The Bitauto original SUV market has always been a battleground for major manufacturers. Chinese people’s love for SUVs is also increasing day by day. Driven by the general environment, users have also put forward higher requirements for this type of SUVs. The two models we are going to talk about today are SUV models with off-road capabilities, which are hard-core off-road vehicles that are popular among car fans. What model do you think of first when you see this? Wrangler? Mercedes-Benz G Series? No, that’s not down to earth. Today we are going to talk about the two most representative domestic hardcore SUVs, SAIC MAXUS D90 Pro and Haval H9.

In terms of models, the models selected this time are the 2021 SAIC Maxus D90 Pro gasoline four-wheel drive flagship version with 7 seats (hereinafter referred to as D90 Pro), with a manufacturer's guide price of 239,800 yuan; compare with the 2022 Haval H9 gasoline four-wheel drive The exclusive 5-seat model (hereinafter referred to as H9) has a manufacturer's guide price of 261,800 yuan. Although both models consider themselves hard-core SUVs, the Haval H9 only offers gasoline engines, while the D90 Pro offers two different power systems, diesel and gasoline. Therefore, for the sake of fairness, the D90 Pro also chooses the gasoline version for this comparison, but for We will also give a brief introduction to its diesel version. So, which of the two off-road vehicles is better in terms of hard power? Let's look down.

Power comparison: both have 2.0T, who is stronger?

It can be seen that there is not much difference in parameters between D90 Pro and H9, but we know that when conducting high-intensity off-road, what is often tested is the vehicle's ability to continuously release torque. In this regard, the D90 Pro has a wider torque platform, not only having a maximum torque of 350N·m at 2000rpm, but also continuing to 4000rpm; while the H9 has a peak torque of 385N·m at 1800rpm. But it only lasts until 3600rpm. Therefore, the D90 Pro has a wider engine peak torque range than the H9.

Secondly, when it comes to off-roading, many car fans may think of diesel engines. Yes, compared to gasoline engines, diesel engines have better low-torque performance and are more suitable for off-roading, and this is where the D90 Pro has an advantage over the H9. In addition to having a 2.0T gasoline engine, the D90 Pro also has a diesel engine, and this SAIC π 2.0T The Bi-Turbo twin-charged diesel engine has a long history. It was developed by SAIC Group for the global market. It uses core technologies such as Bosch 2000bar high-pressure common rail and Honeywell twin-turbocharging. In addition to providing powerful low-torque performance , its performance in silence, stability and fuel economy are obvious to all. It can also be seen from the NEDC comprehensive fuel consumption per 100 kilometers given in the table that the diesel version D90 Pro has a fuel consumption of 100 kilometers per 100 kilometers.It saves 1.7L of fuel compared to the H9, and coupled with the cheaper diesel price, the difference in cost between the two cars is clear at a glance.

It is worth mentioning that both cars use an 8-speed automatic manual transmission provided by Germany's ZF, which has the characteristics of high low-speed torque, low high-speed fuel consumption, and smooth shifting. But the difference is that the D90 Pro has been adjusted by engineers so that the transmission will not automatically upshift in manual mode to ensure that the vehicle has continued strong torque output in low-speed gears. This is why I think the off-road performance of the D90 Pro is better. One of the reasons why it is better than H9.

Summary: From the perspective of power system, compared with H9, the D90 Pro car has a wider range of options and a higher degree of personalization. The advantage of D90 Pro is that it has two engines, gasoline and diesel. If your driving scene is more urban, then the gasoline version will be more suitable. If you prefer high-intensity off-roading, then it is equipped with SAIC π The D90 Pro engine will undoubtedly meet your needs.

Chassis comparison: Which one has better off-road genes?

After talking about the power system, let’s look at the differences in chassis structure between the two cars. The D90 Pro adopts a non-load-bearing body structure with large beams, which essentially provides greater body strength than ordinary family SUVs. This structure is safer when towing heavy objects or being towed.

Secondly, the front and rear suspension of the D90 Pro adopts a double wishbone + five-link layout, and is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system and seven types of automatic, fuel-saving, sports, snow, mud, sand and rock. Driving modes are optional. From the hardware configuration point of view, the D90 Pro is also very complete. At the same time, it can be clearly seen from the picture that the D90 Pro also adds a transverse stabilizer bar to the chassis, which not only takes into account off-road capabilities, but also improves control. stability.

D90 Pro is equipped with an intelligent real-time four-wheel drive system and a part-time four-wheel drive system. The intelligent real-time four-wheel drive system has seven road condition modes: automatic, economy, sport, snow, mud, sand and rock. In this mode, the system will automatically adjust the output torque of the front and rear wheels in real time according to the road conditions. Coupled with the visual transparent chassis function, it can clearly see the road conditions at the bottom of the vehicle through the central control screen, helping you avoid bottoming out and scratches. Part-time four-wheel drive has three driving modes: 2H, 4H and 4L. It allows you to completely control the working status of the differential lock, thus improving your ability to escape difficulties in extremely bad road conditions.

The chassis structure of H9 adopts a front double wishbone + rear multi-link layout, and is equipped with a timely four-wheel drive system. In terms of off-road configuration, H9 and D90 Pro are evenly matched. Both are equipped with four-wheel drive systems, rear axle differential locks and multiple driving modes, allowing them to handle high-intensity off-road situations calmly.

Summary: Yes, both models have strong basic off-road capabilities, but the biggest advantage of the D90 Pro is that it has a diesel version. When facing high-intensity off-road, the diesel engine has a stronger ability to get out of trouble than the gasoline engine. Consumers also have more trust in the standard configuration of hard-core SUVs such as "diesel + non-load-bearing body structure".

In addition, as mentioned at the beginning of the article, consumers now have higher requirements for this type of hard-core SUV, which must not only be capable of off-roading, but also must be comfortable and space-free. So, in addition to the differences in power and suspension structures, let's take a look at the differences between the two cars in terms of design, configuration and space.

Appearance: D90 Pro is more of a home aesthetic/and supports customization

Although both are hardcore SUVs, the D90 Pro and H9 have obviously different design tendencies. The former can be said to be a design orientation between a hardcore SUV and an urban SUV, while the H9 is purely hardcore. SUV. Why do I say this? Let me analyze them one by one below.

Let’s first look at the D90 Pro. It adopts the SAIC MAXUS family-style design language. The entire front face has a strong outline. At the same time, the tough lines on the hood create a good sense of muscle. The large-size air intake grille is With the addition of high-gloss black decoration, the overall look is more majestic and tough.

LED headlights and LED daytime running lights are naturally standard. At the same time, the D90 Pro is decorated with chrome trim strips on the front grille and fog lamp area, while the window trim strips and roof racks are highlighted. The black treatment not only enhances the sportiness of D90 Pro, but also takes into account the fashionable and dynamic shape of a family SUV.

The front face of the H9 is very different from the D90 Pro. The grille is composed of several thick chrome trim strips. Together with the towering front of the car, the H9's hardcore SUV style stands out and the overall look is more rugged. In addition, the H9 also has Matrix LED headlights, the front face also has a strong sense of technology.

In addition to being equipped with matrix LED headlights, H9 is also equipped with adaptive high and low beams, which greatly improves intelligence and driving safety.

The body size of D90Pro is 5005mm×1932mm×1875mm, and the wheelbase reaches 2950mm. The body size of Haval H9 is 4843mm×1926mm×1900mm, and the wheelbase is 2800mm. In addition to the body height, the H9 is not as good as the D90 Pro in terms of body length, width and wheelbase. The body of the D90 Pro is longer and wider, providing a more spacious and comfortable interior seating space; even in a 7-seater state, the third row will not feel cramped, making it suitable for long-distance travel by many people.

In addition, the two vehicles are also different in basic off-road performance. Let’s first look at D90 Pro has an approach angle of 28°, a departure angle of 25°, a minimum ground clearance of 210mm, and a maximum wading depth of 800mm, while the H9 has an approach angle of 28°, a departure angle of 23°, and a minimum ground clearance of 206mm, which is at a disadvantage compared to the D90 Pro.

It can also be seen that the two cars have different priorities in terms of tires. The tire brand used by the D90 Pro comes from Continental Contisportcontact5, which is a road-biased tire that focuses on quietness and comfort; while the H9 comes standard with the original factory. They are Cooper M+S winter tires, focusing on grip on ice and snow. The actual model is modified with Comforser CF1100 tires, which are large-pattern off-road tires.

Both models are equipped with side pedals in their original factory state, but the D90 Pro is a fixed type, while the H9 is an electric type.

The rear of the D90 Pro looks more like an urban SUV, and overall it is more rounded and full. If you want a more personalized design, SAIC Maxus officially provides a variety of professional off-road kits, including an 18-inch top-level off-road kit. Tires, wading hoses, bottom guards, gravel blocks, off-road wheel arches, etc. are all standard on the Alxa version. At the same time, users can also provide personalized customized services through the Spider Smart Selection platform.

The rear of the H9 is more like a hardcore SUV, with a very rough design. In addition to using an external spare tire, the actual model is also equipped with a tow hook.

It is understood that both D90 Pro and H9 have legal towing qualifications of 2500KG, which means that both vehicles can be equipped with tow hooks as needed, allowing everyone to easily tow motorboats, ATVs, simple rear trailers, etc. for camping and wild activities. , enjoy a wonderful life. The D90 Pro diesel double-supercharged version has a maximum torque of 500N·m, making every trip smooth.

Summary: If measured from the standards of hard-core off-road vehicles, the appearance of the H9 is undoubtedly purer, but having said that, the "square box" shape of the H9 is not acceptable to all consumers. On the contrary, the D90 Pro is more rounded The full shape has a wider audience, and if you want a more personalized design, the Spider Smart Selection platform can also provide personalized customization services, which can be said to kill two birds with one stone and provide users with more choices.

Interior: D90 Pro interior design is younger, H9 is slightly old-fashioned

The interior of the D90 Pro is more youthful than the H9. Even compared to many hardcore off-road vehicles, the interior of the D90 Pro is more youthful, or has the attributes of a family SUV. As you can see from the picture, the center console design of the D90 Pro is more layered. The 12.3-inch floating central control screen and sports steering wheel make the cockpit feel more youthful and technological.At the same time, the interior materials of the D90 Pro are also worthy of praise. Everywhere that can be touched is covered with soft materials and the texture is excellent. The high-end model of the D90 Pro can also be equipped with suede material, which makes it even more high-end.

The interior of Haval H9 tends to be calm and business-like. The appearance of dark brown seats and wood grain veneers adds to the luxurious feel of the interior. However, the four-spoke steering wheel shape is indeed a bit old-fashioned, but the actual model It also uses a 12.3-inch central control screen, which is as technologically advanced as the D90 Pro.

Both cars have prismatic textures in the middle of the seats, which looks very high-end visually. However, the D90 Pro is made of genuine leather, while the H9 is made of imitation leather. The former has a better feel.

In terms of car and machine functions, D90 Pro is equipped with the Spider Zhilian 2.0 system. This system integrates Tencent’s ecological functions, including WeChat, QQ Music, Himalaya and other software. It can also remotely start the vehicle, turn on the air conditioner, etc. through the mobile APP. Seat heating, vehicle positioning and other functions, as well as intelligent voice control of sunroof opening, air conditioning settings, window switches, GPS navigation, etc., and Apple CarPlay interconnection, are very considerate. In addition, Spider Zhilian 2.0 also has an off-road expert module, which can view important information such as altitude, temperature, air pressure, vehicle inclination, transmission oil temperature, etc. in real time, and can share off-road routes and intelligently recommend theme road books, enriching the user experience.

The H9's car system is also rich in functions, including altitude, temperature, air pressure and other information that can be viewed through the small screen above the central control screen. It is also equipped with intelligent voice system, gesture control, facial recognition, OTA upgrade and other functions. , but in actual experience, I think there are two points in this system that can continue to be optimized. The first is that it does not have Apple CarPlay mobile phone interconnection, which is not very friendly to Apple users; the second is the transparent chassis function on the D90 Pro. For hardcore SUVs, this function will have a high usage rate in actual scenarios.

Summary: It can be seen that there is not much difference in configuration between the two cars, and the biggest difference is reflected in the design. The interior layout and materials of the D90 Pro are more youthful, and the color matching is also In line with the aesthetics of young users, the interior of the H9 uses too many dark colors, coupled with the four-spoke steering wheel, it does look a bit old-fashioned.

Space comparison: D90 Pro space layout is more flexible

Space is probably one of the biggest core differences between the D90 Pro and H9. The D90 Pro has a variety of seating layout options such as 2+3, 2+2+2, 2+2+3, 2+3+2, etc., while the H9 only has two seat layouts: 2+3 and 2+3+2. , this is one of the core reasons why I think D90 Pro can better meet consumer needs than H9.

Then let’s look at the difference in space between the two cars. Based on my height (179cm, weight 77kg), in the front row of D90 Pro and H9, I can get a punch of three fingers and a punch of two fingers respectively. There is a difference in performance. Not much, the only difference is that the H9 sits higher.

D90 Pro has 5/6/7 seats to choose from, while the actual model uses a 2+2+3 seat layout. Keeping the front seats unchanged, you can get a fistful of headroom and about a fistful of legroom in the second row. The space performance is acceptable.

On the other hand, H9 only has two seat layouts: 2+3 and 2+3+2, while the actual model is a 5-seater version, which can get four fingers of headroom in the second row, as well as a punch. The overall performance of the four-finger legroom is not much different from that of the D90 Pro.

The third row of the D90 Pro does not feel like sitting on a small bench. The seat padding is very thick and the space does not seem oppressive. The headroom and legroom are close to four fingers. From the actual experience, the D90 Unlike many 7-seat SUVs, the Pro's third row can only be used for emergencies, and there is no problem in daily riding.

Although the actual H9 is a 5-seater version, we can see by comparing the 7-seater versions of the two models that the third row of seats in the D90 Pro has more space and seat padding than the H9. Comfortable. Through this actual experience, I can also give high marks to the third row of the D90 Pro.

The trunk storage capabilities of both cars are excellent. In terms of configuration, the D90 Pro is equipped with an electric tailgate and a sensor-type tailgate, while the H9 still opens manually. In terms of convenience, the D90 Pro is even better.

Summary: The difference in space between the two cars is mainly reflected in the fact that the D90 Pro has a more flexible seat layout, especially the 6-seater version. At the same time, thanks to the larger body size, the third row of the D90 Pro The space is also better than that of H9. Therefore, if the user also has requirements for 7 seats, then the D90 Pro will be more suitable between the two cars.

Editor’s comment: After some comparison, it is not difficult to find that the basic off-road capabilities of both models are excellent, but compared to the H9, the D90 Pro is more comprehensive and has more flexible choices. First of all, it has two powertrains, gasoline version and diesel version. Users can choose according to their actual needs. Secondly, in terms of space, D90 Pro also provides a variety of flexible seat layouts, which can not only have strong off-road capabilities, but also take into account The attributes of city driving can be described as IKEA-friendly. In terms of price, the price range of the D90 Pro is 179,800 yuan to 276,800 yuan, while the H9 is 214,800 yuan to 279,800 yuan. The entry threshold is also lower with the D90 Pro. So, if I want to choose a model that has a powerfulIt is an SUV with wild capabilities, and I hope it can also take into account certain urban SUV attributes. Among the two cars, I will choose the D90 Pro.