Business travel new business card, high-end MPV also look at Hongqi HQ9 PHEV

　　IKEA’s MPV models are becoming more and more popular among users. With the help of new energy technology, hybrid MPVs are thriving in this market segment. From April 11th to 14th, at the FAW Hongqi "Super Hybrid, Qiyu Xinjing" theme test drive event, we experienced the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV that will be officially launched at the Beijing International Auto Show.

　　As the first model equipped with the latest "super hybrid" technology of Hongqi brand, Hongqi HQ9 PHEV shows the unique charm of "Oriental Luxury Flagship MPV" by fully upgrading the luxury and comfortable configuration, realizing the leap of business luxury experience, national car safety and exclusive comfort experience, once again demonstrating the product philosophy of "waiting for all things to be harmonious", and upgrading to create "China business travel business card" for consumers. At present, the new car has been pre-sold, starting from 360,000 yuan, with the same price of oil and electricity. If the budget is between 30-500,000, this luxury MPV is a good choice.　

　　Driving and energy saving

　　Since its launch in 2022, Hongqi HQ9 has opened a new luxury chapter in high-end MPV with its Chinese luxury and hospitality of "treating all things in harmony".

　　The newly rejuvenated HQ9 PHEV is the first to ride the "super hybrid" technology of Hongqi. The green energy-saving characteristics are the biggest highlight. It can be powered by oil and electricity, and the power is strong. It can continue to drive for 833km with full fuel and full power, and there is no mileage anxiety for long-distance travel.

　　The HQ9 PHEV adopts the industry-leading P1 + P3 + P4 configuration, with an engine + dual motor (drive motor & generator) at the front and a single motor at the rear. In terms of hybrid technology, it can achieve pure electric drive under low-speed driving and urban congestion conditions, series drive at medium-speed driving and when the battery power is insufficient, and parallel drive at medium and high speeds, that is, direct engine drive, drive motor assist or recycle power generation. The full-speed multi-dimensional scene gives full play to the advantages of Hongqi brand hybrid technology. Through the intelligent control of the "4-engine" engine, generator, front-drive motor, and rear-drive motor, it can achieve extremely fast switching between 8 modes within 0.3s – pure electric four-wheel drive/two-wheel drive, series four-wheel drive/two-wheel drive, energy recovery four-wheel drive/two-wheel drive, parallel four-wheel drive/two-wheel drive, "oil and electricity", intelligently match the most suitable mode, so that the vehicle can continue to be in the best condition.

　　This test drive route includes a variety of road conditions such as urban roads, scenic roads, and highways, which greatly tests the overall performance of a vehicle. During the driving process, the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV responded quickly, stepped on the electric door lightly, and the speed of the vehicle quickly increased to more than 100km/h. Thanks to the super hybrid technology of the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV, the 4-engine and 8-mode hybrid system, pure electric, series-parallel multi-mode fine control, it can realize the extremely fast and non-inductive switching of the hybrid mode. The maximum power output is 300kW, the peak torque is 820Nm, and the 100-kilometer acceleration is 7.7 seconds. It shows surging power in both cities and high-speed sections, and the driving control experience is extremely smooth.

　　Aiming at the characteristics of MPV business scenarios with multiple rides and multi-frequency high-speed, the 2.0T hybrid special engine used by Hongqi HQ9 PHEV has a thermal efficiency of 44.42% and excellent quiet comfort. The new car also adopts the drive motor hybrid energy recovery technology, and the comprehensive fuel consumption is as low as 2.2L/100km. Even in the state of power loss, the fuel consumption can be controlled within 7.5L/100km. In addition, the car also has a 73-kilometer pure electric battery life, which can fully cover the 40-kilometer radius of urban life. The battery capacity is reasonable, and the size is moderate. It is arranged in the middle position with the best chassis passability, which greatly reduces the risk of battery being scratched.

　　A New Paradigm of Chinese Luxury

　　As a high-end example of Chinese luxury, the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV is designed with the charm of both inside and outside, fully demonstrating the connotation of high-end business luxury. Along the test drive, the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV shuttled through the misty and misty poetry of Jiangnan, which can be called a "paradise on earth" level enjoyment.

　　Hongqi HQ9 PHEV continues the family appearance design of "New Hongqi Modeling Language", with alpine waterfall grille, flag across mountains and rivers, dream wing visual lighting, Feihong Light Welcome Light Blanket, exquisite sliding welcome sub-board and other configurations, highlighting luxury temperament, achieving a model of Chinese etiquette, and many ingenious details, fully demonstrating the atmosphere and noble artistic conception.

　　The Hongqi HQ9 PHEV has a super large body size, with a length, width and height of 5222mm, 2005mm, and 1935mm respectively, and a wheelbase of 3200mm. It achieves the same level of leadership in terms of head, shoulder, and legroom. In terms of space utilization, the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV pioneered two or three rows of through-type long slide seats, with a slide length of 2030mm, which can fully release the second row of ride space and achieve rapid conversion of front and rear ride space.

　　The oversized car grid brings super enjoyment space. The 1.25-square-meter integrated panoramic canopy is transparent and wide, and the Chinese luxury and exquisite interior is elegant regardless of material or color scheme. In order to adapt to high-quality business travel, the interior material of Hongqi HQ9 PHEV is mostly elegant and noble walnut wood, which perfectly integrates nature and classics, elegant and luxurious. Nappa leather and zero-gravity aviation seats created by exquisite quilting process and wing shape further enhance the user’s comfortable experience.

　　Sitting on the two C seats in the second row, you can achieve the maximum comfortable lying angle of 173 ° in the same class, and adjust the 16-way electric seat, making you feel comfortable and comfortable whether you are working or resting. It is worth mentioning that the seat also has the first hot stone scene massage in China, 5 massage modes, 3 massage intensities, simulating the process of jade heat treatment, bringing an exclusive experience of physical and mental relaxation.

　　In addition, the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV also has two domestic unique functions of sliding sub-plate and lifting fragrance, which can carry two different fragrance types at the same time, and introduce a dynamic visual experience in the form of mechanical lifting, diffusing the exclusive taste of Hongqi and enhancing the sense of luxury ceremony. Compared with similar products, the Hongqi HO9 PHEV is also the first to be equipped with a one-button rest mode and a one-button negotiation function. The mode is turned on, and the sunroof, sunshade, etc. are closed, and the seat is automatically adjusted to a suitable angle, which is comfortable and worry-free.

　　In terms of intelligence, it is equipped with a 7-inch full LCD instrument panel and a 16.2-inch central control screen, and a W-HUD head-up display system, which can realize "three-screen" linkage and real-time information interaction. The Hongqi Zhilian 3.0 system supports vehicle-level smart OTA, and is also equipped with a deep customized version of Hongqi Autonavi map. It supports online/offline navigation functions, integrating eating, playing, living and navigation.

　　National car safety guard

　　As a product of Hongqi’s high-end series, Hongqi HQ9 PHEV has the brand’s long-term accumulation of car-making quality, as well as "three-in-one" safety and health protection.

　　In terms of passive safety, high-strength steel’s 68% 9H armored body and 6s ultra-long pressure-retaining side air curtain provide the ultimate protection of the same level. In terms of active safety, whether it is full-dimensional safety warning, intelligent driving assistance, or the design of energy-absorbing bumpers + spider web hair covers, the high safety factor of the vehicle is further enhanced.

　　In addition, the non-irritating car odor also realizes the health index of 0 formaldehyde, combined with the international pioneering nano-ion dermal technology, which releases ultra-high concentration of negative oxygen ions, allowing full-dimensional safety to maximize passengers’ intimate protection.

　　The arrival of the Hongqi HQ9 PHEV not only reflects the transformation and upgrading of the Hongqi energy-saving car brand, but also promotes the re-advancement of high-end MPV Chinese luxury, and also shows the strength and determination of Hongqi as a banner of the new China automobile manufacturing industry to lead the Chinese brand to continue to rise. (Text: Wu Yue, Photo: FAW Hongqi)