Hongqi H9 - in pictures

  • The latest addition to Hongqi’s range is the H9 limo, which is similar in size to the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
    The latest addition to Hongqi’s range is the H9 limo, which is similar in size to the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
  • Leather seats are nicely sculpted
    Leather seats are nicely sculpted
  • Hongqi is China’s oldest passenger car marque, having been founded in 1958
    Hongqi is China’s oldest passenger car marque, having been founded in 1958
  • The virtual instrument cluster has a distinctly Mercedes S-Class look
    The virtual instrument cluster has a distinctly Mercedes S-Class look
  • There’s a control panel on the centre-rear armrest, allowing rear-seat dwellers to adjust the positioning of their seat
    There’s a control panel on the centre-rear armrest, allowing rear-seat dwellers to adjust the positioning of their seat
  • One may question the exterior aesthetics of the H9, as it comes across as a mishmash of Rolls-Royce, Lincoln, Maybach and BMW design elements
    One may question the exterior aesthetics of the H9, as it comes across as a mishmash of Rolls-Royce, Lincoln, Maybach and BMW design elements
  • Hongqi’s designers have made liberal use of glossy piano-black trim on the dash and centre console
    Hongqi’s designers have made liberal use of glossy piano-black trim on the dash and centre console
  • The real surprise is the composure and competence with which the H9 drives
    The real surprise is the composure and competence with which the H9 drives
  • Hongqi has recruited ex-Rolls-Royce design boss Giles Taylor to head up its styling department, so coming models are likely to be much better resolved aesthetically
    Hongqi has recruited ex-Rolls-Royce design boss Giles Taylor to head up its styling department, so coming models are likely to be much better resolved aesthetically