Yandex, voice assistant, and more: Haval H9 SUVs get new features

Yandex, voice assistant, and more: Haval H9 SUVs get new features

Yandex, voice assistant and more: Haval H9 SUVs received new capabilities

New digital services became available for the 2024 and 2025 model years Haval H9

The flagship frame SUV Haval H9 received expanded digital capabilities. Now owners of 2024 and 2025 model year cars can retrofit them with a modern set of digital services, which previously appeared on the updated 2026 H9, the Great Wall Motor press service reported.

«Яндекс», голосовой ассистент и прочее: внедорожники Haval H9 получили новые возможности
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We are talking about the virtual voice assistant developed by the Great Wall Motor concern, built-in Yandex Auto services and the function of updating software “over the air” (OTA) via the mobile network of the telematics system or via a Wi-Fi network.

Интерьер Haval H9

Интерьер Haval H9
Photo Ivan Bakharev / “Auto News of the Day”
The service for installing additional digital services will be carried out at official Haval Pro dealerships from August 14, 2026 by appointment. The installation cost is 34,900 rubles, including VAT. VIN verification, an application form for the service, and detailed installation information are available on the brand’s official website.

Voice assistant

After the 2024 Haval H9 is upgraded with digital services, a virtual voice assistant developed by Great Wall Motor will become available. The system is capable of recognizing about 800 voice commands and controlling more than 150 vehicle functions.

The voice assistant allows you to open and close windows, plan navigation routes, adjust climate control, control the multimedia system, make phone calls and interact with other vehicle functions without using physical keys and on-screen menus.

The system recognizes the voice from various areas of the cabin and takes into account the passenger’s location when executing a command. Intelligent noise reduction technology ensures high speech recognition accuracy even while driving, according to the manufacturer.

Built-in Yandex Auto services

The Yandex Auto services platform can be integrated into the 2024 Haval H9 multimedia system, which provides access to the Yandex Maps, Yandex Music and Yandex Books applications.

After authorization via Yandex ID, services automatically synchronize user data, including saved addresses, playlists, and the audiobook library. Quick access to applications is provided through widgets on the central display of the multimedia system.

Yandex Maps allows you to build routes taking into account the traffic situation, warns about speed cameras, road works, and other events. Navigation information can be displayed both on the central display and on the digital instrument panel.

Yandex Music provides access to personal playlists and recommendations through the My Wave stream, and Yandex Books allows you to listen to audiobooks of various genres. The services are provided using the vehicle’s built-in telematics module with a prepaid Internet traffic package.

In addition, Yandex services allow you to remotely interact with smart home devices, providing additional convenience in everyday use.

Over-the-air software update function

After With the optional upgrade, Haval H9 owners will be able to receive software updates for the multimedia system, voice control, and other electronic components remotely, without having to visit a dealership, via a mobile network or Wi-Fi. This approach ensures that digital features are always up-to-date and allows for prompt access to new capabilities as they become available.

Great Wall’s press service also noted that the vehicle is fully adapted for Russian operating conditions and is equipped with a full “winter” package, including heated seats, steering wheel, windshield, rear window, rearview mirrors, and windshield washer nozzles. In addition, it received an enlarged windshield washer reservoir, a rear-view camera washer and enhanced anti-corrosion treatment of the body.

It was previously reported that the Haval H9 assembled in the Kaliningrad Avtotor plant had been certified. Both the petrol and diesel versions, which disappeared from the model range after the update in 2026, should go on the assembly line.

Earlier, “Auto News of the Day” learned that the Chinese-made Haval H9 SUV has a fully galvanized body and enhanced corrosion protection, within which the bottom is covered with mastic, and the frame is primed with a special protective compound.

Author: Ivan Bakharev

Source: Avtonovostidnya