For a long time, in the domestic medium and large sedan market, the models under the luxury brand are highly competitive, Audi A6L, BMW 5 series, Mercedes-Benz E-class results have also been maintained relatively well, and the domestic models that can compete with the above are not very many, Hongqi H9 is one of them, the competitiveness of this model after entering the market is relatively good, but the "volume" of this period of time It is a lot smaller, for this reason, Hongqi Automobile is expected to launch the new Hongqi H9 on April 25 to compete in the market, and there are already real cars appearing one after another.
With the emergence of some young consumers, many models have begun to "move closer" to younger and sportier, so the new Hongqi H9 has added a sports version of the model. From the perspective of exterior design, the main difference between the executive version and the sports version is the grille, the executive version of the waterfall center grille is decorated with chrome trim, the sports version of the model uses a dragon scale style grille, and the fog lamp area is decorated with a more exaggerated gloss black trim strip to enhance the texture. In addition, the bonnet and grille are decorated with the logo of Hongqi, and the headlight cluster has been changed to a feathered headlight cluster with a more youthful style.
The shape of the body is stretched and smooth, the perimeter of the windows is wrapped with chrome trim, the shape of the rearview mirror is rounded, and it is equipped with turn signals, the through-type waistline adopts a certain arc change, the prominent rib line treatment echoes the waistline, creating a double waistline, the shape of the multi-spoke wheels is generous, and the sports version is equipped with hidden door handles. The rear of the car is towering, the prominent trunk line creates a sense of ducktail, the tail light group is a through-type design, the light groups on both sides are a vertical layout, the internal lens design is more thoughtful, the executive version of the model is equipped with a bilateral single exhaust pipe decoration, and the sports version is equipped with a bilateral double exhaust pipe decoration.
At the same time, the interior of the new car is also "exposed", the overall style is also closer to the younger, and the texture is relatively in place, most of the area in the car is wrapped in leather materials, and it is also decorated with a large area of high-gloss wood grain trim to enhance the texture. The shape of the multi-function steering wheel is full, and the two sides are equipped with button-type physical buttons, and the central control screen and LCD instrument panel adopt the design of a joint screen, but it is not designed on the same plane, but is similar to the "Z" shaped style, and the central control screen is expected to be built into the Qixi car machine system.
The layout of the console area is neat, the style of the electronic shift lever is rounded, and the perimeter is equipped with cup holders, storage space, charging ports, etc., and the details are well handled. The front seats are decently styled, wrapped in leather materials, and the rear row is also equipped with a screen that can control the seats, fragrance system, air conditioning and other functions, and the seats also support massage functions, so the riding experience is good.
The power level of the new car has also been adjusted, with a 1.8T engine instead of a 2.0T engine, with a maximum output of 165KW, then the starting price may be lower, while the 2.5T and 3.0T engines are also equipped, with a maximum output of 223K2 and 248KW respectively. At the same time, the high-spec model is expected to be mated to an 8AT gearbox and equipped with a four-wheel drive system.
Summary: The new Hongqi H9 is a younger medium and large sedan, the sports version of the model is more friendly to young users after the launch, and the intelligent configuration of the new car has not yet been announced, if it can bring a better intelligent experience, there is an opportunity to continue to hand over a good answer in the market.