Recently, the 2024 Hongqi H9 model was officially launched at the Beijing Auto Show, with a total of 7 models and a starting price of 329,800 yuan.
In terms of appearance, the new car adopts the latest family style in the front face, the square large-mouth grille adds a special chrome decoration of the interval, and the outer ring is still wrapped by Led light strips, but the chrome strips on the left and right sides have also been adjusted to a certain extent, leading to a new split daytime running light group, with a complex light source inside, which looks younger. The front bumper is decorated with multi-section cut-outs to further enhance the sporty look.
Of course, the side of the body generally maintains the H9's signature slender lines with a fastback coupe style, organically combining sport and elegance 5137/1904/1498 mm body measurements and 3060 mm wheelbase have not changed much, contrasting body, everywhere chrome decoration and other elements will not be absent, and the body color has been updated, adding several more fashionable styles, plus large black wheels, enhancing a touch of youthful feeling.
In the rear part of the car, the through-type taillights have not changed particularly much, the light groups under the left and right sides have been fine-tuned to keep up with the pace of the times, the center is still inserted into the horizontal lines by the through-type light bar, simple and atmospheric, and the rear bumper part has been supplemented by flat bilateral double exhaust and black decorative strips, so that the style of the vehicle forms a unity. In the interior part, the changes of the new car are even greater, using the design concept of double-linked suspended large-size LCD screen, the sense of science and technology has increased significantly, the center console has also been redesigned, with a large area of special texture panel coverage, and the electronic control semi-hidden air conditioning outlet is added below, which also looks more advanced.
The front area of the armrest box is still the iconic electronic gear lever, but the details have also been adjusted, with a more minimalist style, the steering wheel is even covered with carbon fiber texture, plus the suede elements on the seats and door panels, deliberately emphasizing the attributes of youth and fashion, improving the image of a pure executive car, and intending to attract more young consumers. Of course, the second row is relatively spacious and comfortable, with adjustable leg rests and other elements not absent, and the touch control screen in the center armrest area is also added to further enhance the technological experience.
In terms of power, it is another major focus of the facelift, the new car is equipped with a new powertrain, the model on the market is still a 2.0T engine entry, with a maximum power of 252 horsepower, and the high-end model is a 3.0T V6 engine, with a maximum power of 337 horsepower, which is matched with a 7-speed dual-clutch transmission or 8AT gearbox. On top of this, there are also 1.8T and 2.5T engines with a maximum power of 224 hp and 303 hp respectively in the previous declaration, and it is expected that they will be added in the future, providing more choices. Of course, the four-wheel drive system will not be absent in the high-end version, and it is worth looking forward to what kind of performance it can have in the future.