Since the listing of The Hongqi H9, it has been selling well in the C-class luxury car market, taking 2021 as an example, the annual sales volume of the Hongqi H9 exceeded 40,000 units. On May 10, Hongqi officially launched the Hongqi H9+ excellent customized version of the model based on the Hongqi H9, and the new car made many adjustments to the design and configuration, and its wheelbase increased by 200mm. To some extent, this is a bit similar to the relationship between the Mercedes-Benz S-Class and the Maybach, although the same bloodline but different levels use different sales methods.
However, the official has not yet announced the listing price of the car, according to the previous news, the car is suspected to start at 1.58 million yuan, while providing technology kits, private kits, exclusive kit options, the price is 1.88 million yuan, 2.58 million yuan and 2.88 million yuan, respectively. In addition, the car will be sold in a limited edition of 300 units in 2022.
Regarding the Hongqi H9+, the appearance adopts the same design method as the Hongqi H9, but it adopts a new air intake grille, which is officially called "alpine waterfall and mainstay". In addition, Hongqi first launched the magnolia custom version, which uses a two-color body with white and blue stitching, which creates a fresh and atmospheric visual perception as a whole. It is worth mentioning that in addition to the magnolia version, the official has also launched five customized models such as the Forbidden City edition, the Dunhuang edition and the first edition, each of which has its own exclusive color and theme, of which the first edition of the model is also equipped with exclusive flagpoles on both sides of the front.
On the side, the new car has been extended in the B-pillar position, and also adopted chrome decoration and equipped with an exclusive LOGO, which further strengthens the luxury of the whole car and its special identity, and adopts privacy glass in the rear row to ensure privacy. In terms of body size, the new car length, width and height are 5340/1904/1493mm, and as a long version of the model, its wheelbase is 3260mm, compared with the ordinary version of the wheelbase lengthened by 200mm, the extended rear wheelbase has surpassed the Mercedes-Benz S-class, and the Rolls-Royce Gusite standard axle version data is close, and its extended part is all rear space.
In terms of the rear, the new car as a whole adopts a sneaky back design, so that the new car still looks quite elegant, the through taillights with the chrome exhaust decoration of the two sides below, the overall has a good sense of layering, and the logo of H9+ in the lower right further highlights its identity.
In the interior, the new car is more elaborate than the ordinary version of the model, using a large number of leather wrapping and solid wood trim in the center console, door, block area and other positions, which highlights a strong luxurious atmosphere for the car. In addition, the new car also uses blue and white color blocks to echo the appearance, and adds customized embroidery in the details to highlight its identity, and the interior theme will be changed accordingly depending on the model.
In terms of space, the new car adopts a 2+2 executive seat layout, which is the biggest difference from the regular version of the model, and thanks to the extension of the wheelbase, it brings more space to the interior of the car, and the leg space reaches 1100mm. At the same time, in the rear central armrest area, passengers can independently control the functions of independent air conditioning, seat back, ventilation/heating/massage, co-pilot folding, etc., further highlighting the luxurious atmosphere of the car.
In terms of power, the Hongqi H9+ will be equipped with a 3.0T supercharged V6 engine with a maximum power of 283 horsepower, matching a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission. In addition, Hongqi officially announced that for every Hongqi H9+ sold, 50,000 yuan will be used as the Hongqi Dream Fund and the Poverty Alleviation Area Support Fund for help and support for cold students and poverty alleviation areas.
The editor said: In general, the new car, whether in terms of design or configuration, compared to the ordinary version of the model in the luxury atmosphere has been significantly improved, looking at the entire independent brand market, it can undoubtedly be regarded as the top of the pyramid, in addition to raising its own brand image, it will also upgrade the model of the independent brand to a higher level. According to the product force, the new car will compete with Mercedes-Benz S-Class, Audi A8 models, which will be a more interesting scene, and Hongqi H9+ as a model with brand sentiment, will there be additional points for you?