Electric Technology Car News: Can the Haval H9 with 8AT gearbox and improved power really compete with Prado?

Speaking of the most controversial mid-size SUV in China, it must be the Harvard H9. This flagship model of Harvard was once given a lot of expectations. However, many problems arose soon after it was launched on the market. Some of these problems are about appearance, some are about four-wheel drive, some are about steep slope descent in the No. 38 car review, and of course more are about power.

However, it must be said that the birth of H9 is of epoch-making significance. It broke through the 200,000 yuan ceiling for the first time, and challenged joint venture cars with its own all-terrain technology, which is very commendable. Now, after nearly three years on the market, H9 has finally ushered in its first major change and has made great improvements in power.

In terms of appearance, the number of air intake grilles of the new H9 has increased from three to five, making it look more high-end and luxurious. In addition, the shape of the fog lamps has cancelled the high-profile external chrome decoration, making it look more stylish.

The large-sized body on the side, with chrome trim, looks very high-end. Unlike a family SUV, the gap between the H9 tire and the wheel arch is very large, which makes it look like a professional off-roader. In addition, the new model is equipped with an electric pedal that can be turned on and off at any time, so that it will not plow the land on sandy or muddy roads.

The rear end has not changed much from the old model. The external spare tire and the side-opening trunk are majestic and impressive.

Entering the car, the combination of black leather and wood grain decorative panels is low-end luxury. In line with the positioning of high-end models, chrome decoration is used in many places in the car, and the shiny appearance looks quite high-end.

In addition to the wood grain decorative panel on the front panel, the center console is also replaced with wood grain panels. The new layout looks simple and beautiful, and the cup holder is perfectly hidden. In addition, the new electronic shift lever is more fashionable.

The old model's instrument panel has been upgraded to a new 7-inch LCD instrument panel, which is both convenient and classy. In addition, the new H9 is also equipped with a panoramic sunroof that consumers love most, with anti-pinch and rain sensor functions. The trunk is the same as the old model. As a 7-seater model, if you want to fit more, you still have to fold down the seats.

In terms of configuration, the new car is equipped with an adaptive cruise control function, and the all-terrain system that supports five modes is also very suitable for off-road enthusiasts. As for specific off-road performance, the H9 uses a non-load-bearing body structure, which can be said to be the standard configuration of hard-core off-road vehicles. At the same time, the new car is also equipped with a BorgWarner two-speed TOD intelligent four-wheel drive system, and an Eaton electronic limited slip differential is used on the rear axle. Such a hard-core configuration makes the off-road-oriented H9 more competitive among cars of the same level.

Finally, the biggest change of the new H9 is that the new engine uses the high-end version of Great Wall Motor's 4C20 series. The maximum power of the 2.0T engine has increased by 33 horsepower compared to the old model, reaching 251 horsepower, and the torque is 355 Nm. In addition, the 8-speed integrated gearbox from ZF is also very exciting.

This gearbox has a pretty good reputation, and it is also the first Chinese brand model equipped with a ZF 8HP series 8AT gearbox. At the same time, the new H9 also offers a diesel model, equipped with a 2.0L twin-turbocharged diesel engine with a maximum power of 190 horsepower and a maximum torque of 420 Nm. I wonder if this can improve the criticism of the H9's lack of power due to its small horse pulling a big cart.

91che (Official Account: 91che believes), as the leader of domestic independent SUVs, Harvard's flagship SUV H9 has been on the market for many years but has always been under suspicion. Now, three years have passed and H9 has launched a major facelift model for the first time. It can be seen that Harvard wants to take the opportunity to change the embarrassing situation of H9.

From the change in power, we can see that Haval has really made a big change. When H9 was first launched, its competitor was Prado, and its slogan was also "half-price Prado". I hope that after this modification, H9 can improve its shortcomings and truly become China's Prado.

As a winner of Toutiao's Qingyun Plan and Baijiahao's Bai+ Plan, the 2019 Baidu Digital Author of the Year, the Baijiahao's Most Popular Author in the Technology Field, the 2019 Sogou Technology and Culture Author, and the 2021 Baijiahao Quarterly Influential Creator, he has won many awards, including the 2013 Sohu Best Industry Media Person, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Beijing Third Place, the 2015 Guangmang Experience Award, the 2015 China New Media Entrepreneurship Competition Finals Third Place, and the 2018 Baidu Dynamic Annual Powerful Celebrity.