Hongqi H9

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Hongqi H9
Hongqi H9 010.jpg
Overview
Manufacturer Hongqi (FAW Group)
Production2020–present
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style 4-door sedan
Chronology
Predecessor Hongqi H7

The Hongqi H9 is a full-size luxury sedan produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group.

Contents

First generation (2020–present)

First generation
2020 Hongqi H9 (front).jpg
Overview
Production2020–present
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
Designer Yangfeng Ding [1]
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury car (F) [2]
Body style 4-door sedan
Layout FR layout
F4 layout (2024–present)
Related Hongqi HS7
Hongqi H7
Powertrain
Engine 2.0 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 motor Belt-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 drivetrain MHEV (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 weight 1,875–2,100 kg (4,134–4,630 lb)

The H9 was presented in 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 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. [7]

The vehicle was launched in the United Arab Emirates in December 2020. [8]

2024 facelift

On April 25, 2024, the H9 facelift was launched in China during Auto China 2024. The 3.0 supercharged gasoline engine variant was upgraded to 248 kW (333 hp), and its 7-speed dual-clutch transmission was replaced by an 8-speed automatic transmission. [9]

Hongqi H9+

The Hongqi H9+ was unveiled at the Auto China 2020. The H9+ body length is 5.34 meters and the wheelbase is 3290 mm. Compared with the H9, the wheelbase is 230 mm longer. [10] On May 10, 2022, the Hongqi H9+ will be launched. [11]

Second generation (2025)

Second generation
Overview
Production2025 (to commence)
AssemblyChina: Changchun, Jilin
Body and chassis
Class Full-size luxury car (F)
Body style 4-door sedan

References

  1. "Ding Yangfeng". automotivedesignconference.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  2. Karkafiris, Michael (19 April 2020). "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. Feijter, Tycho de (13 July 2021). "Hongqi H9+ is a Luxurious Chinese Limousine". Carnewschina.com.
  7. "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.
  8. "China's luxury car Hongqi H9 launched in Dubai".
  9. Rastegar, Naveed (2024-04-03). "Unveiling the 2024 Hongqi H9 with enhanced design and power". CarNewsChina.com. Retrieved 2024-07-19.
  10. "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.
  11. ""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.