Hongqi H9 PHEV Files with MIIT, Offers Laser Radar and Multiple Configurations

The Hongqi H9 plug-in hybrid sedan has been listed in the 408th batch of the "Announcement on Road Motor Vehicle Manufacturers and Products" for new product disclosure. The vehicle measures 5,230 mm in length, 1,955 mm in width, and 1,515 mm in height, with a wheelbase of 3,120 mm. It has a curb weight of 2,320 kg, a gross vehicle weight of 2,770 kg, seating capacity for five passengers, and a top speed of 235 km/h. It is equipped with an anti-lock braking system (ABS), supplied by Bosch Automotive Products (Suzhou) Co., Ltd., model IPB 2.0. Powering the vehicle is a 1,994 cc engine (model CA4GC20TDH-41) delivering a maximum output of 145 kW and a maximum net power of 140 kW. The energy storage system consists of nickel-cobalt-manganese ternary lithium-ion batteries; the cells are produced by China Automotive New Energy Battery Technology Co., Ltd., and the battery pack is assembled by China FAW Group Corporation. The vehicle offers numerous optional configurations, including red brake calipers, multiple wheel designs, rear quarter windows, side flag emblems, front/rear laser cameras, gradient-tinted front windows, and front/rear styling without LiDAR. A panoramic sunroof is standard across all trims, and the car is equipped with an Event Data Recorder (EDR). An ETC onboard unit is available as an option. Earlier this April, FAW Hongqi unveiled an official teaser for the all-new H9. The exterior design integrates elements of traditional Chinese palace aesthetics and natural landscapes, featuring a "Waterfall from High Mountain" grille, a continuous U-shaped lighting signature, balanced and symmetrical taillights, and laser-etched detailing. The new model will be equipped with Huawei’s Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system, HarmonySpace smart cockpit based on HarmonyOS, and Hongqi’s self-developed intelligent chassis. It also features dual-path, image-grade 896-line LiDAR and 40 high-perception sensors, enabling stable detection of obstacles as small as 14 cm in height at distances up to 120 meters while traveling at speeds of up to 120 km/h.