The Hongqi H9 is a full-size luxury car (Marketed as C+-class in China) produced by the FAW Group under the Hongqi marque. the H9 is Hongqi H series flagship sedan.

Hongqi H9
Overview
ManufacturerHongqi
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Changchun (FAW Group)
DesignerYangfeng Ding[1]
Body and chassis
ClassFull-size luxury car (F)[2]
Body style4-door sedan
LayoutFR layout
F4 layout (2024–present)
RelatedHongqi HS7
Hongqi H7
Powertrain
Engine2.0 L CA4GC20TD-31 I4
(turbo petrol)
3.0 L CA6GV30TD-03 V6 supercharged petrol (2020-2024)
3.0 L CA6GV30TD-05 V6 supercharged petrol (2024-present)
Electric motorBelt-Driven Starter Generator
Power output
  • 185 kW (252 PS; 248 hp) (2.0T)
  • 208 kW (283 PS; 279 hp) (3.0T, 2020-2024)
  • 248 kW (337 PS; 333 hp) (3.0T, 2024-present)
Transmission
Hybrid drivetrainMHEV (2.0T)
Dimensions
Wheelbase
  • 3,060 mm (120.5 in) (H9)
  • 3,290 mm (129.5 in) (H9+)
Length
  • 5,137 mm (202.2 in) (H9)
  • 5,337 mm (210.1 in) (H9+)
Width1,904 mm (75.0 in)
Height1,493 mm (58.8 in)
Curb weight1,875–1,995 kg (4,134–4,398 lb)
Chronology
PredecessorHongqi H7

History edit

The H9 was presented on January 2020 in Beijing Great Hall of the People.[3] It has been on the Chinese market since August 2020.[4] A stretched version of the H9, the H9+, was released in 2021.[5][6] It can be distinguished from the normal H9 by a larger & Chromed B-pillar.

The vehicle was launched in the United Arab Emirates in December 2020.[7]

Hongqi H9+ edit

Hongqi H9+ was unveiled at the Auto China 2020. The H9+ body length is 5.34 meters and the wheelbase is 3290mm. Compared with the H9, the wheelbase is 230mm longer.[8] On May 10, 2022, Hongqi H9+ will be launched.[9]

Facelift edit

On April 25, 2024, the H9 Facelift was launched in China during Auto China 2024.

Technical specifications edit

The H9 is powered either by a two-liter turbocharged gasoline engine plus a 48V mild hybrid system with 185 kW (252 hp) or a three-liter supercharged gasoline engine with 208 kW (283 hp). Both variants have rear-wheel drive and a 7-speed dual clutch transmission.[10]

References edit

  1. ^ "Ding Yangfeng". automotivedesignconference.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  2. ^ "New Hongqi H9 Goes After Mercedes E-Class With Familiar Cadillac, Rolls Royce And Maybach Tones". carscoops.com. Retrieved October 30, 2021.
  3. ^ Roland Hildebrandt (2020-04-30). "Hongqi H9 (2020): Der chinesische Mercedes-Maybach?". de.motor1.com.
  4. ^ "FAW's Hongqi H9 full-sized luxury sedan hit the market". autonews.gasgoo.com. 2020-08-24.
  5. ^ Marcel Sommer, Jochen Knecht (2020-08-06). "Hongqi H9/H9+ (2020): Luxus-Reisegleiter mit zwei Radständen". Auto-motor-und-sport.de.
  6. ^ "Hongqi H9+ is a Luxurious Chinese Limousine". CarNewsChina. 13 July 2021.
  7. ^ "China's luxury car Hongqi H9 launched in Dubai".
  8. ^ "红旗H9还不够奢华?那就来看看这款轴距超3米的红旗H9+". autohome.com.cn. 2020-09-26.
  9. ^ ""看见中国汽车"品牌巡礼全国行启动 首站定为红旗站". FAW Group. 2022-05-11.
  10. ^ "售30.98万元起 一汽红旗H9正式上市". autohome.com.cn. 23 August 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2021.

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