Hongqi S9 PHEV – China’s first hypercar is revealed Hypercar is now considered a rare and expensive car, not only prone to amazing speed and power, they are also built with rare materials and limited quantity. Because of the different qualities of conventional supercars, the hypercar is the target of the Silk-FAW joint venture, which was just established earlier this year in Italy. In particular, the design leader is not unfamiliar with the charismatic world, is Walter de Silva, who is responsible for models such as Alfa Romeo 156, VW Scirocco, Audi R8 and A5. The Hongqi S9 PHEV bears the mark of Italian designer Walter de Silva The new image of the Hongqi S9 PHEV next to the recent Italian designer looks different from the previous concept. This may be the production limited to 99 units worldwide. Silk-FAW has yet to reveal the full specifications of the car, but it will be a plug-in hybrid hypercar, combining a 4.0-liter V8 engine and an electric motor. Total power is expected to be 1,400 horsepower and the “monster” four-wheel drive is said to be able to accelerate from 0 to 100 km h in 1.9 seconds before hitting the finish at 400 km / h, fast. 0.27 seconds more than the Bugatti Bolide – today’s fastest hypercar. The car includes 2 seats and opens the diagonal door like supercars often found from Italy At launch, Hongqi said the S9 will have at least three driving modes, including a pure electric mode for city driving. The battery pack is said to provide a range of up to 40 km on a full charge. Outside, the car stands out with a long tail and rear spoiler, air intakes around the LED taillights, carbon fiber air intakes integrated into the headlights. The car has an aerodynamic design No photos of the interior have been released, but Silk-FAW says the cabin has been designed for maximum comfort. Users will have 3 touch screens: two for the driver and one for the passenger. Additionally, the ambient lighting with LEDs is changeable, as well as the smart electric window with customizable color intensity. The Hongqi S9 will appear at Auto Shanghai 2021 and the images above serve as a greeting from famous designer De Silva after his return. It is expected that the first S9 will be delivered in 2022 with a selling price of about 10 million yuan (about 37 billion VND). Dinh Quy (According to Paultan) Invite readers to collaborate, send news articles about Motorbike Department by email: otoxemay@vietnamnet.vn. Appropriate content will be posted. Thank you!

In the framework of the 2021 Shanghai Auto Show, the FAW-Volkswagen joint venture has introduced a brand new SUV called Talagon. This is the largest line of Volkswagen cars to serve the Chinese market with the taste of spacious cars. Volkswagen Talagon has a wheelbase of 2,980 mm, equivalent to the 7-seater SUV Atlas sold in China with the name Teramont. Meanwhile, the overall dimensions are enlarged with measurements of length x width x height of 5,152 x 2,002 x 1,795 mm, respectively. Talagon’s head section has a masculine design with neat and sturdy lines. The two positioning lights are connected by the chrome bar of the grille, the sporty front bumper with polygonal air intakes. At the rear, the Talagon has the highlight of the horizontal LED taillight strip, accompanied by a trapezoidal dual exhaust cluster for a strong feeling. Interesting equipment on the exterior of Talagon is the welcome light located underneath the underbody, instead of being mounted in the rearview mirror like many other models. The Volkswagen Talagon’s cockpit has a youthful design and a premium feel. The central control cluster area is simplified with few function buttons and button shift levers, helping to optimize the space used in the front seats. The car is equipped with a digital dashboard connected to the infotainment screen. Customers can choose to configure 6 seats or 7 seats for Volkswagen Talagon. With an option of 6 seats, the middle row will include 2 business seats commonly found on MPV lines. The third row of seats has a spacious and comfortable seating space for 2 adults. Powering the Volkswagen Talagon is a 2.5-liter V6 turbocharged engine with a maximum capacity of 195 horsepower and a maximum torque of 500 Nm. The SUV has a 7-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission and a 4Motion 4-wheel drive system. According to Paultan, Volkswagen could provide the Talagon with an optional 2.0L I4 turbocharged engine. The price of the German SUV has not been announced. It is not clear if Volkswagen will introduce the Talagon to other markets outside of China.