Video Summary
Here is the summary of the YouTube video:- Chinese cars are appearing across market segments.
- The Hongqi E-HS9 was first seen at a limited 4-kilometer test drive in September.
- The initial impression of the car was positive.
- Chinese characters are proudly displayed throughout the car.
- After entering the car, the interior has a spacious feel.
- The dashboard is dominated by a large glass-like display screen.
- It is a wide display from left to right, giving the impression of a single panel.
- Although the display looks good, the text-based interface requires more attention than pictograms.
- Passengers in the rear seats have their own climate control panels.
- There is plenty of space to stretch out while seated in the first row of the back seats. The far-back row is really only useful for short drives for small children.
- Some of the interior materials feel lower in quality, giving the impression of being a lower grade as compared to what you might see in a luxury german car.
- The E-HS9 is available in three trim levels.
- All trim levels are all-wheel drive, with the base model having two motors outputting 217 PK each, and the more luxurious trim levels outputting 333 PK from their rear motor.
- The top model of E-HS9 President has maximum of 551PK with WLTP actieradius of 465 km.
- The base battery is 81.7 kWh, giving almost 400km range. The long-range battery is 95.3 kWh.
- The fast-charging maxes out at 140 kW, which is a higher max than the earlier version.
- The car does not include rear-wheel steering.
- The suspension is smooth and comfortable for the highway, but a sport mode is recommended for windy roads.
- The starting price for the base trim level is €83,000 and the reviewed trim is €103,000, and the long range president edition comes out to a price of €116,000.
- Overall, the car is well priced.
