust of the two sides show the sportiness.
Summary: In terms of appearance, the aura of the Hongqi H9 is incomparable to A6L and CT6, and the vehicle shape is stable and atmospheric. The body shape of A6L and CT6 is also good, they are classic family design language, heavier in the youthful atmosphere, if it is a friend in business, it is definitely still the first choice for hongqi.
Interior: H9 luxury and delicate, A6L strong sense of technology, CT6 concise
In terms of interior, the H9 series is equipped with dual 12.3-inch LCD screens, and the panel on the right side of the central control screen supports light display, and the overall sense of science and technology is full. At the same time, H9's material workmanship is also at the same level of leadership, using a large number of leather and soft materials, exuding a strong sense of luxury. In addition, in some details, such as the chrome decoration of the air conditioning outlet, the metal drawing process of the center console and the shape of the steering wheel, the designer's intentions can be seen.
A6L is the strongest model of interior technology among the three cars, thanks to the emergence of three LCD screens, which are 12.3-inch dashboards, 10.1-inch + 8.6-inch central control screens, and are standard for all series. In terms of materials, A6L also has a high standard. The regular version is a leather seat, while the sport model is a leather +Alcantara mix.
The CT6 series is also equipped with a 12.3(low-end 8-inch) instrument cluster + 10.2-inch central control screen design. The physical buttons are almost invisible on the center console, the functions are concentrated on the central control screen, and the embedded structure is adopted, the overall look is very simple, and the four-frame steering wheel is also relatively ordinary. However, the ct6's materials are very thick, and the places that can be touched by the hand are covered with leather, so that the luxurious feeling inside the car can be retained.
Summary: The H9 is handled very well in the details and has also added Chinese elements. Audi has always been a strong point in terms of creating a sense of technology, and it has also been demonstrated in the A6L. The interior of ct6 is relatively ordinary overall, but the material is thick and the design is not messy.
Configuration: H9 is the most abundant, A6L is the lowest
Take the H9 3.0T Zhilian Banner Version of 459,800 yuan, the CT6 28T Premium Version of 459,700 yuan and the A6L 45 TFSI quattro premium model of 468,800 yuan as examples to compare the configuration differences between the three cars.
The H9 and CT6 perform equally well in active/passive safety configurations, with the H9 equipped with front/rear side airbags and the CT6 having additional knee airbags. The A6L performance is relatively poor, and most of the functions need to be optional.
In terms of seats, all three models are equipped with electric master/secondary seat adjustment and front seat heating. However, the rear seats of the H9 are also equipped with electric adjustment functions, and heating, ventilation, and massage are all supported, which greatly improves the flexibility and comfort of the rear space, which is not available in the other two cars.
In addition, the H9 also has 14 more speakers BOSE brand audio, 253 color atmosphere lights, LED fog lights, 220V power supply, rear multimedia control system and other configurations.
Summary: Through comparison, H9 has thrown off its opponents in terms of configuration, commonly used and infrequently used, comfortable, high-tech, etc. to meet the needs of the vast majority of users. Ct6's performance is also good, and Audi A6L's performance is the worst, do we consumers like IQ tax?
Size space: A6L and CT6 are on a par, H9 is relatively weak
In terms of body size, the H9 has a length, width and height of 5137/1904/1493mm and a wheelbase of 3060mm. In the rear seat, there is a surplus of 3 fingers and 2 punches in the head and leg space, respectively.
The A6L has a length, width and height of 5038/1886/1475mm and a wheelbase of 3024mm. In the back seat, the head and legroom are 4 fingers and 2 and a half punches respectively.
The CT6 has a length, width and height of 5223/1879/1498mm and a wheelbase of 3109mm. In the back seat, the head and legroom are 4 fingers and 2 and a half punches respectively.
Summary: The above are all based on the average adult with a height of 178cm as an example, and the front seats are adjusted under the premise of comparison. The CT6 has the largest body size, which is almost the same as the AL6's seating space, while the H9's seating space is relatively poor.
Power: The H9 is equipped with a 3.0T V6 engine and performs well; the A6L is equipped with a four-wheel drive system
As can be seen from the comparison chart, the H9 is equipped with a 3.0T V6 supercharged engine with a maximum horsepower of 283 hp and a maximum torque of 400 Nm, and is matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission. In addition, the low-end model is also equipped with a 2.0T engine + 48V light hybrid power system, with a maximum horsepower of 252 horses and a maximum torque of 380 Nm, which is also matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission.
The A6L is powered by a 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 224 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm. In addition, the higher models are a 3.0T V6 engine + 48V light hybrid powertrain, with a maximum horsepower of 340 hp and a maximum torque of 500 Nm, all matched with a 7-speed wet dual-clutch transmission
The CT6 is equipped with a 2.0T engine with a maximum horsepower of 237 hp and a maximum torque of 350 Nm, and is mated to a 10-speed manual transmission.
Summary: In the same price range, the H9's power performance will be even better. Although the A6L also has a higher power version, the corresponding price will be increased a lot. Relatively speaking, the CT6 is weaker in power, but those who like AT gearboxes can be considered. In addition, the A6L is equipped with a quattro four-wheel drive system, while the other two cars are rear-drive, which has some advantages.
Conclusion: After several major directions of comparison, the Hongqi H9 has the strongest Rolls-Royce-like aura, extremely thick configuration, and also carries a V6 "big heart", its advantages are obvious. Of course, as a "veteran" in this level, A6L naturally does not need to be repeated in terms of technology and quality. Ct6 is also an excellent product, and there is also a high price advantage.
But then again, if the budget is 500,000, I still recommend that you choose Hongqi H9. Its emergence has pulled the image of its own brand to a new height, and also represents the continuous take-off of China's automobile industry in recent years.