Hongqi new MPV spy shots reveal a grille that makes BMW looks humble

[Stranagor]

Hongqi’s literal translation is Red Flag. It is a Chinese patriotic brand famous for its expensive limousines. After outstanding sales for its models H9, HS5, there are great expectations for the new MPV (multi-purpose vehicle). The internal codename is C095, but the official name should be QM9.

Hongqi new MPV QM9 real road spy shots
These are the first photo of the new Hongqi QM9, with the car clearly showing traits of the familiar style introduced by the last Hongqi models.

The style is bold and elegant, with square lines and a boxy shape that exudes almost a muscle car feeling. The large front grille is the centerpiece of the design, and like many other very recent cars, it’s enormous but somehow still proportioned, and it almost occupies the whole front of the vehicle.

QM9 “leaked spy shots” provided by Hongqi PR department

The lateral shape is still based on a square shape, but the lines are a little softer, and the result is an exquisite car without sacrificing the interior space. Sophisticated chrome trims surround the windows and contribute to making this big car look excellent.

Hongqi QM9 concept

The new Hongqi QM9 is expected to offer both 2.0T and 3.0T V6 petrol engines in drivetrains. The 2.0T engine currently on the Hongqi H9 has a maximum power of 252 HP, while the 3.0T has 283 HP. In both cases, the transmission is a 7-speed wet dual-clutch.


The new QM9 will be a direct competitor of the Toyota Elfa, with a total length of more than 5.2 meters, and it seems that the brand could represent the Chinese answer to the demand for a luxury MPV, with the brand perfectly positioned for this challenge thanks to the progress made in recent years.

Hongqi QM9 Concept visualisation

Of course, the price would be a factor. The suggested price of 300,000 to 400,000 yuan (50,000 ~ 65,000 USD) would make the QM9 a competitor of other MPVs like the Buick GL8, the Toyota Cena, the Kia Ka Wah, and other common brands joint venture medium and large MPV. In the past month of October, the sales volume of Hongqi exceeded 35,000 units, with a year-on-year growth of 52%. From January to October this year, the cumulative sales volume reached 236,000, with a year-on-year increase of 56%, maintaining perfect momentum. Thanks to the new MPV, the sales volume could be even higher for Hongqi.

The MPV will be trial-produced next year on January 30, 2022, and mass production will be officially launched on June 30, according to Hongqi.

Source: Autohome

 

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[letsrock]

Hongqi QM9 Concept visualisation

looks like a blinged up mini buses one sees at airports.

 

[Leishangthem]

I just can't comprehend what the hell they are thinking hiring Rolls-Royce designers to make an altered RR, this superimpose Chinese copycat and cheap image,this is so ridiculous like total lack of self awareness. I wouldn't trade my Honda for much more extensive HQ big grill models ,the more decent hongqi

 

[Kai Liu]

I just can't comprehend what the hell they are thinking hiring Rolls-Royce designers to make an altered RR, this superimpose Chinese copycat and cheap image,this is so ridiculous like total lack of self awareness. I wouldn't trade my Honda for much more extensive HQ big grill models ,the more decent hongqi

Athough a RR designer may bring some RR design elements to Hongqi, but the big grill is not unique to RR, actually it is a extension of the old Hongqi:
Hongqi CA770 from the 1960s:

Hongqi is doing good now, but I think like every car company, they should put more focus on EVs, since making ICE cars is already a sunset industry now.

 

[GS Zhou]

Come on, a big grille is not unique to RR or any specific brand.

Toyota

Lexus

GM Buick

 

[MH.Yang]

A new colleague of our company joined the company last month. He drove a HongQi H9 to work. Our leaders mistook it for an official of the provincial govt.
In China, HongQi cars are usually used by middle and senior officials. If you work in government agencies or state-owned enterprises, you'd better not buy this kind of car.

 

[Beast]

A new colleague of our company joined the company last month. He drove a HongQi H9 to work. Our leaders mistook it for an official of the provincial govt.
In China, HongQi cars are usually used by middle and senior officials. If you work in government agencies or state-owned enterprises, you'd better not buy this kind of car.


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H9 original design looks great!

 

[IbnAbdullah]

Salaam

A new colleague of our company joined the company last month. He drove a HongQi H9 to work. Our leaders mistook it for an official of the provincial govt.
In China, HongQi cars are usually used by middle and senior officials. If you work in government agencies or state-owned enterprises, you'd better not buy this kind of car.


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How much does this car cost?

Would a person who works in a state-owned enterprise get in trouble for buying this?

 

[Leishangthem]

Athough a RR designer may bring some RR design elements to Hongqi, but the big grill is not unique to RR, actually it is a extension of the old Hongqi:
Hongqi CA770 from the 1960s:

Hongqi is doing good now, but I think like every car company, they should put more focus on EVs, since making ICE cars is already a sunset industry now.

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I'm not saying big grill is unique to RR,but the big squarish boxy front with vertical grill has many similarities with RR ,hence the accusation by people ,it may be seen as RR copy in west .Look at the big front of lexus

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it's not boxy quite different shape than a RR and grill aren't straight beam like rr,they put great deal of effort to differentiate itself,hence nobody calls it a RR copy.
The Rolls Royce designers needs to be sacked for simply using their old style instead of putting effort to make HQ more distinct.

 

[GS Zhou]

How much does this car cost?

50k USD, roughly.

 

[Beast]

Salaam





How much does this car cost?

Would a person who works in a state-owned enterprise get in trouble for buying this?

Provide, u are able to disclose how u manage go afford this car despite working state owned.

 

[GS Zhou]

Provide, u are able to disclose how u manage go afford this car despite working state owned.

this one is just RMB 300k, not 3 million. Why an SOE staff cannot afford it?

 

[Beast]

this one is just RMB 300k, not 3 million. Why an SOE staff cannot afford it?

Sorry, I mixed it up with H9... Even H9 is quite affordable compare to Roll Royce.

 

[Shotgunner51]

Lexus

That's my favorite! I'll definitely buy this if I have two kids. About Hongqi, it's kinda too "formal" for family use IMO, looks more like corporate car, or government car.