Video Summary
Here is a summary of the YouTube video about the Hongqi E-HS9 electric car:- The Hongqi E-HS9 doesn't appear to be very thirsty, especially when driving slowly.
- Although the goal was a full Sunday driving test, this wasn't possible due to time constraints and baby care responsibilities.
- The car is very large, compared to an Audi A6, and seems like a beast.
- Not charged to 100%; the testing began with 79% charge.
- Infotainment and software lag need to be improved. Chinese AutoMaker Lag, "CAML," is an apt description.
- The plan was to take a shorter loop to assess the car’s economy.
- Driving at 70 kph, the consumption was 18.8 kWh/100km. The distance reporting is 1.4% under.
- In Eco mode, the car lowered the suspension. This seems copied from Audi. The suspension is described to be better than the "fat" e-tron.
- With fans off on climate control, the perfect 22-degree-Celsius interior temperature was achieved.
- Driving at 90 kph caused consumption to rise, due to going uphill and the car’s poor aerodynamics. Its drag coefficient is .345.
- The test on a short loop came to 19.2 kWh/100 km uncorrected; correcting for a 1.4% underreport results in 189 kWh/100km.
- It offers a 458-kilometer range, very close to its VLTF-rated range, which differs due to test scenarios.
- Though previously rated as a six out of ten, the sound system merits a seven after tuning the bass down to -4 or -3. The range is near similar to an Etron.
- You get the comfort, the drive quality, and with the right tweaks it is a good competitor to the Etron and other quality brands.
- To the person considering a Range Rover, you could save money and get almost the same quality if you get a used one and consider this car
- But once people come to experience the quality and how good the car is, and given its known pedigree, its "Game Over" and it's a sure sale.
