Nowadays, the Hongqi brand is the leading high-end brand among independent brands, and its top model H9 has received more and more attention and favor. As one of the independent brands that really dares to come up with models that directly compete with BBA, its H9 model is indispensable. Many consumers are willing to use H9 to benchmark BBA's 5/6/E three car series, but from the actual aura Said, H9 has left these three behind. If it really benchmarks against this level, the Volvo S90, as a luxury upstart, is more in line with the H9 model positioning in terms of positioning, aura and audience, then in terms of In the comparison between these two cars, does H9 have an advantage?
Appearance: A stable choice, Hongqi H9 shows more majestic momentum
HongqiH9 adopts a wide front face style and a large straight waterfall grille, showing its majestic momentum. In order to better demonstrate the oriental aesthetics, the front face of Hongqi H9 does not use the "golden ratio", but adopts oriental colors. “The silver split ratio is 1:1.414, so it is more in line with the aesthetics of the Chinese people. The headlight group runs through the entire design, especially the welcoming effect when unlocking, which is more It embodies the sense of ritual that Chinese people value, and uses the combination of modern technology and oriental aesthetics to interpret true Chinese luxury.
The Volvo S90 from Northern Europe also uses its design to show its local aesthetic understanding, but its simplicity inevitably has a touch of greasiness. However, the overall recognition is still very high, especially the classic "Thor's Hammer" headlights which also have a certain visual impact and sense of technology.
Coming to the side of the car, Hongqi H9 uses lines to further stretch the visual effect of the entire side of the car, combined with the rounded back design of the roof and the short front overhang and long rear overhang. The unique suspension layout further creates the luxurious atmosphere of the entire vehicle. At the same time, Hongqi H9 offers two-color body options, which not only represents the leading position of the country's number one luxury brand in craftsmanship, but also further reveals the luxurious feel of the model's positioning.
S90's car side design style lacks the aura of this class compared to Hongqi's H9. The penetrating waistline makes the body tough enough, but the overall design concept is simple. The luxurious atmosphere is slightly lacking.
It is not difficult to see from the appearance design that in terms of overall aura and luxury creation, Hongqi H9 and Volvo S90 will bring consumers a different experience, but From the perspective of actual style and Eastern aesthetics, Hongqi H9 indeed understands the aesthetics of the current Chinese people better, especially the design style that is suitable for all ages, so that high-end models will not appear too greasy. .
Interior: Continuing Chinese luxury, materials and workmanship are equally matched
In the interior of the car, Hongqi H9 adopts a wraparound center console design, and the dual-color interior is wrapped in genuine leather, giving it a rich sense of luxury. The embellishment of painted panels and light-colored wood grain veneers makes the interior of the vehicle not tacky at all. At the same time, in terms of interior materials and interior craftsmanship that Volvo has always emphasized, Hongqi H9 still shows a very high level, and the presentation of odors and material textures in the car still shows a high level.
In terms of configuration, Hongqi H9’s 12.3 inch screen is equipped with the Smile1.0 intelligent vehicle system, which supports intelligent voice control, vehicle In-house Wi-Fi hotspot, mobile phone remote control, OTA remote upgrade and other functions can control navigation, sunroof, air conditioning, telephone, etc. through voice recognition, so that only the movement of words is required Functional operation can be realized. Through the Hongqi Zhilian APP, you can start the engine at home, set the air-conditioning temperature to warm up the car in advance, and control the door unlocking / and schedule maintenance with your mobile phone, which is very convenient.
S90The interior adopts a simple and natural design style, and the materials used also continue to be of consistent excellent standards, although it does not look as large as the Hongqi H9 model's extensive visual appearance It is luxurious, but it also uses a large area of soft material wrapping, and uses leather and stitching to enhance the overall texture of the interior. The 12.3-inch full LCD instrument panel and the 9-inch vertical central control screen are significantly helpful in enhancing the sense of technology in the car. The experience of getting started with the Android car system is very similar to operating a mobile phone, with faster response and richer functions.
Configuration: The price advantage is obvious and the configuration level is equivalent
In terms of configuration comparison, first of all, Hongqi H9 has more advantages in terms of price and configuration distribution. Although the entire Volvo S90 series comes standard with intelligent assisted driving and... Proud of the city security system, but the starting price has exceeded
Power: HongqiH9More choices and more advantages in parameters
In terms of power, Hongqi H9 provides 2.0T+48V and 3.0T supercharged V6 engines. select. , of which the 3.0T engine has a maximum power of 272 horsepower and a peak torque of 400 Nm. The transmission system is matched with a seven-speed dual-clutch gearbox. In terms of chassis, the new car adopts a rear-drive chassis based on a longitudinally mounted engine and is equipped with an air suspension system.
At this point, Volvo S90 is a bit monotonous, only providing a 2.0T engine +48V hybrid system power unit. The maximum power is 184kw, the maximum torque is 350N·m, and it is equipped with an 8 speed automatic transmission. In terms of chassis structure, if you want more advanced air suspension and other configurations, you need to choose them yourself.
Summary: Taken together, as two luxury brand medium and large cars that can convey unique temperament, Hongqi H9 has a more oriental temperament compared to Volvo S90 The exterior style, as well as the interior materials and configurations are not inferior to those of its competitors, and the model optional configurations and cost-effectiveness are also higher. Especially in terms of safety configuration, Volvo's S90 is on par with its opponents. If you want to buy these two models, to demonstrate taste and strength, Hongqi H9 is naturally the first choice.
Editor: Lu Geng