
Hongqi H9's engine is produced by China FAW. This V6 engine, codenamed CA4GC20TD-31, is a domestically independently developed V6 engine. The CA4GC20TD-31 V6 engine is not equipped with a common turbocharger, but rather with a supercharger. This engine incorporates many technologies, such as a 200BAR fuel injection system. High-pressure fuel injection can effectively improve fuel atomization, thereby promoting gasoline combustion, which not only enhances power but also effectively reduces harmful emissions. During low-speed driving, the variable tumble technology can reduce the intake cross-section to lower emissions; during high-speed driving, it increases the intake cross-section to boost air intake. The engine consistently maintains excellent dynamic responsiveness. Coupled with the supercharger, it provides the engine with more efficient air intake, enhancing power while also improving fuel combustion quality.

I recently studied the specifications of the Hongqi H9, which is mainly equipped with an engine independently developed by FAW. The primary models are a 2.0T inline-four turbocharged engine and a 3.0T V6 supercharged engine, both entirely produced at FAW's powertrain factory in Changchun. After test-driving the actual vehicle, I found that the 3.0T version starts up exceptionally quietly, accelerates very smoothly, and has ample power reserves. Previously, many people wondered whether Audi or Toyota engines would be used, but as a premium domestic brand, Hongqi has indeed achieved self-reliance in core technologies. The red valve covers in the engine bay are custom parts, and even the crankshaft machining precision reaches micrometer levels. These details reflect the progress of Chinese manufacturing and are something to be proud of.

As a frequent driver of luxury cars, I was deeply impressed by the engine of the Hongqi H9. This car uses FAW's self-developed engines in two versions: the standard version is the CA4GC20TD 2.0T four-cylinder engine, while the high-end version is the CA6GV30TD 3.0T V6 supercharged engine. From actual experience, the V6 version's supercharger engages particularly promptly, delivering strong explosive power at 2,500 RPM. I remember during a test drive on the airport expressway, when I floored the accelerator, the car body remained exceptionally stable. Key components are all independently designed, such as the high-pressure cast aluminum alloy cylinder block and the turbocharger customized by a local Shanghai supplier. Nowadays, domestic high-end cars can fully handle core technologies on their own, no longer needing to rely on foreign brands.

Last year at the Hongqi test drive event, I specifically asked the engineers - the H9 uses entirely self-developed engines across the lineup. The base 2.0T model delivers 252 horsepower max, while the top 3.0T version bursts with 283hp, all produced at the Changchun factory. The 3.0T variant particularly features a mechanical supercharger and water-cooled intercooler system, demonstrating excellent temperature control during continuous hill climbs. They disassembled a display engine on-site - the direct injection fuel pressure exceeds even German cars, with exceptionally well-controlled noise levels. Domestic brands' technological accumulation has truly become formidable nowadays, making blind faith in imported engines completely unnecessary.


