4 strong points that make the Hongqi H9 a premium car candidate

H9 is a commanding luxury sedan brimming with creature comforts

4 strong points that make the Hongqi H9 a premium car candidate

Even as sports utility vehicles (SUV) or crossovers have become the car to get for most buyers, sedans still have a place in the local market. Hongqi understands the aforementioned sentiment, so it brought in the H9 model last year. 

KEY TAKEAWAYS

  • What is the price range of the Hongqi H9 in the Philippines?

    In the Philippines, the Hongqi H9 has a price ranging from P5.15 million-P8.08 million.
  • How much horsepower and torque can the Hongqi H9 Flagship produce?

    The Hongqi H9 Flagship can produce up to 268 horsepower and 400 Newton-meters of torque.
  • The H9, however, isn’t an ordinary ride. It commands a starting price of P5.15 million, which gives a clue as to what its adopters are getting into. 

    So, the question now is: what can buyers expect from the Hongqi H9? Let’s find out. 

    Exterior means business

    As mentioned above, the H9 is classed as a sedan. But it isn’t just a mere four-door compact ride. In fact, it is a full-size model that rivals the road presence of many SUV models thanks to its 5,137-millimeter (mm) length and width of 1,904 mm. 

    Photo of the Hongqi H9 from the side. Photo from Hongqi Philippines

    Per usual for four-door sedans, it gets a slick and low ride height of 1,493-mm. Its wheelbase, however, stretches up to 3,060-mm, which makes it slightly longer than the equally gargantuan Chrysler 300C

    Adding to the H9’s commanding appearance is a square-shaped front fascia adorned with a large rectangular hood. The said part is also flanked by squinty LED headlamp clusters and is topped off by a subtly sculpted hood. 

    From the side and rear, the Hongqi model bears a more elegant stance. It received a sloping roofline, which tapers down to its stately-looking rear end.

    Hongqi H9 LED headlamps Hongqi H9

    The rear, though, does get some visual impact thanks to its large LED taillights and LED bar. Plus, it was also kitted out with a dual-tip exhaust setup for a dash of sportiness. 

    Other notable exterior features of the H9 include flush door handles, a panoramic tilting and sliding sunroof, automatic levels and on/off for the headlamps, heated and power-folding side mirrors, and plenty of sound-deadening acoustic glass. 

    Premium comfort

    Inside the H9 is a luxurious cabin filled to the brim with comfort-oriented features. Almost all surfaces inside, including the seats, are clad in soft leather, while the ones that are not were given silver-colored decorative finishing. 

    All seats of the Hongqi sedan (Flagship variant) come with ventilation, electronic adjustability, and a massage function. A four-zone automatic climate control system likewise ensures freshness and coolness of the interior. 

    A view of the Hongqi H9's interior. Photo from Hongqi Philippines

    Notably, the occupants of the rear seats get a dedicated control surface for most of the vehicle’s creature comforts. It even has a button that can automatically change the seat to a lying down position. 

    Just like the usual upscale sedan models in the market right now, the H9 comes with a tilt and telescopic leather-wrapped steering wheel, an ambient lighting system, electronic parking brakes, a wireless smartphone charging pad, and a push-to-start button, among others. 

    Hongqi H9's rear cabin. Photo from Hongqi Philippines

    Dominating the vehicle’s dashboard, meanwhile, is a 12.3-inch infotainment display that’s seamlessly linked to a similarly-sized digital gauge cluster.

    Sound, on the other hand, is outputted by a 12-piece Bose speaker system. More screens, specifically two 10.1-inch display units, are also available for the rear cabin. 

    Brimming with safety tech

    Apart from having an opulent interior, the H9 also gets a wide array of advanced driver-assist systems (ADAS).

    Its ADAS kit includes automatic emergency braking, blind-spot detection, lane departure warning, a driver monitoring system, front collision warning, and adaptive cruise control. 

    The said features are supported by a multiple number of airbags, front and rear parking sensors, a 360-degree view camera, anti-lock braking, stability control, and traction control, among others. 

    Beefy power

    Under the hood of the full-size sedan is a 2.0-liter or 3.0-liter engine, depending on the trim. The 2.0-liter version can produce up to 241 horsepower (hp) and 380 Newton-meters (Nm) of torque. The larger mill, on the other hand, can produce 268 hp and 400 Nm of torque. 

    Hongqi H9 from the rear. Photo from Hongqi Philippines

    To note, the larger engine for the top-spec Flagship variation is a V6 unit. Both trims, however, use a McPherson strut front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. Stopping power is provided by a four-wheel disc brake setup. 

    Pricing

    • H9 Deluxe 45TD: P5.15 million
    • H9 Flagship 50TD: P8.08 million

    Final thoughts

    In summary, Hongqi shaped the H9 as a model suitable for ferrying around important executives, crucial guests, or any other high-level level, very important person (VIP). The aforementioned is made apparent with the sheer amount of creature comforts it received. 

    Regardless of the H9 being a top-end luxury car, prospective buyers of the model should still give it a test drive. Doing so will result in a more informed purchase in the end, after all. 

    Model

    H9 45TD

    H9 50TD

    Exterior

    Dimensions (mm)

    5,137x1,904x1,493

    Wheelbase (mm)

    3,060

    Wheel size

    19-inches

    20-inches

    Lighting system

    LED

    Interior

    Material

    Nappa Leather

    Nappa Leather

    Amenities

    • Sunroof
    • Acoustic glass
    • Power-adjustable seating
    • Heated and ventilated seating
    • Front seat massage function
    • 4-zone automatic climate control
    • 10.1-inch rear entertainment displays
    • Ambient lighting
    • Keyless starting
    • 12-piece Bose speaker set
    • Heads-up display
    • Wireless smartphone charger
    • Sunroof
    • Acoustic glass
    • Power-adjustable seating
    • Heated and ventilated seating
    • Front seat massage function
    • Automatic lying position rear seat
    • 4-zone automatic climate control
    • 10.1-inch rear entertainment displays
    • Ambient lighting
    • Keyless starting
    • 12-piece Bose speaker set
    • Heads-up display
    • Wireless smartphone charger

    Instrument cluster

    12.3-inch digital cluster

    Infotainment system

    12.3-inch touchscreen 

    Seating Capacity

    5

    4

    Powertrain

    Engine

    2.0-liter turbocharged inline-4

    3.0-liter turbocharged V6

    Fuel type

    Gasoline

    Transmission

    Seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox

    Horsepower

    241

    268

    Torque

    380 Newton-meters

    400 Newton-meters

    Brakes

    Front and rear discs

    Technologies

    ADAS

    • Automatic parking
    • Front collision warning
    • Automatic emergency braking
    • Blind-spot detection
    • Lane departure warning
    • Driver monitoring
    • Adaptive cruise control

    Safety

    • 8 airbags
    • Anti-lock braking
    • 360-degree view camera
    • Front and rear parking sensors
    • Event data recorder
    • Traction control
    • Stability control

     

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