As the first MPV in the history of Hongqi brand, HQ9 directly targets the domestic high-end MPV market in one step, and its price is as high as 35.88-53.88 million, which directly becomes the "ceiling" level of domestic fuel MPV. Then, is HQ9 worthy of the word "high-end" in the MPV market where Lin is a strong enemy? The answers are all in this article!
The design language of Hongqi family inherited from H9 car is called "Oriental Aesthetics" by manufacturers. But in the eyes of ordinary people, "Oriental Aesthetics" or "Western Aesthetics" are relatively general concepts. This time, the red flag HQ9 used a word "harmony" to materialize oriental aesthetics. Literally speaking, "harmony" is actually the mutual cooperation of rigidity and softness.
For example, the iconic front face of HQ9 embodies the concept of "harmony". If you look closely, you will find that this huge air intake grille adopts a staggered layout inside and outside, and the outer layer is a straight waterfall chrome trim, which embodies dignity and majesty; On the other hand, in the inner layer of chrome-plated decorative strips, black piano paint decorative strips are adopted, which adds exquisiteness and restraint to the front of the car. Although the flying wing LED headlights parallel to the air intake grille do not belong to the middle net in structure, they should cooperate with each other according to the design concept of "harmony", so the chrome trim on the outermost side of the middle net also extends to the headlight area and blends with it.
Coming to the side of HQ9, the double waistline design combining rigidity with flexibility embodies the design concept of "harmony". The straight waistline connecting headlights and taillights shows the tough side of the car body, while the bent waistline under the door handle creates a soft outline.
The rear penetrating LED light group not only visually increases the width of the car body, but also ensures the identification of the red flag HQ9 at night through the outline of the light group and the shape of the internal light bar. As for the lamp group with two sides perpendicular to the car body, the design inspiration of the inner lamp strip comes from the "horizontal folding" and "horizontal hook" in China's calligraphy, and the details show the oriental design aesthetics. In addition, in order to make the rear of the car look more concise and beautiful, HQ9 also specially covers the exhaust port with the rear bumper shell to make the rear shape more dignified and generous.
The aura of not being angry and arrogant naturally has huge physical support. In fact, as early as the beginning of the HQ9 project, Hongqi set three design goals for the size of this car. First, the conductor should surpass the domestic business benchmark MPV-Buick GL8；; Second, the car width should exceed MPV-designed according to American demand-Toyota Seine; Third, the car is higher than the star nanny car-Toyota Erffa. This is equivalent to Hongqi taking all the maximum values of three benchmark models in MPV field as its own design benchmark ... So in the end, the length, width and height of Hongqi HQ9 reach 52220051935 mm respectively, and the wheelbase is as long as 3200mm. Except that the height of Erffa may be exaggerated, and the automatic option is slightly reduced by 10mm, other body size parameters of HQ9 have an absolute advantage over joint ventures and imported MPVs.
In the domestic fuel MPV camp, the starting prices of Chuanqi M8 and Roewe iMAX8 are all around 1.800 yuan, while the starting prices of Hongqi HQ9, both fuel MPV and higher positioning, jumped directly to 358,800 yuan. Seeing this, I'm afraid everyone will think that the price of Hongqi HQ9 is too high, but before drawing a conclusion, let's take a look at how the car directly filled with materials creates a luxurious atmosphere.
In terms of design, my HQ9 test drive car used rose gray and ivory white interior, and the center console also used high-brightness walnut panel which is very consistent with HQ9 temperament. The area adjacent to it below is covered with leather and is equipped with exquisite punching and sewing technology. In the lower part of the center console, which is parallel to the legs of drivers and passengers, the large-scale use of ivory also creates a modern and luxurious atmosphere.
16.2 inch floating central control touch screen has a very delicate display effect. The car runs the Hongqi Zhilian 3.0 system and has been pre-installed with common apps such as Gaode Navigation, Iqiyi and Cool Music. In addition, HQ9 also supports vehicle OTA, including vehicle system, assisted driving, power and chassis, which can be upgraded remotely.
The LCD instrument of HQ9 consists of three screens, with a 7-inch LCD screen in the middle and 3.5-inch LCD screens on both sides. Although this splicing form is rare now, under the simple UI arrangement of HQ9, the whole instrument area has no abrupt feeling, and the UI style is also in tune with the dignified image of the red flag.
HQ9' s three-position multi-function steering wheel looks more gorgeous than H9, with a very thick and full grip, and the surface is covered with delicate leather material. The key areas on both sides of the steering wheel adopt integrated panels, but you can get real physical feedback with a finger press. With the metal dial wheel, it can be seen that HQ9 is very careful in controlling the interior details.
The auxiliary instrument panel is made of piano paint, and there are air-conditioning solid buttons, metal thermostat, metal-leather mixed electronic lever, mobile phone wireless charging panel and electronic handbrake above it. It is very convenient to use in practice, and the main driver can easily control it with a little index finger.
It should be emphasized that Hongqi HQ9 does not use the traditional central armrest box, but uses a novel central welcome desk that can move back and forth. For passengers, the reception desk is more ornamental. Its outer layer is decorated with a whole piece of walnut and inlaid with a metal frame, which looks like high-grade furniture placed in a mansion. On the front of the central reception, there is a crystal fragrance system that can be lifted to provide four kinds of fragrance with adjustable concentration. There are two cup holders and a mobile phone wireless charging panel at the tail, which takes into account the atmosphere and practicality.
HQ9' s position in the door panel of the car is quite cheap. In addition to the leather coating with complicated stitching process, a large piece of walnut decoration is used on the side of the door handle, which is difficult for ordinary people to notice. This design also appeared on the door handle of the second row of side sliding doors, which greatly helped to create a luxurious atmosphere in the car.
As a modern and luxurious MPV, the car naturally has an advanced sound system. HQ9 is equipped with 12 speaker and 700W Dynamo stereo. In order to ensure the sound quality, Hongqi also sent the whole vehicle to Denmark where Dynamo is located for detailed tuning. Turn on the HQ9 stereo and play your favorite music. The sound coming from the car makes people feel that the space is very open and the music level is clear. Well, this sense of dignity is in place.
As mentioned earlier, because HQ9 has set the goal of being longer, more competitive and higher than Buick GL8, the size of HQ9 is scary in the end, which also brings HQ9 a very exaggerated space in the car. As for the front row space, I am 180cm tall and weigh 65.5kg. After adjusting the main driving seat to the normal driving posture and putting it in the lowest position, there are still more than 2 punches between the front row head and the ceiling.
Keep the seat position in the first row unchanged and go to the second row. If I adjust the second row of seats to the end, I will have an extra arm in my leg room, and no matter what posture I take, there is more than enough room. And if I adjust the seat in the second row to the margin of 2 punches in my leg, I can still punch more than 2 punches in my leg when I come to the third row. You know, this is still the leg space when the height of the first, second and third rows of passengers is 180cm.
Moreover, HQ9 can also provide passengers with a height of 1.80cm with a head space of more than 2 punches in the second row and 4 fingers in the third row 1 punch. You know, whether it's Buick GL8 ES Lu Zun or MPV-Toyota Erffa, which is famous for its height, the front of the second row has only one punch and four fingers, so it can be seen from here that HQ9 didn't choose to beat Toyota Erffa in the specific body height, in fact, because its actual interior height has already won, there is no need to seek an advantage in the specific body height.
It should be emphasized that in order to make the third row space of HQ9 reach the best level of the same level, Hongqi also designed a slide rail with a length of 2020mm for HQ9, and put the second and third rows of seats in the slide rail. Thanks to this slide rail design, when there is no luggage in the trunk, I can adjust the third row of seats to the end. At this time, my legroom has reached an "abnormal size" of the forearm, and the third row of seats also has the function of electric adjustment, which makes me feel that I am in the second row of a D-class luxury car for a while.
Not only that, the second and third rows of seats * * * use slide rails and electric adjustment, which has another advantage, that is, when stuffing large luggage into the trunk, you don't have to bend over and fold the adjustment seats by hand. You just need to press the electric adjustment button on the right side of the trunk with your finger, and the second and third rows of seats will automatically move forward. And when the third row of seats moves forward, the seat cushion will automatically lift to make more room for the rear compartment, and finally the maximum trunk volume of HQ9 will reach 1700L, which is even larger than 1650L after the third row of seats are put down by Buick GL8 ES Lu Zun, a commercial MPV benchmark.
However, because this slide rail extends all the way to the rear of the car, there is no room for the spare tire under the floor of HQ9 trunk, and the original factory only provides tire repair tools.
After talking about the seating and storage space, let's take a look at the seat configuration that is equally important for MPV models. The first row of seats in HQ9 adopts the technology of leather punching and quilting, which reveals the unique texture of high-end cars and is also very elegant in terms of materials. At the same time, the front is made of genuine leather, and the side is made of suede, so that when the seat moves back and forth, the side made of suede will not rub against the seat belt buckle to generate abnormal noise. In addition, the front seat of HQ9 has the function of electric adjustment in the direction of 10, and like the Buick GL8 ES Lu Zun, the inside of the front seat is also equipped with adjustable angle armrests. The fly in the ointment is that the padding of HQ9 front seat is a little hard, unlike Toyota Erffa, when people sit on it, their hips and waist can instantly feel the softness and closeness of the seat surface.
As a luxury MPV, HQ9 knows what important leaders sitting in the second row need most, so it not only uses privacy glass on the second and third rows and the rear windshield, but also equips the second row with exquisite small countertops. Coupled with the touch lighting on the outside of the roof and the reading light with adjustable angle next to it, HQ9 instantly becomes the mobile office of the leader.
As the finale of MPV, HQ9 takes the second row of seats to the extreme luxury. The backrest and armrest are made of Napa leather, which is soft to the touch. The seat has 14 electric adjustment and manual adjustment of headrest wings. HQ9' s second row of independent seats not only provides common functions such as heating and ventilation, but also provides hot stone massage function. As shown in the schematic diagram in the upper right corner of the above figure, each seat is equipped with 20 airbags, and the four airbags in the central spine also have the function of hot stones. It is necessary to know that the seat massage of other models of the same level generally has only 6-8 airbags and does not have the function of ironing stones.
After my actual experience, HQ9' s hot stone massage function is absolutely capable of winning the title of "Best Technician". When I lie flat on the second row of seats and turn on the massage function, it seems that there are seven technicians behind me massaging my shoulders and waist at the same time, and three technicians massaging my hips. Their technology is very complicated. I told her to be gentle, and she rubbed my body with her palm. I told her to be heavier, and she began to push it around with her wrist; I told her to push, and she began to press me hard with her fingers. At the same time, the four hot stone airbags on the back are as warm as the palms of real people, and the heat is transmitted to my whole back through the sponge and leather of the seat. In an instant, my body defense was broken by this move composed of massage force and warm current. I am still very stiff, and I have turned into a pool of mud, lying flat in the second row of HQ9, ignoring it and letting it be disposed of.
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