Continuing to lengthen the list, we can find that there is a new figure in the TOP10 annual sales list - Hongqi H9. As a C+ class sedan from a Chinese luxury brand, its sales volume reached 13,000 units in less than half a year after its launch.

continues to extend the list, and we can find that there is a new figure in the TOP10 annual sales list- Hongqi H9, as a C+ class sedan from a Chinese luxury brand, its sales volume reached 13,000 units in less than half a year after its launch. . A few days ago, the author took the opportunity of a test drive of the Hongqi H9 in Beijing to experience this Chinese brand luxury sedan at close range. Putting aside my feelings, what is the actual experience of this car? Does it have the hard power to change the C+ class luxury driving market pattern? ?

What I experienced this time was the Hongqi H9 3.0T V6 Zhilian Qichang Edition, with an official guide price of 459,800 yuan. Still taking BBA as an example, BMW 5 Series and Mercedes-Benz E-Class both use the 2.0T four-cylinder engine . Only Audi A6L provides a 3.0T V6 model, but the official price of the A6L entry-level 3.0T model has been Reaching 540,000 yuan, the H9 is more cost-effective. The key is also making it one of the few large-displacement six-cylinder flagships in the same price range.

Judging from the book data, this engine is indeed not outstanding. The maximum power is 283 horsepower and the maximum torque is 400 Nm. Compared with the 2.0T engines of competing products, it is not much stronger. However, the advantage of the large-displacement supercharged engine is that it has abundant power reserves. In other words, it will have more stamina when driving. The actual experience of

is the same. For example, when driving at medium to high speed, it can still provide good power feedback after deeply pressing the accelerator. In addition, especially since the engine has a six-cylinder structure, whether it is driving on city roads or on the highway, it runs smoothly and the engine sound is not disturbing. It should also be noted that the engine tuning of Hongqi H9 is more comfortable. Even if it is accelerated rapidly, it will appear in a continuous and linear state. Radical and sporty have nothing to do with it.

Compared with the "heavy" power performance, the H9's steering feel is relatively light and the damping setting is moderate. Even though its body length exceeds 5.1 meters, it still does not feel bulky when driving and is more flexible to drive. What also needs praise is the feel of the vehicle chassis. Hongqi H9 uses air suspension, which supports chassis height adjustment, which improves its passability to a certain extent. Even on bumpy roads in the mountains, it can effectively resolve it, and the chassis has a strong sense of integration. When driving on high-speed roads, the chassis can firmly fit on the road, giving a calm, heavy impression and a strong sense of luxury.

In addition to the driving level, this sense of luxury is also reflected in the riding experience, and is directly reflected in the rear riding experience. Compared with the front row, the rear seats are thicker and softer, which can effectively reduce the fatigue of riding. Both rear seats are equipped with practical and comfortable configurations such as electric adjustment, three-level ventilation, and heating. "Old driver “After sitting there, I didn’t want to drive again. In addition, H9 is also equipped with a 220V independent power supply in the rear row, which facilitates bosses’ mobile office needs and has stronger business attributes. In addition, relying on the advantage of the body wheelbase (3060mm), the riding space of the H9 is not inferior to that of BBA competitors in the same class. For reference, the wheelbase of the Audi A6L is 3024mm and the wheelbase of the Mercedes-Benz E-Class is 3079mm.

Returning to the well-received appearance, Hongqi H9 gets rid of the "greasy image" common on this level of cars. The bold and trendy two-color body also highlights the "international style" aura that a luxury car should have. In the test on the day During the driving trip, it attracted countless heads of people, making it difficult to keep a low profile.

In addition to the highly original appearance, everyone is familiar with the interior of the H9. The overall design is relatively relaxed, and it also adds wood grain, piano paint decorative panels, and is decorated with delicate leather and stitching, all centered around " "Luxury" makes a fuss. In addition, H9 is not conservative in terms of technology. It uses a 12.3-inch central control screen and LCD instrument, combined with the main blue and black background color theme, injecting a stronger technological atmosphere into the cabin. As for functionality, H9 does not have many highlights. It has the commonly used functions such as online navigation, audio and video entertainment, Bluetooth connection, and OTA upgrade. Although it has a technological atmosphere, it always feels that it lacks some more hard-core technological configurations.

After actual experience, Hongqi H9 is not only refreshing in terms of appearance, but also shows a high level of performance in terms of ride comfort, luxurious atmosphere, and driving texture, and has the ability to compete with the mainstream luxury brands and .

The performance of Hongqi has been somewhat sluggish in the past ten years. Since H5, Hongqi has successively launched products in different segments, and sales have increased year after year. In 2020, Hongqi brand sales have exceeded 200,000 vehicles. Previously, Xu Liuping, chairman of China FAW Group , said that in 2022, he would go all out to reach a new high and resolutely surpass 400,000 vehicles. Based on this, the Hongqi brand may use the H9 to carve out its own place in the C+ luxury car market. Data shows that from January to February this year, the cumulative sales of the Hongqi H9 reached 6,805 units, accounting for more than half of its full-year sales in 2020. Although there is still a big gap compared with the Mercedes-Benz E-Class, Audi A6L and BMW 5 Series, it is still expected to compete for market share from second-tier luxury brand models such as , Cadillac CT6 and Volvo S90L, which have relatively large terminal discounts.

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