The Hongqi L5 is a large retro styled full size luxury car produced by Chinese automobile manufacturer Hongqi, a subsidiary of FAW Group since 2014, whose design was inspired by the discontinued Hongqi CA770.[1] The L5 serves as Hongqi's current flagship vehicle for the Chinese automotive market.
| Hongqi L5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Manufacturer | Hongqi (FAW Group) |
| Production | 2014–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) Ultra-luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door limousine |
First generation (2014)
edit| First generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2014–2022 |
| Designer | Xiu Yi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-door limousine |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
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| Powertrain | |
| Engine | |
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| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,435 mm (135.2 in) |
| Length | 5,555 mm (218.7 in) |
| Width | 2,018 mm (79.4 in) |
| Height | 1,578 mm (62.1 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,150 kg (6,945 lb) |
| Chronology | |
| Predecessor | Hongqi CA770 |
Released in 2013 at the Shanghai Auto Show, the L5 is renowned for currently being the most expensive Chinese-made car ever available for purchase, at CN¥5 million Renminbi (US$800,000 UK£580,000).[4][5] It is the official state car of China, as it is used by President Xi Jinping.[6] The sedan is currently offered only in China.
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A handful of first generation L5s have been exported to Belarus via donations, where they are used by the Belarusian military as a parade car, first being debuted at the 2015 Minsk Victory Day Parade.[7]
In 2016 Hongqi announced a V8 version of the L5, powered by a 4 litre twin-turbo V8 producing 381 horsepower with an eight-speed automatic. The 6 litre V12 model is designated as CA7600 and the V8 version as CA7400. The CA7400 was released in 2017.
The L5 has three variants: the civilian, official state car and parade car. It has a length of 5.555m, five being a lucky number in Chinese culture.[8]
Second generation (2023)
edit| Second generation | |
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| Overview | |
| Also called | Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼) |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-size luxury car (F) Ultra-luxury car |
| Body style | 4-door limousine |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hongqi N701 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 L CA8GV40T-03 V8 turbo charged (petrol) |
| Dimensions | |
| Wheelbase | 3,730 mm (146.9 in) |
| Length | 5,980 mm (235.4 in) |
| Width | 2,090 mm (82.3 in) |
| Height | 1,710 mm (67.3 in) |
| Curb weight | 3,150 kg (6,945 lb) |
In April 2023, the second generation Hongqi L5 was revealed on the Auto Shanghai 2023.[9]
The Guoli features a dual-color body design, measures 5980/2090/1710mm in dimension, with a wheelbase of 3730mm, which is significantly larger than previous generation. It is equipped with a V8 4.0-liter turbocharged engine that delivers a maximum power of 285 kW (382 hp; 387 PS).[10]
In November 2023, the Hongqi officially announced on Weibo that the car would be delivered in 2024.[11]
In April 2024, the Chinese name of second generation L5 was renamed as Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼), the English name remained as L5.[12]
The Guoli pricing was announced in June 2024. At 7,180,000 RMB.[13]
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Hongqi L5 II rear
References
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- ^ "Hongqi L5 V8". 2 December 2016.
- ^ "Hongqi L5 V12 specs".
- ^ Vijay Pattni (13 November 2014). "Meet China's most expensive car". www.bbc.com. BBC. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "$803,300 chinese car goes on sale". Bloomberg. 20 April 2014. Retrieved 2021-11-06.
- ^ "China: Australia trade deal won't hurt New Zealand". Associated Press. 20 November 2014.
- ^ "Hongqi L5 Convertible Parade Car Debuts In Belarus". 17 May 2015. Retrieved 25 May 2016.
- ^ Автопилот, Редакция журнала (2020-02-15). Автопилот 06-2014. Litres. p. 18. ISBN 978-5-457-73145-5.
- ^ TopCarNews (2023-04-25). "Hongqi L5: China's Rolls-Royce Is Back With A Refreshed Design - TopCarNews". topcarnews.net. Retrieved 2023-10-16.
- ^ "搭载V8动力 全新红旗L5申报图曝光". www.sohu.com. Retrieved 2023-10-16.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "红旗车，中国车。#全新红旗L5# 2024年启动交付，匠心之作，不负期待". Weibo. FAW Hongqi. Retrieved Nov 17, 2023.
- ^ "红旗携三大子品牌强势阵容亮相北京车展". Weixin. 红旗研发新视界. Retrieved Apr 26, 2024.
- ^ "官方售价718万元 红旗国礼正式上市". autohome. Retrieved Jun 12, 2024.
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