The new Haval H9 SUV will launch in Russia soon: petrol or diesel

In the second generation, the frame all-terrain vehicle has radically changed outside and inside, and has also grown. In addition, the model has a new turbodiesel.

In branded pictures, the second generation Haval H9 SUV was shown in China at the very beginning of this year; the public premiere was held there in April as part of the Beijing Motor Show. At the same time, what’s curious is that even before the model was announced in its homeland, it managed to appear… in Russia! Thus, the “second” H9 was demonstrated on a presentation slide for local dealers. However, only now the Russian division of Haval has officially announced the release of such an all-terrain vehicle on our market: the start of sales is scheduled for the third quarter of 2024, along with the Haval H3 SUV, the new H9 will be sold through a separate Haval Pro dealer network.

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Like its predecessor, the second generation Haval H9 has a frame structure. The new model has an independent double wishbone suspension at the front and a five-link rear suspension with a solid axle. The exterior is designed in the style of the brand’s brutal crossovers: in particular, the frame looks like an enlarged copy of the Haval Raptor SUV (aka Menglong) intended for China. The H9's exterior design features include round LED headlights placed in square frames, an impressive radiator grille with horizontal slats and a large Haval inscription, bifurcated rear lights in black vertical blocks. There is a storage box on the swinging tailgate.

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The length of the Russian new Haval H9 is 4950 mm, the wheelbase is 2850 mm. For comparison, the indicators of the previous SUV for the Russian Federation are 4856 and 2800 mm, respectively. The declared ground clearance of our “second” all-terrain vehicle is 224 mm. The model is available with 18- or 19-inch wheels.

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The interior of the SUV addressed to Russia has not yet been demonstrated — the brand has limited itself to a verbal description. Apparently, inside our H9 repeated the version for China: separate screens for the instrument panel (10.25 inches) and multimedia system (14.6 inches) are installed inside, while the SUV retained the physical keys. The Russian Haval H9 will be available with a seven-seater cabin. It is reported that with the third and second row of seats folded down, the trunk volume will be 1598 liters. The models are also promised three-zone climate control, heated and ventilated seats, wireless charging for a smartphone, USB connectors (two front and rear), a panoramic sunroof, all-round cameras, and off-road cruise control. 

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In Russia, the new Haval H9 will be offered with two engines to choose from. The 2.0 petrol turbo-four was carried over from the previous SUV: it produces 218 hp. and 380 Nm and is paired with an eight-speed automatic transmission. But the turbodiesel is new, with a volume of 2.4 liters: this engine produces 184 hp. and 480 Nm, it is equipped with 9AT. For the previous H9 in the Russian Federation, a 2.0 turbodiesel (190 hp, 420 Nm) and 8AT were provided, but diesel all-terrain vehicles have already been removed from sale. The new H9 will be all-wheel drive by default; it also includes locking front and rear differentials in combination with a reduction gear.

Prices and configurations of the second-generation Haval H9 SUV will be revealed closer to the start date of sales. The outgoing petrol SUV now costs from 4,099,000 rubles.