The Haval H9 is well-applauded in the off-road circles. It can be found wherever there are off-road venues. With its hard-core design, non-load-bearing body, various excellent off-road data and four-wheel drive system, the Haval H9 has become a It is an unavoidable choice for many off-road enthusiasts. At the same time, the higher cost performance advantage also realizes the off-road dream of many young people.
Nowadays, facing the multi-standard requirements of today's young consumers, being a pure hard-core off-road SUV is definitely not enough. It can be seen that the 2022 Haval H9 has been upgraded and transformed into a "full-scenario" hard-core off-road SUV. , quality and wisdom coexist, making it the best choice for hardcore off-road + city.
This test drive of the 2022 Haval H9 can be said to be a very good test for its "all-scenario" hard-core off-road SUV. We will traverse the Shishili Canyon in Yu County, Hebei Province, and the entire journey will pass through urban national highways and rural roads. Rocks and potholes not only test the driver's skills, but also test the comfort and off-road performance of the 2022 Haval H9. The spark of the challenge is really quite big.
High-energy challenge, excellent off-road/urban performance
First, let’s review the data. The 2022 Haval H9 is still equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged engine model GW4C20B, with a maximum power of 165kW and a peak torque of 385N·m. It is matched with a ZF 8-speed automated manual transmission. It has an all-terrain control system, front and rear differential locks and L4 low-speed four-wheel drive, and provides five driving modes: sport, snow, sand, mud, and economy.
At the same time, the non-load-bearing chassis uses a double-wishbone independent suspension in the front and a multi-link non-independent suspension in the rear; 18-inch wheels are matched with Cooper DISCOVERER AT3 series all-terrain all-season tires, which have many features. Good off-road capability.
Urban national highways, the huge body of the 2022 Haval H9 medium and large SUV will not put a lot of pressure on you when driving. On the contrary, from the perspective of daily commuting, the performance of comfort and smoothness are very good, 80km In the speed range within /h, its power response is very brisk, and the steering force is relatively light, so it can complete the mission well for daily transportation.
However, in the economy mode, when there is a sudden sudden acceleration, the 8-speed automatic manual transmission's downshift response speed will be a little slower, and the entire power output will be slightly delayed; at this time, if the driving mode is switched to the sports mode , the power performance will be more abundant, the confidence is quite sufficient, the back-pushing feeling and the enthusiasm of power will be greatly increased, and it is more than enough to promote this hardcore mid-to-large SUV.
Noise performance has always been an advantage for Haval H9. The 2022 Haval H9 continues to do so. Its wind noise, tire noise and engine sound are all well controlled. The reason for this is in addition to the efforts made by the vehicle itself in sound insulation materials. In addition, the Cooper DISCOV equipped withThe ERER AT3 series all-terrain all-season tires also play an important role.
In the off-road section, first of all, the four-wheel drive structure of the 2022 Haval H9 has not changed. It is equipped with BorgWarner's two-speed TOD intelligent four-wheel drive system. A TOD transfer case with low-speed gear locking function is used between the axles. Both the front and rear axles are equipped with Eaton The electronically controlled differential lock is a powerful hardware.
It is worth mentioning that the torque capacity of the 2022 Haval H9 four-wheel drive system has been increased from 850N·m to 1200N·m. A larger torque capacity means stronger reliability and greater modification potential. In addition, the front wheel drive shaft and front axle transmission shaft have been thickened, which can also improve the torsion strength and reliability of the entire four-wheel drive system.
Traveling through the Shishili Canyon in Yu County not only tests the four-wheel drive capability and front and rear locks of the 2022 Haval H9, but also tests its electronic limited-slip capability, approach and departure angles, and cross-axis escape. On rocky roads, even if the 2022 Haval H9 is not equipped with front and rear locks, the vehicle's own electronic limited-slip capability can easily cope with rocky roads with low adhesion, and even when facing vehicles with only one front wheel that has adhesion situation, it can also easily get out of trouble.
The 2022 Haval H9 has an approach angle of 28 degrees, a departure angle of 23 degrees, and a minimum ground clearance of 206mm. The excellent approach angle and ground clearance can cope with many potholes and pass smoothly; however, The advantage of departure angle is relatively average. Users who are ready to modify can give priority to replacing a rear bumper with a better departure angle.
When encountering roads with large rocks and potholes, the 4L low-speed four-wheel drive mode + front and rear locks + 360-degree panoramic images can easily deal with it. At this time, be sure to control the accelerator pedal and pass slowly; if you feel If you are not able to control yourself well, you can choose to turn on the off-road creep function to better control the vehicle speed and pass safely.
Here, I would like to make a small suggestion for the 2022 Haval H9. Upgrade the 360-degree panoramic image to automatically turn on when the vehicle speed is lower than 15km/h, or replace the touch buttons on the central control screen with physical buttons, so that users It is more convenient to control when driving on rocky and potholed roads;
It should be noted that when encountering grassy roads with large rocks and potholes, it is appropriate to turn off the collision safety assist and lower the sensitivity of the forward collision warning so that the system will not interfere too much with your normal driving.
As a hardcore off-road SUV, the 2022 Haval H9 has a long suspension stroke and is definitely soft. If you make a sudden merging, you can feel the roll, but this is also due to its positioning, and it is not a problem. . If you drive normally, this will not have any impact on you, especially when passing some bumps such as speed bumps. The 2022 Haval HThe suspension response of the 9 is still clean and crisp.
Since the 2022 Haval H9 has a non-load-bearing body with beams, daily driving will be a little more bumpy. Of course, this is also limited by physical factors. If you choose this car, it is probably for its off-road performance and passing ability. There are requirements for stability, stability, and security, it depends on how you choose.
Review of interior and exterior upgrades of 2022 Haval H9
As an important representative of domestic hardcore SUVs, the 2022 Haval H9 was officially launched in September last year. The new car has launched a total of 6 models, priced at 214,800-279,800 yuan. As a mid-term facelift model, the 2022 Haval H9 has been optimized and upgraded in appearance, interior, configuration, power and other aspects.
The upgrade of the exterior design of the 2022 Haval H9 is quite sincere; the most significant change on the front face is that the interior of the grille has changed from the original horizontal chrome trim strips to a straight waterfall shape, which still uses a large number of The chrome-plated material is connected to the headlights on both sides, making it look more mature and majestic.
In terms of details, the fog lamps and fenders below have also been replaced with a more angular design. The harmony between them is impeccable, and the freshness is still very high.
The external spare tire and the side-opening tailgate are also consistent styles of the Haval H9, and they are indeed more convenient to use than to open them from above. In terms of body size, the length, width and height of the 2022 Haval H9 are 5077mm, 1926mm, and 1900mm respectively, and the wheelbase is 2800mm.
The interior of the 2022 Haval H9 has not changed much compared to the old model. The changes are that it has been replaced with a larger central control screen, and the air-conditioning outlet has also been moved to the bottom. There is a silver trim strip on the outside, which visually Much more refined.
The new 12.3-inch large central control screen of the 2022 Haval H9 is equipped with the Tencent TAI3.0 smart car system. This set of car systems is very rich in functions. It supports online music, video and navigation, and can provide users with More entertainment possibilities. At the same time, the car also has on-board WeChat, and there is a separate button on the steering wheel to wake it up, making it safer to send and receive messages while driving.
After using it as a whole, the car UI of the 2022 Haval H9 is very easy to operate. On the far left is the home button, application drawer, air conditioning and panoramic image quick operations, in the middle is an application card in the form of a widget, and on the far right is It displays the specific application content, which is concise and easy to use.
In addition, the response speed of the screen of the 2022 Haval H9 is also impeccable, and there was no lag during short use. The only drawback is that the speech recognition function is mediocre, and the speech recognition response for continuous conversations or dialects is a bit slow.
2022 Haval H9 front row with 3 sets of seat memoryThere are electric adjustments, as well as heating, ventilation and massage functions, and there are two USB ports in the glove box; the seats are wide, soft and well wrapped, and the diamond-shaped perforations are very luxurious. In addition, the rear seats are also equipped with air purifiers, independent air conditioning and audio and video controls. The rear seats also support ventilation and heating, which are operated through the screen on the center armrest, and the click feedback is also very sensitive.
Summary: The 2022 Haval H9 is a hard-core off-road SUV in all scenarios. Its performance has a wider market adaptability. If you are an off-road enthusiast, then it will be something you can buy. It has good off-road capabilities and is relatively A cost-effective hard-core off-road vehicle; if you simply like the design style of a hard-core off-road SUV, it won’t hurt to buy it for daily driving and travel. After all, its safety configuration and intelligent configuration are high enough, and its comfort and smoothness are outstanding. Not bad either. It can be said that choosing the 2022 Haval H9 can not only meet your high standards for appearance, but also meet your high demand for an urban SUV for daily commuting, killing two birds with one stone.