The Hongqi E-HS9 has officially landed and
was recently showcased in production guise at an event held by Chinese
automaker FAW.
These images provide us with our first
up-close and in-detail look at the luxurious SUV in its final form. As recent
low-resolution photos from the car’s production line indicated, the E-HS9 looks
remarkably similar to the E115 concept on which it is based.
Sitting up front is an intriguing grille
that has vertical slats but in between these slates are thin areas of body
color. It makes for a very interesting look. Also of note at the front end are
LED daytime running lights that flow downwards and alongside the grille.
Other intriguing elements of the design
include shapely C-pillars with a chrome finish, a spoiler stretching off the
roof, and large taillights with an LED light bar connecting them. Car News
China reports that 21- and 22-inch wheels will be available although it is
unclear which wheels the white, purple, and green E-HS9 models pictured are
sitting on.
The all-electric Hongqi E-HS9 will be
fitted with a 215 HP and 350 Nm electric motor at the front wheels
and a 295 HP and 420 Nm electric motor at the rear wheels to
deliver a combined 510 HP and 770 Nm. Providing these motors with
their juice is a 92.4 kWh battery pack.
Prices details have yet to be announced
but they are expected to sit between 480,000 yuan (US$ 67,257) and 550,000 yuan
(US$ 77,065). Deliveries will start in September.
