Hongqi H7 Explained

Hongqi H7
Production:2013–2021
Manufacturer:Hongqi
Assembly:Changchun, Jilin, China
Predecessor:Hongqi HQ300/HQ430
Layout:Front-engine, rear-wheel-drive
Class:Executive car (E)
Body Style:4-door sedan
Transmission:6-speed automatic
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Related:Toyota Crown Majesta

The Hongqi H7 is a four-door executive sedan that is manufactured by the Chinese manufacturer FAW under the Hongqi marque. It is the successor to the Hongqi HQ3 built between 2006 and 2010.

Overview

The H7 was first presented to the public at the Beijing Motor Show in April 2012, and officially went on sale at the end of May 2013.[1] The first 500 Hongqi H7 vehicles had been sold before launch to the Chinese government.[2]

2016 facelift

At the Beijing Motor Show 2016, Hongqi presented a revised version of the H7. In addition, a plug-in hybrid version was presented.[3]

News of a second generation model surfaced in 2019. However, the actual model launched later was named the Hongqi H9 which was more upmarket and sold alongside the H7.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Hongqi H7 launched on the Chinese car market. 2016-12-28. 2013-05-31. CarNewsChina. Tycho de Feijter.
  2. Web site: FAW says it sold 500 (five hundred) Hongqi H7 sedans to the Government. 2016-12-28. 2013-04-01. CarNewsChina. Tycho de Feijter.
  3. Web site: Facelifted Hongqi H7 Hits The Beijing Auto Show In China. 2016-12-28. 2016-05-03. CarNewsChina. Tycho de Feijter.