Hongqi has recruited ex-Rolls-Royce design boss Giles Taylor to head up its styling department, so coming models are likely to be much better resolved aesthetically
The latest addition to Hongqi’s range is the H9 limo, which is similar in size to the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Leather seats are nicely sculpted
Hongqi is China’s oldest passenger car marque, having been founded in 1958
The virtual instrument cluster has a distinctly Mercedes S-Class look
There’s a control panel on the centre-rear armrest, allowing rear-seat dwellers to adjust the positioning of their seat
One may question the exterior aesthetics of the H9, as it comes across as a mishmash of Rolls-Royce, Lincoln, Maybach and BMW design elements
Hongqi’s designers have made liberal use of glossy piano-black trim on the dash and centre console
The real surprise is the composure and competence with which the H9 drives
Hongqi has recruited ex-Rolls-Royce design boss Giles Taylor to head up its styling department, so coming models are likely to be much better resolved aesthetically
The latest addition to Hongqi’s range is the H9 limo, which is similar in size to the Mercedes S-Class and BMW 7 Series. All photos: Victor Besa / The National
Leather seats are nicely sculpted
Hongqi is China’s oldest passenger car marque, having been founded in 1958
The virtual instrument cluster has a distinctly Mercedes S-Class look
There’s a control panel on the centre-rear armrest, allowing rear-seat dwellers to adjust the positioning of their seat
One may question the exterior aesthetics of the H9, as it comes across as a mishmash of Rolls-Royce, Lincoln, Maybach and BMW design elements
Hongqi’s designers have made liberal use of glossy piano-black trim on the dash and centre console
The real surprise is the composure and competence with which the H9 drives
Hongqi has recruited ex-Rolls-Royce design boss Giles Taylor to head up its styling department, so coming models are likely to be much better resolved aesthetically
