Hongqi HQ9 PHEV series

Hongqi

HQ9 PHEV

Hongqi HQ9 PHEV is a China-market plug-in hybrid mpv 7 seats series with 7 visible trims.

China price

CN¥338,800 – CN¥538,800

Body / energy / seats
MPV · Plug-in hybrid · 7 seats
Visible trims
7 trims
Range
220 km CLTC / 73–168 km WLTC
Peer cohort
8 series
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1 · Competitive snapshot

How does the HQ9 PHEV compare with similar plug-in hybrid MPVs?

Compared with 8 similarly priced plug-in hybrid MPVs sold in China.

Hongqi HQ9 PHEV stands out most for rated range and typical performance on typical-trim comparisons.

Range & charging

Above average

Typical rated range is stronger than average.

  • Typical CLTC range — 220 km CLTC
  • WLTC range — 73 km WLTC
  • Battery capacity — 20.14 kWh

Performance

Above average

Typical trims are stronger than average on performance.

  • Typical maximum power — 210 kW
  • Up to 238 kW
  • 0–100 km/h — 7.7 sec

Smart technology

In line with peers

Core connected and assistance features broadly match peers.

  • Driver assistance — Available on some trims
  • Parking assistance — Available on some trims
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims

Comfort & practicality

In line with peers

Core comfort and practicality equipment is broadly typical.

  • Second-row functions — Standard across all trims
  • Suspension — Standard across all trims
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims

Features & equipment

In line with peers

Feature availability broadly matches comparable cars.

  • Audio system — Standard across all trims
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims
  • Active safety — Available on some trims

Price position

Higher-priced

Typical trims cost more than most comparable models.

  • Typical trim price — CN¥398,800
  • Entry price — CN¥338,800
  • Price range — CN¥338,800–CN¥538,800

Strengths

  • Rated range
  • Typical performance

Trade-offs

  • Higher typical pricing
  • Smart technology advantage is limited

Compare with similar cars

Same body, energy and seat class, with a reasonably overlapping China price range.

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2 · Buyer fit

Who is the HQ9 PHEV best for?

Based on published scene outcomes and at least two supporting facts; untranslated reasons remain hidden.

Best suited to

Consider carefully if

Families with children

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Seating: 7 seats
  • Length: 5,222 mm
  • Second-row functions: Standard across all trims

Trim impact: The selected trim can change this result.

Published trim results: 6 suitable, 1 conditional.

Drivers facing regular winter conditions

Trim-dependent

Why

  • Battery: 20.14 kWh–39.5 kWh
  • Drivetrain: All-wheel drive
  • Climate control: Standard across all trims

Trim impact: The selected trim can change this result.

Published trim results: 6 suitable, 1 conditional.

3 · Everyday experience

What is the HQ9 PHEV like to drive and use every day?

Only current English content and deterministic published facts are shown. Dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Driving & performance

Typical trims are strong, with a further step up on higher trims.

Published power, acceleration and drivetrain show how performance changes across trims; they do not replace an untranslated road-test verdict.

Published evidence

  • Published power spans 210–238 kW across current trims.
  • Published 0–100 km/h times span 7.7 sec 0–100 km/h.
  • Drivetrain choices: All-wheel drive.
  • Hybrid four-wheel drive provides a quick and powerful start; sufficient acceleration at high speeds.
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  • Slight noise when the engine intervenes
  • Above average for typical maximum power across 9 series
  • Mid-pack for typical 0–100 km/h across 8 series

Cabin comfort

Core comfort equipment is consistent across the lineup.

This conclusion uses only direct seat, suspension and climate equipment. Body dimensions are not treated as proof of ride comfort.

Published evidence

  • Second-row functions — Standard across all trims.
  • Suspension — Standard across all trims.
  • Climate control — Standard across all trims.
  • Second-row independent seats are extremely comfortable; suspension adjustable for hardness, providing superior vibration damping.
  • 2-2-3 layout, VIP treatment for the second row
  • Third-row seat cushions are relatively short, not suitable for long journeys

Space & practicality

Paying more does not buy a larger body or longer wheelbase.

All current trims use the same key body dimensions, so trim choice changes equipment and performance rather than cabin size.

Published evidence

  • Seating capacity: 7 seats.
  • Body length: 5,222 mm, unchanged by trim.
  • Wheelbase: 3,200 mm, unchanged by trim.
  • Audio system — Standard across all trims.
  • Keyless access — Standard across all trims.
  • Comprehensive endurance 1200km ensures worry-free long journeys
  • Significant discount in pure electric endurance at low temperatures
  • Combined range of 1200km, worry-free for long journeys; fast charging speed, supports external discharge.

Smart tech & daily use

Smart and convenience features vary by trim.

Only formally defined connected, assistance, parking and display parameters are included.

Published evidence

  • Driver assistance — Available on some trims.
  • Parking assistance — Available on some trims.
  • Center screen — Standard across all trims.
  • OTA updates — Standard across all trims.
  • Connected car services — Standard across all trims.
  • Standard lane departure warning and keeping
  • Lane change assist requires manual confirmation
  • Smooth large screen, feature-rich; L2 level of assisted driving is sufficient.

4 · Trim decision

Which HQ9 PHEV should you choose?

Roles use published price, protocol-labelled range, power and acceleration only. They are not value rankings.

Entry choice
  • Lowest published price
  • Longest WLTC range
  • Highest published power

2026 Hongqi HQ9 PHEV 2.0T 4WD Luxury Edition

CN¥338,800

220 km CLTC / 168 km WLTC · 39.5 kWh · 238 kW · 7.7 sec · All-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • Entry-price reference trim

Good for

Budget-focused buyers

This is the lowest available published price in the visible lineup.

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Mid-price choice
  • Middle published price point

2024 Hongqi HQ9 PHEV 2.0T 4WD Business Edition Welfare Edition

CN¥398,800

73 km WLTC · 20.14 kWh · 210 kW · 7.7 sec · All-wheel drive

Compared with entry trim

  • +CN¥60,000
  • −95 km WLTC
  • −28 kW power
  • −19.36 kWh battery

Good for

Buyers wanting a middle price point

This is the non-entry published price point closest to the lineup midpoint.

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Starts with the first two featured trims; you can edit the comparison.

Reference data

Specs explained

High-value published parameters are shown only where the current visible trims provide them.

China list price

CN¥338,800–CN¥538,800

The published China list-price range shows the entry point and how far upper trims extend. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Mid-pack among comparable series with sufficient data

CLTC range

220 km

A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. Published for 3 current trims, so a full-line conclusion is hidden.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

WLTC range

73–168 km

A protocol-labelled laboratory rating for comparing trims; it is not a guaranteed real-world distance. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

Battery capacity

20.14–39.5 kWh

Battery capacity helps explain range potential, weight and charging needs. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Below average among comparable series with sufficient data

DC charging power

92 kW

Peak DC power indicates charging capability, while an actual stop also depends on the charging curve and conditions. Published for 3 current trims, so a full-line conclusion is hidden.

Maximum power

210–238 kW

Published maximum power helps frame acceleration capability and overtaking reserve. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

Maximum torque

500–820 N·m

Torque is one input to initial response; calibration, gearing and traction also matter. This parameter changes with trim choice; compare the key trims before deciding.

0–100 km/h

7.7 sec

A lower published 0–100 km/h time indicates quicker straight-line acceleration. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Mid-pack among comparable series with sufficient data

Drivetrain

All-wheel drive

Drivetrain changes traction and can separate entry and performance trims. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Seats

7

Seat count is a capacity fact, not proof of passenger comfort. The published value is the same across all current trims.

Length

5,222 mm

Length affects road footprint and parking space; it does not directly prove cabin room. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Above average among comparable series with sufficient data

Width

2,005 mm

Width affects road and parking footprint and may support shoulder room, without proving it. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Wheelbase

3,200 mm

Wheelbase is a packaging dimension and is not used alone as a ride-comfort conclusion. It is the same across all current trims, so paying more does not change this cabin-packaging dimension.

Leading among comparable series with sufficient data

Body style

MPV

Body style helps frame access and cargo layout, but exact usability still depends on the vehicle. The published value is the same across all current trims.