New Haval H9 launched in Russia earlier than in China: ruble prices announced

The second-generation flagship frame SUV Haval H9 is offered in Russia in two trim levels and with two engines to choose from — gasoline and diesel.

The second-generation Haval H9 had its formal premiere in April at the Beijing Auto Show, but sales in China have not yet begun – local prices are expected to be announced at the end of August at the Chengdu Auto Show. Meanwhile, Russian dealers are already accepting orders for the Haval H9 — though not all dealers, but those that have been honored to sell models from the Haval Pro line, which, in addition to the Haval H9, includes the brutal Haval H3 crossover.

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The new Haval H9 is an honest SUV with a frame design, a longitudinally mounted engine and a Torque-on-Demand all-wheel drive: power to the front wheels is automatically taken by a multi-plate hydraulic clutch installed in the transfer case. The transfer case also has a downshift, and forced locks are provided for both interwheel differentials. The front suspension is independent, spring, on double wishbones. The rear suspension is dependent, spring, multi-link. The overall length of the SUV is 4950 mm, width is 1976 mm, height is 1930 mm, wheelbase is 2850 mm, ground clearance is 224 mm.

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There are two engines to choose from. The petrol 2.0-liter turbo engine is well known to us from the previous generation Haval H9; its maximum output is 218 hp. at 5500 rpm and 380 Nm at 1800-3600 rpm. The petrol engine is paired with an 8-speed hydromechanical automatic transmission, acceleration to 100 km/h takes 11.9 seconds, top speed is 180 km/h. Fuel tank volume — 80 l. Curb weight — 2470 kg.

The 2.4-liter turbodiesel is completely new, it produces 184 hp. at 3600 rpm and 480 Nm at 1500-2500 rpm. The diesel versions have a 9-speed automatic transmission, acceleration to 100 km/h takes 14 seconds, top speed is 170 km/h. The volume of the fuel tank is 78 l. Curb weight — 2560 kg.

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The new Haval H9 also comes in two trim levels — the basic Elite and the advanced Premium, in both the SUV has a three-row interior with a 2+3+2 seating arrangement. The trunk volume with all seven seats in use is 88 liters, with the gallery folded — 791 liters, with the second row folded — 1598 liters. The sofa in the second row is divided into two parts in a ratio of 60:40, the halves can be moved back and forth independently of each other and thus change the trunk volume. The suitcase on the trunk door is a storage one, the spare tire is located under the bottom in the rear light. Cars intended for the Russian market have improved anti-corrosion treatment of the body, a more capacious battery and an enlarged windshield washer fluid tank (4.5 liters). Also included in the standard equipment is steel protection of the engine, gearbox and fuel tank.

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The Elite package includes a full set of front, side and window airbags, fully LED optics, three-zone climate control, a multimedia system with a 14.6-inch touchscreen, a 10.25-inch instrument screen, an audio system (8 speakers), a 50-watt wireless charger for a smartphone, all-round cameras, rear parking sensors, rain and light sensors, cruise control, perforated leatherette upholstery, heated seats in the first and second rows, electric adjustment of the driver's seat, heated steering wheel and windshield, keyless entry and push-button engine start, a sunroof with a curtain, footrests under the thresholds, roof rails, 18-inch alloy wheels, forced locking of the rear interwheel differential. 1/3 2/3 3/3

The Premium package differs from the Elite package in the forced locking of the front interwheel differential, 19-inch wheels, improved noise insulation, automatic headlight switch from high to low beam, front parking sensors, panoramic glass roof with sunroof and curtain, front seats with ventilation and massagers, electric adjustment of the front passenger seat, a more powerful audio system (10 speakers + subwoofer) and a set of electronic driver assistants (automatic emergency braking system, adaptive cruise control, blind spot monitoring, etc.).

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The gasoline Haval H9 in the Elite trim level costs 4,299,000 rubles, in the Premium trim level — 4,799,000 rubles. The diesel SUV in the Elite trim level will cost 4,799,000 rubles, in the Premium trim level — 5,299,000 rubles.