| Hongqi L5 | |
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| Manufacturer | Hongqi (FAW Group) |
| Production | 2014–present |
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| Class | Full-sizeluxury car (F) Ultra-luxury car |
| Body style | 4-doorlimousine |
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TheHongqi L5 is a largeneo-retro full sizeluxury car produced byChinese automobile manufacturerHongqi, a subsidiary ofFAW Group since 2014, whose design was inspired by the discontinuedHongqi CA770.[1] The L5 serves as Hongqi's current flagship vehicle for the Chinese automotive market.
| Hongqi L5 | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2014–2022 |
| Designer | Xiu Yi |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-sizeluxury car (F) |
| Body style | 4-doorlimousine |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
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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 theShanghai Auto Show, the L5 is renowned for currently being the most expensive Chinese-made car ever available for purchase, at CN¥5 millionRenminbi (US$800,000 UK£580,000).[4][5] It is theofficial state car ofChina, as it is used by PresidentXi Jinping.[6] The sedan is currently offered only in China.
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A handful of first generation L5s have been exported toBelarus via donations, where they are used by the Belarusian military as a parade car, first being debuted at the2015 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 inChineseculture.[8]
| Hongqi Guoli | |
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| Overview | |
| Production | 2023–present |
| Body and chassis | |
| Class | Full-sizeluxury car (F) Ultra-luxury car |
| Body style | 4-doorlimousine |
| Layout | Longitudinal Front-engine, four-wheel-drive |
| Related | Hongqi N701 |
| Powertrain | |
| Engine | 4.0 LCA8GV40T-03V8 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 theAuto 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 the 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 second generation L5 was renamed as Hongqi Guoli (红旗国礼).[12]
The Guoli pricing was announced in June 2024. At 7,180,000RMB.[13]
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