After the great success of the Great Wall Motors tank brand, it has successively launched the Haval Thunder, Haval Raptors, Haval second-generation dogs and other models, they all have the appearance design of the square box, as well as the blessing of off-road performance, which has gained the love of many consumers, and the new generation of Haval H9 has also continued this style, and the body size has been further increased, and the interior design and workmanship have also been greatly upgraded.
In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the new generation Haval H9 are 5070/1976/1930 mm, and the wheelbase is 2850 mm, which has increased compared with the previous generation model, and the front and rear overhangs are short, making the overall body posture more coordinated, and also bringing more excellent approach angles and departure angles, reaching 31 ° and 25 ° respectively, and the passability has been improved.
The size of the new generation of Haval H9 has been improved, as a medium and large SUV, the total length of the version with a small schoolbag has exceeded 5 meters, the width is 1976mm, the wheelbase is 2850mm, the actual space performance is relatively close to the tank 400 or tank 500, after all, the wheelbase is 100mm longer than the tank 300, so Haval H9 is conditionally provided with three rows of seats, this car will be provided with a 7-seat version.
The new Haval H9 adopts a square box retro style, with a large area of metallic mesh in the front of the front face, and four grilles arranged in parallel in the middle, with round retro headlights, this effect is indeed very similar to its own Haval Raptors, and the side of the body is also angular. The headlight design on both sides is also very interesting, the round light strip is inlaid under the square lampshade, the square light source with steering function and the round LED daytime running light, it is worth noting that the two are not on the same plane, and the concave circular light group can avoid being hit by branches or flying stones when off-road. On the side of the car, a straight waistline runs from the hood to the rear, square exterior mirrors, and keyless entry is available in the front. You can also see the design of the electric side steps and the roof rack, the side steps are 1903mm long, and they automatically open and close with the opening and closing of the door, making it convenient for passengers to get on and off the car.
The rear of the car is very vertical, with the most significant change being the tail light cluster, which features two rectangular taillights arranged longitudinally with black exterior bezel trim, while the tailgate is still designed with side doors and a choice of an external spare wheel or storage compartment. The new generation of Haval H9 also has a 2.5-ton towing qualification, and can be equipped with an optional trailer device and a trailer power port.
A more interesting point is that the new generation of Haval H9 also reserved 10 modification space, including detachable grille, front/rear bumper, front/rear bumper lower guard, front winch position reservation, wheel eyebrow, suspension luggage rack, wading hose installation position reservation, auxiliary fuel tank installation point, etc., giving modification enthusiasts more room to play.
The new generation of Haval H9 will continue to use the combination of a 2.0T gasoline engine and an 8-speed automatic transmission, with a maximum power of 224 horsepower and a peak torque of 385 Nm. At the same time, a 2.4T diesel engine with a maximum power of 184 hp and a peak torque of 480 Nm has also been added, mated to a 9-speed automatic transmission. The new generation of the Haval H9 is equipped with BorgWarner's TOD all-wheel drive system and MIock mechanical locking, which supports tank U-turns, low-speed off-road cruising and transparent chassis.
A number of physical buttons and knobs are arranged around the gear lever, including seat heating/ventilation, driving mode, front and rear axle differential locks, low-speed four-wheel drive, tank U-turn and other functions are integrated here.
Interior part, the layout of the entire center console is very in line with the image of a hard-core SUV, similar to the Haval Raptor Club, the overall black and brown color scheme is quite advanced, the size of the suspended central control screen is 14.6 inches, support voice interaction system, offline voice wake-up and mobile phone APP remote control, 540-degree panoramic image, panoramic fusion parking, FOTA upgrade and other functions. Popular applications are built into the car machine, and there are physical buttons under the central control screen. The overall materials in the car are very solid, the door panels and armrest boxes are upholstered, and the front passenger seat is also designed with armrests. The new generation of Haval H9 provides 5-seat version and 7-seat version of the model to choose from, and the vehicle seating feeling is very comfortable, using a seat design that is more in line with the physiological curve of the human body, the front and rear seats support heating/ventilation function, the front row also provides a seat massage function, with 8 massage methods to choose from, and the second row of seat cushions is lengthened to bring better leg support.
Judging from the official data, the size and volume of the trunk of the new generation Haval H9 five-seat version is 791L, and the second-row seats can be placed to be flat, and the volume reaches 1814L after being flattened. There are also anchor points on both sides of the trunk inside, which also provides 400 watts of power.
The new generation of Haval H9 brings a comprehensive advancement inside and outside, focusing more on the configuration of family and outdoor entertainment, which will further enhance its competitiveness, and this large "Tank 300" will also bring a greater impact to the already competitive hard-core model market.