Test drive Haval H9, vehicle inspection from A to Z.

This Haval is a large SUV and quite rugged off-road. Let's discuss a couple of points of the pros and cons of this car.

In ancient times, there was a sword to travel the world, and today there is a car with which you can go off-road. Many people have a dream to take a rugged SUV and go on a trip. To make your off-road dream come true, you should choose a real hardcore SUV, and when it comes to hardcore SUV, the first thing that comes to mind is Wrangler, Prado, Mercedes-Benz “Big G”, etc., but the prices are a bit higher. It's really expensive and not suitable for home use. Today I bring you a hardcore SUV close to the people that can also make many people's off-road dream come true, as well as for home use, that is the 2020 Haval H9.

Haval H9 is a tough SUV. The overall design is very rough. The air intake grille is equipped with decorative banner-type stripes. Also very impressive are the two chrome trim strips in the middle. The headlights of the new car are also very sharp and the overall hardcore feeling in the car is very palpable.

The side design of the Haval H9 is also very rigid. The upper part of the body is equipped with a trunk. The windows are relatively long and narrow. The sides have a double waistline design. The top line of the waist falls straight. The wheel hubs of the new car are also relatively cool, the Haval H9 has a tall body and electric pedals on the sides that automatically extend when the door is opened, making it easy for passengers to get in and out.

The design of the rear of the new car is also quite satisfactory, the Haval H9 uses a single-sided doorway, while the new car is also equipped with external tires. The taillights are designed quite satisfactorily: the side lights and brake lights are LED light sources, while the turn signals and reversing lights are halogen. At the same time, the new car uses a single exhaust pipe.

Let's take a look at the interior to see that the interior of the H9 is very luxurious and technologically advanced. The steering wheel of a new car uses a four-spoke steering wheel and these four-spoke steering wheels are commonly used in SUVs as well as the steering wheel. A lot of technology buttons are assembled, and the steering wheel is also covered with medium-thickness leather; The Haval H9 also uses a full LCD instrument panel which is very advanced with the times.

The center console looks quite satisfactory, and below is the off-road data display, 9-inch centrally controlled LCD touchscreen, media control area, air conditioning control area, and ESP and engine start. Equipped off-road information display can display key off-road information such as altitude, compass and vehicle body angle. For those who love off-roading, having this information is very helpful for off-roading in the wild. The 9-inch central control screen LCD supports mobile phone connection, FM online radio, real-time weather forecast, dual-mode cloud navigation, online map update, accurate positioning and basic route planning.

The gear knob design is also very cool. Behind the shift knob, there is a physical-mechanical knob, which can directly control and adjust 5 driving modes (sand, snow, mud, auto, sport); on the left – electronic handbrake and automatic parking. With the right button, you can set the economical and low-speed all-wheel drive mode. Wood grain veneer is also used to decorate handles.

 The Haval H9 is also equipped with a copilot button, air purifier, 5-inch multimedia touch screen and other convenient configurations in the rear center armrest, cigarette lighter, etc.

 The entire Haval H9 series is equipped with a 1178mm×705mm long panoramic sunroof capable of letting in light. 

Haval H9 2020 is equipped with a 2.0T turbocharged four-cylinder engine with a maximum power of 165 kw (224 hp) and a maximum torque of 385 Nm. As for transmission, Haval H9 is equipped with ZF 8AT gearbox,

In terms of chassis, the Haval H9 uses a double wishbone front suspension and a multi-link rear suspension. The new models feature high-end models with three front, middle and rear differential locks, center clutch multi-plate differential + Eaton front/rear axle with electronic differential locks; while the younger models have only two middle and rear locks.

 To better experience this rugged SUV, we searched for various road sections, including city roads, expressways, congested roads, and winding mountain roads.

Throughout the test drive process, the power output of the Haval H9 is very high. You should know that the power of this 2.0T engine is no small feat. Its power output is 224 horsepower, which can be said to easily pull a car with more than 2 tons;

Although it looks heavy and bulky, it is easy to manage. The steering wheel turns easily and the feedback is moderate. Turning is easy, whether it's a male driver or a female driver. The ZF 8AT gearbox also runs very smoothly and the engine matching is also very smooth. You cannot find disappointment. This is much better than dual clutch performance; the throttle output is also very linear and it will respond very well. The braking effect of the new car is also very good. When you press the brake pedal, the brake pedal immediately receives feedback. The suspension characteristics of a new car won't give you that stiffness, and it won't be soft. When the road is rough, it can filter out most of the small road vibrations,

The Haval H9 is also equipped with an advanced all-terrain vehicle control system that can support seven driving modes: sport, mud, snow, sand, low-speed four-wheel drive and ECO economy mode. Among them, the k/m (torque) in the 4L low-speed all-wheel drive mode can be increased by 2.5 times, which allows the car to easily overcome bad roads, large potholes and steep slopes.

 With the single-layer rear and double-layer glass used in the new car, and a variety of soundproof and noise reduction treatments, the car performs better in NVH conditions, and the wind noise, tire noise and engine noise are relatively low in the car.

The off-road qualities of the Haval H9 are also very high. The new car is equipped with three differential locks. The central locking differential of the multi-plate clutch can realize automatic locking, and the front and rear axles are equipped with Eaton electrically operated differentials that can be manually locked. The lock can be used to get out of extreme conditions on the road.

And the Haval H9 all-wheel drive system is a TOD center box with 4L locking function and two Eaton conventional electric differential locks on the front / rear axles. The lock is fully locked and the engine transfers traction to the wheels with hooks. In extreme off-road conditions, the ability to overcome difficulties is better than the old model.

And its low-speed CCO off-road cruising system is called the crawl system. The speed of the car is kept at 5-12km/h to prevent the wheels from slipping or locking, which makes it easy for the car to break down, allowing the driver to release his feet and allowing the vehicle to move normally.

The new car is also equipped with “tank turning mode”, which is very suitable for large SUVs. Compared to this big SUV, I like to ride off-road. Off-road roads are relatively narrow. Currently, a U-turn and a U-turn are required. Increased turning radius, and with “tank turn mode” the turning radius can be reduced, allowing the vehicle to complete the evacuation and turn around.

At the end I will add:

After a few days of dealing with Haval H9, I believe that Haval H9 is a true off-road vehicle, with comfort and multiple configurations in tough off-road equipped with three locks and CCO low speed cruise mode, tank turning mode, etc. Therefore, Haval H9 deservedly is a hardcore SUV. The dream of conquering bad roads and crossing mountains and ridges can be achieved after you take it.. A long cross-country journey.