Hongqi has officially entered the Australian market under the HQ name, with the launch of its 2027 E-HS9 electric SUV.
The large luxury SUV is being offered at an indicative price of under $150,000 before on-road costs, with pre-order cashback of up to $10,000. Final pricing is yet to be confirmed, and customer deliveries are scheduled to begin on January 18, 2027.
The Hongqi E-HS9 gets a dual-motor all-wheel-drive setup producing 411 kW / 550 hp and 606 Nm / 486 lb ft of torque. It can accelerate from 0-100 km/h (62 mph) in a claimed 5.5 seconds and reach 200 km/h (124 mph). A 120 kWh ternary lithium battery provides a claimed WLTP range of 548 km / 340 miles.
Adaptive air suspension with Continuous Damping Control, variable ride height and 21-inch alloy wheels are also included.
Its exterior has been designed by former Rolls-Royce design chief Giles Taylor. It features a vertical-bar grille, matrix LED headlights and a C-pillar battery display.
Inside, the six-seat cabin features independent second-row seats, a panoramic roof, four-zone climate control and a 16-speaker Bose sound system. Two 15.6-inch 2K displays, Apple CarPlay and Android Auto round off the equipment list.
Source: Car Sauce
